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Dec 29, 20223 min read
Find Inner Peace Just 1400 years and 40 Minutes away (on the MTR)
A fantastic afternoon out in Kowloon.
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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....
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 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 2, 20221 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20227 min read
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...
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, 20222 min read
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...
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
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...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Wild Swimming and Laundry
In and around Tung Chung are loads of beautiful little places to explore. There are some really pretty trails that lead to infinity pools....
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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...
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