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...]
It’s Party Time Folks! Rugby Week is ON!
Each year the beginning of April not only marks the start of the hot and sweaty weather, but also Hong Kong’s famous Rugby Week, a whole seven days of rugby-related activities that culminates in the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on April 5-7. Here's our round up of rugby-themed events taking place outside of HK Stadium! 3-4 APR GFI HKFC 10s A relatively … [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...]
Liv’s Baby Directory
From bottles to baby wipes, massages to midwifes, we’ve scoured the city for our favourite baby finds. By Zoe Belhomme, Sarah Fung and Tanya Hodgson. BABY ESSENTIALS Baby Basics True to its name, this friendly new addition to Hong Kong’s baby scene offers up any and all of the essentials needed, from furniture to toiletries. Unit 701-703, 7/F, Lansing House, 41-47 … [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...]