IS IT possible to explore a city using Twitter? No tour guides, no guide books - just an ever-changing itinerary pieced together in real-time by friends and strangers via Twitter?
I'm about to find out. On Saturday morning, May 28, I will begin a "Twitter trip", travelling around Hong Kong for 24 hours on a budget of $100, based entirely on your Twitter recommendations.
Follow my live updates and share your ideas with me here:
How you can help:
- Know Hong Kong like the back of your hand? Share your best travel tips with me at www.twitter.com/incoherentboy.
- I am looking to explore places that are off the beaten track, so try and avoid recommending the usual touristy places. Tell me where the hidden gems are instead.
- Use the hash tags #hktwitrip and #hongkong in your tweets. Include actual addresses (e.g. 487 Nathan Rd) and not hyperlinks, whenever possible.
- Give me geographically relevant tips. For example, if I am in Kowloon, tell me about a place that is within walking distance or a few MTR stops away. I've got only 24 hours and $100 to play with!
I've plotted out some of the recommendations I've received so far from my Twitter followers. Check them out on this Google Map.
View Hong Kong Twitter Tips in a larger map
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