I write this post from the point of view of someone already living in Hong Kong. Newcomers can also apply this. Keep in mind that you might have to tweak some items. This being as you are not already in Hong Kong. Thus, not as flexible*. Disclaimer – I am using my past experience … Continued
Design Gallery HKTDC
Looking for something from Hong Kong or a little bit different, next time think of the Design Gallery HKTDC. Then head to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai. Because it might be one of those shops that you would not think about. I was recently asked about what you can … Continued
Creative Mornings
Try starting you Fridays with a Creative Mornings event. What is it? It is a event where one speaker following a theme gives a talk. These mornings first started in New York. The creator, Tina Roth Eisenberg, would go to creative talks a few times a year. But she wanted for these types of event … Continued
Decathlon
Decathlon is a french sport store chain who deal in a variety of sports. They have brand items as well as their own manufactured items. The store caters for both novice to expert sport enthusiasts. 70 sports according to the Hong Kong website. From rackets sport, to water sport, football, rugby, hiking and trekking and … Continued
Gweilo
Am I a gweilo 鬼佬? The term gweilo comes from racist origins a very long time ago. As westerns arrived in the region of Guangzhou local started using the term. In this southern region of China people speak Cantonese. Thus Chinese people speaking mandarin do not use the term. Locals would describe westerners … Continued
Beating the petty person
Some say that beating the petty person is how Hongkongers deal with stress. Due to Hong Kong being a busy and hectic place. Have you ever wondered what the ladies under the causeway fly-over where doing? There all year round, you can hear incantations and shoes slapping. The ladies are the “beaters” in a … Continued
Cycling around Hong Kong
Here is something new, cycling around Hong Kong. Looking for something different to do over the weekend, then head over to the New Territories and rent a bike for a few hours. Cycle along the bike paths, and enjoy the surroundings. You might be surprise to see a different environment then on Hong Kong Island … Continued
Curious to know more about Hong Kong?
Are you curious about Hong kong? This little spot on the world map has expanded in a very short time. What is has achieved is quite amazing. . . Today it has so much to offer and most people do not know half of the stories and history of this iconic place. I am not talking … Continued
Personal data privacy
People collect information for all types of reasons, especially in Hong Kong. You can find the rules in the HK personal data privacy ordinance. This is about behaviour in a professional scenario. Keep in mind that from individual to individual things can be different. In a work environment, you will meet people and collect … Continued
Bauhinia flower of Hong Kong
Did you ever wonder where the Bauhinia flower of Hong Kong came from? The flower comes from the Hong Kong Orchid tree (Bauhinia Blakeana) which is native to Hong Kong. When Great Britain handed back Hong Kong to China, the Hong Kong Government chose to use the flower on the new flag The origin … Continued