Weekend - Green Queen

Macau’s Iconic Pork Chop Bun Gets A 21st Century Upgrade With Green Monday’s Omnipork

5 Mins Read Leading the charge to promote more plant-based meals in the former Portuguese colony, Macau’s largest casino operator Sands China has launched their Green Cuisine Campaign in collaboration with Green Monday. It’s the biggest environmental educational program the Special Administrative Region has ever seen, introducing new vegan dishes at over 10 of its restaurants, including a meatless interpretation […]

Nov 17, 2018 Read more

Wellness Getaways: Four Asian Spas To Try For Guaranteed Relaxation

4 Mins Read Hong Kong’s Chuan Spa uses a traditional Chinese approach – or why not fly to the Maldives, Cambodia or Phuket for an Instagrammable wellness getaway? Chuan Spa, Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong The soul-soothing treatment at Chuan Spa makes use of Chinese medical therapy. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history – and it’s effective. Chuan […]

Nov 02, 2018 Read more

Green Platters Grazing Tables: Hong Kong’s Newest Low Waste Catering Trend

4 Mins Read Social media has given rise to a new catering trend that’s a heck of a lot more stylish than traditional finger foods: behold, the grazing table. Gone are the days of boring cheese cubes, stale chips and cheap dips from social gatherings of yore. The new party platters you’ll see these days are fresh, handmade and all […]

Sep 26, 2018 Read more

How To Be An Eco Warrior: Green Queen’s Top Tips For A More Conscious Life

3 Mins Read Living consciously for me is about making choices that do the least harm to those around me and to the natural environment. Avoiding plastics, consuming less, ignoring fast fashion, participating in the circular economy, voting with my wallet for eco-friendly & ethical brands and products, being mindful of how much waste I produce, not harming […]

Sep 26, 2018 Read more

Plastic-Free Party: A Guide to Zero Waste Event Planning in Hong Kong

5 Mins Read Hong Kong has a packed event calendar all year round. We have markets and festivals and community gatherings and fairs. For those of us that lucky enough to live here, it makes weekends super fun. There’s only one problem: events cause so much waste! Disposables, single-use plastics, trash…most Hong Kong events are landfill-fillers so to […]

Sep 12, 2018 Read more

IRIS Your Escape 2018 Health & Wellness Festival Returns For 7th Edition Sep 22-23 at Central Harbourfront

2 Mins Read Break away from the hustle and grind of Hong Kong to find your inner zen at the largest health and wellness festival this weekend, September 22 – 23 2018. Back again for its seventh release, IRIS: Your Escape is taking over Central Harbourfront for a two-day event that is encouraging individuals and families to take […]

Sep 11, 2018 Read more

Social Dining Heaven on Lamma Island – Olive Leaf Serves Up Vegan Israeli Feasts

5 Mins Read On a beautiful sunny Hong Kong Saturday, we board a small ferry from Aberdeen pier to be transported 20 mins away to Pak Kok Village, on Lamma Island. This is not the usual Lamma ferry, nor the usual Lamma stop. Pak Kok Village sits at the North Eastern tip of Lamma Island, hidden away among lush vegetation and […]

Aug 27, 2018 Read more

How To Host A Zero Waste Junk: The Complete Low Waste Hong Kong Boating Guide

7 Mins Read Boat parties are one of the best highlights of Hong Kong summers. A daylong excursion of splashing through the high seas, feasting on meatless munchies and indulging in your favorite alcoholic beverage, we can thank Mother Earth for the ocean air and salt in our hair. To be more kind to her this summer, we […]

Jun 04, 2018 Read more

The Conscious Festival by Green Is The New Black Lands in Hong Kong on Earth Day 2018

4 Mins Read There is a remarkable cultural phenomenon that has been brewing and evolving. Conscious consumers demanding transparency are more attentive than ever about the ethical practices of those they buy from. The world is getting more vocal about taking an outspoken stand against racism or misogyny. A movement of people are seeking ways to make positive decisions to […]

Apr 02, 2018 Read more

You Barre, I Barre, Let’s All Barre: Hong Kong’s Best Barre Studios

5 Mins Read Sculpting bodies to elongate your muscles, tone up and increase flexibility, Barre classes have been on trend for quite some time. Loved by celebrities and supermodels who hit the barre on the regular – Natalie Portman (when she was famously preparing for Black Swan), Victoria’s Secret models Alessandra Ambiosio and Karlie Kloss to name a […]

Feb 04, 2018 Read more

This is why singles in Hong Kong are ditching tinder and bumble for this European newcomer!

2 Mins Read It’s hard to find the right person. It’s even harder when it seems like the world world is one giant hook-up pool. But there are people out there who are looking for that special someone, who want to build a healthy relationship and who would love to meet a soulmate with similar interests. Luckily, we’ve found […]

Dec 27, 2017 Read more

#ZeroWaste Fashionista: Hong Kong’s BEST Pre-Loved Pop Ups – Where To Shop Second Hand

6 Mins Read Our addiction to fast fashion is causing a global environmental crisis. Over 15 million tons of clothes are thrown into landfills each year in the United States alone. Globally the number is far larger (and very hard to track). Most cheap clothing is made from synthetic materials that don’t degrade for hundreds of years. The […]

Nov 09, 2017 Read more

The Garden Gathering: Hong Kong Women Celebrate The Divine Feminine Over A Weekend Of Healing & Skill Sharing

4 Mins Read A place for women and children to take in nature’s surroundings, to restore balance within each individual’s relationship to the Earth and with others of like-mind, the third odyssey of The Garden Gathering returned to Hong Kong this October with an open heart and a loving reception. This year’s gathering was located on the sprawling outdoor sanctuary […]

Oct 23, 2017 Read more

Your Complete Global Wellness Festival Guide: Yoga, Health & Conscious Lifestyle Events

7 Mins Read From Sydney to Singapore to Sun Valley: where to go for your wellness festival fix across the globe.

Sep 04, 2017 Read more

Green Queen Summer Guide: Best Beaches In Hong Kong

7 Mins Read Summer has touched down and we are blasting 24Herbs Hot In The 852 #onrepeat. It’s time to get out of this sweltering concrete jungle and into our swim trunks! With over 40 beaches scattered throughout the coastline, Hong Kong is home to a bevy of amazing seaside to enjoy. From swimming to surfing to soaking up the sun (safely, of course!), […]

Aug 11, 2017 Read more

Summer Sun Guide: How To Choose A Natural Sunscreen

4 Mins Read Let’s come clean: sunscreen should be applied year-round. But as we are in the throes of summer and your skin is basking under constant sun, protecting it from sunburn and UV damage is more important than ever. Slathering on sunscreen is the smart thing to do but with the abundance of SPFs out there, so many products […]

Jun 30, 2017 Read more

Summer Fun: 5 HK Water Sports To Try From Night Kayaking To A Fitness Pool Park

4 Mins Read Summers in Hong Kong can make you feel sluggish and lazy, what with the constant mid-30s temps and ridiculously high humidity levels… But island life also means long coastlines, endless beaches and beautiful bays: ideal for a more water-based life. Our fair city is also home to tons of bays and beaches. To get you through […]

Jun 23, 2017 Read more

Green Queen Travels: The Best Healthy Restaurants In London

7 Mins Read London Town is gaining fast traction in the healthy eating scene. From innovative British flavors and wholesome Middle Eastern meals to Cali-fresh fare, Big Ben’s stomping grounds has exploded with fantastic raw offerings, salad bars galore, cold-pressed concoctions and everything in between. With an awe-inspiring group of women at the helm of these new spots, there’s no reason not […]

May 08, 2017 Read more

My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Veggie & Gluten-Free Oat Pancakes

2 Mins Read No one wants to bother with complicated on a lazy Sunday morning. But nothing says Sunday like a breakfast of pancakes. Pancakes tend to be seen as decadent but they can be a nutritional powerhouse. This recipe is super easy (we’re talking 5 ingredients easy), gluten-free AND dairy-free and pack a serious delicious punch. Definitely […]

Apr 07, 2017 Read more

Hong Kong’s Best Regular Fitness & Wellness Events – A Complete Guide

5 Mins Read As spring has sprung, the rise in temperature (and humidity) has us wanting to shed out of our winter garbs and be out OM-ing in the sunshine, trail running with friends, and dancing while the days are long. In tune with health and fitness trends, here are the best fitness and wellness events in Hong Kong. […]

Mar 31, 2017 Read more

From Acrobatics To A 24-Hour Gym, Here Are Hong Kong’s Hottest Fitness Openings

4 Mins Read Are you feeling uninspired by your current workout? How do you switch up the monotony of a conventional workout? Sometimes, thinking outside the box is the best way to get motivated and lucky for us, Hong Kong is home to a flock of new boutique gyms and studios. Hone in your big-top skills with circus arts classes. Or […]

Mar 24, 2017 Read more