Destinations
Bite-sized chunks of slow, languid exploration
The Complete Guide to Étretat: The Cliffs of Claude Monet
The picturesque seaside town on the coastline of Côte d'Albâtre is renowned for its sheer white cliffs rising against the waters.
Day Trip to Les Andelys: Ambling Among Mediaeval Ruins
Nestled in a meander of the Seine and less than an hour’s drive from the busier Rouen, Les Andelys makes for an idyllic day trip in the department of Eure, Normandy.
Checking Into The St. Regis Hong Kong: The Latest Luxury Hotel in Town
Housed in a glittering tower on Wan Chai’s waterfront, The St. Regis Hong Kong is Marriott’s 7,000th property globally with interiors curated by André Fu to embody contemporary luxe.
Checking Into the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel: The Sheltered Urban Oasis
The Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is one of the newer additions to the city, opening in late 2018. It’s situated right on the doorstep of Ocean Park’s entrance in Wong Chuk Hang, a mere 15 minutes away from Admiralty.
Neighbourhood Guide to Shek Kip Mei: A Trove of Pastel-Coloured Buildings
Growing up in the neighbourhood, Shek Kip Mei has always appeared a mellow district but its history was far from that.
Checking Into the Figo: Boutique Style Co-Living
A quaint boutique hotel located on Queen’s Road West, halfway between Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun, the Figo is one of the few dog-friendly hotels in town, with dedicated packages inclusive of amenities and even a dip in the doggie pool!
Neighbourhood Guide to Kowloon Tong: Where English Counties Meet Transit Mayhem
Kowloon Tong started out as a small village near Boundary Street with a pond (the name literally means “Kowloon Pond” in Chinese).
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