In spite of COVID-19 travel bans, creative Hong Kongers kept their “vacation deprivation” blues at bay in 2020 with a vacation in Hong Kong rather than abroad. These Hong Kong ...
The best parks in Hong Kong can let you enjoy cherry blooms without going to a crowded cherry blossom festival. With worldwide travel still under restrictions due to the pandemic, ...
After a night of celebrating the end of their exams, four university students studying in Hong Kong came across a bakery that was disposing all of its surplus bread in ...
Whether it is steaming dim sum, juicy burgers or spicy Indian food, the trend toward plant based diets and vegetarianism has progressively increased in recent years. In order to meet ...
Bored of sitting at home binge watching Netflix every weekend? We are too. This weekend, add a hint of nature to keep you gladly entertained in spite of all the ...
Ovolo Hotel is proud to announce the launch of The Ovolo Homecoming Project in partnership with Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and The Zubin Foundation with further support from Pathfinders. ...
As a champion figure skater, Maisy Ma is no stranger to the limelight. For most of her teenage years, she spent her free time in the rink training with world-class ...
Whether you're single or in a relationship this Valentine's Day, celebrating friendship is always a good idea! For these reasons, we've compiled some of the best ideas for what to ...
You may be looking for fun ways to celebrate Chinese New Year at home this year due to the ongoing pandemic. While it is generally the most invigorating and vibrant ...
There are many traditional foods for Chinese New Year, and they each have a unique meaning behind them. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most ...
Although the festive season in the United States typically refers to that period from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, the Chinese New Year festival season – also known as Lunar ...
Chinese New Year is the most significant and auspicious festival in China, as it celebrates the beginning of a new year based on the ancient lunar calendar. Although several customs ...
The pressures of body-image have an outstanding effect on young women and men as they are forced to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. In Asia specifically, the inability to speak ...
Hong Kong's beloved Peel street isn’t only known for its painfully steep uphill but also, for its rows of popular bars. Among the plethora of flashing neon lights that gather ...
Just what the doctor ordered – gin. In this case, Dr. Fern has all your ailments covered with a selection of specialty gin concoctions using fresh, local herbs and botanicals. ...
As traveling hasn’t been an option for us recently due to the pandemic, our lives have never been so dull. But for those of us stuck in Hong Kong, we’ve ...
With the festive season in full swing, there is no better time to be merry and bright and indulge in some seasonal treats. Forget slaving away in the kitchen this ...
Now that we’re in full swing of holiday shopping, it is often that we find ourselves scrambling to find the perfect gift for our nearest and dearest. With this Hong ...
Since 2018, Spill Stories has been a community platform amplifying stories from people of color worldwide. Started in Hong Kong by founder Tiffany Huang, this platform led to the publication ...
'Tis the season to be jolly! So you’re probably looking for some fun activities to do in Hong Kong this holiday season. While the festivities are a little up in ...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you're planning an intimate holiday gathering with family or sending gift boxes to loved ones you might not see this year, ...
With sweaters, scarves and mugs being staple stocking stuffers, it can be hard to find unique gifts for your loved ones. Customizable gift ideas can add more heart to classic ...
Eddie Oei isn’t new to the restaurant scene. So when he joined forces with Dust, owner of Galaxy Tattoo, they created Holy Eats – an edgy tribute to fusion food ...
With holiday gifts, extravagant feasts and time spent with loved ones, it is truly the most wonderful time of the year. Although celebrations this year are more restricted, with travel ...
With December just around the corner, getting your Christmas decorations up is a number one priority. Let’s admit it, nothing gets us into the holiday spirit more than setting up ...
“Come, come! Free shots here just for you!” shouts a club promoter, walking up to yet another passerby on the narrow slope of Lan Kwai Fong. For many Hong Kong ...
The ongoing spread of coronavirus has resulted in a global standstill. Social distancing regulations have led to the cancellation of festivals, concerts and many other events, while vacations and celebrations ...
Roaming around SoHo is every true Hong Kongers favorite way to spend a wild Saturday night, with its intertwining streets lined with bar after bar. Recently, a new addition to ...
Deliciously picturesque! Hong Kong is flooding with dessert shops that will not only gratify your taste buds but are begging to be photographed. These photogenic desserts will have your friends ...
Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay is shopping central for tourists and locals alike, considering the vast array of stores offering everything from luxury items to affordable basics. With the number of ...
As its busiest neighborhood, Hong Kong’s Mong Kok is one of the most entertaining places to be. For most Hong Kongers, Mong Kok is famous for two things – shopping ...
Hong Kong offers a wide range of activities to help you break a sweat – from gym membership programs and martial arts studios to indoor rock climbing. For those seeking ...
With the leaves changing colors amid chillier temperatures arriving with the sweet aroma of pumpkin spice, it is safe to say that fall is in full force. Although the typical ...
From Michelin-starred dining establishments to local noodle houses, Hong Kong offers an immense variety of regional Chinese cuisines – one of the most popular being the hot and spicy, "Five ...
A future of scarce resources and limited energy is even more reason for us to bring eco-friendly products into our homes and refine our lifestyle choices. One way to reduce ...
After any weekend brunch in Central with friends, you may find your friends doing the usual 20-minute indecisive discussion on where to go for drinks afterward. Most people will not ...
Hong Kong is packed with iconic neighborhoods, but nothing beats Wan Chai and its perfect mix of city and culture. The range of views and monuments attract different crowds, from ...
Thai cuisine is among the most popular in the world, with aromatic spices that take the palette on a culinary adventure from sweet to bitter, sour to salty – all ...
As scary as 2020 has been with the ongoing pandemic, it can seem hard to find a lighthearted transition into Halloween festivities. However, we encourage you to get into the ...
With Hong Kong characterized as an urban concrete jungle, it is often we neglect some of its more scenic natural landscapes. As the pandemic has resulted in most of us ...
The charming district of Sham Shui Po is a place hidden from prying eyes, but it’s teeming with life and vibrancy. Located in northwestern Kowloon, Sham Shui Po is usually ...
As the world becomes increasingly health and environmentally conscious, you have probably heard at some point that your body is a temple. For those of us in Hong Kong, that ...
With Hong Kong’s incredible architecture and picturesque scenery, you will undoublety find something unique and fascinating to photograph at every corner. It would almost be cruel not to share some ...
Over the years, Hong Kong’s bar scene has grown, becoming as cultivated as other cities in South East Asia like Singapore, a cocktail powerhouse in the region with more than ...
One of the hardest hit areas in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 restrictions has also been one of the most notorious, the Wanchai district. Wanchai is known for its seedy ...
The travel industry has hit its most difficult moment this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, though with the strict procedures of the latest restrictions, Hong Kong may be allowing tourists ...
You're probably thinking that scuba diving and Hong Kong aren't two things you usually hear in a sentence. However, buried under the water’s surface in Hong Kong are colorful coral ...
Hong Kong is the place to be for all things shopping. From luxury stores to cheap market stalls, there is never a shortage of must-go places to shop. Hong Kong ...
On the east coast of Lantau Island, you’ll find Discovery Bay, Hong Kong – a community embedded in nature and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discovery ...
Take the Airport Express train to the Kowloon station where you can get in the taxi queue for a ride only 10 mins into Mong Kok at the heart of ...
Almost every major city in the world has a neighborhood called “Chinatown.” Of course, in major Chinese cities, Chinatown is everywhere. Ethnic neighborhoods in Asian cities are composed of immigrants ...
For most, there is no better place for working away from home or the office than a coffee shop. Lately I’ve taken more of an interest in independently-owned cafes. What ...
The first two restaurants to your left walking up the steep-ish strip are owned by sibling-duo Alexis Offe and his sister Laura. Although originally from France, Offe has lived across ...
Lindsay Jang is well-known around Hong Kong. Her Instagram (@lindsayjang) has more than 60K followers. She has been profiled three times in The New York Times and more times than ...
In Hong Kong, it is rare to wake up, walk one block and enjoy the view over Victoria Harbour, then go for a cup of barista-made coffee before hopping onto ...
Full of incredible sights and delectable food, Hong Kong's overwhelming amount of entertainment and culture will surely keep you busy. When you think of Hong Kong, the famous skyline and ...
Hong Kong is home to one of Asia’s most diverse and vibrant food scenes with a seemingly infinite selection of traditional delights, international favorites and everything else in between. Everyone ...
On the coast of South Lantau Island rests one of the longest beaches in Hong Kong, Cheung Sha Beach. Secluded by towering lush mountains, the beach is serene and tranquil, ...
On September 2, the Hong Kong Government announced that they are easing coronavirus restrictions on restaurants and reopening selected recreational facilities, including gyms. The decision came after Hong Kong health ...
As a past British colony, Hong Kong has had its fill of biscuits. Americans know biscuits as flaky light, often buttery pieces of baked dough. The British have hoodwinked the ...
Hong Kong's culture and history is a unique blend of Chinese and British influence and it is this concoction that sets the city apart, guaranteeing your visit here to be ...
It has been a bizarre couple months for us all in Hong Kong, as we adjust to social distancing to keep ourselves and the community safe. However, after months of ...
Who else besides a billionaire could have a 76-metre tall completely alabaster white statue of a Buddhist legend, Guan Yin also known as Kwun Yum, the Goddess of Mercy, constructed ...
Three popular Hong Kong restaurants have closed in the wake of coronavirus, leaving hearts broken and patrons wondering if and when they may reopen. With the COVID-19 pandemic still rampant, ...
Since 2001, Hong Kong has branded itself as “Asia’s World City.” The city is indeed within a five hour flight to Manila, Ho Chi Minh City or Kathmandu which somewhat ...
After two lengthy mandatory closures due to the Hong Kong government’s Covid-19 pandemic measures, Hong Kong’s infamous Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area is in the midst of a fight for ...
These days, we generally rely on our phones to do everything for us. Not only are they convenient but they also provide an endless supply of information right in the ...
Your island-hopping journey with us begins on the most popular and exciting island in Hong Kong. Our starting point is the Central Ferry Pier No. 5.
No matter how long you’ve lived in Hong Kong, the incredible skyline is not something you'll ever get tired of.
People from all around the world travel to Hong Kong, but often not for the city’s natural landscape. This comes as a surprise when you consider three-quarters of the land ...
Contemporary Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has released a brand-new documentary, “Coronation,” detailing the beginnings of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. Directed remotely by Weiwei, who is currently ...
With a huge variety of cuisines and amazing street food, anyone who appreciates food (so most of us) can probably verify that Hong Kong is the place to be.
After months of extreme dullness in your life, you’re likely itching to get out of your boredom-spell to travel. While you could visit Bali or Phuket, there are just so ...
At this time last year, you would have been touching down at your local airport, returning from a wonderful vacation, sporting a fresh tan and an additional few pounds from ...
Whether we’re working-from-home or facing the heavy restrictions on going out in public, this year has brought challenges for everyone. Being stuck at home or buying excess groceries due to ...
Brian Woo owns three restaurants in Hong Kong including Cô Thành in Kau U Fong, Central and Return of Lemak as well as a second branch of Cô Thành, both ...
It’s been about seven months, 212 days to be exact, since the pandemic struck us and changed our world, but who's counting? Obsessively sanitizing our hands, getting our temperatures checked ...
On Bonham street in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, where there is a noticeable concoction between Eastern and Western influence, sits a martial arts training center – Versus Performance. Within the ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has halted many operations around the world, introducing us to a new norm we never thought would be our reality. Lockdowns have restricted us from socializing, dining ...
