Ever find yourself losing your temper over a taxi driver who doesn’t
speak a word of English? Hankering for some local delicacies, but feel
embarrassed inviting your Chinese-speaking buddies out to yum cha
for the hundredth time? Life in Hong Kong would be a whole lot easier,
if only you could speak the local tongue. It’s tough, we know,
especially for the tone-deaf. Good thing there’s a way to crack the
code of the Chinese lingo faster than you can say, "Mandonese". Read more...
PocketSmith
Written by NecesCity Hong Kong,
on 09-09-2009 12:00
We all have things we want (even crave), but it’s a harsh, relentless
reality that, short of a group hug, everything comes with a price tag.
Here, in the eye of the financial typhoon, watching what you spend,
slowing that credit card quick-draw and making smart, obtainable
financial plans is the only way we’re going to ride this Mother out. Read more...
Vegetable Marketing Organization
Written by NecesCity Hong Kong,
on 31-08-2009 11:55
When you see the label “organic” slapped onto the produce in the
supermarket, you can expect an expensive price tag that comes along
with it. Well, sigh no more, for we’ve found a service with which you
can eat organically without leaving a gaping hole in your wallet. Read more...
The Fleming His Space
Written by NecesCity Hong Kong,
on 26-08-2009 11:55
A few years back hotels around the world began creating women’s only floors and in doing so unleashed a sexual debate that rocked the hospitality world. Special floors with key card access, fluffy slippers, herbal tea sets and Oprah-endorsed jazz-a-cise DVD collections. But now, we too have a chance to revel in our own gender-tailored surrounds, complete with a bevy of man-perks. Read more...
John Malig
Written by NecesCity Hong Kong,
on 17-08-2009 11:45
If you’re looking for live music entertainment on your rowdy night out
in Lan Kwai or Wan Chai, there are no doubt plenty of ‘80s and ‘90s
cover bands to choose from. But if you’re looking for a quieter,
classier evening of live music in the company of friends at your own
party, then we’ve got the man for you. Read more...
