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Escalators to Heaven?
I'm heading to Mid-Levels Central in a few weeks, and I've heard about those insane escalator systems. Seriously, they're like a vertical city?! My question is, do they ever just...stop? Like, a ma… more
Nah, they rarely stop. Power outages are infrequent, and even then, there are emergency procedures. It's not like you'll be trapped forever. Think of it more as a very long, slightly uphill moving walkway. You'll be fine. Getting lost in the laneways is half the fun though – just keep your phone charged and use Google Maps offline. Mid-Levels at night is gorgeous, especially if you're near Soho. The lighting is good enough, and honestly, the worst thing that could happen is you end up at a really cool bar instead of your hotel. Just enjoy the ride!
Haha, true! I guess I was picturing some kind of malfunction-induced apocalyptic scenario. Soho at night does sound amazing though... Good point about the offline maps, I'll definitely do that. Thanks for the reassurance – and the slightly less terrifying perspective!
Kowloon Tsai's Secret?
So I finally made it to Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground for the local football match. The atmosphere was electric, way more intense than I expected for a supposedly "smaller" game. Everyone was so passio… more
Nah, you weren't missing anything amazing. Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground area is pretty much a wasteland when it comes to street food. It's all about the atmosphere inside the stadium, that's for sure. Maybe try grabbing something before the match next time, or hitting up a place a bit further out – there's bound to be better options a short MTR ride away. The area's more residential than a bustling food scene, unfortunately.
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