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Dec 27, 20222 min read
Sunny Bay's Hidden Beach
Sunny Bay isn't the obvious first choice for a day out to the beach. But venture past the long hot road and there is a treat in store...
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 Perfect Place For A Cold Drink After A Long Walk
It's a well trodden path from Tung Chung to Tai O, and for good reason. It's a great hike through some stunning scenery, with the added...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
The Best Restaurant on Lantau? Probably.
I've been trying to cut down on meat in my diet for about a year, and I've been doing a fairly good job of it. Coming up with exciting...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
THE Essential Place For Tsar Sui (BBQ pork) in Tung Chung
As an expat with only a passing understanding of Cantonese, I always find the local cha chaan tengs daunting. When I first landed in Hong...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Pirate Cove
If you're feeling a little adventurous and have a few hours to burn, head off the beaten track and discover some a truly wonderful beach....
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...
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