I've lived in Hong Kong for nearly 11 years and I'm still a little mystified about Lai See giving. As soon as the fai chun (red paper with luck messages) start to go up I get sweaty palms. My bank manager, even more so! How much to give to these lovely 'familiar strangers'? Totally depends on how close you are to them and how well you know them. A general rule is $20-50. Totally fine to give more if you can afford more. This is your building staff's year 13' bonus. If they're

Some easily accessible and beautiful rock pools in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island

Don't fear the 7/11 kitchen - how to order the best bits

The Macau Grand Prix is a wonderful and surprisingly cheap day out.

Travelling to Hong Kong and looking for a suit? Visit Manesh Manolo Bespoke Couturier, and award winning Hong Kong Tailor.

I had a friend in town who is both fitter than a butcher's dog and a history buff, so there was only one thing for it... a visit to the...

Did you know that in 2022, Hong Kong was sending 11,130 tonnes of solid waste to landfill everyday? Imagine 11,130 African elephants...

Hidden Heat, a spicy Sichuan restaurant tucked away in Tat Tung Road Garden in Tung Chung, has been open for over a year now and is going...

Come and see the Tung Chung cherry blossom garden before it's too late

In the bustling streets of Hong Kong, there’s a new trend that’s catching on like wildfire: Rotten Head key rings. What started as a...

Chinese New Year is not just a festival; it's a vibrant celebration of family, joy, and centuries-old traditions. Many people believe...

I've lived in Hong Kong for nearly 10 years and I'm still a little mystified about Lai See giving. As soon as the fai chun (red paper...

I really enjoy shopping for nice things to cook, especially when it's for a big occasion like Thanksgiving or Christmas. The supermarkets...

Great customer service and quality food from CitySuper this Christmas

Check out Vibe - Fusion Corner in Tung Chung for some amazing grab-and-go food

Check out Vibe - Fusion Corner in Tung Chung for some amazing grab-and-go food

No water for Tung Chung

After much anticipation, the much awaited Rotten Head key ring deals are now live. #deals #moneyoff #secretdeal #rottenjeadkeyringdeal...

And you're going to want to get yours... You may remember Rotten Head Festival as a Lantau music and craft beer event that very nearly...

Use your loaf, an old English cockney rhyming slang for 'do the sensible thing'. Use your loaf > loaf of bread > head. Use your head. Why...