Taipa is a whole other island, gained later by Portugal similar to the New Territories in Hong Kong by Britain. So much is crammed into so small a space that somehow just manages to fit, especially with regards to the Rua do Cunha and surrounding Taipa Village. It looks like a small area on a map, but the attractions within and around it can quickly eat up an afternoon. Again, I have Daisy to thank for helping me see more of the city than I ever would have by myself, and for

My understanding of Macau before I arrived was that it was a former Portuguese colony and a gambling destination. On arrival, one of these seemed to vastly outstrip the other. On reflection, I would argue that preservation is a quieter activity that is easily overshadowed. Before I even discuss the city, I must advise you not to take the ferry to Macau. I was recommended it because the bridge was meant to be boring, but all I saw through the frosted windows was a choppy sea t