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Settling In

8 Real Estate Agent Qualities You Should Look For

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At times, satisfactory real estate agents are hard to find and that makes above satisfactory ones even more difficult to meet. The trouble adds up if you can’t even define what makes a good real estate agent. Gladly, some...
Settling In

‘Fat Expat Housing Package’ Now A Thing in the Past in Hong Kong?

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It seems that the generous housing perks often accorded to expatriate executives assigned in Hong Kong may not be as lucrative as it used to be. Real estate observers see housing allowance fat enough to rent a luxurious 4,000 sq...
People & Culture

Everyone’s Best Friend During Hong Kong’s Summer Season

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It's summer time once again and as it is during this time of the year, a hot and humid Hong Kong welcomes its visitors as locals take refuge on its ever-reliable, overzealously-operated cooling systems found in residential lobbies, commercial...
Settling In

8 Advantages of Flat Sharing in Hong Kong

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Newcomers wanting to be cautious of expenses or those who have limited budget can settle in Hong Kong without dealing with huge upfront commitment costs associated with renting out a two-bedroom or larger apartments. Hong Kong has plenty of...
Expat Life

10 Things Expats Likely Hate About Hong Kong

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Newcomers or those still overseas pondering a move to Hong Kong after receiving a job offer or regional assignment may not have sufficient information about the city besides its tall buildings, business clout or soaring property prices as they...
Hong Kong

Wishing for Snow in Hong Kong?

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"January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow - Sara Coleridge" Surely, snow brings wonderful aura to most of us. The white snowflakes that the child in the Emirates commercial or the cozy, romantic atmosphere in movies like...
People & Culture

20 Chinese Taboos and Superstitions

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Every country has its own customs, taboos and superstitions. Hong Kong is no different. It is a concoction of many cultures. Most of the employers in Hong Kong are Chinese, American, Australian, etc. with Chinese ethnicity in the majority. Some...
People & Culture

Filipino Kindness in Hong Kong Goes Viral on Social Media

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A Filipino's kindness to offer money to a local Hong Kong Chinese did not go unnoticed and went viral on social media. This comes as a welcome news in a ruthlessly competitive society where money is power. According to EJ Insight,...
Expat Life

How to Renew Your US Passport in Hong Kong

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Renewing your US passport in Hong Kong is quite straightforward as long even if you have to go through various complications (change of name, lost or stolen, etc).  It is important to note that the US Consulate in Hong Kong only...
People & Culture

10 Weird Things Expats May Think About Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is a big city. With the vastness come the weird practices that are exclusive to Hong Kong and Hong Kong alone. Here are 10 weird things about Hong Kong that will freak the foreigners and the tourists...
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Exploring Lan Kwai Fong: Central’s Dining and Entertainment Destination

Lan Kwai Fong is a busy and well-known nightlife zone in Hong Kong's Central District. After dusk, this bustling...
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