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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...
Jul 25, 20234 min read


How to get from Hong Kong to Macau by bus
The quickest and easiest way to get to Macau
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Alfresco Noodles
I'm always on the search for interesting new restaurants or diners so thanks to reader Glen Janke for pointing me in the direction of...
Mar 7, 20231 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


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


Make The Most of Valentine's Day
Gifts and activities for him and her from Lantau based businesses. SMOOOOOCH! 1. Coffee Tasting with a coffee Sifu Enjoy an afternoon in...
Feb 1, 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

Chinese New Year Flower Market
The CNY flower market will run in Tung Chung from 16th - 22nd January. It's located at the foot of Ngong Ping Cablecar terminal and is...
Jan 16, 20231 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


It's a classic!
Being a bit of a petrol-head, I'm very excited about this... Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Motor Club's Festival is an exciting...
Jan 10, 20231 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


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...
Jan 5, 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


New Tung Chung Restaurant
In the latest of a slew of great restaurant openings, Tung Chung has just welcomed its newest eatery in the form of the Tung Chung...
Dec 20, 20222 min read

Culinary Christmas Inspiration
I was having a chat with Anthea from Tung Chung's The Next Chapter about how I was having a few people over for Christmas Day, that my...
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Deep Dive Into Yoga
After a few trial sessions at a local Tung Chung yoga class piqued his interest, Islander HK's Andrew Spires caught up with South Lantau...
Dec 9, 20225 min read

How To Warm Up On The longest Night Of The Year
... Is a time for celebration in Hong Kong. The only way is up from Thursday December 22 as days start to get longer and the nights...
Dec 6, 20223 min read


Plan the BEST WEEKEND on CHEUNG CHAU
With air tickets still exuberantly expensive (flights to Phuket, Thailand from Hong Kong are currently $7000+ for a family of four which...
Nov 30, 20227 min read

My Daughter Wore Boxing Gloves To Bed
She put them on just before bed... Then wouldn't take them off. When you first tell people you're going to have children, they usually...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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