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Exploring the Abandoned Sham Shui Po Reservoir
I had a friend in town who is both fitter than a butcher's dog and a history buff, so there was only one thing for it... a visit to the...
2 days ago2 min read


How to Claim Your Free Food Waste Bin
Did you know that in 2022, Hong Kong was sending 11,130 tonnes of solid waste to landfill everyday? Imagine 11,130 African elephants...
Feb 271 min read


Are You Making These Chinese New Year Mistakes? Avoid Bad Luck with These Unconventional Tips!
Chinese New Year is not just a festival; it's a vibrant celebration of family, joy, and centuries-old traditions. Many people believe...
Jan 203 min read


Use Your Loaf!
Use your loaf, an old English cockney rhyming slang for 'do the sensible thing'. Use your loaf > loaf of bread > head. Use your head. Why...
Sep 26, 20242 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 19, 20243 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...
Sep 10, 20242 min read


New Lantau Island Tour Launched
Embark on a captivating journey with a Rotten Head Lantau Island tour that promises a diverse range of experiences from an expat...
Aug 23, 20241 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.
Aug 1, 20243 min read

Marks and Spencer Food Open in Tung Chung
The wait is finally open and your prayers have been answered. Marks & Spencer Food has finally opened in Tung Chung. Residents flocked to...
Jul 26, 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...
Jul 25, 20241 min read


How to Travel Around Hong Kong
Public transport in Hong Kong is clean, cheap and efficient. Here's how it works. How to get from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong...
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Which Taxi to Take at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong has three different queues for taxis. GREEN: Green taxis mainly operate in the north-eastern part (i.e. north of Sha Tin) and...
Jun 1, 20241 min read


Exclusive Deal for You at Tung Chung's Top Eatery
My family and I have been regulars at Basic Bistro in Tung Chung since it opened on 10th January 2024. In just four and a half months,...
May 20, 20243 min read


A not so Basic Bistro
New restaurants are always exciting. There has been a lot of chatter over the socials about Tung Chung’s newest offering, Basic Bistro....
Jan 25, 20243 min read

A Beach Without The Stress
It's a public holiday. The sun is shining and you want to go to the beach. Problem is so does everybody else. The 3M queue is trailing...
Oct 25, 20231 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


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 19, 20233 min read


Best Free Park in Hong Kong?
I'm a big fan of the botanical gardens on Hong Kong Island. It's like a little zoo experience in the middle of the city... But the Hong...
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Remember You're a Womble
Unless you grew up in the UK in the 1970s, chances are you won't have the faintest clue what a Womble is. Let me enlighten you... A...
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Mountain Cafe - Ngong Ping. Is it worth the climb?
I was excited to try the Mountain Cafe at Ngong Ping village. The quality of food at the top of the cable car is at best mediocre, apart...
Sep 24, 20233 min read
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