“When I went to Hong Kong, I knew at once I wanted to write a story set there”

So said author Paul Theroux. And it’s not hard to see why. Although it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently Hong Kong is a still a wonderful mix of chaos and calm. It takes ‘hustle and bustle"‘ to a whole new level, with neon signs hanging over thronging streets selling everything under the sun. The most dramatic skyline in the world, with the most skyscrapers of any city, is surrounded by lush peaceful landscapes. And it has the world’s longest covered escalator too!