There’s no one-size-fits-all rule for settling into expat life in a new country, but here are a few helpful articles and personal stories that may help make your move a little easier.
Skilled professionals who move to Hong Kong for work can expect some of the highest pay in Asia. The government has been actively recruiting foreign talent through its talent admission schemes, so the door is open to promising newcomers as well as seasoned specialists.Income tax in Hong Kong is low… Read more
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most popular expat destinations, particularly for Brits and Western Europeans. Newcomers come for all sorts of reasons, from the near-perfect climate and the multicultural buzz to the pull of one of Asia’s great financial centres, and, for plenty, a job posting.The… Read more
If you enjoy a big night out and a good party, the nightlife in Hong Kong is easy to find behind the city’s neon lights and larger-than-life signs. You could start with the cobbled streets of Lan Kwai Fong, a knot of trendy restaurants and buzzing clubs in the middle of Central’s glass and steel.… Read more
Edouard has been living in Hong Kong for almost 10 years and, as a French citizen, is an experienced expat. Originally transferring to Hong Kong through a French company, he now runs his own company, HelperPlace, an online platform for employers and domestic helpers. Edouard met his wife here and… Read more
British expat Lindsey first started blogging as a trailing spouse and mother in the city of Mumbai, India. She has since moved to Hong Kong – and shares her incredibly entertaining insights into expat life in this bustling city through her blog, MaximumCityMadam in Hong Kong. Here, she answers some… Read more
Kate is an Australian expat who has been living in Hong Kong since 2011. After following her husband to the Special Administrative Region, she got used to the lack of quality produce and small living spaces, coming to embrace the city’s safety and bustling social scene.She tells us about high… Read more
Alison is a UK expat living in Hong Kong. She moved with her husband and baby son to set up a new business, Now Health International, which is now thriving. Having relocated around four years ago, she says the time has flown and that she can’t imagine life anywhere else.About AlisonQ: Where are… Read more
Lisa is an American expat who has lived with her family in Hong Kong since 2011. Originally a trailing spouse who chose stepping on Lego over climbing the corporate ladder, she is an editor and has started her own business.Lisa has a Master’s degree in social work and has lived as far afield as… Read more
Beth is an American expat living in Hong Kong. She moved there with her fiancé, who is originally from Hong Kong. Now working as an English teacher, Beth enjoys the quality of life in Hong Kong and all it has to offer, from the beaches and mountains to the numerous events and festivals taking place… Read more
Ruth Benny is Head Girl of Top Schools HK, a team of highly specialised and experienced independent education experts. Top Schools is dedicated to assisting parents in securing places for their children in top schools in Hong Kong.Originally from the… Read more
Gillian, a third culture kid raised in Canada, made the move to her homeland of Hong Kong five years ago and is still enamoured with the cultural intricacies of the land. She’s an admitted fashionista and a prolific blogger, so if you find yourself hungry for more info even after absorbing the tips… Read more
Leslie, an American expat formerly living in Hong Kong, is no stranger to relocation; in fact, she’s making a living from it. She’s moved 16 times and is fluent in Arabic, French, English and Portuguese. To her, transition is a familiar face; read what insight she has to share about expat life in… Read more
Elmer is from the Philippines but moved to Hong Kong nine years ago to pursue a career with a large telecoms company. Here he met and married his wife. Elmer loves the vibrant, safe and efficient lifestyle of Hong Kong.About ElmerQ: Where are you originally from? A: I am from Davao… Read more