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15 Activities To Try In Hong Kong This Summer
Hong Kong is at no shortage of things to do, especially during the hot and…
3 Hypnosis Centres In Hong Kong To Break Bad Habits
Stress, anxiety, and the pressures that come with city living – they can all be…
9 Alternative Healing Centres In Hong Kong For Holistic Wellness
The marvels of modern medicine can’t be overstated, but if you’re looking for a clean,…
55 Women Leading Hong Kong’s Wellness Revolution
We’ve seen Hong Kong’s wellness scene blossom in the last decade, and that’s in no small way due to the efforts of the wellness entrepreneurs breaking boundaries on the fitness frontier. In…
Hong Kong’s Top Spa Hotels For An Urban Wellness Staycation
While we love jet-setting around the globe to explore the best wellness retreats there are on the market, it’s not always possible to take a week’s holiday or a long-haul flight. Between…
Miss Lee: Chinese Vegetarian Cuisine With A Contemporary Twist
At the bottom of Wellington Street, between Central and Sheung Wan, Miss Lee is the latest addition to Hong Kong’s vegetarian food scene. Serving up diet-friendly vegetarian and vegan Chinese cuisine with…
15 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your January Calendar
While we hope that you’ve had a balanced Christmas and healthy holiday season, we know it’s not always possible. Luckily, there’s no better time to have a fresh start and recommit to…
The Top Dermatologists In Hong Kong For Your Skincare Needs
With heat, humidity and the unfortunate pollution that comes with living in a bustling city like Hong Kong, people’s skin has been known to suffer. But with a whole host of dermatologists…
Prada x Adidas Collaboration Drops Just In Time For Christmas & Other Wellness News Stories This Month
Haute couture meets high performance with the latest drop in ultra-luxe athleisure. Prada and Adidas have unveiled a unique sneaker and bag collaboration, and it’s going to drop just in time for…
10 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your December Calendar
Christmas is just around the corner, and 2020 is hot on its heels. As the year and decade draw to a close, it’s time to get all your Christmas presents sorted (sustainably,…
Chocolate Can Be Good For You—This Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Maker Explains How
When it comes to healthy diets and sweet treats, everyone assumes that it’s a no-go area—but chocolate is one delicious indulgence you can put on the ‘yes’ list. Hong Kong-based Israeli chocolate…
St. Regis Hong Kong: A Pampered Staycation With Five-Star Service
There’s a feeling of 1920s New York elegance that pervades the St. Regis Hong Kong. From the butler service to the marble-clad lobbies, it’s a celebration of a bygone era that insists…
10 Holistic Health Entrepreneurs In Hong Kong Offering Alternative Wellness For Mind, Body & Soul
‘Holistic’ is a word that gets thrown around a lot in wellness, but it’s just another way of saying ‘the whole’. Typically, it differentiates between wellness that is just focused on fitness,…
Chocolate Massages & Hot Yoga At Fivelements Habitat Hong Kong
Opened in July 2019, Fivelements Habitat is the urban out-posting of the flagship Fivelements in Ubud, Bali. Offering many of its signature spa therapies, activities and vegan dining for city clientele, the…
FaceTime: Where To Get A Facial In Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s humidity can wreak havoc on complexions at the best of times, but coupled with the pollution that comes with urban lifestyles, it’s important to be kind to your skin. For…
Compare Retreat Tries: Lush Synaesthesia Spa Treatment
Above the bustling commotion of Lyndhurst Terrace, the Lush Spa at Soho Square transports you from the frenetic pace of Hong Kong to the seclusion of the English countryside. An enchantingly designed…
Asaya Launches At Rosewood Hong Kong & Other Wellness News Stories This Month
Hong Kong is hardly short of luxurious spas, but Rosewood Hong Kong is taking indulgent spacations to the next level with Asaya Spa and Kitchen, launched in October 2019. The long-anticipated launch…
The Best Teashops In Hong Kong To Taste Traditional Chinese Tea
From yum cha to bubble tea, Hong Kong’s obsession with tea ranges from traditional to trending. With a 5,000 year history, tea is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and is still used by TCM…
The Ultimate Guide To Vegan Restaurants & Plant-Based Dining In Hong Kong
Gone are the days when veganism was reserved for Birkenstock-clad hippies and animal-rights activists. Lauded for its health benefits, veganism supports the ethical treatment of animals and a more sustainable lifestyle, and…
18 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your November Diary
The weather is cooling down, which means… its race season. There’s plenty of running groups taking to the track and over the next couple of months, running races abound. It’s not all…
Asaya Kitchen: Thoughtful Dining & Wellness Menus At Rosewood Hong Kong’s Newest Restaurant
Hong Kong’s latest urban wellness oasis has just opened in Rosewood Hong Kong. Overlooking the Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars, the hotel’s sixth-floor health haven offers everything from nail salons to…
First Look: Asaya At Rosewood Hong Kong, A Spectacular Urban Wellness Retreat
With incredible medical and wellness experts sourced from East and West, state-of-the-art equipment, and modern decor that feels oh so fresh, a menu offering everything from emotional therapies to aesthetics, and even…
6 Plant-Based Restaurants To Celebrate World Vegan Day In Hong Kong
Sustainability, ethics and health are just a few of the reasons that veganism appeals to many people, and particularly with concerns over climate change, more and more people are turning towards plant-based…
3 Physiotherapists In Hong Kong To Rehabilitate Your Sports Injuries
Every professional athlete knows the importance of having a good physiotherapist to hand. Smalls aches and pains can lead to much bigger problems if not dealt with properly, and particularly when you…
12 Coffee Shops In Hong Kong For A Health-Conscious Cuppa
We all need a little pick-me-up from time to time, and coffee has become something of a morning or post-lunch ritual for many of us. In moderation, coffee has been proven to…
Avobar Opens in K11 & Other Wellness News Stories This Month
The wellness world’s favourite superfood now has its own dedicated restaurant in Hong Kong, with the legendary London-born Avobar opening its first international out posting in the new K11 Musea; LUSH opens…
15 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your October Diary
Despite the Global Wellness Summit’s location switch to Singapore, Hong Kong is hardly short of wellness events for October. From the return of the Food’s Future Summit with panels on health and…
High-Tech Cocktails & Cell-Culture Proteins: The Food’s Future Summit Is Back
How can we make the food chain more sustainable? Who are the latest food-tech innovators? Will lab-grown meats and alternative proteins become the new normal? The Food’s Future Summit by Foodie will…
The Ultimate Guide To Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In Hong Kong
With 2,500 years of history, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around a lot longer than Western medicine or modern science as a natural antidote to ailments. Focused on rebalancing qi, a…
5 Nail Salons In Hong Kong For The Best Mani-Pedi Services
If you’re looking for a little indulgent ‘me time’ but can’t quite muster time for a massage, why not book yourself in for one of Hong Kong’s premier manicure services. The city…
6 Healthy Bars In Hong Kong For A Clean Cocktail
Our wellness mantra is ‘everything in balance’ and that’s especially true when it comes to alcohol. Regardless of your wellness resolutions, it’s hard to deny how difficult it is to completely avoid…
What To Expect At The FIT Summit Asia Fitness & Wellness Summit
It’s no secret that the world of wellness is booming, with the industry estimated to be worth over US$4.2 trillion. Asia is one of the biggest growing markets, with Hong Kong at…
Chantal Wong: Why Eaton HK Is Giving A Platform To Women & Wellness
Women make up the majority of the wellness movement and are trail-blazing health trends around the world from yoga studios to diets. But what often gets less time and space is emotional…
11 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your September Diary
While the kids are heading back to school, its time for the rest of us to get back into our regular routines—summer break is well and truly over. The weather is still…
6 Luxury Hair Salons In Hong Kong
Hair can make or break your mood, especially in the Hong Kong humidity and heat. It should come as no surprise then that the city is home to countless salons and hairdressers…
7 Personal Training Gyms In Hong Kong For A Bespoke Workout
Whether you’ve lost your focus, are struggling to maintain a fitness routine, or just don’t know where to start, it’s easy to feel like you’ve left your fitter days behind you. But…
Hong Kong Healer Pervin Clasper Is The Answer To Finding Balance
Pervin Clasper at Shakti Healing Centre in Hong Kong is something of a legend. She’s impossible to get an appointment with (the waitlist is only open to regulars and often longer than…
Compare Retreats Tries: The Signature Indulgence Treatment At elu.spa
Hong Kong has no shortage of luxurious spas hidden around the city, but the latest addition in the middle of Central offers a quiet respite in one of busiest neighbourhoods. Ideally located…
5 Decadent Restaurants In Hong Kong For Healthy Fine Dining
Fine dining doesn’t have a great rep when it comes to healthy eating. Synonymous with indulgent and unsustainable ingredients, buttery bases and creamy sauces, and indifference towards dietary requirements, choosing an upmarket…
The Top Places For Reflexology Foot Massages In Hong Kong
Reflexology holds the belief that pressure points on your feet are connected to the body’s organs, and a targeted foot massage—if you needed the excuse for one—can rid the body of a…
10 Hong Kong Wellness Events You Won’t Want To Miss In August
Summer is in full swing, and the wellness scene is blooming with the recent opening of Fivelements Habitat’s new holistic healing space, mini fitness festivals and community yoga galore. This month there’s…
Beautylicious: The Top Makeup Services In Hong Kong For A Makeover
From on-demand makeup services to pampering palaces, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beauty in Hong Kong. Whether you’re dressing up to impress for a special occasion or looking to…
Peggy Chan On What To Expect From Nectar & Pollen Lab
Grassroots Pantry has been one of the iconic landmarks of Hong Kong’s plant-based dining scene since it opened back in 2012, evolving from a small cafe in Sai Ying Pun to an upmarket…
5 Top Meditation Studios In Hong Kong To Take Five In
Standing still in a city as busy as Hong Kong is easier said than done, but to beat the burn out, there are few better things to do than to take a…
Fivelements Habitat Opens New Urban Retreat In Hong Kong
The most hotly anticipated opening of the summer, Fivelements Habitat launched today in Hong Kong, in its new Times Square location in Causeway Bay. The award-winning holistic and integrated wellness lifestyle brand…
Canvas Founder Carl Guow On Finding Connection & Community
Carl Guow has always been passionate about real estate. Back in 2005, he founded ACTS Group, a multi-dimensional enterprise focused on property investing, developing and construction who has worked on more than 100…
Compare Retreats Tries: The Murray Hong Kong’s Signature Facial
Stepping away from the manic traffic on Garden Road into the gold-fringed zen of The Murray lobby, you immediately know you’ve found an urban escape. Cool and calm, The Murray oozes with…
Hong Kong’s Most Luxurious Spas For Five-Star Pampering
The spa is at the centre of most hotel wellness concepts, and Hong Kong’s luxury hospitality scene is a competitive haven of spa sanctuaries and serene oasis’, providing some zen among the…
10 Foodie Entrepreneurs Helping Hong Kong Eat Well
There’s often a misconception that eating well and eating sustainably means sacrificing on flavour or satisfaction, but with the launch of alternative proteins like Impossible Meats and the rapidly expanding healthy dining…
10 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your July Calendar
The Hong Kong weather often means that summers are a game of keeping cool and staying dry, but your plans certainly don’t have to be tethered to the forecast with so many…
Hong Kong’s Best Beaches To Enjoy The Summer Sunshine
When the sun is out and the sky is blue, it can be easy to find yourself struggling for the incentive to work out indoors. Luckily, with Hong Kong boasting a surprising…
Here’s What To Look Out For At The 13th Global Wellness Summit 2019
Bringing together the leaders and game-changers of the ever-expanding US$4.2 trillion wellness industry, the 13th annual Global Wellness Summit is coming to Hong Kong in October. Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel…
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Personal Training Sessions
For fitness fanatics, having a personal trainer is the dream: having someone to plan your training, hold you accountable, push you out of your comfort zone, and help you achieve those big…
The Best Naturopathic Medical Centres In Hong Kong For Natural Healing
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, the saying goes—but clean, green, plant-based diets are no fad, and the healthy eating trend is (rightfully) here to stay. If you’re looking to…
5 Men’s Salons In Hong Kong For A Gentleman’s Grooming Experience
Pampering need not be seen as a privilege exclusively held by women. From a traditional wet shave to a more indulgent facial or nail treatment, the options available to men are (nearly)…
7 Stunning Running Routes In Hong Kong For Road Racers
Some cities are just made for running, and in spite of the hot and humid weather, Hong Kong is surprisingly one of them. Whether you’re pounding the pavements to train for a…
Peggy Chan’s Grassroots Pantry Will Reopen As Nectar This July
Hong Kong’s favourite plant-based restaurant, Grassroots Pantry, is getting a makeover this summer. The restaurant on Hollywood Road, founded and run by Chef Peggy Chan, will close on July 10th 2019, before…
10 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your June Calendar
With Global Wellness Day and Global Running Day in one month, there has never been a better time to find ways to stay healthy and active, and Hong Kong’s wellness community is…
7 Temples In Hong Kong To Explore Your Spiritual Side
Wellness starts on the inside, and in a city as busy as Hong Kong, taking the time to find a mindful moment to be reflective and self-aware is no easy task. But…
Wellness Journeys: A Busy Mumtrepreneur & Her Trainer On Staying Motivated
As any mum will tell you, juggling a career and motherhood is no easy task, and it often means personal health gets sacrificed in favour of the family. Mother of two and Founder of…
Asia’s Best Female Chef May Chow On Alternative Proteins and Running
From a pop-up ‘bao’ concept at a farmer’s market in 2012 to being named Best Female Chef by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, May Chow has made her mark on Hong Kong’s food…
Mandarin Spa Hong Kong Is Now Offering Thai Massages
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong already had a lot to offer the average wellness traveller, from decadent pedicures to morning Pilates, but now it’s upped its game to offer authentic Thai massages in…
You’re Invited: Compare Retreats X Fivelements Habitat Wellness Fireside Chat
One of Hong Kong’s hottest wellness openings of 2019, Fivelements Habitat is bringing some much-needed zen to the city when it officially opens its doors on July 1st 2019. In anticipation of…
Evolution Asia Yoga Conference Returns to Hong Kong For 12th Year
Calling all yogis, Evolution Asia Yoga Conference is back for 2019, and it’s bigger and better than ever before. The 12th annual event will be hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition…
What You Missed At Compare Retreats X Miskawaan Health Group’s Fireside Chat
On April 29, 2019, Compare Retreats and Miskawaan Health Group hosted a fireside chat on the topic of medical wellness tourism. The panel included Mr David Boehm, Co-Founder and CEO of Miskawaan…
12 Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Won’t Want to Miss in May
It’s finally May and just before we spring into the city summer heat, there’s no other perfect time to check out these wellness events in Hong Kong. With the excitement over last…
Fivelements Launches New Urban Wellness Centre Fivelements Habitat
As wellness continues to make itself a topic of priority among young professionals, start-up founders, and Silicon Valley CEOs, there’s never been a larger need for accessible health and wellness facilities in…
7 Boxing Gyms In Hong Kong To Get You Fighting Fit
From Muay Thai to kickboxing, martial arts has been soaring in popularity over the last few years with the fitness crowd, and with good reason: combining cardio and strength training while honing…
My Wellness Journey: An Entrepreneur & Her Personal Trainer On Keeping Fitness Fresh
Restauranteur, MISSBISH co-founder and certified yoga teacher Lindsay Jang was already fighting fit, but couldn’t find a fitness regime that excited her anymore—that is, until she met personal trainer Jen MacKay. Born…
Why I Practice Yoga: 5 Hong Kong Yogis On Why They Love Their Daily Practice
Why practice yoga? It’s often a love-or-hate thing, with many of its detractors citing its lack of pace. The benefits, however, have been well documents—flexibility, strength building, stress relief and improved cardio…
8 Sustainable Shops In Hong Kong For Eco-Friendly Living
If you’ve so much as dipped a toe in the wellness water, you’ll be familiar with the zero-waste, package-free movements that are (rightfully) taking the world by storm. Hong Kong is following…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hong Kong Property
There’s a new luxury urban escape in town. Nestled in the heart of Wan Chai, a stone’s throw from the Exhibition Centre, the new St Regis Hong Kong opened on April 11th as…
What To Do At The Conscious Festival Hong Kong 2019
The Conscious Festival returns for a second year to Hong Kong, bringing with it a range of talks, workshops and a sustainable marketplace. The festival, organised by Green is The New Black…
15 Healthy Lunch Spots In Hong Kong For Your Next Meal
To get the most out of your fitness or health journey, everyone knows eating well is part of the package. The temptation of ditch your diet can be easy to give in…
WIN Tickets To IRIS & Caelum Greene Gifts For You & Five Friends
Get ready to unroll your yoga mats: Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor wellness festival is back for its eighth event. Hosting more than 80 health and fitness workshops with Hong Kong’s best instructors…
12 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your April Calendar
March Madness is, thankfully, behind us, and we can look forward to a far more zen April—in more ways than one. The return of Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor wellness festival, IRIS, means…
A Minimalist Wellness Escape At The Landmark Mandarin Hong Kong
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is the epitome of minimalist chic and the sleek property is contemporary and timeless, in equal measures. Offering urban escapes to an exclusive clientele, the hotel excels in…
The Ultimate Wellness Guide To Hong Kong
The city where east meets west is a fast-paced urban jungle in the most literal sense—75% of its total land mass is dedicated to protected forests and national parks, hosting more than…
The Art Of Mindfulness: An Urban Retreat At Four Seasons Hong Kong
‘Mindfulness’ and ‘Hong Kong’ aren’t really two words you’d put in the same sentence, but there is certainly a huge desire for zen in this frantic city. Making a space among the…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Opens New Property In Hong Kong
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts today opened its first Hong Kong property in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and 26th hotel around the world. Located on the harbourfront of Victoria Dockside facing Hong Kong Island,…
What Wellness Looks Like At The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
The Mandarin Oriental is the grand dame of luxury hotels on Hong Kong Island, a claim few would contest. While its surroundings have changed in no small measure, the five-star facility has…
Taste Of Hong Kong 2019: What To Eat, Drink, Buy & Do
Returning for its fourth year, Taste of Hong Kong is a festival of culinary excellence, showcasing some of the best and brightest in the city’s thriving food scene. With 17 restaurants serving…
My Wellness Journey: A Client & Trainer Duo On Fitness Transformation
“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” It might be a huge cliche, but when it comes to wellness, these are words to live by: health isn’t something you arrive…
15 Hong Kong Wellness Events You Won’t Want To Miss in March
February was a minefield of unhealthy temptation, with treats a-plenty over Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, but we’re stepping into March with a spring in our step. From yoga workshops to…
Hong Kong Hikes: The Top 12 Hiking Trails To Try Now
By now it should come as no surprise that Hong Kong is home to some of the best hiking spots in the world. There’s a trail for every traveller and with the…
Chef Simon Rogan On Organic Dining At His New Hong Kong Restaurants
Hong Kong has no shortage of excellent restaurants to choose from, but the latest addition to the city’s dining scene started its life as a pop-up in Marylebone, London, back in 2011.…
Compare Retreats Exclusive Spa Perks at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
The Year of the Pig might be predicted as an unlucky one for all those who share the zodiac sign, but we’ve got a little New Year’s gift to help boost your…
10 Luxurious Couples Spa Treatments In Hong Kong To Indulge This Valentine’s Day
Whether you think it’s a Hallmark holiday or you’re fully invested in the day of love, there’s never a wrong time to show your loved one you care. And what better way…