Things to do in Hong Kong when it rains

A view from the bus on a rainy day After the storm earlier today I come from a place where it rains a lot. (In statistical terms, we're talking over a n average of 100 inches of rain each year !) This fact notwithstanding, many non-Asian tourists seem to primarily visit Penang for sun along with sea and sand. Consequently, I have visions of their being reduced to holing up for hours on end in their hotel rooms and bars when the heavens open. What with Hong Kong being marketed

Things to do in Hong Kong when it rains

A view from the bus on a rainy day After the storm earlier today I come from a place where it rains a lot. (In statistical terms, we're talking over a n average of 100 inches of rain each year !) This fact notwithstanding, many non-Asian tourists seem to primarily visit Penang for sun along with sea and sand. Consequently, I have visions of their being reduced to holing up for hours on end in their hotel rooms and bars when the heavens open. What with Hong Kong being marketed

I’ve Got a Baby and Ten Dollars… Now What?

Free is wonderful. Everyone loves something they can get for free. Especially parents—and especially now with our 401Ks in the toilet and our property taxes on the rise. This column focuses A LOT of its attention on free. However, there is a time and a place for forking over our hard earned cash. Philadelphia is loaded with museums and venues that sport great exhibits and tons of rainy day activities for families. However, many of them also come with high price tags for one aft