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The cliff-side hotel, on the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, has long attracted a glamorous clientele, including Sophia Loren, Charlie Chaplin and the Borghese family.
The cliff-side hotel, on the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, has long attracted a glamorous clientele, including Sophia Loren, Charlie Chaplin and the Borghese family.
Helping children in Nepal was British Army officer Philip Holmes’ way of honouring his wife, who committed suicide – in large because she was childless; the charity he founded rescued children from jails and circuses. This is his story.
Helping children in Nepal was British Army officer Philip Holmes’ way of honouring his wife, who committed suicide – in large because she was childless; the charity he founded rescued children from jails and circuses. This is his story.
The Japanese contemporary artist’s new exhibition ‘Murakami vs Murakami’ is showing at Tai Kwun Contemporary until September. From post-apocalyptic works to his optimistic flower pieces, Murakami is at his best.
The Japanese contemporary artist’s new exhibition ‘Murakami vs Murakami’ is showing at Tai Kwun Contemporary until September. From post-apocalyptic works to his optimistic flower pieces, Murakami is at his best.
The Australian restaurateur behind Hong Kong’s beloved but now closed M at the Fringe and M on the Bund, in Shanghai, reveals what it takes to succeed in the restaurant business and the challenges opening in China posed.
The Australian restaurateur behind Hong Kong’s beloved but now closed M at the Fringe and M on the Bund, in Shanghai, reveals what it takes to succeed in the restaurant business and the challenges opening in China posed.
A chance encounter outside a Columbia University library in New York planted the seed for global movement celebrating multiculturalism.
A chance encounter outside a Columbia University library in New York planted the seed for global movement celebrating multiculturalism.
Matteo Ricci The Musical might not be the show Hong Kong wanted, but, according to those who brought it to the stage, it’s the one we needed.
Matteo Ricci The Musical might not be the show Hong Kong wanted, but, according to those who brought it to the stage, it’s the one we needed.
Hugh Zimmern, architect and owner of Ping Pong Gintoneria, talks about creating Dai Bing, his cool new venture in Sheung Wan.
Hugh Zimmern, architect and owner of Ping Pong Gintoneria, talks about creating Dai Bing, his cool new venture in Sheung Wan.
Refurbished Haw Par Mansion, in Hong Kong’s Tai Hang neighbourhood, is inspiring designers to come up with objects inspired by its history, such as scented balls, and a vase made of carpeting that can absorb sound.
Refurbished Haw Par Mansion, in Hong Kong’s Tai Hang neighbourhood, is inspiring designers to come up with objects inspired by its history, such as scented balls, and a vase made of carpeting that can absorb sound.
The ‘lippy’ former actress is investigating where her Chinese-American family fitted into the racially segregated society of the southern United States.
The ‘lippy’ former actress is investigating where her Chinese-American family fitted into the racially segregated society of the southern United States.
The picturesque coastal village has found fame as a filming location for the wildly popular HBO fantasy show, frequented by tour groups that follow the same predictable path and miss out on some of the loveliest aspects of the area.
The picturesque coastal village has found fame as a filming location for the wildly popular HBO fantasy show, frequented by tour groups that follow the same predictable path and miss out on some of the loveliest aspects of the area.
Located an hour’s drive from Shanghai, the ‘earthscraper’ is built into the side of an abandoned quarry
Located an hour’s drive from Shanghai, the ‘earthscraper’ is built into the side of an abandoned quarry
The German artist’s disturbing works full of grotesque beasts and old-fashioned characters are often described as surreal, but for Rauch – whose parents died when he was four weeks old – it seems more personal than that.
The German artist’s disturbing works full of grotesque beasts and old-fashioned characters are often described as surreal, but for Rauch – whose parents died when he was four weeks old – it seems more personal than that.
Carolyn Choa’s adaptation of Yasunari Kawabata’s 1964 tale Beauty and Sadness will premier in Hong Kong next month, with collaborators including renowned director David Pountney and Oscar-winning set designer Tim Yip.
Carolyn Choa’s adaptation of Yasunari Kawabata’s 1964 tale Beauty and Sadness will premier in Hong Kong next month, with collaborators including renowned director David Pountney and Oscar-winning set designer Tim Yip.
With Ping Pong Pig, illustrated by Harry Harrison, Sarah Brennan, a Hong Kong author and small publisher, completes a charming series of children’s books with a Chinese twist.
With Ping Pong Pig, illustrated by Harry Harrison, Sarah Brennan, a Hong Kong author and small publisher, completes a charming series of children’s books with a Chinese twist.
Twenty years after British charity Care for Children began advising China on foster care, its founder Robert Glover talks about fostering miracles, moving from Guernsey to Shanghai with his wife and six children in 1998 and why they miss China.
Twenty years after British charity Care for Children began advising China on foster care, its founder Robert Glover talks about fostering miracles, moving from Guernsey to Shanghai with his wife and six children in 1998 and why they miss China.
Treat yourself to a rainy-season bargain stay at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, one of a quartet opened by the indefatigable Sarkies Brothers across Southeast Asia in the late 19th century.
Treat yourself to a rainy-season bargain stay at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, one of a quartet opened by the indefatigable Sarkies Brothers across Southeast Asia in the late 19th century.
The newly minted A-lister Henry Golding talks about how his once-embarrassing Malaysian heritage is now a source of joy.
The newly minted A-lister Henry Golding talks about how his once-embarrassing Malaysian heritage is now a source of joy.
With nearly 6,500 reviews under his belt, Brad Reynolds – who runs an English language institute in the city – reveals how he got hooked on travel, and what his passion has to do with fishing expeditions he took with his father
With nearly 6,500 reviews under his belt, Brad Reynolds – who runs an English language institute in the city – reveals how he got hooked on travel, and what his passion has to do with fishing expeditions he took with his father
Japanese contemporary artist’s new exhibition at Gagosian Hong Kong blends fine art with commercial media in another example of his knack for blurring the lines between what is regarded as high and low art.
Japanese contemporary artist’s new exhibition at Gagosian Hong Kong blends fine art with commercial media in another example of his knack for blurring the lines between what is regarded as high and low art.
Having changed hands last year, an uncertain future awaits ‘the pink house’ at 5 Pollock’s Path, which was home to the Brown family for more than 50 years and is overflowing with Hong Kong history
Having changed hands last year, an uncertain future awaits ‘the pink house’ at 5 Pollock’s Path, which was home to the Brown family for more than 50 years and is overflowing with Hong Kong history
Byron Mann insisted his home city was portrayed accurately – and that the Cantonese language took a major role – in the American action film
Byron Mann insisted his home city was portrayed accurately – and that the Cantonese language took a major role – in the American action film
Student advocate Chessy Prout recalls growing up in Asia, her legal battle for justice and why she outed herself to become a champion for abused young women globally
Student advocate Chessy Prout recalls growing up in Asia, her legal battle for justice and why she outed herself to become a champion for abused young women globally
Fanny Pereire, who adds exposition to a film through her choice of art, has worked on Wall Street 2, Trainwreck and the upcoming Ocean’s 8
Fanny Pereire, who adds exposition to a film through her choice of art, has worked on Wall Street 2, Trainwreck and the upcoming Ocean’s 8
American artist Sarah Morris muses on the restless spirit that inspired her films and paintings ahead of her show at White Cube in Hong Kong in May
American artist Sarah Morris muses on the restless spirit that inspired her films and paintings ahead of her show at White Cube in Hong Kong in May
AI, DNA editing and life beyond Earth on the agenda at Melon, an event that blurs the line between fantasy and reality
AI, DNA editing and life beyond Earth on the agenda at Melon, an event that blurs the line between fantasy and reality
The polarising perfectionist and blockbuster creator muses on the roles of viewer and creator ahead of an appearance at David Zwirner’s Art Basel booth
The polarising perfectionist and blockbuster creator muses on the roles of viewer and creator ahead of an appearance at David Zwirner’s Art Basel booth
Using the city’s streets as a catwalk, domestic helpers step out in Sustainable Sunday Couture created from everyday items, including coffee sachets, chocolate wrappers and shoelaces
Using the city’s streets as a catwalk, domestic helpers step out in Sustainable Sunday Couture created from everyday items, including coffee sachets, chocolate wrappers and shoelaces
Bea Johnson’s simple-living epiphany has had profound impact on everything from her flexible wardrobe to shared toiletries and creative make-up
Bea Johnson’s simple-living epiphany has had profound impact on everything from her flexible wardrobe to shared toiletries and creative make-up
Author and journalist Jonathan Fenby reflects on cheating death multiple times, his eventful editorship of Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post and how he accidentally ended up feeding the West’s appetite for China books
Author and journalist Jonathan Fenby reflects on cheating death multiple times, his eventful editorship of Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post and how he accidentally ended up feeding the West’s appetite for China books
From his jungle lair in Yuen Long, in the city’s New Territories, the eccentric force of nature and living work of art – who is now possibly 70 years old, possibly not – continues to create and surprise
From his jungle lair in Yuen Long, in the city’s New Territories, the eccentric force of nature and living work of art – who is now possibly 70 years old, possibly not – continues to create and surprise