The language is hard, the language barrier isn’t. Rent is high and apartments are small. The smog is gross, but the skyline is magical...
What is expat life in Hong Kong really like? Interview with practical tips about moving to and living in one of the most popular expat cities in the world.
The Expatriates hit a couple of my "what makes a book work for me" buttons: a good balance between plot and style, dark undertones, and spot-on social commentary.
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
We are excited to welcome Charmaine Yip to our Expat Life Interview Series. She is from Canada, and has lived in Hong Kong since 2014. Let ... Read More
As an American living in Hong Kong, I am interested in stories about the expat experience. These are 5 of my favorite books about expat life.
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
This is a guide to help you to move to Hong Kong and live there on a budget, even without a high-paying salary.
Questions, answers and a podcast on what it means to be an expat and the weird and wonderful experience of living and working overseas.
Cities across the United States are embroiled in protests and violence fuelled by racism; Melinda Murphy gives us her take on racism in America.
We are excited to welcome Charmaine Yip to our Expat Life Interview Series. She is from Canada, and has lived in Hong Kong since 2014. Let ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
Questions, answers and a podcast on what it means to be an expat and the weird and wonderful experience of living and working overseas.
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
I spent four years in Hong Kong before deciding to leave in 2018. These are the 5 reasons why I left Hong Kong and came home to Toronto, Canada.
Should you follow your intuition in your darkest hour? Anette is 32 and living an expat life in Hong Kong with her husband, Phil. The world seems to lie at her feet. But when Phil dies tragically, her world stops. Sitting on the floor at their Hong Kong apartment, surrounded by all their stuff, Anette is asked by his company where to send all her belongings. And the only thought she has is that they should send it all to Honolulu.
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
We are excited to welcome Charmaine Yip to our Expat Life Interview Series. She is from Canada, and has lived in Hong Kong since 2014. Let ... Read More
Who takes care of Boogie when we're working? Who is this mysterious person that holds our family together? Today I want you to get to know the heartbeat of our family here in Hong Kong, our foreign domestic helper, Theresa. I'm hoping that this can become a bi-monthly segment where you can get a glimpse
Learning to be a leader can help set students up for life beyond school – we find out about pupil leadership and prefect opportunities at Harrow Hong Kong.
How to find a job teaching English in Hong Kong's public schools, private schools, international schools and language centres.
The language is hard, the language barrier isn’t. Rent is high and apartments are small. The smog is gross, but the skyline is magical...
Real people, real stories. Keep our memories of Hong Kong alive! Hand-painted on location By Alvin c.k. Lam Since her mother first set up shop at the Graham Street intersection in the late 1970s, Ms. So has since taken over the family business supplying fresh produce to a diverse local and expat community and the Soho area, getting caught in the crossroads of continuity and change as the neighborhood surrounding Hong Kong's oldest wet market rapidly gentrifies. This postcard is part of my ongoing series titled "Unspoken stories, unsung heroes" - watercolor sketches painted in the most familiar yet often easily overlooked places - the streets and markets of Hong Kong. Each one brings to life real stories of (extra)ordinary people whose lifetime of devotion and dedication weaves into the rise (and fall) of Hong Kong as well as the rich heritage and culture that makes Hong Kong uniquely Hong Kong. [CHOOSE STYLE] Postcard: 149 x 108 mm Greeting card: 154 x 110 mm, includes envelope • The reverse of each postcard comes complete with a bilingual blurb (English & Traditional Chinese) introducing the background of each stall or character, and where you can visit them [SHIPPING] • Hong Kong: FREE shipping by standard post • International: Standard Air Mail
Welcome back for part 2 of The Perfect Interview Method to Find Your Next Helper in Hong Kong. In this post, we're going to look at the actual process of finding the perfect fit for your family and what to do once you've made that choice. If you missed part one about what a foreign
In our regular Parting Shot series, we ask our readers to share their stories on an aspect of expat life in Hong Kong. Here, Suzanne Andrews tells her tale.
Are plastic straws really as bad for the environment as everybody has us thinking? Melinda Murphy explores why the answer is a big YES.
Spread the loveDear Hong Kong, We need to break up. It’s not you, it’s me. We’ve had five beautiful years together, filled with ecstatic highs and bitter lows, but I think it’s now best for both of us that we should part ways. When I’ve told friends and family about my plans to leave Hong Kong this year, I’ve been... Read more »
Pets are family and that is that. So when you move half-way around the world, your pets come to. And when you move back to your home country... they go too. Even if it means a battle with the airlines and making some sacrifices. Here are some tips that we learned about international
What is expat life in Singapore like? This interview about moving to and living in Singapore shares practical tips and personal experiences.
I’ve been looking forward to visiting George Town for a long time. With a world heritage listed old town I figured there must be something worth seeing. On hearing about the street food scene it moved quickly to the top of my must do list! Have you been to George Town? Let me know your favourite spots in the comments below.…
Thinking about moving to Hong Kong? See what it's really like living in Hong Kong as an expat, how to get a job, the best areas to live, and what to do for fun.
There are some differences in mentality between Hong Kong and Germany, especially regarding the face masks during the Coronavirus outbreak.
A young kindergarten teacher from Hong Kong and an American expat meet serendipitously on China's southernmost island of Hainan, a paradise where the boundless sea meets the wide sky. Soon after, young Vivi and Matthew marry and set off to live out their dreams on an organic farm in Indiana. Then, an unexpected tragedy leaves Vivi devastated. Struggling to maintain the farm as well as the bonds she has formed with Matthew's family, Vivi wrestles with Matthew's sudden absence from her life in this emotional investigation via a series of remembered conversations, letters, inner monologues, and journal entries that span over twenty years. Invisible Orphans delves into the universal feelings of love and loss, capitulation and perseverance, and as the dust settles, an appreciation for the strange mystery of being alive.
A 12th March birthday can be a blessing and a curse, but is never uneventful...
Who takes care of Boogie when we're working? Who is this mysterious person that holds our family together? Today I want you to get to know the heartbeat of our family here in Hong Kong, our foreign domestic helper, Theresa. I'm hoping that this can become a bi-monthly segment where you can get a glimpse
International relocation experts Asian Tigers provide advice on how to use Chinese medicine to stay healthy including a recipe for Chinese medical soup.
A Sai Kung boat trip is among the top things that Hong Kongese do during the long summer, and even the expats and tourists are a fan of sailing in the gorgeous water of Sai Kung. Why is Sai Kung such a hot spot for boat trips? Well, it is not only the region with
We are excited to welcome Charmaine Yip to our Expat Life Interview Series. She is from Canada, and has lived in Hong Kong since 2014. Let ... Read More
A Sai Kung boat trip is among the top things that Hong Kongese do during the long summer, and even the expats and tourists are a fan of sailing in the gorgeous water of Sai Kung. Why is Sai Kung such a hot spot for boat trips? Well, it is not only the region with
Learn the requirements and how to get hired to teach English in Hong Kong. See the pros and cons to teaching in kindergartens, private schools, and centers.
