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The Best Restaurant View in Tung Chung?
Wah Dao restaurant has been a Yat Tung institution for years and is always a place I take guests to eat when visiting Hong Kong. It's...
Feb 2, 20242 min read

Secret Beach in Discovery Bay
I worked in Discovery Bay for 3 years, but it was only when I went there with the kids did I realise there was more to it than the plaza...
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Authentic Italian Cuisine at the Newest Italian in Town
If you want true Italian food, you ask an Italian to cook it. Lucky then that Lantau's newest Italian has been opened by a gentleman...
Mar 3, 20232 min read

Make a splash
The what and where for the best water sports on Lantau Island. With spring very much in the air, it's time to get out on the water and...
Feb 20, 20233 min read

The Best Short Hike in Tung Chung
If you've got an hour to burn and want some exercise, this trail is perfect. It's easy, it's incredibly convenient and even has...
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Take a Ride on The longest Car Free Road in Hong Kong (Video)
The South Lantau Water Catchment Maintenance Road (catchy name) is Hong Kong's longest stretch of motorist free road and offers lovely...
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Coffee, Grown On Lantau?!
Yes! I didn't know that either. A coffee revolution is underway on Lantau and a quiet, unassuming man named Ringo Lam is leading the way....
Jan 18, 20233 min read

Man and the Mirror
Vibe Music and Bookshop in Mui Wo is absolutely not just a music and bookshop. Vibe is a passion project turned all the way up to eleven....
Jan 16, 20233 min read

Building the Dream
It's about a 40 minute walk from Pui O, it's basic but functional and in a few years' time it will be one of the most exciting places in...
Jan 12, 20235 min read

FREE camping!
Why is camping so exciting? Because it's in tents.. geddit?! Also when it's at the foot of the second highest peak in Hong Kong. In...
Jan 8, 20233 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 21, 20221 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 15, 20227 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 14, 20222 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, 20229 min read


REVIEW! Hidden Heat - Tung Chung
REVIEW of SPICY new restaurant in Tung Chung - Hidden Heat... Is it hot, or not? This one's just a video! #HiddenHeat #tungchung...
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Parenting in a Tech World
The next generation of kids are growing up surrounded by an information overload. There are screens and devices everywhere, and it's hard...
Nov 30, 20224 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


FUKJHC
Chaotic shopping as standard at Japan Home Centre. This place really boils my piss. Why make the shopping experience so horrific. It’s...
Nov 30, 20221 min read


NEW RESTAURANT ON THE BLOCK
THE ISLANDER was very pleased to be invited for an EXCLUSIVE peek at the newest and most exciting restaurant to be opening its doors on...
Nov 30, 20221 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, 20222 min read
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