Kei Lam (thetravelphilosophy.blogspot.hk)
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The Travel Philosophy
http://thetravelphilosophy.blogspot.hk/
The Travel Philosophy (TP) is a travel blog that aims to offer not only entries about popular sightseeing spots but also our very own philosophy about each place and the act of traveling. We believe traveling is not finding check points as if in Amazing Race; today we travel with our cultural capital - capital that doesn't pay your hotel bills but allows you to appreciate the refined artistry, the cultural and historical context of every story, as well as to unveil the stereotypes of the people and city. While we write in an attempt to philosophize traveling, it is not saying we are uptight and serious and boring. Travel in part involves having a blast. And so is life. In this blog, you will find posts focused on a selection of tourist spots and local favourite places, hotel and museum reviews, travel tips and theories. Also, there is a collection of works written by our star - Mr. K - who thinks a lot, or overthinks, when he travels. We hope you enjoy reading our blog and come back again in the future.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 31 )
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Chinese Places
Beijing Museum Review: Beijing Museum of Natural History (北京自然博物館) Photo of Guo's Calligraphy Displayedat His Former Residence in Beijing Founded in 1951, the... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2018 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing Museum Review: Beijing Museum of Natural History (北京自然博物館)
Photo of Guo's Calligraphy Displayed at His Former Residence in BeijingFounded in 1951, the 24,000-square-meter Beijing Museum of Natural History (BMNH) is... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing's Shichahai (什剎海) Lake Tour Series: Pipe Byway (煙袋斜街)
When you go to Shichahai, you may find different kinds of hutongs almost everywhere around the lake. In this article, we will present you two very famous, very... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Lu Xun (魯迅)
The man in the last photo of our previous article is one of the China's most influential writer - Lu Xun. If one knows a thing or two about Chinese literature,... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing's Shichahai (什剎海) Lake Tour Series: Historic Site/Museum Review -...
Former Residence of Soong Ching LingThe former residence of Soong Ching Ling (宋慶齡) is located at the Hau Hai (後海) area of Shichahai (什剎海) in Beijing. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing's Shichahai (什剎海) Lake Tour Series: Historic Site/Museum Review -...
Formerly as a part of Prince Gong's Mansion (恭王府) located at Qian Hai (前海), Guo Moruo (郭沬若), a crucial cultural and social icon in the fields of literature,... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Chinese Words and Phrases II - "甭"
Last time, we have seen how the Chinese character "您" is consisted of the upper part "你" and the lower part "心"; one of the interesting things about Chinese... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Chinese Words and Phrases I "你" & "您"
In Chinese, the word "you" is represented by the character "你"; this is the same for Cantonese and Mandarin. Interestingly, there is another way to address... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing's Shichahai (什剎海) Lake Tour Series: Xi Hai (西海) Part II - Sleepy Inn (麗舍)
Sleepy Inn, located at the Xi Hai area of Shichahai, is well run and relaxing. Being close to the lake, guests may see the lake view at the hostel or once you... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing's Shichahai (什剎海) Lake Tour Series: Xi Hai (西海) Part I
Shichahai (什剎海) Lake - Xi Hai (西海) (5 minute walk from subway)The Shichahai (什剎海) Lake in Beijing... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Beijing's Shichahai (什剎海) Lake Tour Series: Historic Site/ Museum Review - Princ...
Prince Gong's Mansion (恭王府) in Beijing is one of the must-see historic sites, dating back to late Qing Dynasty. This historic site with great ornamental... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Museum Review: China National Film Museum in Beijing
Lacking the freedom of speech and other human rights, the China's film industry is less developed than others considering both content and form of film as art. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Be a Global Flâneur!
When we travel, we explore. Transcending the geographical boundaries, we actively participate in the world outside our comfort zone. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Post-colonial Cuisine - Fusion in Macau
Two very interesting paintings at a restaurant near Largo do SenadoIn the history of colonialism, very few countries existing in today's world did not undergo... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Mr. K's Little Tips (for Westerners): Eating at Franchise Sushi Bars in Hong Kong
First off, let Mr. K tell you something about Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a capitalist city which demands high efficiency and maximized profits for business -... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Westerners Eating at Franchise Sushi Bars in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a capitalist city which demands high efficiency and maximized profits for business - Franchise sushi bars are no exception. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Mr. K's Little Log: What an Irresponsible Travel Advice!
The most irresponsible travel advice is encouraging others to interact with strangers in foreign countries. And Mr. K read it from a rather popular travel blog... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn. and the Song 'Shanghai Beach' (上海灘)
Holiday Inn. - a hotel with a global household name - offers a sense of predictability which could be rather soothing for some. The location of the hotel is... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
Mr. K's Little Tips: A Way to Fly Cheaper When Traveling in China
It's no mystery that hotel and air ticket are two key aspects to significantly cut down the cost of your trip. Sometimes promotional package offering by travel... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL -
The Best Earplugs
Oversensitivity to noise (sometimes comes along with vibration) has always been the archenemy to some. It pains you especially when you are in need of... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL
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