Hong Kong City Living Archives

Why a Man Should Pay On First Dates in Hong Kong

By Andrea Lo | Monday, July 1st, 2019

I once went on a date with a man who made me split the bill. Not only that, but he wanted to put his half..

Best Little-known Facts About Hong Kong

By Andrea Lo | Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Want fun facts about Hong Kong to throw at your friends? No, we’re not just talking about stuff like the Central–Mid-levels Escalators being the longest..

My memories of SARS, 15 years on

By Andrea Lo | Friday, April 13th, 2018

All Tea No Shade with Andrea Lo. “Put your surgical mask back on,” my mom said to me on the Airport Express. I was 12 years..

Is Hong Kong really as efficient as we think it is?

By Andrea Lo | Friday, March 16th, 2018

All Tea No Shade with Andrea Lo. Hong Kong is often hailed for its efficiency. It’s so easy to get stuff done. The public transport system..

Rally commemorates Umbrella Movement’s third anniversary

By The Loop HK Staff | Friday, September 29th, 2017

Got a yellow umbrella? Hundreds gathered this Thursday at the Hong Kong government headquarters to commemorate the massive, 79-day pro-democracy protest that took place in..

A Walk Through Pottinger Street

By Kate Springer | Friday, April 8th, 2016

Everyone knows Pottinger Street, the most perilous street in Hong Kong for delicate footwear. The stony steps have tripped people for decades — all the way back to the..