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May 10, 2013 in
Asia Expat
Many a Hong Kong expat will tell you that nightlife in the city is vibrant, eclectic and almost always exciting. While the dance clubs and watering holes of the nightlife zones of Lan Kwai Fong and Wan Chai are rowdy fun, expats looking for more sophisticated places to entertain clients or impress a date would
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January 17, 2013 in
Asia Expat
If you’re an expat relocating to Hong Kong, you might be disappointed by how much smaller apartments and houses here are compared to your home country, but things usually take a turn for the better when you begin shopping for home furnishing. For aspiring interior designers and discerning homemakers, Hong Kong offers dozens of interesting
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December 11, 2012 in
Asia Expat
Cafe culture is growing in Hong Kong, so expats looking for an excellent cup of coffee or a calming pot of tea are spoilt for choice. The SoHo and Central area of Hong Kong is great for people watching, and there’s no shortage of cool cafes here where you can drink up and take in
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October 9, 2012 in
Asia Expat
When most people think of Hong Kong, what comes to mind is Hong Kong Island, the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, where “Central” – the city’s central business district and the nightlife zone of Lan Kwai Fong are located; or Kowloon, home of the iconic Peninsula Hotel and the shopping malls
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July 10, 2012 in
Asia Expat, InterGlobal Expat Article
If you’re an antique lover, Hong Kong will put a smile on your face. Hollywood Road, also known as antique street, and Wyndham Street, in the districts of Central and Sheung Wan, are prime locations for a full day of treasure hunting, while the alleyways around Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road are a paradise
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March 23, 2012 in
Asia Expat
One of Asia’s leading financial capitals and a once coveted spot for expatriate assignments, Hong Kong is now struggling to attract and retain talented expatriates due to increasingly poor air quality. Air pollution here is a serious problem, and for almost a third of the year, the city is cloaked in apocalyptic grey smog, and 