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August 2024

Discover Malacca

Malaysia’s Best-Kept Secret AT THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE MALAY Peninsula, Malacca is known for it rich history, UNESCO World Heritage status and inspiring colonial architecture. It’s also a great walking town. The riverside promenade is the place to start, where former spice warehouses, some covered with colourful graffiti, reflect in the calm water. COLONISED BY THE PORTUGUESE, the Dutch and then the Brits, Malacca is awash with “European” landmarks. There’s Red Square, built by… Read More »Discover Malacca

Recipe Of The Month: Lemonade Popsicles!

Serves 10 2 lemons100g granulated sugar480ml water Cut one lemon in half lengthwise, then squeeze out the juice (120ml) by hand or with a juicer. Add the sugar and half the water to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the lemon juice and remaining water to the saucepan and stir. Pour the liquid into a jug and set aside to… Read More »Recipe Of The Month: Lemonade Popsicles!

Time Out In Tong Fuk

OFTEN OVERLOOKED IN FAVOUR OF CHEUNG SHA, ITS FLASHIER COUSIN A LITTLE FURTHER TO THE EAST, TONG FUK IS A HIDDEN GEM WHETHER YOU’RE AFTER A LAZY DAY AT THE BEACH OR AN EXTENDED STAYCATION Hop off a bus at Tong Fuk and you’ll find there’s not much there, which is basically the point. People are drawn to this tiny village on Lantau’s southern coast because it’s sleepy and remote – firmly off the beaten… Read More »Time Out In Tong Fuk

Sizzling Summer Specials

WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND TAKE TEA ACROSS LANTAU With so many wonderful and varied restaurants across Lantau, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. So the question is, what’s hot this summer? Where should you be spending your hard-earned dollar and what are the F&B promotions you need to know about? Let’s start with some South Lantau and Tung Chung offerings before heading over to Discovery Bay. Enjoy our… Read More »Sizzling Summer Specials

Role Model For Change

MUI WO JOURNALIST, POET AND CERAMICIST ILARIA MARIA SALA WANTS US TO LIVE OUR BEST LIVES, AND SHE LEADS BY EXAMPLE. ELIZABETH KERR REPORTS Ilaria Maria Sala is on her way to White Cube in Central to see the latest exhibition by Korean artist Lee Jin-woo. She looks suitably summery walking through ifc Mall in a multi-coloured dress she made herself and a straw hat. As is the case in Hong Kong these days the… Read More »Role Model For Change