Escapism

Hong Kong may be a city with a stunning skyline and a constant hustle and bustle but what really attracts Toby is the nature. Going on a hike is a perfect way for him to explore the natural side of the town:

How was your hiking trip?

Really nice

Looks amazing

Are you at home now?

Going to a bar haha

It’s Saturday night

When we receive this message we instantly feel old since for Toby “going to a bar” seems like the only natural answer to the question if he’s home on a Saturday night. Judging by the videos he sends us he and the crowd in the bar had a lot of fun.

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Going to a bar doesn’t only mean having fun for a couple of hours, but also forgetting the madness that has its grip on the city and its citizens:

In the bar you will not realize that something terrible is happening in the city. The atmosphere is so unrealistic that you forget what’s going on.

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* This material was originally sent to us as a video.

** This material has originally been sent to us on the 21st of October

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