Where to find the best home tutors in Hong Kong
From Mandarin to Maths, these education experts are on hand to offer a little extra help.
Entries by Team Hong Kong Living
American International School
Centrally located in Kowloon Tong, the American International School has been providing a rigorous academic program to local and international students since 1986. Each year, AIS graduates are accepted to prestigious universities in the United States, Hong Kong, and around the world. AIS boasts a family-oriented, close-knit school community where students, parents, and teachers share […]
A little love from Matilda International Hospital
In collaboration with Matilda International Hospital Opened in 1907, Matilda International Hospital has a rich heritage and has been well-known for its personalised maternity care to many mothers since a decade ago. With its location at 41 Mount Kellett Road at The Peak, the hospital boasts a tranquil and beautiful environment surrounded by the beauty […]
Ask the dentist: Is alcohol bad for your teeth?
A Monthly Column by Dr. Derek Baram, Specialist Orthodontist, Director of Central Smile, and Founder of Braces & Faces Is alcohol bad for your teeth? I often get asked this at parties over a sip of whatever we are drinking. So let’s cheers before we discuss the harmful effects! Unfortunately, all alcoholic beverages are acidic […]
Your guide to exploring Green Egg Island
Visit the oasis in the ocean and dip your feet in jade green waters
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road offers Coronary Heart Disease treatment
In collaboration with Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road One of the most common types of heart disease, coronary heart disease (CHD), affects over 3000 people yearly in Hong Kong. It occurs when plaques build up in the arteries (major vessels that supply blood to the heart), which leads to a narrowing or blockage […]
Ask the dentist: Does gender play a role in oral health?
Monthly column by Dr. Derek Baram, Specialist Orthodontist, Director of Central Smile, and Founder of Braces & Faces Does gender play a role in oral health and perceived need for treatment? Studies show that women generally have better oral care practices than men and are more likely to visit the dentist than men. Women also […]
Spruce up your balcony or garden this summer
Spruce up your balcony or garden with some new accessories
Best whisky bars in Hong Kong
Neat, on the rocks, or blended into a cocktail
Chinese herbal teas and where to find them in Hong Kong
Stay healthy the Chinese way
Learning Cantonese That Are Actually Useful
Image: Jyuttoi Cantonese is no doubt one of the hardest languages to learn due to its tonal system, out-of-the-norm structure, and a library of interjection and intonations that are unique to the language. Nonetheless, these are exactly the reasons why this Chinese dialect is so fun to learn: the lively expressions and slang for nearly […]
Ask the dentist: Essential daily oral hygiene products
Electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush? Studies generally don’t suggest a significant difference between manual and electric toothbrushes. But no studies conclude that manual brushes are better than electric brushes. In other words, electric toothbrushes might be better, the same but not worse than manual brushes. Clinical experience tells us that electric toothbrushes generally improve one’s […]