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Renovated Retreat
EL Hong Kong

Renovated Retreat

See inside this beautifully revamped village house in tranquil Clearwater Bay.

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7 mins  |
August - September 2018
Good Night, Sleep Right
EL Hong Kong

Good Night, Sleep Right

Struggling to get enough Z’s? Okooko by European Bedding’s THIJS VEYFEYKEN talks us through the advantages of choosing the right mattress.

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2 mins  |
August - September 2018
Balancing Acts
EL Hong Kong

Balancing Acts

Find out the ways this school is preparing students for the future.

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2 mins  |
August - September 2018
Everybody's Talking About Tai Kwun
EL Hong Kong

Everybody's Talking About Tai Kwun

Hong Kong has a new cultural hub with the revitalisation of the Central Police Station.

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4 mins  |
August - September 2018
The True Cost Of Receipts
EL Hong Kong

The True Cost Of Receipts

Those little receipts stuffed into your wallet aren’t just annoying. They’re actually putting your health at risk – and the planet’s, too.

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4 mins  |
August - September 2018
Very Fine Furnishings
EL Hong Kong

Very Fine Furnishings

A stalwart on the city’s interior design scene, Altfield has been in the business of beautiful homes for 35 years. We spoke to founder AMANDA CLARK about the brand and all things Chinoiserie.

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4 mins  |
April-May 2017
Smart Moves
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Smart Moves

Life has come full circle for stylist LIZ KEELING, who is back in Sai Kung with her headmaster husband and baby son in tow, after living there as a child in the 1980s.

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4 mins  |
October - November 2018
A Cut Above
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A Cut Above

A French pioneer hairdresser in Hong Kong shares his remarkable story.

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4 mins  |
October - November 2018
Does Your Marriage Need Help?
EL Hong Kong

Does Your Marriage Need Help?

Dr Quratulain Zaidi of Mind N Life discusses the pressures that expat life can exert on married couples and how to combat them.

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5 mins  |
October - November 2018
The Beauty Of Bhutan
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The Beauty Of Bhutan

The Lightfoot Travel team reveals one of its favourite Bhutan itineraries, and explains why this magical Buddhist Kingdom is on everybodys bucket list.

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3 mins  |
October - November 2018
Shop 'Til You Drop!
EL Hong Kong

Shop 'Til You Drop!

The annual GlamFest shopping fair is back with plenty on offer.

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3 mins  |
August - September 2018
A Parent's Perspective
EL Hong Kong

A Parent's Perspective

We hear from a mum who has put her sons through Woodland Pre-Schools.

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2 mins  |
August - September 2018
A Day In The Life... Of An International School Kid
EL Hong Kong

A Day In The Life... Of An International School Kid

Nine - year - old NICK OVERBAUGH takes us through a typical day in Grade 3 in Hong Kong.

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2 mins  |
August - September 2018
There Is Hope
EL Hong Kong

There Is Hope

If you are really blue or know somebody who is, this story is a must read.

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3 mins  |
August - September 2018
Special Delivery
EL Hong Kong

Special Delivery

The team at Matilda Hospital answer all your questions about giving birth in Hong Kong.

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4 mins  |
August - September 2018
Warm & Welcoming
EL Hong Kong

Warm & Welcoming

A mid-20th-century house with expansive views and space to party dishes up the ideal southside family home for pomegranate kitchen founder maria bizri and her family.

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4 mins  |
April-May 2017
Small Price To Pay
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Small Price To Pay

Watching the news from home, it’s easy to feel helpless in the face of global crises. But, as we discovered when we sat down with scott neeson recently, one person can make a big difference – you just have to know where to start.

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3 mins  |
April-May 2017
Sleep Tight
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Sleep Tight

There’s more to sleeping poorly than just bags under our eyes; we’re constantly being told in the media and elsewhere that getting eight hours is crucial for our wellbeing. ROCHELLE LE PINE, from bedroom furniture and accessories store Okooko, gives us some facts about this important pastime, and suggests some solutions to doing it well.

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2 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
Snuggle Time
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Snuggle Time

There’s nothing better than snuggling up with a nice comfy blanket. When mum of three JENNIE PETERSON discovered there was a lack of good quality, soft blankets on the market for children, she decided to make a change. So she created her luxury brand, Henry and Brothers.

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2 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
Full of Hope and Heart
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Full of Hope and Heart

The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation (HKAHF) raises funds and awareness for a number of different causes. We went to find out more about two of the inspirational figures behind the Men of Hope campaign who are helping to shine a spotlight on children fighting congenital heart disease.

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2 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
In Search of the Everyday
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In Search of the Everyday

CAROLINE ROY, author of the blog hongkonqueror.com, runs her eye over the typically disruptive schedule of expat life in Hong Kong.

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4 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
Style At Any Size
EL Hong Kong

Style At Any Size

Don’t be daunted by decorating a small space!

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2 mins  |
April - May 2018
3 Macdonnell Road
EL Hong Kong

3 Macdonnell Road

Five reasons we’ve got our eye on this brand new development in Mid-Levels.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2018
A Forecast Of Fun
EL Hong Kong

A Forecast Of Fun

There’s no need to worry about keeping the kids occupied during the mid-year break with these holiday camps and summer programmes.

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3 mins  |
April - May 2018
Making His Mark
EL Hong Kong

Making His Mark

We meet MARK HEMPHILL, the new Head of School at the Australian International School Hong Kong.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2018
Success Story
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Success Story

Do you dream of having a creative career? Here’s how one woman went from the business world to best-selling author.

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3 mins  |
April - May 2018
Dumpling Delights
EL Hong Kong

Dumpling Delights

Where should you head for your next dim sum fix?

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3 mins  |
April - May 2018
Parenting As An Expat
EL Hong Kong

Parenting As An Expat

A new book looks at the challenges of raising kids in a foreign country.

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4 mins  |
June - July 2018
Getting Off On The Right Foot
EL Hong Kong

Getting Off On The Right Foot

Creating a love of learning in its young students is one of the key goals of this international school in Sai Kung.

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2 mins  |
June - July 2018
No Looking Back!
EL Hong Kong

No Looking Back!

Neurosurgery specialist DR CLARENCE LEUNG is Clinical Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital –Stubbs Road. We spoke with him about sore backs and recent improvements in treatment.

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2 mins  |
December - January 2018