When it comes to beautiful and memorable places in Macau, images of Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul and Taipa Village quickly come to mind. However, it is the St Lazarus district that I find to best exemplify Macau’s charm and beauty.
St Lazarus is the smallest of the...
Like many languages around the world, Portuguese has a proverb advising against putting new wine in old bottles – yet that’s exactly what’s happening in Taipa, the historic fishing village that’s reinventing itself for the 21st century. And the renewal of Taipa Village is proving to be a roaring...
Amidst the proliferation of vibrant nightlife and luxurious Macau hotels, Macau’s Catholic Churches legacy adds to its rich underlying cultural texture. The more time I spent wading through casinos and contemplating a bungy jump, the more I craved the quiet and reverence of a church interior.
As any visitor who...
So you’re an art fan visiting Macau? Well, you’ll be happy to know there is a good mix of art-based attractions that can be enjoyed during your visit. Your Macau itinerary should include Macau museums such as the Macau Art Museum, Macau art galleries with permanent collections along with...
I'm standing in Macau's Senado Square, when an American couple asked, “What is there to see besides casinos?” “Pretty much anything you’d want!” I could have shouted, but probably the best thing I could have done is handed them this walking tour around St Paul's ruins.
My love affair with Macau...
Macao is a mysterious melding of east and west, a fusion of ancient architecture and high-tech pizazz. It’s a city that has grown explosively into a futuristic entertainment centre while continuing to preserve rich Chinese and Portuguese culture and traditions in its beautiful temples, churches, museums and festivals. Here's...
