The Best Places in Tung Chung to celebrate Mid-Autum Lantern Festival
People in Hong Kong celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, the origins of which date back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) where it acted as a...
How to get from Hong Kong to Macau by bus
If you live on Lantau Island, the bus is definitely the best and cheapest way to get to Macau. Here is all you need to know... Walk from...
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
ME. BY ACCIDENT. I can't stress this strongly enough: If you're in a taxi on the North Lantau Highway and you're carrying a small bag...
A Record Attempt
After a life changing accident broke his back and ended his successful career as a jockey, Lantau resident Jo Lodder is planning an...
Make The Most of Valentine's Day
Gifts and activities for him and her from Lantau based businesses. SMOOOOOCH! 1. Coffee Tasting with a coffee Sifu Enjoy an afternoon in...
Through The keyhole
I can't think of anything more fun than cruising around in a nice car, listening to music and having a 'nose' (English for a look around)...
Coffee, Grown On Lantau?!
Yes! I didn't know that either. A coffee revolution is underway on Lantau and a quiet, unassuming man named Ringo Lam is leading the way....
When and how to give lai see in 2023
I've lived in Hong Kong for 8 years and I'm still a little mystified about red pocket giving. As soon as the fai chun (red paper with...
Man and the Mirror
Vibe Music and Bookshop in Mui Wo is absolutely not just a music and bookshop. Vibe is a passion project turned all the way up to eleven....
Chinese New Year Flower Market
The CNY flower market will run in Tung Chung from 16th - 22nd January. It's located at the foot of Ngong Ping Cablecar terminal and is...
Building the Dream
It's about a 40 minute walk from Pui O, it's basic but functional and in a few years' time it will be one of the most exciting places in...
It's a classic!
Being a bit of a petrol-head, I'm very excited about this... Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Motor Club's Festival is an exciting...
Find Inner Peace Just 1400 years and 40 Minutes away (on the MTR)
A fantastic afternoon out in Kowloon.
Taking Al Fresco to a Whole New Level
On our never ending quest to find weird and wonderful places to eat outside, we ventured to Sunny Bay to cook up the Christmas leftovers....
New Virtual Golf on Lantau Island
In a glorious change from estate agents and branches of Cafe De Coral, an exciting new virtual golf experience is set to open in...
You've got 48 Hours on Lantau. Max it out!
Lantau is the perfect destination for a mini-break away from the city. Let's explore how to maximise your time in just 48 hours... Make...
Forget Elf On A Shelf - It's all about the Shell On A Trail
There isn't enough whimsy in today's world; the magic of Christmas has given way to commercialism and 'stuff'. One Tung Chung resident...
Roof Top Skate Park
The first non-LCSD skate park we visited happens to be on a roof. The H.A.N.D.S skate park is built on top of the H.A.N.D.S mall in Turn...
Plan the BEST WEEKEND on CHEUNG CHAU
With air tickets still exuberantly expensive (flights to Phuket, Thailand from Hong Kong are currently $7000+ for a family of four which...
Top 10 Things To Do On Lantau Island
Lantau is often named the Green Lung of Hong Kong, and with good reason. Its hiking trails and stunning beaches attract people from all...
Gone Fishing...
I've always wanted to try fishing, even though I have a fairly severe fish allergy, so I did what any right minded man would do, and...
Let's Go Fly A Kite
There are few things more pleasurable than launching a kite into a stiff breeze and watching it shoot in the air. Only problem is finding...
Books! (And air conditioning)
Library usage is at an all-time low so I thought I'd set a poll to find out how many Islander readers still borrows books, and...
The BEST place to be a pirate in Tung Chung
Hong Kong has a rich and varied history dating back thousands of years - head to Cheung Chau to see some stone carving thought to date...
Don't Exit Through The Gift Shop
Ngong Ping village and surrounding area has so much more to offer than the usual tourist traps. Dig a little deeper and there is some...
The Coolest New Picnic Spot In Tung Chung
As most local residents will know, the area around the newly opened Sheraton hotel has been under development for some time now. It seems...
Off The Beaten Track
We found these places when we were trying to avoid people due to COVID. We've found come cool little tracks and most have some...
Beautiful mangrove wetlands
Yat Tung is a treasure trove of cool places to explore Head there when the tide is out and you'll be gifted with thousands of little...
Top Fun Things To Do For Under $100
Bored and looking for fun things to do? Look no further Badminton set - $70 Wear the kids out, teach them valuable hand-eye coordination...
