PERSPECTIVE

Solo Adventure 551 days Overland Across 40 Countries Interviewing with travelog Writer Queenie

In a continuous journey spanning over 500 days, Queenie decided from the very beginning to travel alone. She explains that solo travel means she doesn’t have to consult with any companions; she can rely entirely on her own desires to explore so-called "axis of evil" countries and venture into closed nations, disconnecting from all social media. Her trip to Bhutan inspired her with the local culture and travel experiences. Queenie resolutely quit her job to embark on a journey around the world. She realized that a simple life is the happiest. After returning to Hong Kong, she repeatedly reflected on her priorities in life, gradually embracing minimalism, and ultimately decided to leave everything behind in Hong Kong. The 551 days were not a journey that could be taken on a whim. ...

A Girl Like Me: An Interview with Kuen Lin

A woman like “Madam Kuen” is someone you probably have in your circle of friends. She’s straightforward, confident, unafraid to speak her mind, her laughter often heard before she’s seen, and she knows how to create a lively atmosphere while maintaining a respectful sense of boundaries. She’s everyone’s friend, and everyone wants to be hers. People call her “Madam Kuen” because it rolls off the tongue easily and because she exudes the aura of a big sister. However, when introducing herself, she often insists, “I’m 34 years young. Please don’t call me Madam Kuen anymore, just Kuen-Kuen or even Little Kuen will do.” ViuTV’s Launch and Her Career Some refer to her as ViuTV’s “leading lady”, and rightfully so, she’s been with the channel since its inception. Her big-hearted, chatty pers...

From Novice to Entrepreneur: A Free-Diver’s Inspiring 5-Year Odyssey Interviewing with Theresa Wu

Many female free-divers share a common dream - to capture breathtaking, mermaid-like photos of themselves underwater. Today, we're speaking with Theresa from ezzdiveco, IG@ezzentrictwee, to learn about the challenges and accomplishments on her free-diving journey. Let's strap on our long fins, take a deep breath, and dive into Theresa's undersea world! Unlike scuba diving that requires a air tank, free-diving is the sport of diving underwater relying solely on one's own breath. It is a true challenge both physically and mentally. Theresa shares that she initially just wanted to accompany her boyfriend to get a free-diving certification. But as she gradually learned and practiced, she unexpectedly fell in love with this wonderful sport. She mentions, "Because you can only rely on one...

Hong Kong Dancer Develop Career in South Korea Transforms from Fangirl to Music Video Dancer Over 4 Years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIER2z3DBe8 In recent years, many young people have become popular for following and dancing to the dance covers of their favorite K-pop idols or K-pop music videos. However, this Hong Kong female dancer not only danced K-pop covers, but ultimately became a part of a K-pop music video. She is the Hong Kong dancer Melody. Melody started learning ballet from a young age. In secondary school, she fell in love with K-pop and taught herself to break down and learn the dance steps. In university, she joined Danso and became a team manager responsible for choreographing dances. Throughout university, she constantly challenged herself, learning different dance styles and genres from various teachers and classes. Due to her passion for K-pop music and...

Exclusive Interview: JACE CHAN on Her New Song “I’m Tired”

https://youtu.be/myWVu7OZcyE About the Rare 29-Year Saturn Return The Saturn Return is a fascinating and mysterious astrological concept. Saturn completes its orbit approximately every 29.5 years. In other words, each person’s Saturn Return happens around the age of 29, marking a significant time of personal growth. This period often brings noticeable changes in relationships and can be a pivotal turning point in various aspects of life. “I didn't set specific goals based on age or year, but coincidentally, everything happened during this period.” JACE remarks. Regardless of whether Saturn is influencing her, JACE took this crucial juncture to leave her record company and reinvent herself as an independent singer-songwriter. You might have heard about her over the past two year...

There is a kind of hardship that awakens the Lion Spirit Interview with Kwok’s Kung Fu Golden Dragon and Lion Dance Girl Coco

At first, Coco took up lion dancing solely for the sake of looking stylish. However, she soon realized that achieving that level of style and grace was no easy feat. The training regimen was physically demanding, requiring long hours of grueling practice and challenging her limited athletic abilities. Given her petite stature and lack of strength, Coco found herself struggling with even the most basic kung fu movements, having to put in far more effort than her peers. Despite these early setbacks, Coco persisted in her lion dancing pursuits for over a decade. What drove her to keep going in the face of such difficulty? Coco explains that it was the tight knit community she discovered within the lion dance troupe. When she first joined, she was welcomed into a close-knit group of "br...

Embarking on a Solo Walking Tour Completing the Camino de Santiago in Spain Over 37 Days Interviewing with Traveler Boey Lau

Most Hong Kong people travel to escape the stresses of daily life and unwind, but some opt for a more grueling and challenging form of travel, pushing themselves to the limit - what they call "The Walking Traveler". Walking Tours refers to walking long distances along predetermined routes, which while not overly rugged or complex, can be an exhausting undertaking for urban dwellers accustomed to relying on transportation. Yet, a young Hong Kong woman named Boey Lau recently completed the daunting Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain, even going so far as to inscribe her late father's name on the certificate of completion. More and more young Hong Kongers are venturing out to explore the world, and Boey is one such trailblazer. After her first solo trip to Bali in October 2022, she...

Aiming for Better World Ranking Scaling the Everest Again Interviewing Ice Climbing Athlete Janet Kung

This year, the football field at the Cheung Chau North Emperor Temple Amusement Park hosted the Bag Mountain Championship, and Janet Kung successfully defended her title, winning the Bag Mountain crown for the second consecutive year after her victory in 2022. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Janet Kung 龔子珊 Ice Climbing Mountaineering Athlete(@janetkts)分享的貼文 In an interview, Janet shared that unlike previous years, she did not undergo specialized training for a month leading up to the championship this year, but instead relied on her regular ice climbing regimen. Ice climbing refers to the activity of scaling ice waterfalls, cliffs, or wooden structures using ice axes and crampons. Due to the overhanging nature of the ice walls or falls, it requires greater forearm strength...