For once I’m not traveling like crazy and can stop to enjoy life’s little luxuries like sleeping in, meeting friends for coffee, cooking, eating out or buying milk without it spoiling. I recently came across a stop motion film of Hong Kong by Asa Li featuring all the fantastic things the city has to offer if you take a moment to enjoy it. But the fact remains that most people take this city for granted and rarely explore (or appreciate) what’s readily available.

Living in this concrete jungle is intense, but there are definitely ways to “escape” without leaving.  Here’s a rundown of the things I’ve done in my past month’s “staycation.”  Read more...