Red envelopes craze, i.e. Chinese New Year

It was early December when red envelopes pop up shops started popping up around Mongkok area. Right after Christmas was over, Fuk Wa Street where you usually buy decorations for every occasion, changed from Santa Claus and Christmas trees to red decorations and oranges. This year, CNY is coming early and so the preparations started … Continue reading Red envelopes craze, i.e. Chinese New Year

How much does life in Hong Kong really cost?

Hong Kong is believed to be one of the most expensive cities in the world. It seems to be always there in Top 10, together with Singapore and Zurich. But is the average prices and cost of living taken into account really realistic? Statistics might not be the reality of your daily life. Let's look … Continue reading How much does life in Hong Kong really cost?