Category: Wellness
Burnt Out? These Asian Wellness Retreats Offer a Much-Needed Reset
From oceanfront breathwork sessions and nature-immersed eco lodges to holistic healing programmes and island retreats, these wellness escapes are designed to help you switch off, recharge and return home feeling renewed. Namia River Retreat, Hoi An, Vietnam If your love language is quality time, Namia River Retreat’s Quiet Romance retreat might be the most tempting…
Best Things to Do in Hong Kong This October
Whether you’re in the mood for fireworks, free-flow drinks, Champagne-fueled dinners, or a wellness reset, Hong Kong’s October lineup has something for everyone. Here are the events to know this month. National Day Fireworks at Harbour City Skip the crowds and catch one of Hong Kong’s biggest National Day celebrations from the harborfront. On October…
Wan Chai’s New Fragrance Hotspot: Inside THE BLOMSTRE’s Sensory Studio
THE BLOMSTRE brings a fresh dose of calm to Wan Chai with its new immersive boutique in Hopewell Mall. The new space isn’t your typical fragrance shop – it’s a full-blown scent studio where you can blend your own oils, pour your own soy wax candle, and walk out with a roll-on fragrance that’s literally…
Your Guide to Eco-Conscious Beverages in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s F&B scene is undergoing a refreshing transformation. A new generation of local beverage brands is proving that great taste doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense. From upcycled bread beers to raw kombuchas and luxury sparkling teas, these six beverage brands are rewriting the rules of what’s in your glass – and…
Hoi An Wellness Retreat: Four Seasons The Nam Hai Launches Return to Balance Stay Package
Hong Kongers know a thing or two about burnout. We’re experts at go-go-go and at squeezing productivity out of every waking hour. So when we talk about wellness escapes, we’re not looking for more pressure. We’re looking for the opposite. Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai seems to understand this with their Return to Balance…
The Best Activewear Brands to Buy in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s activewear scene has exploded in recent years, moving far beyond the usual international suspects. Local brands are stepping up with technical fabrics, considered design, and a distinct Hong Kong point of view. Whether you’re after sustainable leggings, a top that transitions from barre to brunch, or a set that actually fits Asian proportions,…
KAILAS Opens First Hong Kong Mountaineering Concept Store at K11 MUSEA
KAILAS, one of the world’s top three outdoor brands, has opened its first Hong Kong Mountaineering Concept Store at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui. The 3,300-square-foot space marks a strategic milestone in the brand’s Asia-Pacific expansion, introducing its professional mountaineering culture to Hong Kong. The store is anchored by a “Mountain Exploration” philosophy, recreating…
Living in the Clouds: A Sky-High Stay at Swissôtel The Stamford
Swissôtel The Stamford has been a fixture of the Singapore skyline since 1986, and at 226 meters it remains one of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotels. I spent two hosted nights up in the higher reaches of it, and here’s how it went down. The view does the talking My room was on the 42nd floor,…
New World Qingyuan review: a low-effort, high-reward weekend escape from Hong Kong
There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a destination that feels a world away, yet takes almost no effort to reach. New World Qingyuan delivers exactly that. Getting there is surprisingly easy: one direct train from Hong Kong, followed by a 45-minute Didi from the station, and you’re suddenly surrounded by the hills and farmland of…
Nike Football Universe Lands in Hong Kong With Interactive Stores, Custom Jerseys, and Player Cards
Nike is turning its Hong Kong retail spaces into a football playground. Following the global launch of “Rip the Script,” the brand has transformed selected stores into immersive Football Universe destinations where fans can do more than shop — they can participate. The experience is anchored at Nike Fa Yuen Street, where a limited-time Photo…
The Ordinary Mini Mart Lands in Hong Kong: What to Expect at the @cosme Pop-Up
Cult skincare brand The Ordinary is touching down in Hong Kong with its Mini Mart concept, taking over the @cosme flagship in Tsim Sha Tsui from June 19 to 25. Following successful runs in Tokyo and Osaka, the pop-up brings the brand’s fuss-free skincare philosophy into one of the city’s busiest beauty hubs keeping things…
Reset for Summer: Hong Kong’s Must-Try Wellness Experiences This June
Feeling the mid-year burnout? Same. Luckily, Hong Kong’s wellness scene is stepping up this June with a wave of treatments, classes, and spa experiences designed to help you reset and recharge – no plane ticket required. Yun Wellness YUN WELLNESS is marking Global Wellness Day on Saturday, June 13 with a feel-good lineup designed to…
