Little Bao and Regent Hong Kong serve up a taste of home

South China Morning Post - Oct 2, 2026

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] There are certain Hong Kong foods that can transport you across the city in a mouthful. Satay beef noodles bring back the clatter and steam of a cha chaan teng. Cuttlefish balls recall the neighbourhood Chiu Chow noodle shop. Salt-and-pepperseafood belongs to evenings at a dai pai dong, while put chai ko can send an older generation straight back to childhood.These are foods remembered as much for where and when they...

Read full article

More News

How China’s Wudang Mountains draw droves of visitors in search of spiritual cleansing
Oct 1, 2026
How China’s Wudang Mountains draw droves of visitors in search of spiritual cleansing

A banknote clasped between her hands, Liu Haiyan prays to the protector of the Wudang Mountains. The range in central China’s Hubei province has long been considered sacred in Taoism. “I asked him to bless our motherland with favourable weather and to make it even more prosperous,” Liu says while sitting outside the Golden Hall, a Taoist temple at the summit of Tianzhu Peak. “This place watches over our country,” she adds. “We’re Chinese, and this is part of our faith.” Tourists and pilgrims in...

Suspected Ebola case at Montreal hospital turns out to be a false alarm
Oct 1, 2026
Suspected Ebola case at Montreal hospital turns out to be a false alarm

A Montreal hospital had isolated a female patient presenting with symptoms of Ebola, a deadly virus, officials said.

Gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Calgary restaurant under investigation: AHS
Oct 1, 2026
Gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Calgary restaurant under investigation: AHS

Alberta Health Services says a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at the Kinjo Sushi and Grill location in Mahogany linked to shiga toxin-producing E. coli is under investigation, with four confirmed cases and two probable cases.

Niagara hospital system aims to overcome fear and mistrust among Indigenous patients
Oct 1, 2026
Niagara hospital system aims to overcome fear and mistrust among Indigenous patients

For generations, many Indigenous people have felt a sense of dread if they had to seek treatment at a Canadian hospital, where they often came face-to-face with anti-Indigenous bias or outright discrimination. Niagara Health is hoping to change that.

Fruit giant Driscoll's faces class-action lawsuit in Quebec
Oct 1, 2026
Fruit giant Driscoll's faces class-action lawsuit in Quebec

Lawyers are asking a Quebec Superior Court judge to authorize a class-action lawsuit against American fruit giant Driscoll’s. It comes after allegations that the company had sent millions of pounds of berries to Canada with non-compliant levels of chemical residues between 2022 and 2024.

Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits
Oct 1, 2026
Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits

A Toronto hospital network is set to greatly expand its unique permanent housing program that largely serves homeless people who visit hospital emergency departments an inordinate amount of time.

Help! Air Canada Got Me to Europe, Then Stranded Me There.
Oct 1, 2026
Help! Air Canada Got Me to Europe, Then Stranded Me There.

The airline helpfully rebooked a delayed traveler from Toronto, but failed to mention it had also canceled her return trip. She spent $800 to get home.

Nachtzüge: European Sleeper baut Netz nach Skandinavien aus
Oct 1, 2026
Nachtzüge: European Sleeper baut Netz nach Skandinavien aus

Das Bahnunternehmen European Sleeper rollt auf der Welle klimabewussten Reisens und erweitert sein Netzwerk. Ziel ist es, möglichst jedes Jahr eine neue Strecke zu erschließen und langfristig Hubs zu etablieren. The post Nachtzüge: European Sleeper baut Netz nach Skandinavien aus appeared first on Business Traveller.

The other Traitors castles! Where countries around the world film their versions of the hit show - and how you can stay in them from just £34
Oct 1, 2026
The other Traitors castles! Where countries around the world film their versions of the hit show - and how you can stay in them from just £34

From an Indian palace to a French chateau, overseas versions of the hit TV show - the celebrity version of which returns to UK screens tonight - have their own country piles to shout about.

Just 29 Products Parents Say They Actually Swear By For Traveling
Oct 1, 2026
Just 29 Products Parents Say They Actually Swear By For Traveling

If you don't want to suffer through incessant "are we there yets," I'd highly recommend grabbing a snack tray and tablet holder. View Entire Post ›

From murder capital to holiday haven: El Salvador swapped gangs for margaritas and resorts - here's what it's really like
Oct 1, 2026
From murder capital to holiday haven: El Salvador swapped gangs for margaritas and resorts - here's what it's really like

El Salvador was once synonymous with gang violence. Now tourists are flocking to its black-sand beaches, world-class waves and burgeoning resorts.

Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception
Oct 1, 2026
Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception

The autumn 2026 marquee auctions by Hong Kong’s three international auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – from September 28 to 30 generated more than HK$2 billion (US$255.78 million) in combined totals. This marks a fair increase from the HK$1.3 billion achieved during the spring season, signalling a disciplined market anchored by competitive depth for fresh-to-market works with strong provenance. Christie’s led the series with HK$956.5 million, up 17 per cent year on year,...

Life Ponds

Life Ponds publishes travel and lifestyle on a daily basis. We believe that Life Ponds will help to solve your problems every time you face a challenge.

Newsletter