EL Hong Kong City Guide - 2021 - 2022

Hiring a Helper Helper All You Need to Know

To find out everything about hiring domestic help in Hong Kong, we turned to LAURENCE FAUCHON, co-founder and CEO of HelperChoice.com, a social impact start-up eradicating illegal agency placement fees by connecting employers and domestic helpers directly. Laurence started her entrepreneurial adventure while she was pregnant with her first daughter, and she believes that the employer-helper dynamic benefits from an ethical and open hiring process.

Getting Festive

From acrobatic lion dances to buns on bamboo towers, Hong Kong’s unique culture is on full display at a festival – and there are plenty to see throughout the year. Get set for Hong Kong’s best celebrations and enjoy the selfie overload as ELLE KWAN takes us through the annual line-up of fun.

Getting Around Transport in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is ultra-convenient because of its speedy and efficient transport network. If you’re used to endless commutes, there’s no need to fret here, where train delays are rare (and, if they do happen, they’re measured in minutes not hours), and a range of transport options means you’ll be zipping rather than crawling across the city. If your preference is fully focussed on taxis, though, expect a few jams.

Meeting & Greeting: Etiquette for expats

As a newcomer to Hong Kong, you’ll be keen to get to know people. As NATASHA LLOYD reveals, this process can include getting to grips with the (for some, perplexing) issue of the welcome kiss.

Feeling at Home in Hong Kong

Choosing your ideal neighbourhood.