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Darren R.

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Destinations ·4 min read ·Aug 2026

Shenzhen: The Neighbour You Haven't Met

Roast pigeon in Futian, a guest cocktail menu at Obsidian and a Snow Peak order filled overnight. Take a few nights out of your Hong Kong trip and give them to the city across the border.

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Guides ·3 min read ·May 2026

Wednesday Night at Happy Valley

Hong Kong's racecourse after dark, for people who don't know the horses. Bring your passport, leave the flip-flops at the hotel and order a pitcher.

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Destinations ·3 min read ·Apr 2026

Hong Kong: The City That Won't Let You Leave

Three days in the city, three in Shenzhen, three more back at the same hotel. Where to base yourself, what to eat for breakfast, and why one evening should have nothing in it.

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Destinations ·4 min read ·Apr 2026

George Town, Penang: Come Hungry

Four days in Penang, planned around hawker meals and the bars that sent us to them. Where to eat, where to drink, and what to ask the bartender when they close.

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