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THINGS TO EAT, DO AND SEE ON LANTAU ISLAND
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May 2, 20232 min read
TOP 5: The BEST Chinese diners in Tung Chung
I love a big bowl of noodles. I love local milk tea. I also love a sweet lemon tea. That's why I adore local Chinese diners. Here are...
Feb 15, 20231 min read
NEW: 18km Lantau Mountain Bike Trail
The Chai Ma Wan trail isn't new in itself, but the ability to mountain bike on it is, and the bike section has just been extended bring...
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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...
Dec 20, 20222 min read
New Tung Chung Restaurant
In the latest of a slew of great restaurant openings, Tung Chung has just welcomed its newest eatery in the form of the Tung Chung...
Dec 15, 20227 min read
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...
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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...
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Culinary Christmas Inspiration
I was having a chat with Anthea from Tung Chung's The Next Chapter about how I was having a few people over for Christmas Day, that my...
Dec 9, 20225 min read
Deep Dive Into Yoga
After a few trial sessions at a local Tung Chung yoga class piqued his interest, Islander HK's Andrew Spires caught up with South Lantau...
Dec 6, 20223 min read
How To Warm Up On The longest Night Of The Year
... Is a time for celebration in Hong Kong. The only way is up from Thursday December 22 as days start to get longer and the nights...
Nov 30, 20229 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
FUKJHC
Chaotic shopping as standard at Japan Home Centre. This place really boils my piss. Why make the shopping experience so horrific. It’s...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
NEW RESTAURANT ON THE BLOCK
THE ISLANDER was very pleased to be invited for an EXCLUSIVE peek at the newest and most exciting restaurant to be opening its doors on...
Nov 30, 20224 min read
Raising Kids is HARD
Some days I'd rather try to feed a cat a worming tablet than try and feed my kids. Some days I'd rather tuck an angry alligator into a...
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Rejoice - for variety is the spice of life.
Especially when it comes to one of my favourite things - craft beer. This doesn't sound like an exciting story, but it is...I met a chap...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20223 min read
TOP 5: The BEST places in Tung Chung for lunch
These are in no particular order as there isn't really a best choice, as that all depends on what you're in the mood for. There are also...
Nov 30, 20223 min read
REVIEW: Mint & Basil
I didn't leave this 'Pan Asian' restaurant/ bar wanting any more food. But annoyingly, I did want more of everything else. After a freak...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Scenic Hill After a Typhoon 8
Having woken up after what I thought was the worst of recent typhoon Ma On, I set off on a short hike up Scenic Hill. Scenic Hill is...
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