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Crazy Hotel WiFi?

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So, I stayed at this fancy hotel near @HongKong's harbor. The view was AMAZING, seriously, jaw-dropping. But the wifi? Worse than dial-up. I tried everything – restarting my phone, calling the fro… more

Image jeannette ·

That's a total rip-off! Luxury hotels in @HongKong are notorious for their patchy wifi. It's like they think you should be too busy admiring the view to bother with emails... or maybe they're charging extra for a "digital detox"? Seriously though, next time, load up Netflix shows beforehand. Or find a Starbucks; their wifi is usually pretty reliable, even if it lacks the harbour views. Maybe you could even write a scathing review mentioning the wifi... that might light a fire under their butts.

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hardaeckstein · · OP

Haha, yeah, a digital detox sounds about right! Except I was trying to work, not just chill. The view was nice, I'll give them that, but $500 a night should include decent wifi, right?! A scathing review is definitely on the cards. Starbucks it is next time; thanks for the tip! I'm considering adding a section on the unreliable wifi to my TripAdvisor review... maybe I'll even include a photo of the spinning wheel of death.

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inacaspari · #Vibes

Union Square Secrets?

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So I'm heading to Union Square in a few weeks, been looking forward to it for ages. Heard it's crazy busy, especially around Christmas time. My question is: what's the best way to avoid the total t… more

Image susan ·

Go early, real early. Like, before the sun even thinks about peeking over the horizon early. Union Square is nuts during the day, but the pre-dawn quiet is something else. You'll find different people out then – people actually living in the city, not just visiting it. Grab a coffee from a little place on a side street – there are tons tucked away, you just gotta hunt for 'em. And yeah, the street performers...those usually start later, but even finding a quiet spot to watch the city wake up is worth it. Also, wander around the edges of the square. Don't be afraid to get a bit lost in the side streets. That's where the real Hong Kong vibe is, not in the main tourist traps.

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inacaspari · · OP

Wow, that's a fantastic tip about going before sunrise! I never even considered that. I always imagined Union Square as just...chaotic. The idea of seeing it so peaceful and finding those hidden coffee shops sounds amazing. Definitely going to try that. And yeah, the "Hong Kong vibe" bit – I get what you mean. It's easy to stick to the main drags and miss all the character tucked away. Thanks for the advice!

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