So Hong Kong and Bangkok are both really fabulous places. With the exception of Bangkok cab drivers whom proved to be consistent problems. I got dumped off in the middle of Bangkok at cheap motels and suit dealers on more than one occassion by overzealous cab drivers with commision deals.
Both cities are overcrowded. Bangkok is full of cars, go-cart type transports and lots of maverick style motorcycles, all of which contributing to a pretty nasty smog situation. The motorcycle drivers soon became my favorite method of transportation; although a bit nerve racking, they get you where you need to go and tended to not try to rip me off. It can take over 2 hours to get across Bangkok with traffic.
Hong Kong on the other hand was the London / New York City of the East possesing a culturally advanced feel. The precocious methods of transportation, dynamic and futuristic architecture and business persons afoot the streets all contributed to this feel.
Here are a few pics from the Star Ferry in Hong Kong which is used to cross you over to the Kowloon district. The ferrys are more or less old boats that are slightly refurbished.
Here is the big Financial skyscraper. It is waterfront, like all the buildings are. Hong Kong seemed to have a very modern feel to it, many of the buildings interiors had a new wave feel to the designs.
Both cities are overcrowded. Bangkok is full of cars, go-cart type transports and lots of maverick style motorcycles, all of which contributing to a pretty nasty smog situation. The motorcycle drivers soon became my favorite method of transportation; although a bit nerve racking, they get you where you need to go and tended to not try to rip me off. It can take over 2 hours to get across Bangkok with traffic.
Hong Kong on the other hand was the London / New York City of the East possesing a culturally advanced feel. The precocious methods of transportation, dynamic and futuristic architecture and business persons afoot the streets all contributed to this feel.
Here are a few pics from the Star Ferry in Hong Kong which is used to cross you over to the Kowloon district. The ferrys are more or less old boats that are slightly refurbished.
Here is the big Financial skyscraper. It is waterfront, like all the buildings are. Hong Kong seemed to have a very modern feel to it, many of the buildings interiors had a new wave feel to the designs.
Great pics 
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