BOOKS
‘Into Thin Air’: Searing account of magnificent men and women in the Death Zone
Roger Medcalf reviews John Krakauer’s Into Thin Air – “the kind of book you will never forget”. […]
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ENVIRONMENT
Once seen in Sai Kung, Siberian tigers now prowl the Chinese northeast
Roger Medcalf looks at the current situation of the Siberian Tiger remembering when one was last seen in Sai Kung. […]
TECH
Drones may be buzzing around Sai Kung skies as early as next year
A BUZZ special report […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Try, politely, to talk insensitive people out of walking dogs in prams
Roger Medcalf reprises his campaign to stop people walking dogs in prams around Sai Kung. […]
ENVIRONMENT
Sai Kung people are smarter than townies; we move to the countryside to be with nature, especially our birds
Roger Medcalf goes all ornithological in this roundup of local birds. […]
HEALTH
Death of David Webb highlights need for men to reduce risk of prostate cancer
BUZZ takes a look at the disease that killed activist investor David Webb. […]
COMMUNITY
“Scots ha hae”: Burns Night is a-coming at Victoria Recreation Club
VRC celebrates Burns Night […]
COMMUNITY
Bing wu: Under the Chinese zodiac in 2026 you may truly shine
As we approach Lunar New Year BUZZ takes a look at what 2026 has in store […]
ENVIRONMENT
A walk on the wild side: Get out there in the bush and delight in our extraordinary creatures
Trevor Bailey takes us a tour of Hong Kong’s wildlife – many to be seen on walks through Sai Kung’s Country Parks. […]
HEALTH
Don’t be a dope: You CAN quit smoking
With the Hong Kong government cracking down harder on smoking in public places, now is the time to give up […]