Category Archives: Local Culture

A Groupon Deal at Raja Fashions Hong Kong

This is the story of how Irwin and Vanessa got suckered into the world of www.groupon.hk. We all are suckers for good deals – I mean, who isn’t, right? But perhaps in certain scenarios, Irwin is a bigger sucker than … Continue reading

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Neway CEO Karaoke

Truth be told, I’ve never been for a full-on karaoke session complete with a buffet spread just like what you’d find at a hotel’s high-tea. Ranging from baked oysters to sushi, sashimi and a hot-pot area, it completely skipped my … Continue reading

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Lunchtime!

What is a typical lunch hour like for working people in this city? Irwin and I decided to have lunch together some time this week around the Wan Chai area. Being creatures of familiarity, we automatically found ourselves walking across … Continue reading

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PARKnSHOP is the fun way to stock!

Shopping for groceries has now taken on a new meaning as we continue to potter along our new journey of faith – e-grocery shopping! While the idea is nothing new, really – think eBay; the experience is something else altogether. … Continue reading

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Service efficiency at its best

If there is one thing I’ve gotten accustomed to real quickly since our arrival, is HK’s customer service efficiency and how everyone – and I mean everyone, from cleaners to goods delivery personnel, bankers and even government department employees; uses … Continue reading

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