Hong Kong! The gateway to China, a sprawl of high tech skyscrapers, a shopper’s nirvana… There’s no shortage of images that spring to mind when the name is mentioned. But there has to be more than shopping and superficial frivolities that continue to make Hong Kong so high up the list for travellers and expats […]

There are many different areas of Hong Kong to choose from when it comes to deciding on a place to live. Lots of things will have an impact on which an expat might consider to be their new address. For instance: Are you a young, single professional or a couple? Are you moving with a

The bright lights and frenetic pace of Hong Kong and Shanghai might make you think the two cities are similar places to make your home. In many cases they are – both are major business hubs, both enjoy the frenzy of being among of the biggest cities in Asia, and both share an eclectic mix

Apart from being on the other side of the world, there are lots of differences between living in Hong Kong and the good ‘ol US of A. The cost of living is one of them. In general, you’ll get more bang for your buck in The States, but when working out if you’re going to

Hong Kong is certainly a tale of two cities when it comes to property – it’s now overtaken both London and New York as the top place in the world for luxury homes. It also has some of the cheapest, but that’s another story… According to The South China Morning Post, in November 2015 the

8000km apart and around 15 hours flying time, it’s more than just distance that separates the cities of Istanbul and Hong Kong. Culture, history, architecture, and people are very different in both locations – as is the cost of living. Hong Kong is by far the more expensive place to live. However, when determining such

No one can deny that both Hong Kong and Mumbai are two of the Asian “super cities.” Crowded, crazy, vibrant, eclectic… There’s no shortage of adjectives used to describe either one. Both places are a bit like Marmite – you either love them or hate them – but what are the little (and not so

Moving to Hong Kong from the US is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time, and if you’ve never lived in a country other than your own before, then these emotions can be exacerbated even further. But as with anything, the more knowledge you have about a subject, the better armed you are to deal with

Compared to some countries in the world, opening a bank account in Hong Kong is relatively easy and straightforward. With over 100 licensed banks and a plethora of banking services, there are many types of accounts geared to your needs. This handy guide will explain the differences between the most commonly used bank accounts in

If you live on the other side of the world, you might consider that Tokyo and Hong Kong are not that far apart (1,796 miles as the crow flies). Certainly, the time it takes to fly from one to the other (around 5 hours) is not too crazy. Both cities are major business hubs, both