Editor’s Letter

CHECK YOURSELF EDITOR’S LETTER

How are you holding up? It feels like I’ve been asking that of so many people for far too many months now, but that doesn’t make it any less necessary. It’s been a trying year in this wonderful city, and it’s been hard on just about everyone I can think of. How can we look after each other, and ourselves, during this challenging time?

There’s no easy answer to that question (including masks and sanitisers), but I think a great start is allowing yourself to feel what you feel. Check in with yourself, and those around you, and just listen to one another. I think slowly, we’ll start to feel some semblance of normality again; the resilience of Hongkongers is a powerful thing.

As much as I’d like to, I can’t individually check in with every single Liv reader out there to see how they’re holding up. But we can keep bringing you our best health and wellness news, and hope it makes your life better in some small way.

For our cover story, we headed for the hills (mountains, actually) to find out more about Hong Kong’s climbing community. These days, it’s easier than ever to get started in rock climbing, and I spoke to some of the city’s pioneers of the sport to find out why it’s catching on en masse. Read more on p.20. Hand sanitiser has become a hot commodity in Hong Kong, but all that hand-wringing can leave your hands dry and irritated. We rounded up our fave germ-free cleansers that are gentle enough to use throughout the day on p.32. And if you’re spending more time at home lately, we’ve also come up with a few ideas on how to eat well from the comfort of your own kitchen; check that out on p.12. Here’s to a restful (and hopefully uneventful) March for us all!

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Giving birth this spring? Zoe Belhomme shares fixed price birth packages for mums-to-be considering going private on p.36.

Kate Springer talks to a travel expert about the importance of meaningful on p.34.

She’s got one hand in her pocket...Sarah Fung knows the best hydrating hand sanitisers to carry with you on p.32.

Jo Robinson gets crystal clear on healing crystals and how to use them on p.26.

CARLA THOMAS EDITOR

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