Essential HK

Do I really have to wear a pink pyjama uniform? Is it true that I can pay for my birth with my Octopus card? Planning a birth in Hong Kong can raise some very quirky questions, however having a baby in the public hospital system can be a very positive experience, if you know what to expect. We chatted to doula and breastfeeding counsellor Cathee Jackson to find out about the process, how to prepare, and what to pack!

New in town and eager to meet like-minded people? Have some time on your hands and want to make yourself useful? Feel like helping others who need it most? Become a volunteer in Hong Kong!

Expat life in Hong Kong can be wonderful, but it can also be precarious. Who do expat families turn to when an unexpected crisis - divorce, illness, a bereavement or job loss - happens? Plan B can help.

We all know that the right insurance coverage will give us peace of mind, but where to start? CCW Global are bespoke insurance brokers that work for you, not the insurance companies. They will give you all the advice you need to make sure you get the right policy at the right price.

Explore HK's amazing scenery with these 5 easy hikes that you can even take the kids on.

Swing into the Year of the Monkey with our listing of what you need to know, see and do in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year 2016.

If your wardrobe is bursting at the seams and your favourite clothes are vying for space with your sports kit, the concierge clothes storage and virtual wardrobe service from PAKT is the answer to your woes.

Declutter your apartment with StuffGenie Hong Kong.

Caroline B Personal Management can help you streamline your life - administrative assistance across all areas of personal administration.

Occupy Hong Kong September 2014, images by Anna Bowkis Photography