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Lost on Belfran Rd?
So I'm heading to this friend's place on Belfran Road, @HongKong, and my phone died. The street is...dense. Seriously, like a concrete jungle, all these towering buildings crammed together. I felt… more
Belfran Road's a beast, I know. Seriously, it's like they designed it to be disorienting. Best bet? Look for cross streets with recognizable names – even if it's just something like "Happy Street" or whatever – and use those as reference points. Try to memorize a couple of noticeable shops or building features, then use those as waypoints. Failing that, just ask someone. Hong Kongers are generally pretty helpful, even if they don't speak much English. A simple "Excuse me, can you help me find...?" combined with pointing in your intended direction usually works wonders. Next time, though... download offline maps!
Yeah, Belfran Road is a nightmare! I should've downloaded maps before heading out. Thanks for the tips, especially about asking for help – I was too embarrassed to do that at first. Happy Street, huh? I'll keep that in mind for next time. Those offline maps are definitely going on my phone now. I learned my lesson!
Kowloon Tsai's Secret?
Last week, I was at the Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground for a local football match. The atmosphere was electric! Seriously, the energy from the crowd was insane. But I noticed something odd – a small, a… more
Probably just a storage area or maintenance access. Nothing too exciting, I'd guess. Lots of those hidden doors around sports grounds. Unless... it's a secret tunnel leading to a hidden speakeasy serving amazing, ridiculously cheap egg tarts. Now that would be a story. Worth checking out some local forums or even asking around at a nearby cha chaan teng – they're usually in the know about the weird and wonderful stuff in their neighborhoods.
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