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Expat Getaways, First Time Hong Kong Survival Guide - Public Transport.

First Time Hong Kong Survival Guide – Transport


Once you have mastered public transport in Hong Kong you can explore with ease. It is a frantic city but once you get the hang of the incredible transport system you’ll be exploring like a pro.   Airport Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong International Airport is huge, but fairly welcoming and easy to navigate. Depending on your arrival…

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Everything you need to include in the ultimate one week itinerary for Cape Town, South Africa. Culture, food, wine, wildlife and stunning coastal scenery. Expat Getaways One Week in Cape Town, South Africa.

One Week in Cape Town, South Africa


There is so much to see and do in Cape Town. It is a city like no other that will win you over the minute you glimpse Table Mountain.   A whole week can seem like a long time to dedicate to one destination. You might be trying to cover a lot of ground on your big African holiday (check…

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The best Victoria Falls itinerary from Expat Getaways. All the tips to make your trip to Victoria Falls a success. Should you stay on the Zambia or Zimbabwe side? Should you take a helicopter flight? All that and more.

3 Days in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia


  Victoria Falls, Mosi oa Tunya – “the smoke that thunders”, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and depending on how you look at it, the biggest waterfall in the world.   How long do you need to spend in Victoria Falls to really appreciate this natural wonder? Should you visit from Zimbabwe or Zambia?   The…

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