Category: Health and Fitness

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Hong Kong: Kowloon Hotel Gets EarthCheck Silver Certificate

The Eaton, Hong Kong, has been awarded the EarthCheck Silver Certificate in recognition of its commitment to the environment.

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Hong Kong: Two Michelin Star Chinese Eatery Launches Healthy Menu

The Executive Chef at Ming Court at Langham Place Mongkok has launched a Wellness Menu developed in conjunction with a world famous Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner

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Hong Kong: Michelin Star Chefs Prove That Losers Really Can Be Winners!

wo Michelin Star Chefs went head to head to see who could lose the most weight in the Summer Slim Slam Challenge.

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China: Where to Study Chinese Kung Fu Under Buddhist Monks

Fans of Chinese marshall arts can study kung fu at Shaolin Temple in Henan, China.

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Health and Fitness: Stir-Fried Vegetables May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Stir-fried green vegetables could be hazardous to your health, a study by the Hong Kong Department of Health finds.

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Thailand: When It Comes to Massage Treatments, Thais Do It Best

Travel Blogger Meet-up Part 10 After his Muay Thai lesson at True Fitness in Downtown Bangkok, Michael Taylor returns to the Hansar Bangkok, where a one hour massage treatment awaits him at the Luxsa Spa. Whenever I have a spa treatment at a five star hotel, I am given a questionaire to fill out asking …

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Philippine Travelogue: Spa Treatment to End All Spa Treatments

Cebu Part 14 Michael Taylor's Cebuano Adventure is winding down. Before returning to Hong Kong, he finds total relaxation at Mogambo Springs, the Spa at the Plantation Bay Resort & Spa in Cebu. It is late, and I am tired. When I arrive at Mogambo Springs, the Spa at Plantation Bay, I am given the …

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Philippine Travelogue: An All You Can Eat Buffet with Healthful Choices

Cebu Adventure Part Nine Michael Taylor spends two nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu. On his first day, he lunches at Feria, the hotel's all day restaurant. He finds hot and cold dishes that are both yummy and healthful. Staying healthy at the Radisson Blu Hotel is not as much of a challenge as …

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Health and Fitness: How to Stay Fit in Your Hotel Room in 10 Minutes

Travel Infographic Despite my best intentions, I often don't make it to the hotel fitness centre when I'm traveling. And when I do, I'm often disappointed. Photographers often take advantage of mirrors to make hotel gyms look larger than they really are. So it was great to discover that you can actually keep fit in …

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Thailand: Detox & Rejuvenation: Days Four and Five

Spar treatments and nutritious food are part of the regimen at the Absolute Sanctuary, a holistic health retreat at Koh Samui, Thailand. Detox is also available.