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Smoking in Hong Kong

by admin on 19 November , 2008 · No Comments

photo credit: TheTruthAbout… Dear SMOKERS, We are sorry to inform you as of 1st January 2007, non-smoking areas have been extended to cover the indoor areas of all restaurant premises, indoor workplaces, public indoor places, and some public outdoor places . No one can smoke or carry a lit cigarette, cigar, or pipe in no [...]

Emergency

by admin on 18 November , 2008 · No Comments

photo credit: gruntzooki It is definitely not a good experience to encounter emergency situations, especially in a foreign land. These are some tips that may be helpful in an emergency situation. 1. Have a mobile phone that is connected to the Hong Kong local mobile networks (click to learn more about telecommunication in HK ) [...]

Pharmacy / Drug store

by admin on 7 November , 2008 · No Comments

If you happen to fall sick and need to get medication in Hong Kong, you can locate a pharmacist in shops with this sign displayed. These are local drug stores selling over-the-counter medication. If you have a medical prescription, you can obtain the prescribed medication via the pharmacist during office hours. My advice is to [...]