Can’t decide if a family staycation at the Four Seasons Hong Kong is right for you? Here’s the lowdown from the Liv team. The Buzz After three summers spent in Hong Kong, it’s all too easy to become a bit jaded with the staycation scene. Luckily, The Four Seasons has managed to keep things fresh, […]
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Liv Reviews: Dog Adoption from Hong Kong Dog Rescue
Thinking of adopting a pet in Hong Kong? We bite the tennis ball – er, bullet – and adopt a dog through Hong Kong Dog Rescue. Here’s how the dog adoption process worked, and what it’s like to transition to life as new pet-owners. The Buzz As the saying goes: you come out of the […]
Liv Reviews: The Fitness Reboot at The Oriental Spa
Looking for something to reboot your fitness habit now that gyms are open again? We review The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, a special spa and PT package for the month of June. The Buzz Gyms and spas are back in full swing, and if you’re looking to emerge from the chrysalis of lockdown, The Oriental Spa’s […]
Liv Reviews: Online Nutrition Consulting with PURE Fitness
We review the nutrition consulting service with PURE Fitness. Previously only available in-person, this team of evidence-based nutritionists and dieticians are now offering online consultations for people struggling to stay healthy during Hong Kong’s fifth wave of social restrictions. Click here to win a FREE consultation with PURE Nutrition, worth $750! The Buzz With so […]
Liv Reviews: A Daycation at The Pottinger Hotel in Central
The Buzz Hong Kong is….an interesting place to be right now. There’s a lot going on, by which we mean: most things in town are shut indefinitely and we’re short on options for things to do. Enter the daycation! It’s a bit like a staycation, except without the typical hassle and commitment of an overnight […]
Liv Reviews: The Low-Carb Meal Plan From Nutrition Kitchen
After weeks of uninspiring hotel meals in quarantine, we decide to test drive and review the low-carb meal plan from Nutrition Kitchen. Here’s what we thought. The Buzz We’ve been looking for something to kickstart healthier eating habits, after an extended quarantine period where we subsisted on hotel ready meals. Hong Kong meal delivery service […]
Liv Reviews: Apia Honey, Australia’s Spin on Manuka
The buzz We all know that human demand for honey has led to unsustainable beekeeping practices across the globe, which is why it’s important to source the best and most sustainably produced honey you can find. Enter Apia Honey, a Perth-based wellness collective that produces raw honey from the native jarrah and marri trees, which […]
Liv Reviews: Endota Jade Stone Massage at MiraSpa
The Buzz The latest all-natural skincare brand to hit Hong Kong, Endota has been wowing beauty mavens for its natural formulations, ethical and empowering production methods, and it’s absolutely gorgeous organic formulations. We are obsessed with their essential oil blends! With more than 100 spas in their native Australia, you can now try Endota treatments […]
Liv Reviews: Skindeep Filler Treatment at Weirdo Beauty
The Buzz Looking for a unique and totally Insta-worthy spa adventure? Step off Hong Kong Island and you’ll discover quirky local day spas galore. Tucked away in Lai Chi Lok, Weirdo Beauty is one such space, combining sugary pink accents with sprays of dried flowers and dramatic lighting and mirrors for a one-of-a-kind skincare experience. […]
Liv Reviews: CBD Sleep Therapy at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
The Buzz: Good sleep is the final frontier of health. So elusive and yet so vital to our wellbeing, it’s no wonder that we are looking to wellness practitioners to help us catch our Z’s. The Oriental Spa at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental is harnessing the power of CBD – the hottest new wellness trend […]
Liv Reviews: The CBD Facial at Balance Health
We checked out the the new CBD facial at Balance Health to see if the healing benefits of cannabidiol could be applied to our skin! We’ve heard that CBD is useful for skincare concerns like redness, irritation and swelling. Here’s what we found out about the CBD beauty trend, and where to try it for […]
Review: Soak up the Fun Family Staycation at W Hong Kong
We check out the activity-filled family staycation at the W Hong Kong. The Buzz: The summer holidays might be over, but it’s the perfect time to squeak in a staycation while the hotels aren’t as busy and the pools are still warm! The W Hong Kong “Soak up the Fun” family staycation package offers a […]
Review: The Asaya Wellcation Package at the Rosewood Hong Kong
Stuck in Hong Kong for yet another summer? It’s time to treat yourself to a spectacular Asaya Wellcation. The Rosewood Hong Kong’s wellness centre, this all-singing, all-dancing wellness retreat is as close as you’re going to get to a full-on wellness immersion here in Hong Kong. The Buzz Designed to rejuvenate your physical and mental […]
Liv Reviews: Holistic Bodywork Therapy with Rahul Kaira
What is holistic bodywork? It’s a form of alternative medicine that uses touch therapy, in addition to other practices, to heal the body’s natural energy flow. We learned more about it in a recent session with local healer and bodywork expert, Rahul Kaira, who explained more about how it can help heal mind and body. […]
Liv Reviews: The Four Seasons Wellness Retreat
The retreats of Bali and Koh Samui look like they’re still some way off, so Hong Kong’s wellness-seekers need to look a little closer to home for their wellness staycation fix. Luckily for us, The Four Seasons Hong Kong has an absolutely fabulous Wellness Retreat offer that combines every pillar of wellbeing for a full-body […]
Liv Reviews: The Wellness Package at The Langham
So many wellness retreats, so little time! We head to Tsim Sha Tsui to check out the new wellness package staycation at The Langham. The Buzz It’s no secret that we can’t keep ourselves away from local wellness retreats these days. So when we heard about the new health-focused weekend staycation at The Langham, we […]
Liv Reviews: a Weekend Retreat With The Happiness Factory
In need of a little rest and respite, we headed over to Tsim Sha Tsui to check into the Peninsula for a weekend wellness retreat from The Happiness Factory. Here’s what we thought: The Buzz With travel restrictions still in full swing, local wellness retreats are becoming more of a go-to for Hongkongers looking to […]
Liv Reviews: The Urban Air Mask 2.0 by Airinum
Always on the hunt for a softer, more comfy mask option, we were more than game to try the new Urban Air Mask from Swedish healthtech company Airinum. Originally designed for air pollution, this mask comes with a few upgrades to your standard surgical face covering. Here’s what we thought! The Buzz Masks are a […]
Liv Reviews: The Dyson Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner
Is there anything more satisfying than a good vacuum cleaner? We’ve been hearing about Dyson’s legendary cleaning abilities for ages, from clean freaks, domestic divas, and the most discerning of the vacuum cleaner clientele – pet owners. We decide to heed their call, and review the latest product from Dyson: the Dyson Digital Slim. The […]
Liv Reviews: an Enzyme Nutrition Retreat with Natural Plus
The next Natural Plus Enzyme retreat is taking place on April 14-16, 2021. Click here for more information and to book – spaces are extremely limited so get in there early! The Buzz Local wellness retreats are big business in Hong Kong these days, thanks to travel restrictions that have made it impossible to visit […]
Liv Reviews: The Reboot & Reset Diet Plan with Beth Wright
In need of a dietary reset, one brave (and supremely disciplined) member of the Liv team signed up to review an elimination diet-based eating programme from Hong Kong fitness and nutrition coach Beth Wright. Here’s what she thought. The Buzz It can be hard to get our nutritional choices right, between a fast-paced lifestyle and […]
We Review a Sports Massage at Thrive Health
Our discerning team of health and wellness researchers head to the south side to check out a sports massage therapy treatment at Thrive Health with Ron Alexander, who has over 30 years of experience working with elite athletes such as the Australian National Ballet and Melbourne Football Club. The Buzz Although we’re no massage novice, […]
We Review a Family Staycation Deal at Le Meridien Cyberport
Anshu Rijhwani reviews a wallet-friendly family staycation package at Le Meridien Cyberport Staycation in Hong Kong. With COVID-19 still grounding flights and keeping us all in Hong Kong, many of us are planning staycations to help keep the cabin fever at bay. Conveniently located in Pok Fu Lam, Le Meridien Cyberport offers a winning combination […]
We Review a Gyrokinesis Workshop at Mandarin Oriental
The Buzz Gyrokinesis is a movement-based practice, and was the precursor to the Gyrotonic method, which uses pulley-assisted machines to isolate and tone muscles. Unlike Gyrotonics, however, Gyrokinesis uses no equipment – just a mat and chair to explore all the natural movements of your spine and breath. Lisa Souissa is a guest practitioner in […]
We Review a St Regis Staycation in Wan Chai
With staycations being our go-to for the foreseeable, we recently checked out the St. Regis Hong Kong’s 24-Hour Plus Staycation Package for a day of R&R. Having opened in April 2019, this Wan Chai gem is one of the city’s newest five-star hotels, with multiple dining outlets, a spa and a tranquil outdoor pool. The […]
We Review Vital Dome, a New Infrared Spa Treatment at W Hotel
The Buzz Infrared saunas are said to help heal the body through detoxification and relaxation in a way that’s similar to how regular saunas work, but at a lower temperature more comfortable to withstand. Vital Dome uses a similar concept, applying infrared technology via black carbon panels that surround your body in order to achieve […]
We Review Pregnancy Tracker, The Ultimate App for Mums-to-be
The Buzz: When you find out you’re expecting a baby, the sheer volume of information out there can be overwhelming! Newly launched in the Hong Kong market, the Pregnancy Tracker app is a powerful tool that lets you track every aspect of your pregnancy, find medically-verified answers to your pregnancy-related questions, and manage your schedule, […]
JENG! Box December Preview: What You’ll Find in Our Winter Self-Care Subscription Box!
We are so excited to officially reveal the goodies you’ll find inside December’s JENG! Box. Available in time for the festive season, December’s self-care box is filled with self-care treats, from supplements to snacks, skincare to sex toys – yes really! Read on to learn more about the premium partners that you’ll discover in our […]