Dec 27, 20222 min readSunny Bay's Hidden BeachSunny 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 readBooks! (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 readThe BEST place to be a pirate in Tung ChungHong 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 readDon't Exit Through The Gift ShopNgong 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 readThe Perfect Place For A Cold Drink After A Long WalkIt'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 readThe 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 readTHE Essential Place For Tsar Sui (BBQ pork) in Tung ChungAs 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 readPirate CoveIf 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, 20222 min readTop 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...