Top 5 stilt house villages in the world

Tai O, photo by Sue Waters

For someone who has lived their entire life in a suburban house with a white picket fence, it could seem unimaginable that anyone would want to live in any other dwelling.

But different cultures had different understandings of what a home should look like, and in many parts of the world people have lived and still live in houses that make a suburban home seem like the most unimaginative crib in the world.

And one of the most unusual and exciting places to live (at least, if you aren’t afraid of water) is a stilt house, which has been the house of choice for people in different places on the globe. If the thought of living in an apartment suspended on stilts above water sounds like a lot of fun to you, then you will definitely like visiting the top 5 stilt house villages in the world. …

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Lesser known attractions in Hong Kong

Hong Kong at night

Asia’s World City is nothing if not a metropolis with a thousand faces – Cantonese Chinese and British on the surface, but with an aftertaste of everything from Vietnam to Canada.

Hong Kong is a masterpiece of world civilization, where you can bask in the glow of Disneyland and giant gilded Buddha statues, let the views from Peak Tower take your breath away, and indulge in shopping, cuisine and all sorts of activities ranging from educational to wacky.

It’s not difficult to find things to see and do in Hong Kong, since the major attractions are at withing easy reach. But the hidden attractions of Hong Kong are no less entertaining, and even if they can be a bit out of the way, they are worth seeing. Here are 5 lesser known attractions in Hong Kong. …

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The backpacker’s guide to Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the flashiest cities in all of Asia, and despite featuring tons of attractions, the most exciting attraction is the city itself. Hong Kong has a double personality: one the one hand it is very much the Chinese, from its traditional parts to its modern towers, but the British influence can still be felt practically everywhere.

The crowded and busy streets have earned Hong Kong the nickname of Hong Concrete, in sharp contrast with the wilderness of the surrounding mountains. As a backpacker, you can have absolute freedom in Hong Kong. The best attractions in the city are free, and they hide in corners best explorer with only a travel bag on your shoulder. …

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