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Hiking Dragon's Back, Lantau's Big Buddha and Tai O, the flea markets and rooftops of Sham Shui Po, and a full day at Disneyland: Hong Kong beyond the skyline.

Hong KongHiking Dragon’s Back in Winter: From Shek O Peak Down to Big Wave BayWhen people in Saigon ask me why I keep going back to Hong Kong, they expect me to talk about…February 16, 2026Hong KongA Day Trip to Lantau Island: Ngong Ping 360, the Big Buddha and Tai O Fishing VillageMost people picture Hong Kong as neon signs, packed MTR trains and towers squeezed against the harbour. So it surprised…September 6, 2025Hong KongHow to Enjoy a Full Day at Hong Kong DisneylandIn my previous post, I shared how to get cheaper Hong Kong Disneyland tickets from Vietnam and gave a brief…September 17, 2024Hong Kong5 Unique Ways to Discover a Different Side of Hong KongIf you’re a fan of TVB dramas, Hong Kong is probably high on your travel bucket list. Known for its…July 29, 2024Hong KongExploring Apliu Street Flea Market and the Forgotten Rooftops of Hong KongWhen people think of Hong Kong, what often comes to mind is a bustling, prosperous metropolis—with glitzy skyscrapers lining Victoria…March 14, 2023
Ink drawing of Bill, the writer of Ink on the Map, seen from behind

Hi, I'm Bill

I live in Saigon and travel slowly around East and Southeast Asia, Australia and the US, writing down the practical bits: how to get there, what it costs and what is worth your time.

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