We love this brand new property from Langham Hotels International: Langham Place on Lamai Beach, Koh Samui. This cozy and intimate yet funky and modern hotel is a breath of fresh air in the region, with its “village” layout allowing each room to enjoy maximum privacy. A 200-meter...
The Hong Kong government has put up a “red alert” with regards to traveling to Bangkok due to the latest political crisis. However, we know this won’t deter those of you itching to head over to the Land of Smiles during Songkran to splash strangers with water. The country’s...
What are your plans this weekend? Pick up the dry cleaning; do the supermarket run; and then get ready for a drinking binge at 5pm? Well, the weather’s nice, and we figure you are probably (still) recovering from all the craziness at the Sevens, so maybe a change of weekend itineraries would...
We knew that the West Kowloon Cultural District had to be good for something.
This otherwise desolate wasteland will, from December 4 to February 27, play host to the popular Hong Kong-Shenzhen Biennale, a multimedia event that aims to provoke thought and discussion about the city and society we...
Dear An Utterly Incensed Passenger at the Airport Who Missed Their Flight, I’m confused about the HSBC rights issue. Am I required to purchase a specific number of additional lots if I choose to participate, or can I purchase any number of lots I wish? And yes, before you ask, I already do...
HK Magazine: How did you become a pilot in the first place?
Carmen Chan: A coincidence, really. I used to have zero knowledge about aviation; I actually majored in finance and accounting and I worked in a bank. But after I joined this company as a management trainee, I became interested in flying....
Free Rooms in Bangkok
We know Thailand’s political situation isn’t exactly stable, but nothing could stop us from visiting its capital for the great food and shopping. And now there’s one more reason to go—many luxury hotels in Bangkok are offering free-night deals.
Buy Two...
Your paycheck has shriveled. Your portfolio has tanked. And all of a sudden, that daily Starbucks and monthly gym membership are looking like outrageous extravagances. But just because we’re living through a global economic crisis doesn’t mean we have to settle for less. In this issue...
With credit crunches and airport sieges aplenty, where can you fly for a weekend break these days? Sure, there is boring old Taipei, but a new hour-long Dragonair flight to Kaohsiung, the southernmost city in Taiwan, makes a greener escape to the countryside more convenient than ever.
A Day in...
As reckless as it might sound, there’s no reason to let go of luxury and comfort just because we are facing the biggest economic crisis of our lifetime. We just need to choose a bit more carefully these days, matching the right destination with the right price tag. Often ignored by leisure...
