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Living away from home

Companies in Hong Kong provide long-term storage for all kinds of belongings, from clothes and shoes to wine, handbags and even displays of collectibles.

How to store your handbags, fashion and shoes in Hong Kong

Whether you’re temporarily leaving Hong Kong or just want more living space, storage services include premium options. Expect temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms, and display cases for collectibles.

  • Companies such as Pakt, Apple Storage and In N Out Storage provide solutions ranging from simple storage lockers for clothes to low-temperature wine rooms
  • For best results fold clothes Marie Kondo-style, stuff shoes with newspaper, keep a photographic inventory of items stored and colour-code storage boxes

HK no longer world’s most expensive city

Ashgabat unseats Hong Kong from three-year perch as costliest city

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Making homes work: how the pandemic is changing how we live

Flexible spaces for working or learning from home are just the start – architects cite the ‘15-minute city’ with all you need to live, work and play within a small radius of home

Westminster Fire Station, soon to be a destination restaurant downstairs, with boutique flats above. Photo: Handout

US limits on international visas leave Chinese students unnerved

A suspension of foreign work visa programmes and a new bar on foreign students at schools with online classes are just the latest restrictions disrupting Chinese lives.

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The safe way to deal with leftovers before they go bad

If you want to avoid food poisoning and enjoy more of your holiday meal the following day, be sure to follow these rules.

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How to be the best guest at any potluck dinner party

Bringing a dish or two makes life easier for the host of a Thanksgiving, Christmas or other gathering, but there are also some rules

Potluck dinners make life easier for the host - if you follow these rules!

The only 4 cake recipes you’ll ever need for parties

Sure, you could crack open a box mix, but these super simple recipes are just as easy, free from random chemicals, and far, far better tasting.

4 tips to help you learn to love Mondays

Many people dread the end of the weekend, and start the week filled with anxiety and stress. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Happy with just a bedroom? ‘Co-living’ operators are betting big on you

Co-living is still in its infancy, but ‘take-up has been strong so far,’ said Barry Chung, a senior associate director at Savills Hong Kong, ‘with many of the operators currently recording over 90 per cent occupancy rates.’

Hmlet, operator of the co-living space pictured here, aims to have 1,000 units by the end of 2020. Photo: Handout

7 facts you need to know about measles

There's always a lot of talk about the measles vaccines and its side effects, but you really do NOT want to catch this highly communicable disease.

Annoying roommate? Here's how to deal with them without making dorm life awkward

Sharing a space with a virtual stranger at university can be challenging, but with tips and advice from the pros, it doesn't have to stay that way.

Manners are crucial at school, work and in friendships - and will even impress when you're on a date

We spend so much of our lives online, it can sometimes be a shock to the system when you have to interact with people IRL. Doing it thoughtfully makes everyone's day better, so be polite!

The best way to save money is to set spending limits – but allowing the occasional splurge can help

Like with dieting, overly harsh restrictions on your finances can lead to overindulgence and blowing all your progress.

Saving is important, but an occasional splurge might actually help your finances.

7 adulting skills that will make university a better experience

Leaving home and being responsible for your life can be challenging, but it's much easier if you develop these competencies before (or soon after) you move

5 things you should definitely not pack when when you leave home for university

Sure, take an extra coat, and everyone needs a rice cooker, but don't fall into the trap of bringing everything. You won't need it.

What you need to know about living with a roommate for the first time

If you're just starting university or college, odds are you'll be sharing a dorm, room or apartment. Here's our guide to coping with cohabiting with strangers. 

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7 tips and tricks to help you stay safe and travel smart the next time you go abroad

Going on holiday overseas can be an enriching and super fun experience, but you still need to put your safety first.

How to make friends when you're an adult in a new place

Here are five tips on how to befriend people once you've left the safety of your school years

How to do laundry (because your mum isn't going to do it forever)

If you're leaving home, you'll need our step-by-step guide to separating whites and darks, how much detergent to use, and some essential dos and don'ts.

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Living away from home
Top advice for millennials living away from home, including finding the right first home, paying bills, budgeting and university accommodation.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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