Smart Moves
EL Hong Kong|October - November 2018

Life has come full circle for stylist LIZ KEELING, who is back in Sai Kung with her headmaster husband and baby son in tow, after living there as a child in the 1980s.

Tara Jenkins
Smart Moves

I grew up in Sai Kung. I was born at the Matilda Hospital and my family lived in Nam Wai Village, just up the road, until I was ten. The 1980s was Cathay Pacific’s heyday: my father was a flight engineer, and most of my parents’ friends worked for the airline. Many of them lived in Sai Kung because it was near the old airport at Kai Tak – expatriates here were either pilots, or teachers at the nearby ESF school. My early memories centre around playing outside with my friends in the compound, swimming at the beach, and our Filipino helper Emma cooking us sardines and rice.

I used to ride up at Bea’s River, and when we moved back to the UK my parents promised me my own pony. They kept their promise, but returning to England was a rude shock. Most of my new school friends lived miles away, not just down the road, and I really missed the sun and outdoor life. It was a shock for my mother too, I think. All her friends were around her in Nam Wai, and she was quite lonely in our small village in Somerset.

My mum and I first went back to Hong Kong when I was in my twenties, to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and I just felt like I’d come home. From then on, I planned to return, and when my husband Ben was offered a job here (as principal at Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong), we jumped at the chance. After we arrived, I continued my work in interiors with The Home Stylist.

Denne historien er fra October - November 2018-utgaven av EL Hong Kong.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra October - November 2018-utgaven av EL Hong Kong.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA EL HONG KONGSe alt
A Writer's Retreat
EL Hong Kong

A Writer's Retreat

We meet children’s author (and saree enthusiast!) Bhakti Mathur at her peaceful home on the Peak.

time-read
7 mins  |
June - August 2021
A Lantau Project
EL Hong Kong

A Lantau Project

The idea of renovating a home had long appealed to Jenya Mcguigan; a recent move from Lamma to Lantau gave her the chance to do exactly that.

time-read
4 mins  |
June - August 2021
Staycay Season
EL Hong Kong

Staycay Season

For a change of scenery (and a reminder of the pleasures of travel), check in to one of these five fabulous spots in five very different locations across Hong Kong!

time-read
7 mins  |
June - August 2021
Award-Winning School Camp Programme For The Summer
EL Hong Kong

Award-Winning School Camp Programme For The Summer

Are the kids keen for some fun over the holiday? Read on for details of an award-winning school camp programme for the summer – one with 13 different streams to choose from!

time-read
2 mins  |
June - August 2021
Pictures Of Pooches
EL Hong Kong

Pictures Of Pooches

We meet Romanian expat Mihaela Tudor, and learn about her photography work, including a recent project about pets!

time-read
5 mins  |
June - August 2021
Middle Eastern Eats
EL Hong Kong

Middle Eastern Eats

We all love dipping into a plate of beautiful hummus, but this ubiquitous dish just begins to scratch the surface of everything that Middle Eastern cuisine brings to the table. Here’s a guide to finding a feast near you!

time-read
5 mins  |
June - August 2021
20 Watery Wonders Exploring The Aquatic Of HK
EL Hong Kong

20 Watery Wonders Exploring The Aquatic Of HK

Summer is upon us, so it’s the ideal time to take a look at some of best ways to get wet – or at least enjoy a seaside view – in Hong Kong. Here are 20 ideas to get you started!

time-read
5 mins  |
June - August 2021
5 Booze Free Bevvies
EL Hong Kong

5 Booze Free Bevvies

Just as plant-based is becoming more and more a “thing” among foodies, so to alcoholfree drinks are appealing to an ever-increasing number of consumers. But how do they taste? To find out, we gave the Sipfree range of wines, spirits and beers a go. Read on to see if we’re converted!

time-read
4 mins  |
June - August 2021
Let's Talk About Sleep
EL Hong Kong

Let's Talk About Sleep

For many new mums and dads, it’s the “holy grail”: getting their new bub to sleep through the night and take long naps during the day! We chat with the founder of Kristin Graham Sleep Consulting about the struggles she faced, and how they prompted her to help those in the same boat.

time-read
4 mins  |
June - August 2021
5 Tips For The Perfect Bedroom
EL Hong Kong

5 Tips For The Perfect Bedroom

Advice from the team at Blanc Des Vosges on making your sleeping spot a stylish haven.

time-read
2 mins  |
June - August 2021