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A woman meditates on a white couch in a modern room with geometric designs and green bamboo backdrop. She's in a serene, focused mood.

Focus on the Chi: Feng Shui For Beginners!

Discover how small changes in your living space can invite harmony, relaxation and positive energy. Samantha Wong reports

Oct 315 min read

Three children in uniforms do homework on a rug, surrounded by notebooks and worksheets. They appear focused and engaged in a bright room.

Lost in Translation: Local vs International Schooling!

From deciphering Cantonese worksheets to hauling kilos of textbooks, the local school system can feel like an uphill climb for non-Chinese-speaking parents. But give it time and it all starts to feel like home. Andrew Spires reports

Oct 315 min read

Bridge with traffic and UFO-shaped restaurant spans a river. Castle on a hill and cityscape in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

From Roots To Rights

HARVEY LAW GROUP REVEALS HIDDEN PATHWAYS TO SLOVAK CITIZENSHIP FOR DESCENDANTS

Oct 313 min read

Grilled fish with sprigs of thyme on creamy sauce, set on cooked greens. Served on a blue-rimmed plate, evoking a gourmet presentation.

Recipe of the Month: Snapper With Three Cheese Sauce

Fish and cheese? Yes Please!

Oct 311 min read

Six books displayed on a wooden shelf against a gray textured wall, including titles like Call Me by Your Name and The Beach, showcasing diverse covers.

Bucket List: Classic Summer Reads!

6 sizzling novels to take on holiday

Oct 152 min read

Lantau Wordsearch: Tung Chung Housing!

Oct 80 min read

Large crowd in traditional costumes with torches, marching at night. A skull sign reads "CLIFFE" and "POPER". Street lined with buildings.

A Little Bit Of Trivia: November Quiz!

How much do you know about the month of November?

Oct 82 min read

At A Glance: Halloween Happenings!

Oct 20 min read

Ghost-themed cupcake with chocolate eyes, white frosting swirl, on a marble surface. Blurred purple background with orange bokeh lights.

Recipe of the Month: Frightfully Good Cupcakes!

Makes 18 140g butter, softened 500g caster sugar 6 eggs 1tsp vanilla extract 150g plain flour 75g self-raising flour 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 50g cocoa powder 200ml buttermilk 120g golden syrup Preheat the oven to 180℃. Line a muffin tray with 12 paper cases. Beat together the butter and 250g caster sugar, add 2 beaten eggs a little at a time, then the vanilla extract. Combine the flours, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa. Gently fold the flour mix into the butter mixture along w

Oct 21 min read