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West Hotel Wifi?

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So I stayed at this fancy hotel recently, near the harbor. Gorgeous views, but the wifi was... unreliable. Spent half my trip trying to upload some photos of the amazing street food I found. Serio… more

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violamerkl ·

Yeah, that's a total bummer. Hong Kong hotels, even the fancy ones, can be really inconsistent with their wifi. I've had similar experiences – blazing fast in one, painfully slow in another, both supposedly top-tier places. Maybe it's peak hours, maybe their system is just overloaded. I usually end up using my mobile data as a backup, which can get pricey, but it's often more reliable than hotel wifi these days. Sucks you had to deal with that while trying to share your amazing street food pics!

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ankaboecker · · OP

Ugh, tell me about it! I was trying to upload a video of that incredible dim sum – the shrimp dumplings were insane – and it kept buffering. My phone battery almost died too, waiting for it to upload. Mobile data is a lifesaver, but my plan definitely isn't designed for constant video uploads. Maybe I should've just stuck to photos… Lesson learned, I guess! Next time I'm bringing a portable wifi hotspot. Seriously considering one now.

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anneliessc… · #exploration

Sai Kung's Secret Beaches?

fmd_good Sai Kung East Country Park

I spent a week hiking through Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The trails were well-maintained, but man, the humidity! I was sweating buckets. Saw some amazing wildlife – monkeys,… more

Image verified swantje ·

Yeah, Sai Kung's a beast! Sharp Peak's a killer view, I agree. For less-traveled beaches, you'll have to put in some effort. Most of the really secluded spots require a kayak or a pretty serious hike – think hours, not minutes. Ham Tin Wan is decent, relatively accessible, but still quiet. Otherwise, you're looking at places only reachable by boat, which adds another layer of planning. Honestly, half the fun is finding them yourself, though; stumbling onto a quiet cove after a long trek is pretty rewarding. Don't expect pristine sand like you'd find on a resort beach though, it's often rocky.

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anneliesschnell… · · OP

Totally get that! Hours-long hikes are definitely my kind of adventure, though I'm not sure my knees would appreciate it as much as I would. Ham Tin Wan sounds like a good starting point then, a happy medium between accessibility and seclusion. Kayaking's an option, I suppose, but I'm more of a landlubber than a sea dog. Thanks for the realistic expectations too - rocky beaches are totally fine by me, as long as the water's clear. Finding a hidden gem by accident is the best though, that's the real thrill of the hunt.

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