EL Hong Kong City Guide - Year 2016

In this issue

Education Spotlight : The lowdown on various schools including interviews with parents and teachers to help you make an informed decision, Leisure Ideas : Books to read, gift ideas and ways to keep kids and adults busy, from free activities to sporting teams...

Hiring a Helper Helper All You Need to Know

To find out everything about hiring domestic help in Hong Kong, we turned to LAURENCE FAUCHON, co-founder and CEO of HelperChoice.com, a social impact start-up eradicating illegal agency placement fees by connecting employers and domestic helpers directly. Laurence started her entrepreneurial adventure while she was pregnant with her first daughter, and she believes that the employer-helper dynamic benefits from an ethical and open hiring process.

5 mins

Getting Around Transport in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is ultra-convenient because of its speedy and efficient transport network. If you’re used to endless commutes, there’s no need to fret here, where train delays are rare (and, if they do happen, they’re measured in minutes not hours), and a range of transport options means you’ll be zipping rather than crawling across the city. If your preference is fully focussed on taxis, though, expect a few jams.

2 mins

Getting Festive

From acrobatic lion dances to buns on bamboo towers, Hong Kong’s unique culture is on full display at a festival – and there are plenty to see throughout the year. Get set for Hong Kong’s best celebrations and enjoy the selfie overload as ELLE KWAN takes us through the annual line-up of fun.

4 mins

Feeling at Home in Hong Kong

Choosing your ideal neighbourhood.

6 mins

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EL Hong Kong City Guide Magazine Description:

Looking to get more out of living in HK or know someone new? Our new City Guide, offers handy tips on finding jobs, where to live, shop, dine and more...