HONG KONG

China released a new version of its visa application form on September 20, which requires visitors to disclose less information regarding their travel history, educational background, and family details.  According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “The optimisation involves 7 major items and 15...

After many years on the Southside, FREDA AMIR found an ideal new spot to call home with the kind of open space she cherishes, and wonderful water views. We take a look inside her beautiful Sai Kung property and ask what it’s like to live in the area....

20 September, 2023 by Expat Living 2 Min ReadIt’s fair to say that 2023 was an exciting year for Harrow Hong Kong. The school celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and also opened the doors in January to its newly developed, state-of-the-art centre for STEAM learning. With an...

Dr Tim Kaiser is no stranger to Hong Kong, joining the school as CDNIS teacher soon after moving here back in 1994. Today, he’s the incoming Head of School for 2023/24. We chat to him about his journey from an English teacher to Headmaster, his approach to the...

The Hong Kong Tourism Board will give tourists 1 million free dining vouchers that they can use to get discounts on their orders at bars and restaurants. Hong Kong Night Treats vouchers worth HK$100 will be distributed in November as part of the recently launched Night Vibes...

18 September, 2023 by Expat Living 4 Min ReadMeeting people, business networking and making work and lifestyle connections can be such a pivotal aspect of the expat experience in Hong Kong. We chat with Sharon McEneff, Chairwoman of the Women Entrepreneurs Network, to learn more about...

12 September, 2023 by Expat Living 2 Min ReadTime for a fresh look at home? Indigo Living is launching two new furniture trends for Autumn/Winter 2023: Modern Glamour and Luxe Resort. Whether you’re after a modern home style with Art Deco-inspired furniture, or something inspired by...

Books and Brains Literacy Services is a reading clinic in Hong Kong that helps children read, write and spell well. We find out from the clinic’s founder BEVERLY SACE about what her work as a literacy specialist entails and how one of the aims of her job in...

13 September, 2023 by Expat Living 1 Min ReadHow messy or disorganised is your home? MARIANNE OBENA is a certified professional organiser with a passion for motivating people to start decluttering their homes. Marianne’s business, Home Makeover HK, launched in April 2022, and since then she...

We chat with three Hong Kong veterinarians from CityU Veterinary Medical Centre (CityU VMC) and find out about their work, including their particular specialties. We also hear about some of the challenges of being a vet and what it’s like working in a veterinary clinic and caring for...