
Richard Lord
Richard is a Hong Kong-based British journalist who writes on a range of subjects for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Hong Kong Tatler and South China Morning Post. What is your favourite Asian travel experience? ‘Trekking to Goecha La, a Himalayan mountain pass about 4,940 metres up Kangchenjunga. It was also my worst experience, thanks to hypothermia, but the view made it all worthwhile.’
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Nature and outdoors
Camping in Hong Kong: The Most Scenic Spots to Pitch Your Tent
Looking to escape to nature without leaving Hong Kong? Camping out is easier than you might think and a great way to combine hikes, watersports and gorgeous scenery
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Nature and outdoors
Hiking Hong Kong’s Secret Trails
So you’ve hiked Victoria Peak. Now try hiking Hong Kong’s out-of-the-way trails, which take you to corners of the territory and its outlying islands where few locals or visitors venture
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Nature and outdoors
How to Plan a Day Trip to Lantau Island
Choose your own adventure: scale mountains, visit the Big Buddha, or explore sleepy beaches and Tai O Village on outlying Lantau Island
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Nature and outdoors
How to Plan a Day Trip to Cheung Chau
Hop on the ferry to Hong Kong's outlying island of Cheung Chau, and spend a day exploring the temples, seafood restaurants and easy hiking trails
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Nature and outdoors
How to Plan a Day Trip to Lamma Island
Take a break from the big city with a day trip to laidback Lamma Island, where beaches and counterculture offer an alternative perspective to Hong Kong living
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Nature and outdoors
Easy Hong Kong Hikes
These six accessible trails make it easy to take a walk on Hong Kong's wild side
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Music
Clockenflap 2018 Acts Talk Hometowns and Influences
This month’s Clockenflap music and arts festival brings sounds and artists from across the globe to Hong Kong. Richard Lord speaks to six acts about their hometowns’ influence on their music





