From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. If you are looking for a “safe” outing in Hong Kong on the third day of the Lunar New Year – considered an ominous day according … Read more
Ever wondered what it would feel like to glide freely through the air like a bird? An opportunity for me to do so came knocking in the form of an email from Emil Kaminski, the chief pilot at Hong Kong Hike ‘N’ Fly, a tandem paragliding operator in Hong Kong, asking whether I would be … Read more
The sound of a spatula striking metal echoes down an alleyway as a chef expertly prepares cheung fun – Cantonese steamed rice noodle rolls. The dim sum staple – this version is stuffed with beef and shrimp – is made fresh and at lightning speed in front of you, then drizzled with a sweet soy … Read more
With the unstable weather in Hong Kong as of late, is there anything more comforting than nursing a hot cup of coffee in the comfort of a cafe while the rain lashes against the windows? These days, we are fortunate to have an abundance of options, each venue with its own character and vibe to … Read more
Shopping at markets and pop-ups that sell fun, unique items is a great way to while away a weekend in Hong Kong. For retro clothes and jewellery, head to Western Market in Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island. If you are looking for handmade arts and crafts or a preloved book, then Sai Kung is … Read more
Bartenders from all over descended upon Hong Kong for the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 awards ceremony on July 16, and there was a record-breaking number of events – from pop-ups to guest shifts – to celebrate the occasion. One must wonder, when the chaos dies down, where do the best of the best usually … Read more
It is fitting that the duo have returned to their roots with Cuít, a cafe specialising in sourdough bread and pastries, near the Tin Hau temple at the entrance to Sai Kung’s Old Town. Made in small batches and slow fermented, Cuít’s sourdough is cultivating a loyal following. “Cuít is borrowed from the French phrase … Read more
I do like to be beside the seaside, as the old music hall song goes. One of the delights of living in Hong Kong was to be so close to the sea. It was a constant presence. A day out, soon after arriving in 1994, involved sitting on a “doughnut” pulled by a speedboat and … Read more
