The Current Situation – September 2020 Firstly, we hope you are all safe and well and dealing with the current global crisis in the best way that you possibly can. There isn’t a corner of the populated world that has remained unaffected by this new virus and the new normal of staying inside is going […]
Here’s how booking a Hong Kong private guide can help you make the most of your stay in our fabulous city. Most visitors only have a short window to sight see. There is so much to see and do and never enough time. The Advantages of Booking a Private Tour Guide 1. Save Time and […]
The Year of the Rat is upon us. Year of Rat We are about to welcome in the Chinese New Year and this will be the Year of the Rat. In Chinese culture there is a different calendar to the January to December one that you may be used to. The Chinese lunar calendar is […]
The Hong Kong egg tart and the Macau egg tart are both famous in their own right. Superficially, they are pretty similar, but the devil is in the detail. There’s nothing like a bit of friendly rivalry, which is exactly what we have in this corner of the world when it comes to the egg […]
Monopoly Dreams is Hong Kong’s newest attraction. What is it? This entirely Monopoly-themed attraction is the first of its kind in the world, with a second location slated for Melbourne in the future. From the thimble shaped lampshades at the snack bar to the themed rooms including a safe, a jail cell and a waterworks, […]
Globally there has been a remarkable shift towards vegetarianism and veganism in recent years. A shift driven by a number of factors. Firstly, our appreciation of the health benefits of a meat-free diet. Secondly, a growing consciousness of the environmental impact that our food choices have. Thirdly, food contamination scandals that have made us think […]
Here’s our pick of Hong Kong Christmas Festive Fun and Events Evening Events Christmas Lights Cruise All aboard for the Lazy Days Christmas Lights Cruise throughout December. Cruise through the harbour with festive mince pies and free-flow drinks, including mulled wine. Prices from HK$500-HK$800. Movies by Moonlight Moonlit Movies is a smorgasbord of films that […]
Since October 2018 it has been possible to take a bus to Macau from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Previously Macau was only accessible from Hong Kong by ferry. The ferry is still a great option, but so is the bus over the new bridge and there are a number of pluses to […]
Happy Valley is Hong Kong’s original race course, have you ever thought about going to the races while you’re in town? Horse racing is a big deal here and there are so many different ways to enjoy it. We shared our top tips and the inside scoop with Hong Kong Hub in a recent article. […]
Hong Kong is known as a shopping metropolis, but what are the best gifts to return home with for family and friends? And where to buy them? Sometimes there is so much choice it is a little bit overwhelming. We have done the shopping research for you. It involved us spending time in each shop […]
