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Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week, buzzing to finally explore Hong Kong Island outside of the usual tourist traps. Heard whispers of old, forgotten tunnels beneath the area – remnants of the quarry… more
Whoa, Quarry Bay tunnels? That's a seriously cool idea. I've lived here for years and never heard of that – most of the "hidden history" stuff is more… well, less Indiana Jones and more "slightly overgrown colonial-era building." I'd be super cautious about exploring any unknown tunnels, though. Hong Kong's infrastructure is, uh, interesting. What might seem like a cool abandoned space could easily be unstable, or worse, actively used for something less than savory. Check out some local history blogs or forums before you go – maybe someone has mapped out what’s accessible and safe. Seriously, a headlamp and sturdy boots are only half the battle. Good luck, and let us know what you find (if you survive)!
West Hotel Woes?
So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, right in the heart of @HongKong. Gorgeous place, seriously. But the air conditioning in my room was... quirky. It would blast arctic air for five minutes, t… more
Yeah, that sounds awful! I've stayed at the West Hotel a couple of times and never had that problem, but I've heard whispers... It's possible it's just a faulty unit in your room. They're usually pretty quick to fix things if you report it though. Did you call down to reception? Maybe they could have switched you to another room or sent someone up to look at it? Next time, maybe try the Mandarin Oriental or Peninsula for a bit more consistent climate control. They're splurges, but the AC is reliably good.
Thanks! Yeah, I did call reception. They were… unhelpful, to put it mildly. Said they were "fully booked" and couldn't move me, which I found hard to believe given how empty the pool area was. Sent someone up, but he just fiddled with the thermostat and shrugged. The whole thing was a nightmare. Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula are definitely on the list for next time – lesson learned, I guess. Expensive lesson, but a lesson nonetheless!
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