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  • Asia,  Hong Kong,  Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    my solo trip to Japan 🇯🇵

    June 25, 2026 /

    By Yun, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School – Hong Kong I’ve always heard how good Japan is for solo travelers, and I can confirm that it is!! I spent 9 days in this beautiful country and I managed to visit 6 cities in total! Tokyo • Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Public Transport ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Things to do ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Favourite thing about the city: Hopping on the sightseeing bus and seeing the city in the night Mount Fuji (Yamanashi & Shizuoka) • Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Public Transport: ⭐️⭐️ • Things to do: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Favourite thing about the city: Watching the sunrise by Mount Fuji Kyoto •…

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    yunjinwang

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  • Asia,  Hong Kong,  Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    my trip to bali <3

    June 25, 2026 /

    By Yun, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School – Hong Kong I went on an amazing trip with my friends to Bali, Indonesia in December 2025. It’s around a 5-hour flight from Hong Kong and one of the cheapest destinations in South East Asia! Our first half was spent in Uluwatu, and second half we spent it in Canggu (the more crowded and touristy area). Amazing beaches Tasty food Breathtaking sunsets Other places we recommend! Villas in Bali are cheap, so if you’re going with a group of friends, the final cost per person is quite little (we paid US$100 pp for 6 nights in total) Some…

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    finally here in HK

    June 25, 2026 /

    By Yun, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School – Hong Kong I flew from my hometown back in mainland China, about a 2-hr flight from HK and I was lucky enought to see HKUST from the sky. What a beautiful university. My first impression of HK from the sky was how tall of a city it is. I had never seen such a big cluster of tall buildings all around the city. (27/08/2025) After landing, I was immediately hit with the humid and hot weather that Hong Kong summers are known for. A nice lady came to pick me up from the airport, and she barely spoke…

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  • Asia,  Hong Kong,  Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    food recs in HK :)

    June 24, 2026 /

    By Yun, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School – Hong Kong Hong Kong is known for the amazing food it has and as someone who has lived here for several months already, I have to agree. Below are some of the best food spots I’ve been so far. Waso Café (Kwun Tong) It’s a very popular Cha Can Teng chain in HK, and we went to their Kwun Tong store (relatively less crowded than their other locations) NOC Café (Tseung Kwan O) This is a great brunch spot if you’re looking for healthy and yummy options. My all-time favourite is their beef bowl. Calle Ocho (Causeway Bay)…

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"Really enjoying my first months in Hong Kong. I love the balance between big city life alongside amazing beaches and hikes. I can’t wait to explore more of the city and the islands!" - from our Global Ambassador Lola in Hong Kong!🌆🌴 Meet our Global Guidance Ambassadors! Go Abroad 2026 Photo Competition! 📸 Thinking about taking your degree global? ✈️ "A weekend trip during mid-semester break in WA to visit Lancelin, The Pinnacles, Green Head, Lesueur National Park and Hangover Bay." - from our Global Ambassador Elizabeth in Australia 🦘 'During recess week at NUS, I was fortunate enough to travel to Vietnam; visiting Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Giang for the Ha Giang loop. The loop was a once in a lifetime experience, I will never forget. Studying in Singapore has given me the opportunity to travel nearby countries easily, exploring parts of the world I have never seen before. Hopefully more travelling to come!' - from our GA Florence in Singapore 🇸🇬 'My first month settling in to a new life in The Hague, consisting of a lot of exploring along beautiful canals, nearby towns, and getting used to being a student in the city of peace and justice!' - our Global Ambassador Eliza in The Netherlands! 🇳🇱 'My friends and I took a day trip to the Toronto Islands while the weather is still warm. We hired bikes and cycled around the whole island, taking regular photo breaks! (The CN Tower featuring in most photos, of course). Thinking about going abroad as part of your degree but you don't know where to start 🤔

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