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Which Taxi to Take at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong has three different queues for taxis. GREEN: Green taxis mainly operate in the north-eastern part (i.e. north of Sha Tin) and...
Jun 1, 20241 min read


What are all the building works in Tung Chung?
What can we expect and when will it all be finished? Tung Chung is a mess. The whole town is a building site with flashing cones and deep...
Apr 20, 20245 min read


South Lantau Paddle Club
I spent the day with the South Lantau Paddle Club and managed not to fall in. What better way to spend an afternoon than being cuddled up...
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Where to find Chinese New Year Cherry Blossom
It's that time of year again - It's cherry blossom time! Luckily for us, Hong Kong International Airport has gone to the trouble of...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Strawberry Fields in South Lantau
TLDR: They grow strawberries. Location at the end of the post. Social media has been a flurry of late with the exciting news of a newly...
Jan 20, 20242 min read


The Hidden Lantau
Yat Tung was built to the western side of Tung Chung as a public housing estate. Most people know it for it's recently rejuvenated wet...
Oct 25, 20232 min read


A Beach Without The Stress
It's a public holiday. The sun is shining and you want to go to the beach. Problem is so does everybody else. The 3M queue is trailing...
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Secret Beach in Discovery Bay
I worked in Discovery Bay for 3 years, but it was only when I went there with the kids did I realise there was more to it than the plaza...
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Best Free Park in Hong Kong?
I'm a big fan of the botanical gardens on Hong Kong Island. It's like a little zoo experience in the middle of the city... But the Hong...
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Remember You're a Womble
Unless you grew up in the UK in the 1970s, chances are you won't have the faintest clue what a Womble is. Let me enlighten you... A...
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Tsing Yi Park - An Oasis in the City
A beautiful break from the hustle and bustle of the city
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Mountain Cafe - Ngong Ping. Is it worth the climb?
I was excited to try the Mountain Cafe at Ngong Ping village. The quality of food at the top of the cable car is at best mediocre, apart...
Sep 24, 20233 min read


Hitting the Switch on Mid-Autumn Festival
This evening sees the official switching on of the Tung Chung Promenade Mid-Autumn lights. There is a real buzz as people take in the...
Sep 23, 20231 min read


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...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Hong Kong Rain Weather Warnings and What They Mean
Anyone who has spent a summer in Hong Kong knows the weather can be quite exciting. The Hong Kong Observatory issues rain weather...
Sep 15, 20231 min read


How to get from Hong Kong to Macau by bus
The quickest and easiest way to get to Macau
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Alfresco Noodles
I'm always on the search for interesting new restaurants or diners so thanks to reader Glen Janke for pointing me in the direction of...
Mar 7, 20231 min read


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...
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Make a splash
The what and where for the best water sports on Lantau Island. With spring very much in the air, it's time to get out on the water and...
Feb 20, 20233 min read


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...
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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