Fitness in Motion is now offering a full range of martial arts, mobility and fitness classes out of its brand-new studio in Tung Chung. “Getting fit isn’t just about losing weight,” says founder Maxim Minin. “For most people, there’s a lot more to it than simply dropping pounds and many reasons beyond vanity why it might be important. We work with clients from all kinds of backgrounds, many of whom want to get fit because… Read More »FITNESS IN MOTION
In order to cultivate kindness in tough times, Tung Chung resident Debbie Bailey writes uplifting messages on upcycled scallop shells (donated by local seafood vendors) and leaves them on the Lantau trails and across Hong Kong for people to find. Since she started her project in January last year, Debbie, an EQ Practitioner, who runs a boutique consulting company, has painted and placed out over 150 scallop shells, and she’s been joined by a network… Read More »Message in Shell
Orchid Bloom, Tong Fuker and Lantau Ren are three names that Shirley Johnson goes by. Meet the Lantau mum, author, life coach, product designer and influencer REPORTING BY Rachel SadlerPHOTOS BY Tal Shahar – www.magnificent-hkg.com Sitting in the garden of the Tong Fuk village house, which she and her husband Neil bought back in 2015, Shirley Johnson is the picture of tranquillity. But don’t mistake tranquil for inactive. Since moving to Lantau, Shirley’s written six… Read More »I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT!
Turn up the heat with these sure-fire crowd pleasers – you can’t go wrong with a classic French casserole BEEF BOURGUIGNON Serves 6•2lb chuck steak•3tbsp olive oil•1 medium onion, sliced•1tbsp flour•425ml red Burgundy•2 cloves garlic, chopped•2 sprigs fresh thyme•1 bay leaf•12oz button onions•8oz streaky bacon, cubed•4oz dark flat mushrooms, sliced Preheat the oven to 140°C. Cut the beef into 2-inch squares and sear in 2 tablespoons of oil. Remove from the casserole and then fry… Read More »POT LUCK
REPORTING BY Rachel Sadler PHOTOS BY Samantha Wong If you don’t have a boat, one of the best ways to get to Fan Lau is to hike there from the bus stop at Shek Pik. You’re about to enter remote territory, at Lantau’s far southwestern tip, where there are no roads. Most of the Fan Lau villagers have moved out in search of work, though a few eke out a living selling snacks to the… Read More »FAN LAU FORT & STONE CIRCLE