As any long-time resident knows, there is much more to Hong Kong than the Star Ferry and The Peak. To better showcase Hong Kong’s vibrant culture, diverse territories and vibrant food scene, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has introduced a New Tour Product Development Scheme aimed at more...
From the edgy and abstract to the classical and fine, the city is art-mad this month. Art Basel is in full swing, and art in its many forms has found its way into the galleries, streets, and waters (we’re looking at you, Ducky) of Hong Kong. While generally well-received, this wave of...
May 23 2013
A handful of Hong Kong’s iconic red cabs are getting a new look, as Mainland company BYD rolls out 45 electric sedans with some flashy specs. According to BYD manufacturers, the "zero-tailpipe-emission" e6 sedans charge in two hours, and are designed to travel a distance of 300km (...
Just a decade ago, Hong Kong was paralyzed by SARS, which produced devastating effects on the city and caused it to come to a standstill. A diverse range of art pieces relating to disease will be combined into a thought-provoking exhibition entitled “A Journal of the Plague.” The...
May 16 2013
There’s a brand new eco-friendly home pop-up starting at 11am this Sunday, May 5. Located just on Fuk Sau Lane, just off Third Street in Sai Ying Pun, A Green Home Shop will be open daily from 12pm-7:30pm for just a week. The shop comes from Moscow-born Tania Reinert Shchelkanovtseva, one...
May 2 2013
The idea came about when the three creators realized that—as with most of us in Hong Kong—they had neither the time nor the energy to cook meals, and were instead living off fast food at their desks. As foodies and health fanatics, it was hardly the ideal lifestyle. They launched...
An HKRC volunteer nurse provides outpatient care to people in Tianquan village
Following the devastating Sichuan earthquake on April 20, debate has surfaced in Hong Kong concerning government-funded aid for relief efforts in the area. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake, in which over 190 people lost their lives and hundreds of others their homes and belongings, is all too...
Consisting of Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn, the nu-metal American rock band became rapidly successful after their debut album “Hybrid Theory” in 2000. Since then, they have gone from strength to strength, able to adjust ...
Apr 26 2013
Spotify's Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, via Ainali on Wikimedia Commons
Great news for local music lovers—the developers of Spotify have undergone a global expansion, and Hong Kong is part of it. Spotify is a online music streaming service that hosts content from both major and independent labels. Succeeding where many online download hubs fail, it encourages...
Apr 17 2013
Starting at USD1,075 ($8,350), the Simple Luxury package offers a two-night retreat at the Imperial or Premiere Villa, including private lunch at the Eternal restaurant and 5-hour car charter tour around the beautiful Canggu Beach. Also offered is a three-night Romantic Hideaway for two (starting...
Apr 10 2013