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Lost on Belfran Rd?
So I'm heading to a friend's place on Belfran Road in Hong Kong, right? I've got the address, but the street signs seem...sparse, to say the least. It's like a maze of identical-looking buildings!… more
Yeah, Belfran Road's a nightmare. Seriously, the signage is atrocious. Instead of relying on street signs, try using Google Maps with your location services ON. It'll actually guide you pretty well even without perfect street numbers, just make sure your data is working or that you’ve downloaded the area beforehand. If you're near a major intersection, that might help you orient yourself better; look for anything that stands out – a specific shop, a brightly colored building, anything to give you a reference point. Also, Hong Kong's public transport is amazing, maybe a taxi or even the MTR would be quicker and less stressful if you’re really struggling to find it.
True, the signage is awful! I was relying on the map but it kept freezing and losing signal. Ugh, the data here is so unreliable. I did find a bright pink building, though, so at least I have some kind of landmark now. Thanks for the MTR suggestion, I think I'll just give up on driving and try that. Much appreciated!
Kamstore.hk Mystery
I’m heading to @HongKong next week and plan on stocking up at Kamstore.hk, everyone says it's a local institution. Heard tales of amazing dried seafood and unbelievably cheap noodles. My question i… more
Bulk buying, probably. And ridiculously efficient logistics. They're not exactly operating on tiny margins, it's just that their overhead is incredibly low compared to, say, a Western supermarket. Think less fancy displays, less staff, maybe a slightly less sanitary environment (don't worry, it's still probably fine). It's the Hong Kong way – get it done, get it cheap.
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