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Feb 103 min read
Unlocking Secret Deals with Rotten Head Key Rings
In the bustling streets of Hong Kong, there’s a new trend that’s catching on like wildfire: Rotten Head key rings. What started as a...


Oct 18, 20242 min read
Rotten Head Keyring Deals Going Live 1 November
And you're going to want to get yours... You may remember Rotten Head Festival as a Lantau music and craft beer event that very nearly...

Sep 19, 20243 min read
A Stream Hike Up The Yellow River
This is a must hike for anyone looking for an action packed day out with a stunning waterfall to cool off in at the end. Remember stream...


Sep 10, 20242 min read
16 Essential Key Words & Phrases To Use in Hong Kong
Although English is widely understood and is technically a second official language in Hong Kong, it's always fun and appreciated to...


Aug 1, 20243 min read
Non-Chinese Mainland Travel Permit: A Guide to Obtaining the Necessary Documentation
Learn how to obtain a Non-Chinese Mainland Travel Permit in this comprehensive guide.

Jul 25, 20241 min read
Peng Chau
Peng Chau is a cute little island sitting off the coast of Lantau Island between Discovery Bay and Hong Kong Island. Peng Chau has a...


Oct 19, 20233 min read
Finally Some Good News
Tung Chung has recently witnesses an event with plot twists to rival a Guy Ritchie film. The tale involved ransom payments, hospital...

Oct 1, 20232 min read
Tsing Yi Park - An Oasis in the City
A beautiful break from the hustle and bustle of the city

Jul 25, 20234 min read
The Inconvenient Truth About South Lantau
The idea of moving to South Lantau has always appealed to me but I've held back on investigating too seriously by the thought of it being...

Jan 21, 20231 min read
Through The keyhole
I can't think of anything more fun than cruising around in a nice car, listening to music and having a 'nose' (English for a look around)...


Jan 5, 20233 min read
How To Find Property for 70% less In Hong Kong, and Enjoy A Nice Walk
There aren't many places you can find designer fittings in a beach front property for sale for just $2.7m in Hong Kong. The are are rich...

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...

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
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...
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