Located on the busiest stretch of Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chungking Mansions has always had a mysterious and somewhat intimidating reputation—even many locals in Hong Kong have never dared to step inside. Ever since I watched Wong Kar-wai’s Chungking Express as a child, I was captivated by the chaotic, multicultural scenes it depicted. The desire to explore this place for myself never quite left me.
Thanks to a friend’s family who sent my friend two boxes of MREs from the U.S., I finally got the chance to experience the field rations American soldiers eat outdoors!
23 歲那年，曾在旅遊雜誌看到一句話：「三套衣物就能讓你活上一個星期，能活上一個星期就能活上一個月！」
這句話啟發了我，在入手人生第一顆 Osprey 36 L 登山背包後，我成了一名回不去的背包客。
In November 2024, my three-year plan with A2 Hosting expired. When purchasing virtual hosting services, there’s often a common issue: the initial price is very attractive—usually around 20–30% of the regular cost—but the renewal price jumps to a premium rate. So, taking advantage of the Black Friday deals and after careful comparison, I decided to move to Hostinger!
Some people say that Sri Lanka is a simplified version of India or a first step towards experiencing India.
I disagree.
Completely disagree.
There's a kind of hunger that only "grandmas " can sense, and it seems "grandmas " all over the world have this amazing ability.
On my last day in Malaysia, after leaving the Petronas Twin Towers with a pack of coconut rice that I bought at the station, I returned to Merdeka Square, where I had first arrived after getting off the plane.
I arrived at the airport two hours early, prepared to catch a morning domestic flight to Easter Island. With plenty of time to spare, I leisurely enjoyed breakfast and then proceeded to customs at a relaxed pace. At the gate, not only was I asked to fill out an entry form, but I also found myself in a queue that seemed to move at the typical pace of international flights.
Before going to India, my friend and I received a lot of information and advice from various sources, which made us more cautious. During our trip to India, we encountered many surprising things and faced unforeseen challenges. However, these experiences made us appreciate the kindness of others even more.
Is it safe for a girl to wait alone for a night train in India? Based on my three experiences, I would say, " It's relatively safe."