5 things not to do when visiting Cheung Chau Island- an islander’s insight
As the 2013 Cheung Chau Island Bun Festival approaches, from May 12-18, thousands will make their way over on the ferries (timetable here) to enjoy in…
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Hong Kong family friendly restaurants with high chairs
If you live in, or traveled through, Hong Kong with little ones, “child friendly” are probably not the first words that spring to mind…
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Quarry Bay Park
When you live in a city for a certain amount of time, you easily stop expecting to be surprised by it. My curious nature, along with a passion for photography,…
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Will Hong Kong break its dollar peg in 2013?
As the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) repeatedly intervenes to weaken the Hong Kong dollar, speculation is mounting it might break its longstanding…
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Apple Prices cheaper in Hong Kong
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I often find myself doing exactly that whenever friends or family are come to Hong Kong for the first time,…
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CardMunch App: the Hong Kong Handshake companion
Chatty Brain’s Weekly App review is intended to highlight and review apps that, in some way, make life in Hong Kong just that little bit easier,…
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Passion Bakery Café – Wan Chai
Let’s meet in Wan Chai for coffee and cakes. Until recently this busy district offered few options where you could accompany your favourite cuppa with…
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Surviving Hong Kong: tips & tricks from ‘expert expats’
If Hong Kong had open air piazzas lined with cafes and restaurants where people-watching behind dark sunglasses was a national pastime (think Rome’s…
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Hong Kong apps: the best ones for survival in the city
By many counts Hong Kong is an efficient city, however living in Asia’s World City is not always easy if you are not ‘in the know’. While word of mouth and Read more
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