Bangkok is an ideal destination for a short visit from Hong Kong - it's just a 3.5 hours direct flight away and there are several different flight options to please budget and schedule. There are many options to stay overnight in Bangkok, from very cheap and affordable in a B&B a little further away from… Continue reading 48 hours in Bangkok
Tag: Market
Kyoto: Nishiki Market and pickled vegetables
Nishiki Market is a narrow, five block long shopping street (conveniently covered for the rain - given that we were not so lucky with the weather) lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. It known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen' and our guide book said 'f it can be eaten, it can be found here'… Continue reading Kyoto: Nishiki Market and pickled vegetables
Flower market (again)
Of course, after writing about the bird market yesterday, it's obvious that I am going to write about the flower market today. It's right next to the bird market at Prince Edward MTR station in Kowloon. It's the best place to get fresh flowers, plants as well as herbs from and all at reasonable prices.… Continue reading Flower market (again)
