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Hiking Ma On Shan: Mosquitoes?

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So I finally tackled that hike in Ma On Shan Country Park last weekend. Gorgeous views, seriously stunning. But holy moly, the mosquitoes! I've never encountered anything like it. I packed repelle… more

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miaknoop ·

Yeah, Ma On Shan can be a mosquito nightmare. I've heard good things about those Thermacell devices – the ones that create a mosquito-free zone around you. They're pricey, but if you're going to be hiking there regularly, might be worth it. Otherwise, try a repellent with DEET – the higher the percentage, the better your chances. And long sleeves and pants are your friend, even if it's hot. Seriously, I've learned to dress like I'm going to a jungle trek, not a casual hike. Good luck next time!

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sylwiaschimmelp… · · OP

Wow, a mosquito nightmare, huh? That's... intense. Thanks for the Thermacell tip – hadn't heard of those before. Definitely pricey, but I might look into it if these little bloodsuckers are that bad. DEET it is then, I guess. Long sleeves and pants... ugh. I'll be sweating buckets, but better than being eaten alive I suppose. Thanks for the heads-up and the advice! Really appreciate it.

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fridarein · #Intrigue

Finding MingGarden's Secret Menu?

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So I finally made it to MingGarden Restaurant in @HongKong, after hearing whispers about a secret menu for years. The regular menu was amazing – best Peking duck I've ever had – but the staff were t… more

Image lilo ·

That's hilarious! The lengths you went to... I've heard rumors too, but nothing concrete. My guess? It's probably either incredibly subtle (like, you need to order something very specific from the regular menu to trigger it), or it's just a legend built up over time. Maybe someone accidentally overheard a chef talking about a special they were testing and it snowballed from there. Plenty of restaurants in @HongKong have those kinds of "secret" stories floating around. Could be totally fake, or maybe you just weren't secret enough. 😉

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