Hong Kong is one of those few places in the world that just never gets old. A city rapidly expanding upward and outward, it's one of the largest cities in southeast Asia, with a thriving cultural scene, solid infrastructure, robust public transportation system and top notch eats. One can spend days in the halls of the Chungking Mansions, stalls in night markets or back alleys of Nathan Road and still not absorb a sliver of culture.

And that's why we love it. Each time we come back to Hong Kong there's another facet of history or culture to explore, from the raucous horse racing mob in Happy Valley to the ultimate frisbee community in Tai Hang Tung to the Dragon's Back day hike a stone's throw away from the city. It's like visiting a new, amazing destination every single time.

So as part of this year's Chinese New Year celebrations, we went back. No, this wasn't part of a press trip, a marketing bonanza or a sponsored event -- Hong Kong has that sort of personality that automatically draws visitors back, like a good home cooked meal or a soft, down-filled comforter. Its memories stay with you in a way like no other place, growing stronger and finer with time, pulling you back, deeper into its bosom.

Over the course of this week we'll be telling a few stories from our time in the Pearl of the Orient, from an ode to their public transportation to a look inside of the tradition of Chinese New Year. We hope that you stick around and enjoy the journey.

Feel free to follow along here or check back every day for updates.

Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Filed under: Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, Asia, Budget Travel, Hong Kong