The Wildlife Next Door: The Species Sharing our Space in Hong Kong

If you’ve lived in Hong Kong for a long time, you might have noticed that in recent years, our so-called concrete jungle seems to have gained some much wilder residents. Within at least the last decade, animals that once seemed confined to the country parks have started venturing more and

Plugging into Nature: 5 Apps to Connect us with (and Protect) the Environment.

The 21st Century is the age of the smartphone. Nowadays, practically everyone and their grandma owns one and it’s not uncommon to come across some new article bemoaning the latest statistics about how much time people spend looking at their phone screens. Among the many commonly repeated criticisms about smartphones

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7 Summer Activities for Eco-enthusiasts in Hong Kong

As much as we might dislike the sticky, sweltering weather of a Hong Kong summer, this is paradoxically also the time of year when many of us feel like going outside the most, especially this year with all the time we’ve had to spend indoors. And there is plenty to

Mustang Nepal – My 5-day travel diary

Like most of you reading this, I knew little about Mustang, Nepal prior to my visit in early 2020. I was intrigued to see a place untouched by tourists, away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong life. I found just that place, disconnected from most of society tucked

Clouds of Hope – The Unexpected Rewards of Travelling Solo

Over the past few years, I have taken a solo trip abroad at least annually. When traveling alone I feel a sense of personal freedom that naturally leads to reflection and self-discovery. I also find it pushes me out of my comfort zone and allows me to be my best

Iceland – The Land of Fire and Ice

Don’t be fooled by all the amazing pictures covering social media – the Northern Lights are not so easy to capture! Many people think that when they travel to the Nordics between September to April that they they have a 100% chance to catch the Northern Lights. Nature can be

Travelling with Allergies

Allergies can be incredibly serious. Regardless whether they are triggered by particles that are ingested, inhaled or applied to the skin, allergies are at best irritating and at worst, fatal. Travel can pose a significant issue for those who have to manage allergies. Especially if travel includes places where you