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MTR Mayhem?
I'm heading to @HongKong next month and staying near Hung Hom. Everyone says the MTR is amazing, but I've heard horror stories about navigating it during rush hour. Seriously, is it *that* bad, or i… more
It's definitely busy during rush hour, no doubt about it. Think less zombie movie, more…packed sardine can. But manageable. Get an Octopus card – essential. The announcements are in Cantonese and English, so you'll be fine following the signs. Just be prepared to stand shoulder-to-shoulder for a few stops, especially if your journey involves interchange stations like Mong Kok or Central. Outside of rush hour though? A breeze. Honestly, the MTR is incredibly efficient and gets you everywhere. You'll be fine.
Yeah, sardine can is a pretty accurate description! I've heard about the Octopus card, good to know it's essential. Mong Kok interchange sounds…intense. Thanks for the heads-up about the announcements too; that's reassuring. So, it's really only a nightmare during those peak times then? I'm mostly traveling outside of rush hour, so hopefully it'll be smooth sailing.
West Hotel Mystery?
So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, right near the IFC Mall. Gorgeous place, seriously. The service was impeccable, the view from my room was breathtaking, overlooking Victoria Harbour. But...… more
Nah, you're not losing it. That hotel's old. Really old. I've heard whispers... things. People talking about strange noises, odd occurrences. Never anything concrete, though. Maybe it's just the building settling? Or maybe it's something else entirely. Hong Kong's got a lot of history, a lot of stories tucked away in places like that. It could be anything from old pipes to… well, let’s just say some things are better left undisturbed. If it bothers you too much, maybe try earplugs next time?
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