Zhangjiajie, Hunan autumn landscape. Amazing lake with azure crystal clear water among colorful fall woods in the Shuzheng Valley, Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, China. Submerged tree trunks are visible in water. If Zhangjiajie National Forest Park looks familiar, you might recognise it as the inspiration behind the floating Hallelujah Mountains in the blockbuster film … [Read more...]
World Sleep Day at Lane Crawford
On March 15, Liv readers gathered at Lane Crawford Pacific Place home store to celebrate the Hong Kong launch of Shleep, a luxury merino wool bedding and lifestyle brand dedicated to a good night’s sleep. Over a healthy menu of sleep-inducing canapes, including chamomile tea, sour cherry juice, turkey wraps and low-sugar banana cupcakes, attendees listened to fascinating talks … [Read more...]
A Mum’s Journey
For as long as Jenny could remember, she had wanted a baby. So when Jenny and her husband found out in late 2017 that their IVF had been successful and the couple were expecting, they were ecstatic about the pending arrival of the baby. But the journey to motherhood wouldn’t be easy. Jenny had placenta previa, a complication during pregnancy in which the placenta forms … [Read more...]
When Tradition Meets Trend
Veganism is growing at a fast rate, but can it ever truly become part of Hong Kong culture? Sarah Kwong finds out. From fast food chains in Italy to schools in America, cities everywhere are trying on veganism for size. Hong Kong counts among them, but it’s not as simple as just swapping fish balls for fennel. Food is synonymous with culture, history, socioeconomic … [Read more...]
Join The Club
Need a short-haul post-holiday retreat? Stacey Marcelo heads south to Club Med Bintan Island, Indonesia, to check out their Body & Soul programme for all things wellness. A quick 45-minute ferry ride from Singapore, Indonesia’s Bintan Island is surrounded by raw natural beauty and sparkling turquoise water. Popular with Singaporeans as a weekend getaway, the island and … [Read more...]