Erica Fong

If there’s anyone who can call attention to climate change, it’s K-pop megastars, BTS. The seven-member South Korean boy band and global phenomenon has recently teamed up with Samsung for their latest campaign “Galaxy for the Planet”, which carries an important message about climate change protection. In the video released on 9 February to coincide with Samsung’s Unpacked event (where the Korean tech giant unveiled their latest Galaxy devices), each member of BTS holds up placards against a bac

Oscar-winning actress and star of Dont Look Up, Cate Blanchett has just announced a new podcast on Audible called Climate of Change, which will launch ahead of Earth Day 2022 (Friday, 22 April). Blanchett played the love interest of Leonardo DiCaprio in Don’t Look Up, which also starred Hollywood heavyweights Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Jonah Hill. Although her character in the movie didn’t care much for climate change, the 52-year-old Australian actress is actually a long-time environm

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

Fate and curiosity—these two factors are what Ada Yip attributes to being where she is today. Coming from a successful career in banking, a random coffee encounter with an acquaintance led her down the path of social entrepreneurship, where she is now the CEO of Urban Spring. Urban Spring is a social start-up that’s fighting the seemingly never-ending battle against single-use plastics in Hong Kong, and they’ve been busy setting up drinking fountains across the city (at Hysan Place, HKUST and i