May 2014
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RELOCATE, RETHINK, REINVENT
A relocation presents the perfect
opportunity to try something new.
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MOVE IT!
You’ve got what seems like moments to
decide on a new neighbourhood, a new
school and a new life. We investigate
how to make the best decisions when
time is not on your side.
78
HAVE PET, WILL TRAVEL
It might not be as simple as packing
your pooch along with your passport.
84
WINDOW WATCH
For many expat families, the move to
Hong Kong is an introduction to high-
rise living. What are the risks for young
children and how do we keep them
safe?
90 LIVING IN LIMBO
Hong Kong’s refugees and asylum
seekers face a daily financial and
emotional struggle.
MODERNMOVES
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CREATE
A STIR
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ELEPHANT ANGELS
As the first batches of Hong Kong’s
contraband ivory are destroyed
this month, a team of young animal
crusaders has taken up its next major
challenge, and discovered some
valuable life lessons along the way.
44 HAPPY CAMPERS
This summer, why not try a camp that
piques new interests or stretches
your kids’ muscles, both mentally and
physically?
122 STOCKISTS
See something you like? We’ll tell you
where to get it.
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54 AT HOME IN HONG KONG
You’ve heard that Hong Kong is a
vibrant city, full of new experiences just
waiting to be tried. But, if the whole
process of settling in seems a bit
daunting, we offer these tips for getting
started.
98 NAVIGATING THE NORTH ISLAND
New Zealand has plenty to keep little
ones and grown-ups happy.
104 ISLAND HOME
Peek inside one Hong Kong
family’s home.
110 MODERN MOVES
Enjoy maximum impact with minimum
effort when you check out our on-trend
picks for kids on the move.
120 CREATE A STIR
With simple ingredients and no fancy
kitchen gadgets required, these recipes
from celebrity chef Annabel Karmel
are sure to become favourites in your
household.
132 LAST WORD
Sofa cracks are portals to alternative
universes, warns father-of-three
Nury Vittachi.
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