First week of February, Hong Kong 2018: Cold AF!!! Guys what is the matter with this weather?! We almost backed out of the hike because temperatures were going below 10 degrees Celsius. Giuli and Franchi actually wore TWO pairs of jeans that day as they were traumatised from a whole week of almost freezing to … Continue reading Easy Hike: Sheung Yui Country Trail + Folk Museum (Sai Kung)
Difficulty : 3/5 Distance : 4.7 km Duration: 2 Hour(s) Saturday, 20 January 2018. It was the day before my 10KM challenge run at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. I didn't want to tire myself out, but I still wanted to get my heart rate up, so I convinced S, who was nursing a dislocated … Continue reading Quick & Medium Hike: Luk Wu Country Trail in Sai Kung East
First hike of 2018: It was probably the worst possible day and time to hike, but we ran out of bad luck somehow... Distance: 4.5km Duration: 1.5-2 hours Difficulty: 2/5 It was a particularly shitty day yesterday when my sister and I decided to do Ma On Shan Country Trail, a quick and energetic 4.5km … Continue reading Short, easy & beautiful hike: Ma On Shan Country Trail
2017's hiking theme seems to be 'secret beaches', as I stumbled on so many this year! Unfortunately I never got into my bikini to take a dip in any of them, as I wouldn't be prepared to swim every time Distance: 6.7 km Duration: 2 hr 45 min Difficulty: Medium - Downhill for most of the … Continue reading Coastal Hike + Secret Beaches: Tai Tan Country Trail (Medium)
Just before the cold properly settled into Hong Kong, we did one last 'beach' hike from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo (Silvermine Beach). Entry and exit points clearly defined, serious uphill workout at the beginning, glorious grasslands and vistas up top. Distance: 8.4 km (The actual country trail is just 3.4 km but we included getting … Continue reading Tiger’s Head via Lo Fu Tau Country Trail: Beach Hike on Lantau Island
*Update: This trail is best done together with the Kap Lung Forest Track I was recovering from a minor procedure that day, and the doctor told me I could finally start some 'light' exercise without sun exposure or too much sweating. This trail was perfect. Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Super Easy 1/4 (I don't know … Continue reading Kap Lung Ancient Trail: Easy Beginner Level Forest Hike with secret waterfalls
After a months-long hiatus (I really can't remember the last time I hit the trails), I finally made it back yesterday for the Monday off. Of course, I chose one of the easier looking itineraries to warm myself up for the full-blown hiking season: High Junk Peak Country Trail. Difficulty: Medium (2/4) Distance: 6.4 km Duration: … Continue reading High Junk Peak Country Trail: Medium Beach/Summer Hike
Yesterday, I found a message on my inbox from a reader asking about hiking with kids. Actually, I have done a couple with my friend's four (now five!) year old son, Ethan. Hi Julienne, first of all, I like the information you are sharing and how you write down your experience! Love it! I accidently bumped … Continue reading Best Hikes with Kids in Hong Kong
One February morning, I discovered Hong Kong's most beautiful island... It's been a while (half a year, to be exact) since that perfect day I spent on Po Toi Island, Hong Kong's southernmost point. It took me something like six years to get there, because there are such sparse transportation options to be had. But … Continue reading Po Toi Island: Hong Kong’s version of the Adriatic Coast
Writing up a recommendation for Kia, my sister's friend who's going to Hong Kong for five days. Hong Kong is not a budget destination, but I do my best to make reasonable recommendations. If you're a foodie, outdoor enthusiast, and city slicker all at once, then this is for you. Trust me, I know this … Continue reading Five Days of Summer: Essential Hong Kong
