Border Bounce
Visa runs, border bounces, work permits – are all part of the glorious experience of living in SE Asia. A rich tapestry of rules and regulations which requires you to have the skills of a mathematician, accountant and lawyer, the joy of keeping up with the ever-changing rules and regulations is just one of many happy pastimes that come with living in the tropics.
Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson established the Thai Silk Company in 1947, revolutionising the silk weaving industry and in the process saving a dying skill and transforming it into a designer brand. Thai silk is now known all over the world and the best places to purchase silk products are the Jim Thompson shops which still carry his name and his emphasis on quality.
Hong Kong hosts the East Asian Games
Hong Kong will host the 2009 East Asia Games. This international multi-sport event held every four years will feature 23 sports, 16 of which are Olympic sports. Athletes from around East Asia will participate in 1,700 sporting events in Hong Kong in December.
Tennis Coach
David Bush is a professional tennis coach with a passion for the game that he loves to share with everyone. Not only has he played tennis at professional level, he has also been hitting partner to former World champions such as Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg and over the years has taught celebrities, Royalty and World leaders.
Tips on Trips
Getting around Koh Samui has never been easier using public transport. Simply choose your mode of transport du jour, ranging from taxi motorbikes to pick-up trucks called a Songtaew.
Jet Pacific Travel Ltd
Jet Pacific Travel is a one-stop shop for all your travel needs both private and corporate. Jet Pacific works tirelessly to get the flights and accommodation you desire whenever you require them and can provide you with a range of options to fit your budget.
Seasons Fitness
Hong Kong is a corporate jungle full of workaholics. If the corporate elite are not in their offices then they are in a gym keeping fit to enable them to cope with the rough and tumble of business life. In Central, nobody wants to travel far to go to a gym and they all want to be close to their offices. Seasons Fitness is a gym in a relaxing resort environment bang in Central's office district where young urban females and metro-males can be seen checking their BlackBerrys on the treadmill.
Dragon-I
Dragon-I opened its doors in Hong Kong in 2002 and became an instant hit. Frequented by the seriously stylish this chic dining and entertainment venue has lasted well over the years and seen many Celebes from Boy George to Chow Yun Fat come and party the night away in its lavish surroundings. Now a little jaded after years in the lime-light it is fast becoming a nightclub classic.
Where to buy top designer fashion CHEAP in Hong Kong
Looking for designer fashion, which has been heavily discounted? Then go to the Joyce Warehouse in Ap Lei Chau on Hong Kong Island. Here you will find many of the top designer brands; Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, Y’s and Comme des Garcons to name but a few.
Karma Kandara Resort
Karma Kandara Resort in Northeast Bali is perched on top of a vertiginous limestone cliff affording spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and along the coast. This 5 star resort has everything you would expect to find in a resort promoting the luxury tropical lifestyle.
Hair today gone tomorrow
Are bad hair days on their way back? A region which produces women with thick, straight black hair isn’t the best possible place to have wavy, blonde, fine hair cut and coloured. Although more salons are becoming capable of dealing with foreign women’s hair, there are still many pitfalls, and I’ve stumbled into nearly all of them.
Seoul Clubs you should visit
South Korea is a modern and dynamic place and Seoul of course boasts the best nightlife in the country. Whether you want to enjoy a refined evening with other expats or see where the youth of South Korea really let their hair down, there is plenty of scope for some exciting nights on the town.