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Publication (10.34 contents January 2015 48 MUMS IN MANILA 32 BREATHTAKING BOROBUDUR news resources 8 WHAT’S ON 24 INTO THE BLUE The hottest happenings around town Cobalt, navy, baby… the many shades of blue 10 ON THE MOVE Cool tools for hitting the open road 26 TOY BOX Toys that teach and amuse 12 SAVVY SHOPPERS KNOW… Goodies everyone will love 28 BOOKSHELF Perfect picks for inspiring adventures 14 HEALTHY, HAPPY FAMILIES Get everyone moving and grooving 98 STOCKISTS See something you like? We’ll tell you 16 ARTS & SMARTS where to get it. Awesome arts and language lessons Photography Melanie Adamson Photography 18 CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Hongkongers making a difference Model Joelle advice Clothes Joelle wears navy and white striped t-shirt with pink bow-tie 20 RATED PG detail, $90, Mothercare. Not every road you come across will be worth travelling, writes Orla Breeze. 22 MUM HACKS: TRAVEL WITH TOTS There’s no way to make that long-haul flight shorter, but these tips can make it more comfortable. Into the Blue Toy Box Bookshelf pg 22 pg 26 pg 28 January 2015 1 contents January 2015 68 LOVELY 54 A WORLD AWAY LISBON features 32 BREATHTAKING BOROBUDUR 54 A WORLD AWAY 74 THE MARVELS OF NEW MEXICO Central Java allows you to rediscover From frenetic cities to deserted A New Mexico road trip has plenty to the elation of venturing off the beaten beaches, Japan’s extremes are keep the whole family entertained. track, while still enjoying the ease of surprisingly kid-friendly. access and creature comforts you need 80 COAST TO COAST IN COSTA RICA with little ones in tow. 60 HOKKAIDO SANS SNOW Whilst it’s certainly a long way away, Sure, Hokkaido is known for great Costa Rica offers adventures to 38 SHORT AND SWEET SINGAPORE skiing, but the off-season is full of exhilarate all ages. With a weekend to spare, you’ll have family-friendly fun, too. plenty of time to explore the amazingly kid-friendly green oases of Singapore. 64 A HOLIDAY WITH HISTORY life/style A mum and her daughter backpacked 42 SPECTACULAR SRI LANKA through Belgium and France one 86 SMOOTH SAILING One family set out to explore Sri Lanka’s summer on a month-long “field trip” Hit the high seas in colour, stripes and endless beaches, fertile lands, timeless that brought history to life. texture. It’s time to amp it up and have ruins, welcoming people, crazy trains some fun. and oodles of animals. 68 LOVELY LISBON Lisbon exudes an old-fashioned 104 LAST WORD 48 MUMS IN MANILA charm, with more delights than many Language traps are always tripping me If you’re looking for a quick and easy a European capital city. up, writes father-of-three Nury Vittachi. girls’ getaway, complete with affordable shopping, dining and pampering, Manila makes a compelling option. 2 Playtimes 68 contributors EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tracey Starr t: 2201 9710 Gillian Johnston e: [email protected] Stirling, in Scotland’s Braveheart country, was where Gillian grew up. An inquisitive, talkative, PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR Jo Allum active child who didn’t like to nap when t: 2201 9719 there was fun to be had, she quickly learnt to e: [email protected] multitask, being known to do jigsaws, read, knit and watch TV at the same time, usually whilst ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER eating. Her inquisitive nature led to a long Florence Choy Wan t: 2201 9721 career as a court lawyer, during which time, e: [email protected] Gillian fell in love with Vincent, with whom she now shares life’s many adventures. A keen cook since childhood, Gillian has combined her passions for food and travel, frequently dragging Vincent round the globe armed with ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER Narelle Edwards little more than a rucksack and guidebook. Calling Hong Kong home since e: [email protected] 2007, she made a daring escape from the law a couple of years ago, opting to volunteer as an advocate for a local charity instead. Now Gillian happily multitasks as a domestic goddess and gym bunny whilst writing and planning ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER Nalini Balachandra the next adventure. Read about her travels, tiffin and exploits at e: [email protected] www.gillianjohnston.wordpress.com. ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER Marie Milan t: 2201 9724 Nicola Burke e: [email protected] Nicola grew up in London and caught the travel bug from her globetrotting parents. At night, she ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER pored over an atlas, plotting adventures and Heloise Lagarde t: 2201 9713 learning capitals of the world (still a party trick). e: [email protected] After graduating (with a geography degree!) she backpacked around Europe, the Americas ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER and Asia. When money ran out, she joined a Connie Cottam global management consultancy and spent t: 2201 9706 e: [email protected] most Monday mornings at Heathrow. One day, her boyfriend’s job relocated them to Tokyo. After three years of head-hunter by day and karaoke by night, they moved to Hong Kong. Seven years later, her sushi obsession is now a ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER Andrea Suarez dim sum addiction. She hopes to pass the travel bug to her own two children t: 2201 9714 (Daisy, aged five, and Sky, aged three) and writes kids’ travel advice at e: [email protected] www.jetlagandmayhem.com. ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER Julianna Chu t: 2201 9709 e: [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS: Melanie Adamson; Orla Breeze; Nicola Burke; Cong Contreras; Kate Farr; Sonia Jackson Henrich; Gillian Johnston; Ingrid Keneally; Rachel Kenney; Elle Kwan; Laura Miller; Karmel Schreyer; Nury Vittachi ART DIRECTOR Charlotte Chandler FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS & DISTRIBUTION t: 2201 9716 PUBLISHED BY: PPP Company Ltd, Unit 713, Level 7, Core E, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Cyberport, Hong Kong CEO Tel: +852 2201 9716 PRINTED by: Toppan Printing Company Ltd. in Hong Kong David Tait Published by PPP Company Limited. The publication is sold on the understanding that the publisher, advertisers, contributors and their employees are not responsible for the results of any actions, errors or omissions taken on the basis of information contained in this publication. The publisher, advertisers, contributors and their employees expressly disclaim all and any liability to any person, whether a purchaser of the publication or not, in respect of any action or omission or the consequences of any action or omission by any such person, whether whole or partial, t: 2201 9727 upon the whole or part of the contents of this publication. All rights reserved, 2014 PPP Company Limited. No part of this work, covered by the publisher’s copyright may be reproduced in any form by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval, without the written permission of the publisher. e: [email protected] Any unauthorised use of this publication will result in immediate legal proceedings. 4 Playtimes welcome Tracey with models Kirsty and Stella trust that you’ve been enjoying the holiday season to its fullest, complete with decadent treats and lots of family fun! As I’ve said on this page before, I just love that the holiday season here lasts so darn long – for me, American Thanksgiving kicks things off, way Iback in November, and we just keep . celebrating through to Chinese New Year With that holiday falling late this year – not until 19 February – we’ve got a full quarter of the year devoted to celebrating. How fabulous! For so many of us, the holiday season means travel season, too. Whether you’re heading off to reunite with friends and family, escaping for a quiet beach retreat or embarking on a grand adventure, I know most of you are just as travel-mad as I am. A friend recently asked me, after living in Asia for more than a decade now, what was left on my travel bucket list – a common topic of conversation for you, too, I’m guessing. While my wanderlust hasn’t fizzled yet, the list has grown full with “harder” destinations. Phuket? Check. Shanghai? Singapore? Sydney? Check, check, check. What’s left? Bhutan, Nepal, Mongolia… and so many more, but few that can really be experienced in a quick weekend. If you’re looking for ideas for your list, I hope you’ll find inspiration inside. We’ve tried to bring you a few easy trips – ones that can be achieved in a weekend, like Manila or Singapore – as well as some you might not have thought of trying from Hong Kong – like Costa Rica or Lisbon! So, grab a map, settle in and get ready to start dreaming of your next destination. Bon voyage, Tracey Starr Editor-in-Chief 6 Playtimes news January THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN Free English Lessons Jazz Family Fest 16 &17 13 1 Baby Development Talk Catch more than 40 of Hong Kong’s finest Tiny Footprints hosts Helen Binge of jazz musicians, at Grappa’s Cellar in Starting now, English Focus offers a free Physiobaby, who will discuss development Central. Proceeds benefit the Jockey Club trial lesson, with top-notch, qualified native milestones in your baby’s first 12 months, and Sarah Roe School for students with special English teachers, at your home. Call how to encourage their success. Visit educational needs. Click 3446 1698, or email [email protected]. www.tinyfootprints.com. www.esf.edu.hk/jazz_fest_15. 20 Parenting Stop Sibling Workshops spats 21 IMI Central hosts Marie Marchand, who will Tiny Footprints hosts a free talk – Parenting present a six-session series called Effective Dialogue: Siblings Without Rivalry.
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