How to plan an adult gap year

As the SAR is long known to have a stressed out population, there is an easy antidote for busy, overworked Hong Kongers: adult, midlife gap years. Typically associated with the brink of adulthood, gap years bring to mind 18+ year olds taking several months to travel, volunteer, or relax before pursuing higher education or entering …

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Lifelong learning in Hong Kong: The best online and offline options

Have you always wanted to learn the guitar or know how to paint? Does the thought of enrolling in a course that you’re passionate about excite you? As an adult, it’s easy to forget to pursue your interests when you have so many responsibilities on your plate. You might even think that your time for …

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A quick guide to health insurance vs. life insurance

“Get access to better health services”. “Safeguard against financial losses”. “Protect you and your loved ones”. You’ll often hear statements like these in relation to health and/or life insurance. If you’ve landed on this Pacific Prime Hong Kong article, then chances are you’re not clear on what the two terms mean and what the differences …

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Must-have apps for expats living in Hong Kong

These days, most people carry their phones wherever they go. Whether you use your phone for communicating or entertainment, you probably already have your favorite apps for listening to music, chatting with friends, and more. Some apps just make life much more manageable. As an expat living in Hong Kong, several apps can make your …

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