Four crazy kids, three countries, two weeks...it was my first trip to Asia and I'm hooked. We experienced the authentic facets and features of Southeast Asia: the bustling city life and lights of Hong Kong, the never ending traffic of motor bikes, the serene, peaceful sights of rice fields and cattle of Hanoi, and the steaming curries of Cambodian cafes.
We arrived in Hong Kong late in the evening. I was exhausted and ready for a hot shower and a cold beer. My travel partners, my friend Mason and his cousin McKenzie, were equally beat, nodding off a little during our taxi ride from the airport. We rolled the red Toyota cab windows down and let the late-night bustle wash over us; the city was muggy and crowded-in, everything built upward instead of outward. Our hostel for the evening was hard to find at first, but we eventually found our way up several floors of a nondescript building, where the last member of our group was waiting. After a quick change of clothes and ditching our luggage, we descended back down into the city where we had our choice of hole-in-the-wall establishments serving local brews to the few people left wandering the streets.
We didn’t make it too much further into the night before all of us started wishing for our bunks. I crashed hard, overwhelmed already from the excitement of finally landing in Asia.
The next morning, we had a clear goal in mind: dim sum. Specifically, from the world’s cheapest Michelin star restaurant, Hong Kong’s Tim Ho Wan. I fell in love immediately with the doughy, smoky-sweet pork buns, shrimp-filled dumplings, even the sweetly-sauced chicken feet. I couldn’t remember tasting better comfort food, but it was only the first of many unbelievable meals to come.
Mary Curry is a stellar travel agent and expert with all aspects of booking the perfect trip. She is knowledgeable, personable and efficient in finding and booking our long-awaited cruise. I highly recommend her!
JarmVee
5 hours ago
Our regular rep knows us very well and responds quickly
Kathryn Jones
1 day ago
Mary Curry identified a great deal on Greenland trips which she shared. I had the last single berth within 4 hours. Always happy to return to Adventure Life for travel in the northern hemisphere,
Elizabeth McCallum
1 day ago
Jane Packer, our advisor, took care of all of our questions and our booking details. Great job!
Joe Swety
1 day ago
Adventure life staff were great to work with. The actual trip was fabulous!
Michelle Morrow
1 day ago
Mary Curry is a stellar travel agent and expert with all aspects of booking the perfect trip. She is knowledgeable, personable and efficient in finding and booking our long-awaited cruise. I highly recommend her!
JarmVee
5 hours ago
Our regular rep knows us very well and responds quickly
Kathryn Jones
1 day ago
Mary Curry identified a great deal on Greenland trips which she shared. I had the last single berth within 4 hours. Always happy to return to Adventure Life for travel in the northern hemisphere,
Elizabeth McCallum
1 day ago
Jane Packer, our advisor, took care of all of our questions and our booking details. Great job!
Joe Swety
1 day ago
Adventure life staff were great to work with. The actual trip was fabulous!
Michelle Morrow
1 day ago
Mary Curry is a stellar travel agent and expert with all aspects of booking the perfect trip. She is knowledgeable, personable and efficient in finding and booking our long-awaited cruise. I highly recommend her!
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