MACAU: LAS VEGAS OF THE EAST
Macau is a wonderful cultural collision of Chinese heritage and Portuguese colonial influence. The result is a pint-sized high-octane peninsula of energy and fun.
Macau is the degenerate sibling of Pearl River Delta gatekeepers
Macau was the first trip I made during my year of living in Hong Kong between July 1996 to July 1997. It is a fascinating small peninsula acting as the South Western gatekeeper to the Pearl River Delta. Hong Kong being its North Eastern gatekeeper sibling. Macau is the oldest European colony in East Asia.
Like Hong Kong, Macau is a surprise package offering diversity in culture, architecture, food, activities and history within the Asia Pacific region…
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Fantan, Broken Tooth and more in Macau
Macau is the only place in China where casinos are legal. There is a strong sense that through its history this is an earned right. It is a fascinating journey which is explored in this post, as well as a showcase of the extravagant casinos in Macau today…
Macau is the perfect pirate haven
Macau has a rich history as a pirate haven and activity in the area. This is due to its strategic, yet isolated, location in the Pearl River Delta, with surrounding islands perfect for hiding. Combined with it becoming a wealthy Portuguese trading enclave…