Erica Fong

If you’ve had a ‘ruff’ year, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re unleashing a brand new column on LUXE called LUXE City Pups, where we’ll be sharing the luxe lives of posh and pampered pooches around the world. Talk about ‘paw-sitivity’!

First up is Hong Kong’s lovable ‘adventure sausage’ and bone-afide pupfluencer, Beau (aka. @itsyourboybeau), who lets us in on his fave dog-friendly places in Hong Kong including hikes, walks, beaches and treats!

Name: Beau | Sex: Male | Breed: Miniature Dachsh

Disgruntled and disillusioned while doomscrolling through news of how people selfishly fought and blamed each other at the onset of the pandemic, Erica Fong found evidence of humanity’s redemption in a most unusual place – while trapped within four walls for 21 days of quarantine

At the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, you can sign up for a week-long programme to help feed the animals. Photo: @hayesomg/Instagram.

A five-day itinerary through the remote islands of Raja Ampat With its emerald waters, pristine beaches and mushroom-like islands scattered across the sea, Raja Ampat is a sight to behold. And now thanks to social media, the remote island paradise is fast becoming the newest ‘it’ destination for luxury travellers being guided by the ‘gram. Located in the West Papua province of Indonesia on the island of New Guinea, Raja Ampat (which means ‘Four Kings’) is an archipelago made up of over 1,500 isl

So what was it like to sleep underwater? It's quite dark as expected, but The Muraka is illuminated with a unique lighting system that you can control by the bedside. Choose from purple, blue, pink or green hues—the lights are embedded in the nearby rocks and on the outside of The Muraka that light up the schools of fish that swim near.

Going to the bathroom is quite an intimate experience since all that separates you from the sea are full-length windows (from the toilet and the shower). If you

For anyone who’s tried a Turkish hammam, you know that it can be rough (and we’re not just talking about the state of your skin).

Traditional Turkish baths are a hot and steamy affair that involves an intense full-body exfoliation and foam bath while you lay practically naked on a heated slab of marble. Depending on the strength of your therapist, it can be a gruff experience that leaves you feeling raw.

But for those who want the benefits of Turkish hammam with the soft touch of Thai spa ther

Every week, volunteers from all walks of life come together to show kindness and compassion to the homeless through local charity, Impact HK.

Founded three years ago by Jeff Rotmeyer, a Canadian teacher who has made it his mission to help the homeless in Hong Kong, Impact HK currently leads over 40 walks across Hong Kong in areas such as Tai Kok Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Sham Shui Po.

In a new and ongoing initiative by Hong Kong Tatler to bring awareness to local charities, we invited Loui Lim, who