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  • Asia,  Hidden Gems,  Hong Kong,  Travel

    Why you should NOT visit the Big Buddha in Hong Kong

    What's better? The Tian Tan Buddha on Hong Kong's Lantau Island, or Ten THOUSAND golden Buddha statues, high above the city? Read on to find out!

    By Marius
  • Asia,  Hiking,  Hong Kong,  Travel

    Five Overlooked Hong Kong Hikes that Shouldn’t be Missed

    Sometimes you just want to get away from the city. Get your boots on and cameras ready for the top five overlooked Hong Kong hikes and beat the crowds!

    By Marius
  • Asia,  Hidden Gems,  Hong Kong,  Travel

    Mum’s Not Home | Hidden Gem Hong Kong

    Tucked away on the first floor of a worn-out residential building in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong's Mum's Not Home gives off some serious speakeasy vibes...

    By Alice

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TEN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL SWAPS TO PACK ON YOUR NEXT TEN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL SWAPS TO PACK ON YOUR NEXT TRIP Not only will these swaps help save the planet, they'll also save you money too! Bringing a reusable coffee cup allows you to get up to 50p off your morning cuppa. A reusable water bottle will save you from forking out for endless plastic ones. And if you bring a lunchbox on your travels you can save money on food by taking home your leftovers. What's your favourite eco travel swap? How many of these do you do already? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #sustainable #ecoswaps #ecotravelswaps #ecotravel #sustainableswaps #slowtravel #zerowaste #zerowasteswaps
Travelling as a vegetarian or vegan can be hard. T Travelling as a vegetarian or vegan can be hard. There's new foods language barriers and cultural differences. It's enough to put anyone off the idea of getting off the beaten path! Today on the blog I'm sharing how I travelled on a plant based diet in one of the least veggie friendly countries on the planet - Mongolia. Mongolia has a large population of nomadic herders. Over half of the population live on the Steppe in gers (little round tents). They're herders not farmers, and subsequently their diet is heavily made up of meat and dairy. Vegetarianism and veganism are not well understood. Here are my top tips for navigating Mongolia as a vegan: 🌿 You can experience plenty plant based versions of Mongolian cuisine in the capital #Ulaanbaatar 🌿 Grab a guide! Mongolia has nothing in the ways of public transport and a guide is invaluable in getting around and translating 🌿Grab groceries in the city before you head into the wilderness. Stock up on fruit, veg, tofu and beans 🌿 Brush up on your etiquette! If you're staying with host families you will be offered meat and dairy. Head to discoveny blog to learn how you can politely decline. Head to the blog for more tips! Link in bio. #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #mongolia #mongoliavegan #mongoliavegetarian #vegetariantravel #vegantravel #wild #adventuretravel #sustainable
For those of you that are new here, let me introdu For those of you that are new here, let me introduce myself. I'm Alice, the face behind discoveny. I travel as much as I can whilst minimising my impact on the planet and you can do that too! Here are some easy ways you can start. 🌿 Opt for a train or bus instead of a plane or cruise. Did you know your carbon footprint TRIPLES whilst you're on a cruise ship? And they pollute our air and oceans! 🌿 Eat more veggies! I'm not saying you have to go vegan overnight, but reducing animal products even a little can have a huge impact. Why not try #meatlessmonday or #veganuary for a challenge this year 🌿 Swap to solid cosmetics. Everything comes in bars now, from shampoo to deodorant. They'll reduce your plastic waste, last longer and they don't count as liquids in your hand luggage! Score! 🌿 Shop secondhand! Looking for new clothes for a holiday? Thrift shops have so many wonderful things and you won't be using up new resources or contributing to the poor treatment of garment workers.nand make your clothes last longer too, I've worn this pink coat since 2013!! For more ideas about sustainable and earth friendly travel you can hit the link in my bio and head to the Discoveny Blog. How do you plan to make a positive impact on our world this year? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #sustainable #ecofriendly #vegantravel #vegetariantravel #zerowaste #plasticfreetravel
No prizes for guessing the location of next week's No prizes for guessing the location of next week's blog post. Excited to be covering vegetarian and vegan travel in one of the least vegan-friendly countries in the world! If I can do it, you can too 🥰 Stay tuned! . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #vegetariantravel #vegantravel #mongolia #plantbased #veganmongolia #vegetarianmongolia
Just a little mushroom appreciation post 🍄 Scot Just a little mushroom appreciation post 🍄 Scotland has so much fungal diversity but it's rare to find them in winter! Anyone else love mushroom/flower/bird spotting when on a hike? . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #unlimitedscotland #edinburghcastle @edinburghclicks #scotshots #scotlandshots #pentlands #snowyscotland
✧･ﾟ: *  GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY *:･ﾟ✧ ❌ NOW CLOSED ❌   The UK (and so many other countries) are dealing with a second lockdown. It's proven that practicing gratitude can improve mental health. Share what you're grateful for right now and one lucky winner will win FOUR Discoveny exclusive #SaveTheEarth postcards/prints to send to a friend or keep all for yourself!  All you have to do to enter is: 🌱 Follow @discoveny 🌱 Like this post  🌱 Tag 1+ sustainable pal in the comments  🌱 Tell me what you’re grateful for at the moment BONUS ENTRIES: 🌱 Tag more pals (each tag counts as one new entry) 🌱 Share this post to your story   ⌚ Giveaway ends 12PM GMT 13/01/21! 🌍OPEN TO ALL COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE 🍀 GOOD LUCK . .  . . . #discoveny #sustainabletravel #travelblog #eco-friendly #ecofriendlytravel #ethicaltravel #giveaway #freestuff #discovenygratitudegiveaway #gratitude #practicegratitude #gratitudegiveaway #mentalhealth . This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
Proof of my madness. I am so grateful to be surrou Proof of my madness. I am so grateful to be surrounded by people who encourage me to do crazy things. Surround yourself with people who build you up and push you to be the best version of you that you can possibly be ☀️🌊🐟 . . . . . #Edinburgh #portobellobeach #seaswim #wildswimmimg #wildswim @ukwildswimmers
Let's talk wild swimming! This morning I'm going Let's talk wild swimming! This morning I'm going to run straight at these waves in nothing but my swimsuit! Open water swimming can be good for you for so many reasons, including: 🌊 Better Sleep 🐟 Reduces body pain and inflammation. 🐚 Boosts your immune system. 🦀 Improves circulation. Have you ever done any open water swimming? Why do you love it? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #discoveny #wildswimmimg #openwaterswimming #seaswimming #adventure #travel #sustainabletravel #edinburgh #scotland
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious a “I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” Ok it's not autumn anymore. It's definitely winter. But the way the light catches these golden hills is just stunning. The snow is sticking around and I'm so grateful for the extra sprinkle of magic it gives us.☀️ . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #unlimitedscotland #edinburghcastle @edinburghclicks #scotshots #scotlandshots #pentlands #snowyscotland

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TEN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL SWAPS TO PACK ON YOUR NEXT TEN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL SWAPS TO PACK ON YOUR NEXT TRIP Not only will these swaps help save the planet, they'll also save you money too! Bringing a reusable coffee cup allows you to get up to 50p off your morning cuppa. A reusable water bottle will save you from forking out for endless plastic ones. And if you bring a lunchbox on your travels you can save money on food by taking home your leftovers. What's your favourite eco travel swap? How many of these do you do already? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #sustainable #ecoswaps #ecotravelswaps #ecotravel #sustainableswaps #slowtravel #zerowaste #zerowasteswaps
Travelling as a vegetarian or vegan can be hard. T Travelling as a vegetarian or vegan can be hard. There's new foods language barriers and cultural differences. It's enough to put anyone off the idea of getting off the beaten path! Today on the blog I'm sharing how I travelled on a plant based diet in one of the least veggie friendly countries on the planet - Mongolia. Mongolia has a large population of nomadic herders. Over half of the population live on the Steppe in gers (little round tents). They're herders not farmers, and subsequently their diet is heavily made up of meat and dairy. Vegetarianism and veganism are not well understood. Here are my top tips for navigating Mongolia as a vegan: 🌿 You can experience plenty plant based versions of Mongolian cuisine in the capital #Ulaanbaatar 🌿 Grab a guide! Mongolia has nothing in the ways of public transport and a guide is invaluable in getting around and translating 🌿Grab groceries in the city before you head into the wilderness. Stock up on fruit, veg, tofu and beans 🌿 Brush up on your etiquette! If you're staying with host families you will be offered meat and dairy. Head to discoveny blog to learn how you can politely decline. Head to the blog for more tips! Link in bio. #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #mongolia #mongoliavegan #mongoliavegetarian #vegetariantravel #vegantravel #wild #adventuretravel #sustainable
For those of you that are new here, let me introdu For those of you that are new here, let me introduce myself. I'm Alice, the face behind discoveny. I travel as much as I can whilst minimising my impact on the planet and you can do that too! Here are some easy ways you can start. 🌿 Opt for a train or bus instead of a plane or cruise. Did you know your carbon footprint TRIPLES whilst you're on a cruise ship? And they pollute our air and oceans! 🌿 Eat more veggies! I'm not saying you have to go vegan overnight, but reducing animal products even a little can have a huge impact. Why not try #meatlessmonday or #veganuary for a challenge this year 🌿 Swap to solid cosmetics. Everything comes in bars now, from shampoo to deodorant. They'll reduce your plastic waste, last longer and they don't count as liquids in your hand luggage! Score! 🌿 Shop secondhand! Looking for new clothes for a holiday? Thrift shops have so many wonderful things and you won't be using up new resources or contributing to the poor treatment of garment workers.nand make your clothes last longer too, I've worn this pink coat since 2013!! For more ideas about sustainable and earth friendly travel you can hit the link in my bio and head to the Discoveny Blog. How do you plan to make a positive impact on our world this year? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #sustainable #ecofriendly #vegantravel #vegetariantravel #zerowaste #plasticfreetravel
No prizes for guessing the location of next week's No prizes for guessing the location of next week's blog post. Excited to be covering vegetarian and vegan travel in one of the least vegan-friendly countries in the world! If I can do it, you can too 🥰 Stay tuned! . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #vegetariantravel #vegantravel #mongolia #plantbased #veganmongolia #vegetarianmongolia
Just a little mushroom appreciation post 🍄 Scot Just a little mushroom appreciation post 🍄 Scotland has so much fungal diversity but it's rare to find them in winter! Anyone else love mushroom/flower/bird spotting when on a hike? . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #unlimitedscotland #edinburghcastle @edinburghclicks #scotshots #scotlandshots #pentlands #snowyscotland
✧･ﾟ: *  GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY *:･ﾟ✧ ❌ NOW CLOSED ❌   The UK (and so many other countries) are dealing with a second lockdown. It's proven that practicing gratitude can improve mental health. Share what you're grateful for right now and one lucky winner will win FOUR Discoveny exclusive #SaveTheEarth postcards/prints to send to a friend or keep all for yourself!  All you have to do to enter is: 🌱 Follow @discoveny 🌱 Like this post  🌱 Tag 1+ sustainable pal in the comments  🌱 Tell me what you’re grateful for at the moment BONUS ENTRIES: 🌱 Tag more pals (each tag counts as one new entry) 🌱 Share this post to your story   ⌚ Giveaway ends 12PM GMT 13/01/21! 🌍OPEN TO ALL COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE 🍀 GOOD LUCK . .  . . . #discoveny #sustainabletravel #travelblog #eco-friendly #ecofriendlytravel #ethicaltravel #giveaway #freestuff #discovenygratitudegiveaway #gratitude #practicegratitude #gratitudegiveaway #mentalhealth . This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
Proof of my madness. I am so grateful to be surrou Proof of my madness. I am so grateful to be surrounded by people who encourage me to do crazy things. Surround yourself with people who build you up and push you to be the best version of you that you can possibly be ☀️🌊🐟 . . . . . #Edinburgh #portobellobeach #seaswim #wildswimmimg #wildswim @ukwildswimmers
Let's talk wild swimming! This morning I'm going Let's talk wild swimming! This morning I'm going to run straight at these waves in nothing but my swimsuit! Open water swimming can be good for you for so many reasons, including: 🌊 Better Sleep 🐟 Reduces body pain and inflammation. 🐚 Boosts your immune system. 🦀 Improves circulation. Have you ever done any open water swimming? Why do you love it? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #discoveny #wildswimmimg #openwaterswimming #seaswimming #adventure #travel #sustainabletravel #edinburgh #scotland
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious a “I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” Ok it's not autumn anymore. It's definitely winter. But the way the light catches these golden hills is just stunning. The snow is sticking around and I'm so grateful for the extra sprinkle of magic it gives us.☀️ . . . . . #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #unlimitedscotland #edinburghcastle @edinburghclicks #scotshots #scotlandshots #pentlands #snowyscotland
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