2017's hiking theme seems to be 'secret beaches', as I stumbled on so many this year! Unfortunately I never got into my bikini to take a dip in any of them, as I wouldn't be prepared to swim every time Distance: 6.7 km Duration: 2 hr 45 min Difficulty: Medium - Downhill for most of the … Continue reading Coastal Hike + Secret Beaches: Tai Tan Country Trail (Medium)
Where I ran: Quarry Bay Promenade Length: 1.8km - if you go back and forth 3.6km Why I like it: ✓ Fresher air than at my usual haunt, which is the route on the Central Pier/harbourfront to Admiralry/Wan Chai. ✓ A Pet garden with cute dogs running around! ✓ More space ✓ Relaxed vibe How to get there: Walk … Continue reading Running: Quarry Bay Promenade
Last Saturday, this woman helped me to kill my body: ...in a good way, of course. It is now Wednesday and I'm still sore from what she made us do in her workshop at Sheraton Macao 4 days ago. Last month, Sheraton Macao invited me to try out their new programme called "Fitness Connection @ … Continue reading Fitness Connection @ Sheraton Macao with Ella Magers
*2017 update: Over the last year I've been using GuavaPass and KFIT - websites/apps that give you access to several gyms and studios in the city. They operate on monthly or per class subscriptions, which really take the burden off annual memberships. I thought KFIT is especially flexible and offers the best value for money. GuavaPass is … Continue reading Getting Fit in Hong Kong: A Review of Yoga Studios and Gyms on Hong Kong Island
