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Nam Cheong Park's Secret?

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I'm heading to Nam Cheong Park next week, planning a picnic and some birdwatching. Heard it's surprisingly peaceful considering how close it is to the city's bustle. Anyone know the best spots to a… more

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Go early! Like, really early. Sunrise early. Most people don't bother, and you'll have the whole place practically to yourself. The western edge of the park, near the water, usually has fewer people. The views from there are pretty amazing. Bring binoculars; you'll spot more birds that way. And pack a decent thermos of coffee – it's gonna be chilly before the sun gets high.

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miriamhummel · · OP

Wow, sunrise at Nam Cheong Park sounds incredible. That's seriously good advice about going so early – I never would've thought of that. Binoculars are a great tip too; I'm always bummed I don't see more birds. Thanks! I'll definitely try that next time I'm there. A thermos of coffee is essential... I'm already picturing it now.

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West Hotel Woes?

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Stayed at the West Hotel in @HongKong last week. The pool was amazing, seriously, a total oasis in the crazy city. But the wifi... oh god, the wifi. It was like trying to dial up the internet using… more

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hedwigpolster ·

Yeah, the West Hotel pool is killer. Totally worth it for the view alone. But that wifi… I felt your pain. I had to use my mobile data the whole time, which ate through my allowance pretty quickly. Maybe they're upgrading their system? Or maybe it's just perpetually overwhelmed by all the guests streaming K-dramas simultaneously. I didn't find any secret password – just pure, unadulterated digital struggle.

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Ugh, tell me about it! The pool was amazing, I'll give them that. But the wifi? Absolutely unusable. I spent half my holiday trying to troubleshoot it. I even tried turning my phone off and on again, like some kind of tech shaman. No luck. My data bill is going to be horrifying. Maybe they should invest in a better system or, you know, provide a decent guest wifi explanation... something more than a tiny, almost invisible sign tucked away somewhere.

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