Moving in 1wk from US- Live in Happy Valley or Causeway Bay?
- 02-09-2009, 11:49 PM #9
happy valley is definitely more livable. CWB will just drive you nuts after a while.
aren't medication cheaper in hk compared to the states? (reading other posts)... i know vitamins are definitely cheaper in the states though, we always get people to bring them over from there.
- 02-10-2009, 09:06 AM #10
the thing about medicines is that you can't always find what you are looking for.
i, personally, find the cold & flu medicines here to be useless. but stuff from overseas seem to help my stuffy nose etc.
- 02-10-2009, 10:14 PM #11Registered User
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I agree with carang. The allergy medicine is also pretty useless here and I regret not bringing more of my normal stuff from Australia with us.
It isn't about cost, it is about the choice available here. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find equivalents (and not for lack of trying).
- 02-12-2009, 01:49 PM #12Registered User
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Hi. Can't disagree with anyone about preference of HV over CWB. We have stayed in both areas short term, and we find HV is much nicer for mums and kids, and you will meet plenty of lovely people at the park/indoor play centre.
We are currently in The Ellipsis serviced apartments (only temporarily) which is right across from the racecourse and very convenient to play centre, park, shops, and downtown HV. They do have washers and dryers downstairs, and there is a laundry service across the road too! There is also a pool which is open over the warmer months http://www.ellipsis.com.hk
We have two kids and find its a good spot for them. The only downside is that the kitchen is pretty small, and yep no oven, if that's what you are looking for. Good luck!
- 02-12-2009, 02:38 PM #13Registered User
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like someone said - I would not live in either if i had a choice - is there any way you could ask for another location? Also, if you have a serviced appartment i would be pretty surprised if it did not come with an oven and a dryer - i would not worry about that... but if you have to choose between the two areas only - NOT Causeway bay - does not strike me as a nice place to live at all! Happy Valley is much more residential...
- 01-22-2010, 08:37 PM #14Registered User
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- 01-22-2010, 08:45 PM #15
budget?
requirements?
ages of the kids?
size?
amenities?
schools?
we need a little more information before anyone can recommend a place to live.
- 02-08-2010, 09:24 PM #16Registered User
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playgrounds near happy valley 88?
hi! we are coming to hk in march , with our 2 year old toddler, and we are either looking at kornhill or happy valley 88. it is interesting to read that there is a couple of good outdoor playground and free indoor one in HV. May I know where is it located from HV 88? Easy walk?
I have another question I am bursting to ask. I heard it is rainy season from apr-may. anyone knows how bad / frequent the rains are?
any advice or comments will be gratefully received! :)
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