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Heavenly Hong Kong

Posted by on Jan 8, 2015 in Hong Kong | 0 comments

Newly weds Stephen and Lara unwind at a remarkable ‘spa in the sky’ on their stopover in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most frenetic cities. Photo courtesy of globalphotos.com Sydney’s laid-back lifestyle seemed a world away when we touched down on a hot and humid Hong Kong evening. Somewhat overawed by our surroundings, we wandered out of the vast airport and caught a bus into the city. According to the map downloaded from the hotel website, our destination was Shanghai Street in Mongkok – officially the busiest place in the world – we hadn’t realised how busy. A few wrong turns, some helpful directions from the locals and half an hour later we were finally gazing up at the 42-storey Langham Place Hotel, a splendid sight soaring into the neon lit sky. Entering via the lower ground floor...

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