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One Hong Kong family has discovered the stars during the time of the coronavirus. They explain why they love it and what to do. Experts suggest some of the best stargazing locations in Hong Kong.
One Hong Kong family has discovered the stars during the time of the coronavirus. They explain why they love it and what to do. Experts suggest some of the best stargazing locations in Hong Kong.
In 1895, American Annie Londonderry made headlines by becoming the first woman to cycle around the world. Except she didn’t. A century later, her great-grandnephew revealed the true story.
In 1895, American Annie Londonderry made headlines by becoming the first woman to cycle around the world. Except she didn’t. A century later, her great-grandnephew revealed the true story.
Three escapees from ‘messed up’ Hong Kong rave about the places they have landed in, and reveal what they miss about the city.
Three escapees from ‘messed up’ Hong Kong rave about the places they have landed in, and reveal what they miss about the city.
Whether in Victoria, Canada or England’s rain-soaked Manchester, descendants of Chinese immigrants have made their mark far beyond the realm of restaurants.
Whether in Victoria, Canada or England’s rain-soaked Manchester, descendants of Chinese immigrants have made their mark far beyond the realm of restaurants.
Instead of unwanted items ending up in landfills, they are being given away or exchanged at Hong Kong freecycle events. These are like flea markets, but no money changes hands, says the organiser of events.
Instead of unwanted items ending up in landfills, they are being given away or exchanged at Hong Kong freecycle events. These are like flea markets, but no money changes hands, says the organiser of events.
A believer in the circular economy, Ashley Lendrum-Bordoli launched Freecycle – a flea market where no one pays – in Hong Kong two years ago, to keep people’s unwanted possessions from being thrown away.
A believer in the circular economy, Ashley Lendrum-Bordoli launched Freecycle – a flea market where no one pays – in Hong Kong two years ago, to keep people’s unwanted possessions from being thrown away.
Built in Hong Kong in the 1840s as a British officers’ garrison, Murray House became a place of torture under Japanese occupation, and needed exorcising. Dismantled and its stones put into storage, it was reassembled 20 years ago.
Built in Hong Kong in the 1840s as a British officers’ garrison, Murray House became a place of torture under Japanese occupation, and needed exorcising. Dismantled and its stones put into storage, it was reassembled 20 years ago.
The entrepreneurial Boris Lissanevitch is remembered fondly in Nepal, which could do with some of his initiative now as it tries to weather the Covid-19 storm.
The entrepreneurial Boris Lissanevitch is remembered fondly in Nepal, which could do with some of his initiative now as it tries to weather the Covid-19 storm.
Construction work, nail clippings and the sound spilling from someone else’s earbuds are some of the city’s more infuriating refrains.
Construction work, nail clippings and the sound spilling from someone else’s earbuds are some of the city’s more infuriating refrains.
Education in the UK at one of its elite boarding schools offers academic excellence, stability and personal development for students, say Hong Kong parents, who are sending their children in increasing numbers.
Education in the UK at one of its elite boarding schools offers academic excellence, stability and personal development for students, say Hong Kong parents, who are sending their children in increasing numbers.
The shoeshine boys of Theatre Lane or the Wo On Lane barber are long gone but you can still do your bit for the traders that remain
The shoeshine boys of Theatre Lane or the Wo On Lane barber are long gone but you can still do your bit for the traders that remain
With some of Hong Kong’s larger restaurants collapsing under the onslaught of social-distancing regulations, smaller takeaway and dining establishments are popping up to fill the void.
With some of Hong Kong’s larger restaurants collapsing under the onslaught of social-distancing regulations, smaller takeaway and dining establishments are popping up to fill the void.
Natural beauty, fresh air, historical sites – the MacLehose, Wilson, Lantau and Hong Kong trails offer all those and more. Easy to access, and well signposted and maintained, they take hikers through country parks and into highlands that offer unrivalled views.
Natural beauty, fresh air, historical sites – the MacLehose, Wilson, Lantau and Hong Kong trails offer all those and more. Easy to access, and well signposted and maintained, they take hikers through country parks and into highlands that offer unrivalled views.
The coronavirus pandemic has made areas like Sai Kung even more popular, with expats and locals alike swapping out the city’s tightly packed districts for fresh air, swathes of nature and, of course, more liveable space
The coronavirus pandemic has made areas like Sai Kung even more popular, with expats and locals alike swapping out the city’s tightly packed districts for fresh air, swathes of nature and, of course, more liveable space
Folded between Mount Davis and Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island, Lung Fu Shan country park is home to hiking trails, a second world war gun emplacement and over 100 species of bird.
Folded between Mount Davis and Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island, Lung Fu Shan country park is home to hiking trails, a second world war gun emplacement and over 100 species of bird.
Hong Kong’s State Theatre, which is being reborn as a cultural centre, holds a special place in the heart of many people in its North Point neighbourhood, from fondly remembered snack shops to packed out Jackie Chan films.
Hong Kong’s State Theatre, which is being reborn as a cultural centre, holds a special place in the heart of many people in its North Point neighbourhood, from fondly remembered snack shops to packed out Jackie Chan films.
The city is believed to have up to hundreds of illegal puppy farms, which keep animals in appalling conditions with few consequences for abusers.
The city is believed to have up to hundreds of illegal puppy farms, which keep animals in appalling conditions with few consequences for abusers.
In Tales from the Life of Bruce Wannell, historian Dalrymple joins Wannell’s siblings, neighbours and fellow travellers in celebrating the late linguist and adventurer.
In Tales from the Life of Bruce Wannell, historian Dalrymple joins Wannell’s siblings, neighbours and fellow travellers in celebrating the late linguist and adventurer.
The story of Hong Kong’s ‘touch base’ policy, which allowed illegal immigrants from China to stay in the territory if they made it as far as Kowloon, told from both sides.
The story of Hong Kong’s ‘touch base’ policy, which allowed illegal immigrants from China to stay in the territory if they made it as far as Kowloon, told from both sides.
Destroying the city’s natural assets to provide public housing at an extortionate cost would be a disastrous policy.
Destroying the city’s natural assets to provide public housing at an extortionate cost would be a disastrous policy.
The Lung Wah Hotel restaurant, loved by film stars including Bruce Lee and famous for its roast pigeon, is celebrating its 70th anniversary next year, and has big plans for the future.
The Lung Wah Hotel restaurant, loved by film stars including Bruce Lee and famous for its roast pigeon, is celebrating its 70th anniversary next year, and has big plans for the future.
From Cheung Chau to Tung Ping Chau, small, family-run establishments cater to holidaymakers looking for an easy escape from the city.
From Cheung Chau to Tung Ping Chau, small, family-run establishments cater to holidaymakers looking for an easy escape from the city.
Hong Kong’s only Olympic gold medallist, windsurfer Lee Lai-shan, recently turned 50. Devoted to raising her daughters now, Lee, whose preferred sport these days is badminton, remains a passionate advocate for sport.
Hong Kong’s only Olympic gold medallist, windsurfer Lee Lai-shan, recently turned 50. Devoted to raising her daughters now, Lee, whose preferred sport these days is badminton, remains a passionate advocate for sport.
Covid-19 lockdowns that shut bars and restaurants challenged the wine industry to find new ways to sell. Online tastings and drinks parties have caught on, helping tap new markets in China among young women and older men.
Covid-19 lockdowns that shut bars and restaurants challenged the wine industry to find new ways to sell. Online tastings and drinks parties have caught on, helping tap new markets in China among young women and older men.
Freewheeling Carl Stearns Clancy, who circumnavigated the globe on a single-gear motorbike while dressed in a suit and tie, was a ‘true adventurer’.
Freewheeling Carl Stearns Clancy, who circumnavigated the globe on a single-gear motorbike while dressed in a suit and tie, was a ‘true adventurer’.
Hopes have arisen anew that a link can be built across the icy 85km strait, with backers of such a project seeing potential for a global shipping and trade nexus and a new era of international cooperation.
Hopes have arisen anew that a link can be built across the icy 85km strait, with backers of such a project seeing potential for a global shipping and trade nexus and a new era of international cooperation.
Chris Lenz opened Igor’s, a restaurant in Hong Kong with a mock horror theme, then a lot of other entertainment venues. He cashed out and built a yacht to sail the world – so how did he find himself in Panama investing in a heritage hotel?
Chris Lenz opened Igor’s, a restaurant in Hong Kong with a mock horror theme, then a lot of other entertainment venues. He cashed out and built a yacht to sail the world – so how did he find himself in Panama investing in a heritage hotel?
Rebecca Lee, the first woman from Hong Kong to reach both the North and South poles and scale Mount Everest, is finally retiring as an explorer as she hits her mid-70s, but 33-year-old protégé Wilson Cheung is just getting started.
Rebecca Lee, the first woman from Hong Kong to reach both the North and South poles and scale Mount Everest, is finally retiring as an explorer as she hits her mid-70s, but 33-year-old protégé Wilson Cheung is just getting started.
Without consulting an astrologer, the experts and tradesmen restoring the monuments of Kathmandu, Nepal, after twin earthquakes in 2015 dare not begin the next stage of their work.
Without consulting an astrologer, the experts and tradesmen restoring the monuments of Kathmandu, Nepal, after twin earthquakes in 2015 dare not begin the next stage of their work.
The self-styled King of Kowloon, graffiti artist Tsang Tsou-choi, inspired a generation of artists with his protest calligraphy – a form he would surely have used to comment on the past year in Hong Hong were he alive today.
The self-styled King of Kowloon, graffiti artist Tsang Tsou-choi, inspired a generation of artists with his protest calligraphy – a form he would surely have used to comment on the past year in Hong Hong were he alive today.