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Flat Sharing Experience
I'm thinking of finding a flatmate to share a two-bedroom flat, as the rent in HK is getting increasingly difficult to afford. But I haven't been living with a flatmate since college days, which...
Online Florist Scams in Hong Kong
Had a very unhappy incident with missing flowers on Vday.Boyfriend made his purchase with a huge local online florist (no physical address or phone number on website though) with lots of positive...
Low Cost Poster Frames
Hi,I'm looking to buy some poster frames, so I can stick up my Shaw Brothers movie posters. The best quote I've found in HK so far is $600 per frame. Does anyone know somewhere that can beat that?
Living in or moving to Hong Kong
Hi there,My name is Rob and I am a journalism student studying in Hong Kong, and I need your help.As part of one of my Masters level classes I am taking, I have to write a Longform piece on a...
Barebells protein bars
Hi everybody,I am looking for Barebells protein bars in Hong Kong. I try these bars a few weeks ago during my trip to Sweden. They are simply delicious! It will be perfect if I can find them in...
Can anyone repair an electronic typewiter?
I have a Panasonic electronic typewiter which has stopped working. It is 25 years old and I need to find someone who is good with electronics to take alook and see if it can be repaired. Anyone out...
Travel photos
Do you know any good website providing travel snap photo shoots?
DVD or CD Ripping service
Does anyone know of a good provider in HK who will rip my DVD and CD collection to digital files?
Help with Kodi box
Can anyone recommend someone or a company who can come and install my Kodi box for me? I don't speak any cantonese and all the instructions are in Chinese so I'm stuck.I live in Mid-Levels and...
Living in Soho/Elgin Steet - good or bad idea?
Good mythical morning fellow Hong Kongers - I just moved to Hong Kong 3 weeks ago and am considering a studio in a walk-up along Elgin Street (near Peel St and Hollywood Rd). The area is nice and...
UK Car Hire - Excess Insurance
I will be driving a hire car in the UK soon and looking for an insurance co. to cover any excess that may occur in an accident. My usual provider has changed its rules and now states that I must be...
Wifi with sim card
Hi, I am looking into getting a wifi router with sim card for use at my apartment. Can anyone give me suggestions on what is the cheapest way to do this? I see Sun Mobile have unlimited data sim...
Paper Ribbon Manufacturers or Suppliers ?
My wife will need to wrap a small gift at some point over the next few days and we have exhausted our supplies of grown-up-looking wrapping paper ribbon.We'd stocked up several years back at, I...
Flatshare problem
HelloI am away from Hk for 6 months and I have decided to rent out my spare bedroom while away.I had a cleaner organised to come once a week and keep on eye on the flat.Flatmate moved in ( so she...
RELOCATING TO HONG KONG - SEARCHING FOR ADVICE
Your nationality ???Where are you coming from??Seems that your expectations MIGHT jar with what you are living with at your departing country.You have several "misconception" as to co$t$ of rentals...
Sai Kung geopark boat tours, phone number pls
Any body got a phone number for a boat to tour to see the geopark from Sai Kung?Or can provide cost per person/boat?
What is a HK Family Charity?
Hi - I'm trying to figure out what a family charity is in Hong Kong - been hearing about it and would like to learn more. Any websites or lay person advice you can give?
Business startup vlog
Good morning everyone,With the typhoon approaching, I hope you can all enjoy a day off today.I am preparing to officially launch a business in the months to come. Right now all the preparations are...
Sheung Wan: where to buy Chicken
Hi all,I stay close to SoHo and I'm looking for recommendations in the neighborhood to buy fresh & good quality Chicken.Thank you in advance. xx
Moving to HK - pollution
Hello,My company has offered me a position in HK which would be really good for my career. Unfortunately, my wife has strong hesitations due to what she reads on the internet RE pollution and it’s...
Coconut shop in Spring Garden Lane
Does anybody know if the shop in Spring Garden Lane specializing in all things coconut has relocated elsewhere in Hong Kong?Also, I stumbled across a Thai shop somewhere in the Shamshuipo area that...
Manicure pedicure home service HK Island
HelloDoes anyone know of anyone that does home services of manicures, pedicures?Thanks!
Starbucks Locator (No English)??
So I'm meeting a client at a Starbucks in Hung Hom and I went to the store locator on their website and put in Hung Hom in the search: Read More All the store addresses are in Chinese. How they do...
Hardwood charcoals for grilling
Would anyone know where to find bags of hardwood charcoals for grilling. I'm looking for the natural hardwood lumps kind for kamado grills. It seems most stores only sell the kind with chemicals in...
Fit Bit Charger - Where to Buy
Is there any retailer in HK that just sells the charger. I have been unable to find - thanks.
Macau via motorbike
Now that the bridge is ready can we ride a bike to macau from hong kong with hk regn?
Elna sewing machine repair
Would anyone know where I could get my trust but old Elna fixed? I am loathe to retire it.
Working as an occupational therapist in HK (non cantonese speaker)
Hi All!My wife and I have planned to move from France to Hong Kong this summer.We try to evaluate if she would have the opportunity to work in Hong Kong as a registered occupational therapist.We...
Electronic wire repair needed
Rabbit has eaten through the massage chair wire!! :( . Is there any electrician that would be able to replace the wire in Hong Kong. Struggling to find online. Thanks.
Moving to Hong Kong
Hi All,We plan to move to HK soon and wondering if anyone can give us some tips as to the pros/cons of English stream local schools/local private schools and what are the not-so-expensive but...