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Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jun 19th 2013, 3:32 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

For a single 22 yearold, honestly mid levels would be good. Also Sheung Wan and Kennedy Town is pretty hip.

I love Park Island but am not as young as you. Having said that Park Island is actually...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 14th 2013, 8:01 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Sorry, I have included the correct link below, as it is country-sensitive depending on where you are based http://www.admart.asia/en/HongKong/Property
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Mar 14th 2013, 7:56 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Yes, I had the same confusion. HK is, part of China, but the spoken language is mainly Cantonese not Mandarin. If you want to learn Mandarin better go to China.

Asiaxpat and Geoexpat are used...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 2nd 2013, 2:58 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Hi Boyley the living environment is great for Park Island you can be sure of that. You can see lots of photos of the place here http://parkislandhongkong.blogspot.com.

Yes there are meeting rooms,...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Oct 20th 2012, 10:55 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Yes, we're having a ball at the moment. Still very fresh off the boat but we have found the expats here so welcoming, and we are now often having dinners at friends places, sometimes on HK Island,...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Oct 13th 2012, 6:59 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Hong Konger we love it here. Since we arrived in HK I have started using a more local expat forum for advice. Not sure if I am allowed to mention the name or post the link here, but on the HK forum...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Oct 1st 2012, 2:43 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

I just wanted to update everyone. We have arrived at Park Island and are getting settled. We are very happy with our choice, and the more we see of other parts of HK and what people get for a similar...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 10th 2012, 8:00 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Penguin yes a very good point about views! From the Park Island Ocean views we saw, it was what you would call dynamic as you see the ocean and then also ships in the distance passing by. I think I...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 10th 2012, 4:50 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

PS comments noted on the dog park, although our dog will be one of them! He's not a yapper though so don't worry :)
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 10th 2012, 4:49 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Thanks thats very helpful and sounds nice. Would it be fair to say garden view rents are 10% lower as park island ocean views have a premium? That is what one person mentioned to us. Ocean views we...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 7th 2012, 8:18 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Thanks, yes good advice to see it all first hand. Its tempting being overseas to secure something before you arrive, but as others have said it is totally different once you arrive so its really...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 6th 2012, 11:56 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Hello everyone. We made a visit to Hong Kong last week. Its an exciting place, very crowded in parts, but we are eager to make the permanent move. Penguin we stayed in an area called Mid Levels upon...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 28th 2012, 11:11 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Penguin thank you for this helpful posting. We will test out the transport services in advance. As for the extra room, we do want that for a home office which we like seperate from our bedroom. And...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 28th 2012, 11:04 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Super Noodles and others thanks for your reply.

I have also been on some other expats sites, and with regard to Park Island there seem to be 3 sorts of comments. Some people really like it so...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 26th 2012, 3:13 am
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Amazing you have been there so long and we are just starting our journey.

We have looked at information about living in HK online and came across what seems to really appeal to us and meet our...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 4:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 10,392
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Which area do I choose to live in Hong Kong ? Please Help!!

Thanks Pete. Well these fares sound reasonable at least, if they are in local currency as I presume.

What have you been doing so long in HK may I ask and what brought you there? Do you speak the...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 4:14 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Thanks Pete. I've been veiwing some of the sites. For the requirements I have and budget park island and DB both seem feasible. Park island apparently is also connected via a bus route and bridge for...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 3:11 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 10,392
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Which area do I choose to live in Hong Kong ? Please Help!!

Thanks Pete. Are they mandatory to use on transport, or can you still pay with coins and notes as well?
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 3:09 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Best place to live in Hong Kong

Pete we know prices are rising and hope to secure a place in a more affordable area. Have you heard of discovery bay and park island? How do they compare?
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 2:51 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 10,392
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Which area do I choose to live in Hong Kong ? Please Help!!

One more question. There is apparently a so called octopus card used for electronic payments and travel. Where do you get that issued?
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 2:45 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 10,392
Posted By Amanda2012

Re: Which area do I choose to live in Hong Kong ? Please Help!!

I've just started a search for an apartment in HK. Apart from discovery bay has anyone got thoughts on Park Island, supposedly closer to Central HK!

Thanks!
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Aug 25th 2012, 2:41 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 40,358
Posted By Amanda2012

Best place to live in Hong Kong

Anyone got suggestions for a couple moving to HK. Looking at a minimum 2 year stint, budget in local currency for apartment is 25k per month.

To complicate things, we plan to take over our pup, a...
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