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TAI A CHAU 

Less than 5 kilometres south of Lantau, nestled deep in the territory’s southwestern-most waters, Tai A Chau is arguably as remote as Hong Kong gets. The largest of the Soko Islands group at 1.2 km², it’s uninhabited, totally undeveloped and seldom visited; somewhere to enjoy a real Robinson Crusoe experience. Even getting there involves a bit of an adventure. Ferries don’t make it this far so you’ll need to hop on a kayak, charter a… Read More »TAI A CHAU 

GOOD VIBRATIONS 

Swim, tan, eat, repeat: It’s going to be a long, ferociously hot Summer and the beach is the place to go. Ray Au reports. You don’t have to venture far off the beaten track to discover fantastic Lantau beaches: the big three – Cheung Sha, Pui O and Silvermine Bay – are all easily accessible and we love the way each has its own unique personality. Crescent-shaped Silvermine Bay Beach is a slightly manic social… Read More »GOOD VIBRATIONS 

Just Desserts

Chewy, gooey meringues and custard-filled pastries provide the perfect accompaniment to summer fruits, and never fail to produce gasps of delight when they appear. MERINGUES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Makes 6 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 115g caster sugar 115g icing sugar 600g strawberries 25g icing sugar Heat the oven to 110˚C. Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl to form stiff peaks. Add the caster sugar, a dessertspoonful at a time,… Read More »Just Desserts

Happy Father’s Day – June 18!

Help your dad on his journey to fitness with a thoughtful little gift from Escapade Sports  RUNGUARD NATURAL ANTI-CHAFING STICK HK$69  ZONE 3 VENATOR-X SWIMMING GOGGLES HK$590 2XU 24/7 COMPRESSION SOCKS HK$399  SKLZ BARREL ROLLER (FIRM) HK$390 MUELLER KINESIOLOGY TAPE HK$110  TRIHARD PRE & POST SWIM BODY LOTION HK$180 COMPEED ANTI-BLISTER STICK HK$99  SKLZ PRO BAND (MEDIUM) HK$210 HEAD HYDROSORB COMFORT GRIP HK$80

20 Questions: Father’s Day Quiz!

With June 18 fast approaching, take our fun trivia quiz to find out how much you know about the celebration and about famous dads around the world PHOTOS COURTESY OF Wikipedia 1. When do we celebrate Father’s Day in Hong Kong this year? A. June 4 B. June 18 C. June 21 2. Where did Father’s Day originate? A. Washington, US B. Rio de Janeiro,Brazil C. Stockholm, Sweden 3. When was Father’s Day first celebrated?… Read More »20 Questions: Father’s Day Quiz!