Giving birth in Hong Kong during COVID-19

Whether it’s preparing for the arrival of your little one or dealing with giving birth anxieties (especially for new moms), there are a number of stress-inducing factors when you’re pregnant. Add COVID-19 and the new Omicron variant to the mix and things get even more stressful. After all, safety measures and rules have changed (and …

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6 things expats should know before moving to Hong Kong

Hong Kong attracts expats from across the globe with its endless attractions and beauty. Nightlife, beaches, hiking trails, and junk boats are just some of the many things that keep an expat’s life in Hong Kong fun and exciting. Even in spite of its high cost of living and crowds. While the pros and cons …

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How to have a healthy long-distance relationship in 2021

Technology makes it easy for us to stay in touch with people all over the world without even leaving our homes. Long-distance relationships are seen in a new light, with many couples witnessing the benefits of time apart. As the saying goes: “absence makes the heart grow fonder”, and dating long distance is a testament …

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How to plan an adult gap year

As the SAR is long known to have a stressed out population, there is an easy antidote for busy, overworked Hong Kongers: adult, midlife gap years. Typically associated with the brink of adulthood, gap years bring to mind 18+ year olds taking several months to travel, volunteer, or relax before pursuing higher education or entering …

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Lifelong learning in Hong Kong: The best online and offline options

Have you always wanted to learn the guitar or know how to paint? Does the thought of enrolling in a course that you’re passionate about excite you? As an adult, it’s easy to forget to pursue your interests when you have so many responsibilities on your plate. You might even think that your time for …

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