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This spring, FASHION had the chance to venture into the “cosmic-like black hole” that is Hong Kong. An international metropolis filled with culture, delicious food, natural and neon views, Hong Kong is a vibrant city that is on the top of many of our travel lists. Despite perceived similarities with China, Hong Kongers have their […]

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With more than 60 million tourists expected this year, Hong Kong is so much more than just a restless urban landscape. There’s incredible markets, historic walled villages and peaceful Buddhist temples to explore. But if it’s your first time, the city can be a bit overwhelming, so we rounded up some introductory tours to help acquaint […]

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With its European design sensibility, it’s not surprising that The Lanson Place Hotel in Hong Kong would quote George Bernard Shaw in its brochure. The famous Irish playwright once said: “The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.” Even if your home life is grand, this 194-room hotel, which […]

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Little Bao opened its doors in Hong Kong’s central in 2012 and less than 5 years later its founder, May Chow, won the title of Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2017. She can usually be found serving up casual favourites like “bao burgers” to the patrons perched atop high, backless stools at the counter of […]

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Culture in Hong Kong can be defined by two things: The fast-paced lifestyle and the food. The perfect vacation spot for foodies, Hong Kong has some of the most underrated eateries, but when it’s always “go, go, go,” sitting down to eat a proper meal isn’t always easy. That’s where Hong Kong’s street food vendors […]

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In March we spent a week trekking all over Hong Kong and Thailand and tracking down the most photogenic places for our Summer 2018 photoshoot. After a 14 hour flight, it was go, go, go as saw the sea of neon lights in Mong Kok’s Ladies’ Market, visited the floating fishing village of Tai O […]

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When I read that Paul Theroux—a seasoned travel writer—admitted to being flummoxed by Hong Kong, I was relieved. He once remarked that he felt lost in the city. “I don’t know how you’d write about it; it’s impenetrable,” he told a South China Morning Post writer. “There’s so much of it…I don’t mean writing about […]

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For our Summer issue, the FASHION team ventured to Hong Kong and Phuket to create a 33-page fashion and travel feature starring model Shaughnessy Brown. With the hustle of Hong Kong and the Phuket’s laid-back nature, combining these two countries into one is like having the best of both worlds. You can read about every […]

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@ThisGirlAbroad is a Canadian expat who moved from Toronto to Hong Kong in 2012. While job prospects inspired the move, the Hong Kong lifestyle (mostly the food) convinced her to stay and she soon found herself spending weekends eating her way through the city and writing about it on her blog and in local magazines. […]

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  “In Hong Kong eating is a social experience; it’s how we connect with our friends and family. It’s also how we express our creativity.” Gloria Yu, a Vancouver-born designer/blogger. Over lunch at Little Bao, a street-food inspired resto run by May chow (named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2017), Yu guides me through the best restaurants […]

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The Ngong Ping 360 cable car takes you on a 25-minute ride in a glass-bottomed cabin that connects the Ngong Ping plateau with the town of Tung Chung. Overlooking the sea, the cars also give you a birds eye view of Lantau’s beaches and hiking trails. “It was surreal lying on the glass floor. Most […]

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It’s just after 1 a.m., and I’m settling into my biz-class seat on the non-stop flight from Toronto to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific. Knowing I’ll be able to put my feet up for the next 14.5+ hours is the proverbial “game changer.” The glass of Deutz Brut Classic bubbles also helps, as does the […]

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