February 2014 ~ Traveler's Couch by Moon Ray Lo

February 17, 2014

Hong Kong Transit Tour: Discover "Asia's World City" in 9 Hours!

February 17, 2014 Airlines, Airport, Asia, Hong Kong, Photos, Skyline, Tour, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Travel Review, Traveler's Couch

Hong Kong is one of the major hubs in East Asia, having global connections to many of world's cities. When visiting Asia, one may have some couple of transit hours or short stop over in HK. As per Hong Kong Tourism Board: "It is no excuse to sit around the airport missing out on a taste of local culture".

Traveler's Couch will show to you some of the amazing points in the city that you can visit while in transit and escape being stuck in the airport for couple of hours!

PHOTO: Hong Kong Tourism Board in Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

Upon arriving in Hong kong International Airport (HKIA), you may proceed to the "Hong Kong Tourism Board" booth (outside the arrival area) for some guide and tips on how to explore some parts of the city with convenience. (maps and other references will be provided in the booth).

PHOTO: Hong Kong Airport Express - "Same Day Return" HK MTR Ticket

The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is to take the Hong Kong Airport Express - Same Day Return Ticket (HK MTR). This includes roundtrip transfer from HKIA to Hong Kong City Center and return trip within same day - 100HK$ (Adult) and 50HK$ (Child aged 3 to 11). Journey time from HK Airport to HK City Center is around 25 minutes, train is available every 12 minutes.

Here are some of the points you can possibly visit at the city center. Simply click the photos to enlarge and see high resolution copy.

PHOTO: Hong Kong's International Finance Centre (IFC) Mall

PHOTO: Hong Kong's Star Ferry Terminal

PHOTO: Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour

PHOTO: Hong Kong's Avenue of the Stars

PHOTO: Bruce Lee - Hong Kong's Avenue of the Stars

PHOTO: Hong Kong's Avenue of the Stars

PHOTO: The Clock Tower - Hong Kong

PHOTO: Hong Kong City Skyline at night

PHOTO: Hong Kong Symphony of Lights at night

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Pennsylvania, USA: Discover the City of Philadelphia, Gettysburg, UPenn and more!

February 17, 2014 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Photos, Tour, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination, Travel Review, University, USA

Pennsylvania is one of the 50 states of U.S. located in Northeast or Mid-Atlantic region of the country. The state was named after Admiral William Penn and his son, William Penn, known as Pennsylvania's founder. The residents are called as "Pennsylvanians" and having major industries in steel, farming (corn, oats, soybeans, mushrooms), mining (iron, portland cement, lime, stone), electronics equipment, cars and pharmaceuticals. It is home of an American private Ivy League research university "UPenn" (University of Pennsylvania) and also where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought during the American Civil War around the town of Gettysburg.

Traveler's Couch will show you some of the top attractions of the "Keystone State" of America. You may refer to below photos taken in different parts of this state, featuring the City of Philadelphia, historic town of Gettysburg and world known UPenn.

(Click photos to enlarge pic and display in high resolution)

PHOTO: Philadelphia City Hall in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Philadelphia's Masonic Temple in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Philadelphia's Swann Memorial Fountain in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Fall Season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Part of Philadelphia's Washington Monument in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Philadelphia's Museum of Art in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: City of Philadelphia Skyline in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Philadelphia Chinatown in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Philadelphia's Independence Hall/National Historical Park in Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Battle of Gettysburg - Cemetery Hill in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: Battle of Gettysburg - Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

PHOTO: UPenn (University of Pennsylvania) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines: A Paradise Recovered (Latest Photos, Updates after Haiyan/Yolanda Devastation)

February 15, 2014 Beach Destination, Cebu, Dive, Malapascua Island, News, Philippines, Photos, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Destination

Malapascua Island is an island of the town of Daanbantayan located in the northernmost tip of Cebu, Philippines. It is known as a dive destination and also for its wide white sand beach named as Bounty Beach. Most of the locals here do a living from tourism, but for some still rely on fishing or farming.

Unfortunately, this beautiful paradise was one of the places raged over by super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda in Philippines) that made landfall last November 8th, 2013. The island was leveled that it almost took all the roofs of the houses, hotels and other structures. For couple of weeks (or even months), it has lost its power and some communication/network facilities.

Traveler's Couch made a visit last February 6-9, 2014. This post will guide you through the latest photos or updates of Malapascua Island after being raged by the typhoon exactly three months ago (as of this visit). Please click the photo to enlarge.