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    Dragon’s Back

    July 31, 2014 - By 

    I “saved” Dragon’s Back for the last day because I knew it would be my most memorable activity in Hong Kong. There was a risk though; almost every 12 hours three days prior to the hike I anxiously checked the weather forecast as the chance of thunderstorms would increase or decrease. With the rainy season, a downpour lasting 5 minutes could easily be followed by an hour of sunshine. By a stroke of luck, we woke up that morning to our first full day of blue skies and few clouds. No rain for this hike, whoohoo! Thanks to the information…

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    Hong Kong

    July 30, 2014 - By 

    I had my first taste of culture shock. Its thin layer coated my tongue and prevented me from enjoying the flavors of Hong Kong the first few days, but it quickly dissolved after indulging in the basics, or should I say luxuries, of the first world. We spent the past 4 months backpacking throughout Southeast Asia, which for the most part was modern enough. With Myanmar being our final “developing” destination, we were slightly disheartened to leave, knowing that the Romping and Nguyening Southeast Asian Tour was approaching its final days. However, our spirits were quickly lifted with the reminder…