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Cheung Man-yee finds more joy in running as an escape, than as a competition, after the break from racing. Photo: Viola Shum

Extreme fitness

Trail racing returns to Hong Kong, offering runners a welcome ‘escape’

With Covid-19 restrictions finally easing in Hong Kong, the Sai Kung 50 will end a long break from competition for many of the city’s runners – and it can’t come soon enough.

13 May 2022 - 3:52PM

YouTube and YouTubers

After Russia detains Benjamin Rich, 5 other YouTube adventurers to know about

9 May 2022 - 10:30AMvideocam

Wellness

Explainer | How red tides occur, and why you and your dog should not swim in one

18 Mar 2022 - 6:15PM

outdoor activities

Group of hikers in 50s, 60s conquer Hong Kong’s 50 highest peaks for charity

‘Blind leading the blind,’ as group of 7 brave brutal weather and rocky routes to find purpose amid monotony of Covid-19 travel restrictions.

9 Mar 2022 - 5:53PM

A group hiked the 50 highest peaks in Hong Kong for charity. Photos: Handout

Wellness

How walking in nature can lift your spirits: a once suicidal Briton’s story

From a last call to his mother as he prepared to take his life, to hiking around Britain and becoming a mental health advocate, Jake Tyler shares his story.

15 Jan 2022 - 4:15PMvideocam

Extreme fitness

Deichmann takes on Gump-like following during global triathlon

German adventurer Jonas Deichmann has completed a 14-month long triathlon around the world, swimming, cycling and running in extreme conditions.

9 Jan 2022 - 8:29AM

Mukesh Ambani and family

Why did Mukesh Ambani spend US$120,000 on two olive trees?

The Reliance Industries boss is renowned for his expensive taste in cars, houses, private jets, and family weddings and parties – apparently he also has a thing for quality forestry

21 Dec 2021 - 11:34AMvideocam

Mukesh Ambani is renowned for his expensive taste in cars, houses and planes – apparently he also has a thing for quality forestry. Photos: @PavanJourno/Twitter, @mukesh.ambaniii/Instagram

Luxury travel

Thailand’s Maya Bay is back! 5 things to know about the reopening

After years of closure for rehab, Thailand’s famous bay will finally open up its shores to visitors – here’s everything you need to know before planning your next holiday

18 Nov 2021 - 5:01PM

Hong Kong staycation

Would you go on a Hong Kong ‘farmcation’? Here are 3 packages to try …

If you’re up for a different kind of staycation, book yourself a ‘farmcation package’ and get your hands dirty at these nature-based excursions hosted by some of the city’s best luxury hotels

19 Sep 2021 - 6:27PM

A sense of place

Hong Kong’s great, green countryside is a feast for all the senses

Five insiders explain how Hong Kong’s country parks, green spaces and rural villages engage their senses

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Hong Kong’s great, green countryside is a feast for all the senses