Vibrant 852 - Day out at The Peak! (4 Mins Read)

...and suddenly we became part of the past... of this global village named Hong Kong. City that never sleeps!

 

Captured beautifully by J Mehta!

 

We are in Hong Kong for exactly 5 Years now and have seen tourist places with other friends or families visiting. But thanks to this special situation wherein you have no option to fly out but to stick in and around here. One tend to bring in fresh perspective. We look at brighter side of life and move ahead with whatever is in your plate, just enjoy!

Back in 2015 when we went for first time to 'The Peak', it was in October and it was rainy day and Mid Autumn festival time. We had queued  up for the Tram to the Peak for not less than 3 hours (had made best friends with group of Thai tourist student just before us :p) Let's agree it was tiring. We were not well read and didn't knew of alternative ways to reach The Peak. Another time we trekked to The Peak, it was rainy day and then again in July of 2018 it was clearly too many clouds out there and then it kept happening in many different occasions that we could not catch clear day while being on The Peak. 

 The Peak is like the place to be at if you wish to enjoy the 360 degree views of Hong Kong from the Peak building sky terrace. One side is beautiful formation of excellent concrete jungle with view of sea dividing Hong Kong Side and Kowloon side and just when you move from one end of terrace to another you will find this beautiful Sea view with magnificent mountains.

So here we re-start exploring same place but with different perspective. This time we ensured to check weather before hand. We checked for very sunny and clear day, thats whenfrom Tung Chung we can see almost Macau and Shenzhen :p that much clear day! and we headed for The Peak! 

We spent good 7-8 hours on The Peak this time around enjoying every nook and corner of the place.

What is The Peak?

The Peak is a major tourist attraction today in Hong Kong with avg 7 million people visiting there every year (Pre-Covid times). However, Historically this was a place which was used by Britishers as residences due to its temperate climate and panoramic views. The funicular (now know as Peak Tram) was built in 1888 for accessibility to the place and then the demand for residences and tourism never looked back. 

The Peak is the name of place, which has The Peak Tower which is the boat shaped building and the Peak Galleria which is major shopping mall with open terrace and few other entertainment places.  

The Peak is also called Victoria Peak or Mount Austin. Its a hill on western half of Hong Kong Island with views of Central, victoria harbour, lamma island and few other islands. The Peak has elevation of 552m (1811 Ft.), which makes it highest hill on the Hong Kong island.  

How to reach The Peak?

This can be really really a tricky question. :) For several reasons, but prime most being that there are many ways and means to reach the Peak. 

Trekking from HKU MTR or from Central MTR till "The Peak"! It was wonderful experience minus some bruises :p

• By Trekking:  It will take approximately 1-1.5 hours walk from MTR Central Station to The Peak Tower
  

Trekking Map Guide. Source: The Peak Website. Off course this is one of the way but there are ample of other treks which will lead you till The Peak.

• By Minibus No.1 (In HK there is concept of different types of buses. minibus is small 16 seater bus with fewer stops and runs with rocket speed)

  • Location: Central (Two IFC) to The Peak
  • Time: Daily: 6:30am to 12:00am (from Central)  ; Daily: 7:10 am to 12:25 am (from The Peak)
  •  Frequency:10 to 12 minutes
  • Fare: HK$10.20 (as on Sept 2020) 

  
  

  By Route No. 15 (First Bus) Normal 

  • Location: Central Pier 5 to The Peak
  • Time: Daily: 10:15am to 12:15am (from Man Kwong Street outside Central (Pier 5))   ;         Daily: 9:10 am to 1:00 am (from The Peak)
  • Frequency: 7 to 15 minute
  • Fare: HK$10.30

  • You may also click here to find update information from New World First Bus.

    

  By Taxi

  • Taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong apart from remote areas, and can be hailed on the street (except restricted areas) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.
  • We took Cab from A2 exit of Hong Kong station, just outside there is taxi stand there. It costed us approximately 65 HKD to and Fro till the The Peak.
    

   

  If you are tourist or with tourist who love to see vintage Peak Tram then here is the final way or route to reach 

  
  

  By Walk - From MTR Central Station till Peak Tram Terminus

  • From MTR Central Station, make your way to the J2 exit and walk up to the ground level. Turn right, through Chater Garden, cross Queen's Road Central, and make your way up Garden Road. You will pass the Bank of China Tower and Three Garden Road on your left and St John's Cathedral on your right
  • It will take approximately 10-15 minutes’ walk from MTR Central Station to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus..

  

  Source: ThePeakWebsite
  

What to do at the Peak?

• Again the answer varies from person to person. If we go with visitors, we take them to the Madamme Tussaud Museum or Trick eye museum ( the one at Peak galleria is closed now, there is smaller version in the Peak tower building at 1st floor free of cost), chocolate museum, do shopping, eat Gelatos and return back. 
• This time though, we spent good number of hours trolling around the nooks and corner. Started with The Peak Galleria Terrace from where one can see almost 270 degree views of Hong Kong. Little blocked the Peak tower. Then we went straight to The Peak Tower Sky Terrace (costed 52 HKD - payable by octopus per head or you can pre-book 2 days in advance on Klook website for some 10-15% discount).
• The Views from The Sky terrace of both with Sun, during Sunset and after Sun set is magnificient. The Peak is at height and obviously its all about those mesmerizing views. We caught some breath taking videos of Sunsets and Night time skyline from Peak Galleria. (they have beautifully made benches there to sit and just relax while you watch sun settling down over mountains and Sea) and captured the daylight from The Sy Terrace.   
• We had in between wonderful time at Rajasthan Rifles having amazing Masala Chai. (More details to follow)
  
• Someone who prefer having dinner or lunch with a view there are many resturant just 1 level below the sky terrace from where you can enjoy your food with a View. 
• And lastly, there are nature walks for about 40 -60 mins around the Peak which can be done to reach to the garden and small little waterfall area.
  
• For more details about what to do at The Peak, visit the THE PEAK WEBSITE 

Daytime Views From 360 Degrees Sky Terrace

Daytime Views From 360 Degrees Sky Terrace

Panaromic Views From 360 Degrees Sky Terrace

Perfect Shot of Night View clicked by Jimit!

Shot taken just after sunset!

How much is ideal time to spend on The Peak ?

• The Peak has not only many options to reach but also many things "to do" or just sit and admire the views.
• So ideal time after reaching The Peak could be anywhere between 4 hours to even 8 hours.
• However, for people with short time in hand and just for the sake of quick view, just half an hour is also good enough.  
  

Where to Eat at The Peak ?

• There are many many many options of where one can eat in The Peak tower and in The Peak Galleria 
• Well, if going with kids do not forget to visit Candilicious ( Not Vegetarian, best to my understanding)
• Dining options can be found here - Dining at The Peak Tower, Dining at the Peak Galeria. 

• The Peak Galleria has more options and many are budget friendly too. 
• We visited the Rajasthan Rifles where we were greeted by Mr Manish Malhotra (Many Indians will have their eyebrows raised :p).  No Not the Fashion Designer Manish. ;) Mr Manish of Rajasthan Rifles was such a sweetheart person. 
• We wanted to have only tea and some snacks like toast to go along. But he rather customized a bit of Jain Parathas for us to go with Tea and we were throughly surprised to know that they can provide Jain options for lunch and dinner as well (to non fussy guys :p )
• Once i stepped inside this beautiful, colorful and vibrant restaurant, i was not sure should i see outside view or inside decor ;) The Ambience of Rajasthan Royals is one big treasure box of Indian flavors. So authentic wooden carvings, peacock and peahen adorably kept with the spirit of Rajasthan borders on their quotes and welcoming heart, this place took my heart away. And i am definitely longing to go back there. Their service, care and detailing simply made us fall in love with it.  

With Amazing server - Mr Manish Malhotra. Good times at Rajasthan Rifles!

 

It was such a beautiful clear day, that we made most of it by going all over places and clicking best shots that we could. Jimit Carried his Newly maintenance did Canon 70D to click the shots and expriment with those lights, sunsets, night views and all! 

We at The Peak! First perfect click with clear weather from The Peak! We carried Selfie Stick this time to strictly follow social distancing and getting clicked with timer on :p

Small cute little Photo Stop on The Sky Terrace of Peak Tower!

thats how The Tram to The Peak looks like!

My favourite most Sunset shots from Galleria Terrace

Just when it was perfect sun set, big cloud came in! Still making it a great shot!

Thats Viewing pavillion from you can get some great shots as well. Its straight walk from Rajasthan rifles for 2 mins and there you are!

We had almost whole day spent here, just mesmerized by the views this place has to offer. Its so beautiful and splendid. Its like poetry of any writer's imagination. Formation of cluster of buildings and Sea and mountains building up a view together to behold in eyes and etch in heart forever. The more i see you with different angle, the more i feel i am yet to see you, one can never be done too much with Dear HK!

Drop in your comments if you like to add something to the blog or do drop your reviews :) That's really motivating! For more travel options in Hong Kong - One can refer to my other blog :

 https://globetrotterandbeyond.blogspot.com/2019/05/how-to-travel-world-renowned-city-like.html

Dream coming true - Art Jamming Session with Splashes Studio! (2 Mins Read)

 

This is where it all began....

"I dream my painting and then I paint my dream", Said Vincent Van Gogh!

I had a dream since many years now to hand paint a canvas which i can keep looking at with proud and which can become part of my living room forever and ever. One that you can show off with your sign and name that, heh, I made this! 

P.S. i cannot draw or paint anything and except water colors till what 8th standard in school i dont remember A or Art. 

This passion of having something made by me was re-ignited when I met this International Artist, class apart, who pours in emotions, thoughts and ultra creativity on canvas. And I knew I can ask her to help me with my dream, off course if she agrees. But i have no patience to go every day and create little art so after many to and fro moments for almost an year, here came the Art Jamming Session - which made perfect sense of learning something from Shweta. that too in couple of hours! Known her for a while as this Big Banner Artist, learning from her was not only an learning but it was a very great experience. 

Shweta Rastogi, Splashes studio as Art Instructor was thorough professional and Fun to learn with. She bought in utmost comfort to holding paint brushes to learning strokes to helping gain confidence in coloring the canvas directly. We did couple Art Jamming and Jimit was total newbie here but this process he didn't only found it to be meditative but he just said "I was De-stressed". Thats something everyone needs right now and for me it was dream accomplished. I happily flaunt my canvas in my living room already :)     

Art Jamming Session with Shweta Rastogi, Splashes Studio"

Where was the session?

Very much at her Residence at Discovery Bay which when we stepped in looked like Art studio in itself from very very beautiful Paintings depicting emotions, spiritual touch, love, passion, commitment and detailing, intricacy and clearly too much hard work to her love of portraying Art through utilities and even furniture... Its a Dream Home for sure and for us those 3 hours of Art Jamming Session!

Do we need to know art, painting, coloring, sketching beforehand to be eligible?

Absolutely not, we were total newbie and thoroughly enjoyed and learned in process.

How long was the session?

In all, it takes around 3 hours or little more here and there.

What did we paint?

We were group of 3 people for this session and Shweta as Art instructor had already prepared a demo art for our session that day and we all had to follow her instructions to make that demo painting.

Was it difficult as newbie?

It did feel scary at beginning to see such a big canvas and how and what are we going to be doing with it, but once the instructions started flowing. It no longer was about art, painting, or anything else. It was therapeutic, you belong to that canvas and you just start doing things and enjoy the process.

How much does it cost? 

Well, its very subjective from session to session and number of people in session. So its best to be in touch with Shweta about it. But it includes best quality Canvas and Art material which will make your painting yours forever! For more information on this one can contact Shweta directly -  Splashes Studio, Shweta Rastogi Details 

Who is Shweta Rastogi?

Shweta is a renowned Indian & International artist based in Hong Kong. Her works are inspired by her beliefs in spirituality, emotions and social issues. Being a self-taught learner has helped her expanding creativity and breaks the boundaries of conventional structured learning. More details about Shweta can be found here: Splashes Studio, Shweta Rastogi Details 

Can we see the painting you made? 

Offcourse, this blog is all for showing off what we could create :)

What is the takeaway from this Art Jamming? 

Well literally, one takes away a great experience filled with colors in one canvas holding it tightly to your self and making it yours forever. Our painting as couples are similar since it was Art jamming but we are happily going to gift one to our family back in India and that's gonna keep two walls in two different cities alive with vibrating  beautiful colors. Just can't thank Shweta enough for this exploding memorable session! and hopefully may join again sometime :p i dont mind now filling up all my walls with this hand made little creations!

Jimit Says: - It was a different feel, sort of sense of achievement that he could do this, create something of this sort. And he never thought he would, but he did thoroughly enjoy!

Anubha Says:- It was very amazing experience and very refereshing too. Well Anubha was totally in awe there and there itself, i could see that totally! 

 

Some more pictures from our session:

We were almost merged in canvas and colors by 1st hour in the session!

 The Team for Art Jamming - Anubha, Myself and Jimit with Art Instructor - Shweta Rastogi

 

The final output, signed and stated! Thats actually my dream, come true!

What is this? Well these elephants have a long story of from where they came and in which condition but the fantastic artist that Shweta is, she helped me tranform them into very authentic temple like Elephants!

So this is what i was talking about. This small little library / lounge sort of area in my house which had plain white wall forever is now displaying my dream, my hand made painting thanks to this Art Jamming session!

Staycations :The best form of Short Vacations! (5 Mins Read)

Handcrafted by sweetheart friend Mansi Turakhia Gosavi!

Vacation which is short yet memorable, simple yet luxurious, cheap yet fun filled, nearby yet getaway – a very satisfying, smile brimming staycation time!!!

So, a dear family member raised a quick question, you guys stay alone in Hong Kong so what is the need to go some other place within Hong Kong and stay! That’s it! – Quick motivation for writing this small piece of note justifying the need for staycation!

We often travel for some defined reasons like business trip or family trip or honeymoon or couple trip or for the sake of some special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries or for people like me exploring new place – the hidden gems and getting the passport stamped with maximum countries or anything else..

All this travel generally requires a good amount of time, money and energy so that it turns out to be really special and memorable the way we all believe how it’s suppose to be. Yet many a times we end up in mess due to weather or forgetting few important documents or visa compliance or waiting for the right time or even budget constraints or any unforeseen reasons whatsoever. And off course many hurdles can be avoided by hiring professionals but lot of us still like to plan the travel our way. 

But, a quick therapy, long lasting enough to keep one boosted in the fast paced life is always welcome.So here comes a very smartly refined version of vacation, called staycation. Which works like quick heal.

After the first staycation that me and Jimit took back in 2014 at Marriott Renaissance in Mumbai for J’s birthday. We were delighted to figure way out of avoiding all troubles of Visa, currency, budget, itineraries, weather, location etc and rather just be around home and have 'We' time. 

There has been long thesis and anlysis written on Post Vacation Depression, one can google more on it. Anyone who has returned from a trip knows what Post Vacation Depression Is. The life out there is different, challenging, enthralling, there were many first time experiences and life-changing feel’s and then suddenly there is this idea of coming home and just sticking around to routine. And hence one needs staycation anyway post long vacation to beat the blues. The road is where we belong!!! 

Well, cutting it short! Vacation is must, but when long ones are not queuing up short vacations called, staycations make maximum sense and makes one feel completely rejuvenated.

Staycationing with gals gang is the most ideal way to rejuvenate and re-connect with self!

What to do when you go for Staycation?

• There is absolutely no fixed to-do list because remember, that staycation is all about “Me time”. It’s that time when one does things that are little but not possible in daily routine. 
• Like we love listening music, reading, playing cards, games, chatting hours over cup of tea, just lazing around in the pool, Jacuzzi is off course top priority,  cycling, gymming, massages, going for sauna, or just be in bath tub with some amazing bath bombs having quality “We time” and making some special efforts to build memory to smile forever at. 
• The to-do list for every one and every time is always going to be different. 
• With children you may want to spend time where there is no screen time just pure love and quality time listening to them and being with them without thinking about daily mundane.   
• The goal of staycation is coming back rejuvenated. So whatever makes one happy is ideal to-do list :)
  

How to select place for staycation?

• Again everyone has different preference, we prefer either booking the Hotel near beach or some mountain where we can head for some small trek, cycling or some city outskirts away from hustle and bustle of daily life. 
• For some in States and Canada, staycation also means just being at home and devoting all the time for doing what one loves to do. 
• Originally, the idea of staycation was coined in United States of America during financial crisis of 2007-2010 when an average family just couldn’t afford to spend on vacations later it also evolved in UK during 2009 when pound was depreciated greatly and holidaying internationally became crazy expensive. 
• However, the concept of holidaying within city outskirts started trending and we totally rejoice this concept every now and then with lot of thrill.

How to book for Staycation?

• We prefer to keep an eye on hotel deals especially five star hotel and whenever we get great deal, grab the opportunity to book it. Everyone has their specific budget, so keep looking where you fit in best :)
  
• I prefer using one portal so as to get maximum benefit from points earned from the website and also use same credit card to get the points that can be redeemed later for booking. There are many online portals like Agoda, Booking.com, Trivago, Expedia, Ctrip for hotel bookings in Hong Kong / China. 
• However I have been able to crack maximum deals through Makemytrip which is Indian travel portal and which generally has some of the best offers for hotels across the globe. 
• Also there are package deals and offers on websites so if you book from their official websites you may earn Rewards on cards as well.
  

How  do we select the Hotel:

• We prefer staying absolutely away from city life so New territories is obvious location preference in Hong Kong. Another preference is not so expensive yet high end property to get all the facilities we desire to enjoy. 
• We generally opt for standard room however if rooms are available, the front desk staff are courteous to upgrade room. 
• If you are booking for special occasion do mention it while booking, so they generally alos arrange for cakes and champagne. Sometimes its paid sometimes just complimentary. 
  

What about Jain/ Vegetarian / Vegan Food options while staycations?

• We prefer to carry our food given we are ‘Pure Jain Vegetarian’ so we can’t rate food of hotels much, 
• However many 5 star hotels have few good vegetarian options and 
• There are always convenience stores nearby which mean making sandwiches are easiest options. 
• Also, we prefer carrying few snacks not to forget theplas and samosas :p 
  

Some glimpses from our Staycations in Hong Kong and around Mumbai: 

Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel (5 Star Hotel)

• Address: So Kwun Wat, Castle Peak Road (Castle Peak Bay), 1號Castle Peak 黃金海岸 Gold Coast 1 號.
  
• Contact: +852 2452 8888

Gold Coast hotel is all about beautiful location, good plaza, nearby beach and excellent choice for families with children. They have special children specific designed rooms. their garden for children is excellent and offcourse beach just there is best way to spend time with your little ones. Visited in 2017

Pros: 

• This hotel is in outskirts of Hong Kong and all 450+ rooms has amazing views of Tolo harbour. 
• The standard rooms are also very spacious and lavish. Pool is excellent. The staff is friendly. Food is decent. (For Jain Food option, you have to rely on carrying your own stuff or there is Ebeneezers near the promenade).
• The Beach is just 2 mins walk from hotel infact its sort of Beach Resort. 
• The Gold coast plaza which is 5 mins walk from this hotel is absolutely stunning with colorful buildings and range of shops and restaurants. 
• For us, 1 N 2D stay felt definitely less since there is so much to enjoy just around the vicinity. 
• Its not hole in the pocket 5 star. Really very reasonable. 
  

Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Shatin (5 Star Hotel)

• Address: 18 Chak Cheung St, Ma Liu Shui
• Contact: +852 3723 1234

Hyatt Shatin is just convenient to reach, excellent views, cycling is best option when you stay here and must enjoy massage and jacuzzi here. May not have too many options for children though. Visited - Oct 2017

Pros:

• Shatin is in new territories but very well connected. 
• This hotel is just 5 mins walk from MTR. Rooms are big and beautiful, loved the bath tub setup here. Pool is excellent and Jacuzzi is exactly what you need. 
• Spa was pretty and Gym was excellent.Jacuzzi is the key highlight! 
• We just couldn’t drag ourselves out of this small little wonder. Sauna and Melo spa are very scenic and beautiful too!
•  For children they even have small designated camp area. Not to miss is the convenience in location.
•  Its just a 2 minute walk away from MTR – University station. And there is 7Eleven just nearby. 
• Some odd weekends are super budget friendly deals
  

Some of the Hotels are in our Must Visit list in Hong Kong:

• Warwich Hostel - For Beach side location on Chueng Chau Beach 
  
• Hotel W - For absolute luxury
• KerryHotel - For serene harbour views and absolutely amazing infinity pool
• Auberge - For Beach location and excellent food to enjoy around plaza
  
• Some Hostel in Sai Kung - Havent looked it up there. except 'The Pier Hotel' but its super expensive. Yea we can go camping too but its not our thing still probably!
• I found this website to be good reference - SassyhongKongStaycation Guide
• Also, Macau and Shenzhen are nearest from HongKong for a good 1 or 2 nights staycation though right now de to Covid situation, that is not option. 
  

Some glimpses from our Staycations around Mumbai:

Renaissance, Powai

• Address: #2 & 3B, near Chinmayanand Ashram, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087, India
• Contact: +91 22 6692 7777 

We had lovely time celebrating birthday. But highly dissapointed with rooms and service. Visited Oct 2014

 Pros:  

• Its luxurious five star hotel in Mumbai. 
• We had great time enjoying the ambience of hotel and lazying in pool. 
• Food in Italian restaurant named Frateeli Fresh is amazing. And Lake view cafe buffett is great but they take endless time in making Jain food despite our booking and lettting them know our preferences before hand.
  

Cons:  

• We had bought the one year membership for Renaissance for J's birthday and it turned out to be not a very great experience. Simple things like Cake, dinner, etc included in membership wasn't very pleasantly taken care of. 
• We had taken membership wherein we can book room anytime in the year and despite that had some date issues and while we got the room a date after actually we wanted they gave us some not so appropriate room where rugs were not too clean and there were stains in bathroom and bath tub. 
• So, dont go just by name. Over a period we have learned that its very important to know the year of establishment of hotel. Because sometimes the bigger brands does not mean best.    

Dukes Retreat, Khandala

• Address: Old Mumbai - Pune Hwy, Khandala, Lonavla, Maharashtra 410301, India 
• Contact: +91 22 4333 2000

Dukes Retreat is my most favourite, just around mumbai place to be at! Visited: Dec2017

Pros: 

•  Its the one place on planet Earth near home in Mumbai that i can keep coming to. 
• I just love the vibe of this place. It feels perfect. The rooms are underneath the ground level. The lobby is littterally on 3rd floor and rooms below it. 
• And all the rooms have perfect mountain views and especially in rainy season you can endlessly watch the water flows from your room balcony. It s wonderful architecture. 
• Their pool is extraordinary fun and food is quite expensive but has amazing spread. Breakfast buffett is so hearty that you may skip your lunch after it. 
• The games room, the lounge area, the library. Everything about this place is poetic, meditative and extra ordinary.
•  As if all this is not enough there was live music at open restaurant near pool at night. the gentleman on guitar was amazing playing Arijit singh songs :)
•  I have been here twice and both the times only fell more in love with it. 
  

Cons: 

• We got done really exorbitantly priced Thai massage here and it was just average for the price paid. the rooms were strictly OK and it wasn't well staffed.     
  

Rivergate Resort, Karjat

• Address: At Post Kadav, Taluk Karjat, Dist. Raigad, Kalamboli, Maharashtra 410201, India
• contact: +91 95271 29700

Its a perfect place for couple, friends, families all alike. Visited in 2013

 Pros:  

• Point blank just go for it especially with kids this place can be ultra fun. Pool is amazing,
•  Food spread both Vegetarian and Jain are extra ordinary. 
• Location is in midst of nature, cottages are lovely and there is small walk away a beautiful river front which is must visit. 
• With games room and discotheque to coziness of cottages, this place is must visit. And offcourse the drive from Mumbai to Karjat is treat to eyes in itself. Its not difficult to reach even by train.
  

Courtyard by Mariott, Andheri

• Address: Cts 215, Andheri - Kurla Rd, opposite Carnival Cinemas, Andheri East, Mumbai,
• Contact: +91 22 6136 9999  

Really! You want photos here too ? what happens in bachelor paties stays there :p 

Pros:  

• We had booked this in India for friends bachelor party and didnt regret at all. 
• It had things we wanted. Food was decent and room size is good enough.
• Four of us could easily tuck in 2 twin beds. Breakfast was great range.
•  Its more of business hotel but we still enjoyed our space and had great memories.  

Well, if budget is issue, There is a concept of Day pass in Five Star hotels in most of countries that you can buy of any particular luxury hotel and you can use for spending time in thier pool / jacuzzi, gym, restaurant, etc. Inclusions differ from hotel to hotel.  

In Covid times, if staycation feels too risky - one can always take a car ride to far away place and put up the tents and spend some great time in lap of nature with home cooked meals. 

In HK, we just be home and have 'We' time by not doing absolutely any household chores and just watch beautiful sun rises and sun sets from harbour which are walk away. Either have quick sandwiches for lunch / dinner or order from most trusted source, we order a tiffin meal and just relax with binge watching netflix :)

Or Just Take your tents, head to the beach and enjoy some barbeque food!

#BeSafe #BeHealthy #EnsureSafety   

 Do drop in suggestions for your best experience on staycations and we can pick some points and places from your experiences.