Dominic Ngai

Dominic is a managing editor of Cathay's inflight magazine. What food would you travel for? ‘The “lemon & lemon tart” at Shanghai’s Mr & Mrs Bund. I’ve never met a citrus dessert I didn’t like, but this one is out of this world.’

Chinese mainland

The Traveller’s Guide to Shanghai Neighbourhoods

We break down eight of the most fascinating Shanghai neighbourhoods worth exploring, whether it’s your first visit or your fifth
Chinese mainland

10 Places in China Every Traveller Should Visit

Planning a holiday once the travel lockdown ends? These destinations across China – all a short-haul flight from Hong Kong – are at the top of our list
Food and drink

7 Foodie Cities We Can’t Wait to Visit Next

From Chengdu’s spicy hot pot to Singapore’s humble hawker centre fare, these places and dishes – all just a few hours from Hong Kong – are on the tip of our tongues for our next trip
Singapore

The Perfect Travel Itinerary for Singapore

Make the most of your next visit to the Lion City with this itinerary full of dining, nature and culture
Shopping

Luxury Brand Shang Xia is Redefining the ‘Made in China’ Label

Jiang Qionger, CEO and art director of Shang Xia, is spearheading the China-born fashion brand's efforts in bringing past traditions into the world of luxury
Top hotels

Page148 Hong Kong is Perfect for Exploring Hip Kowloon

Artisanal coffee, skyline views and a convenient location make Page148 Hong Kong the perfect base for travellers who want to connect with Kowloon's mix of grit and glitz
Art and culture

The Wizard of Awes: TeamLab Founder Brings the Magic to Macao

Toshiyuki Inoko speaks about TeamLab SuperNature, his new techinicolour digital-art wonderland in Macao
Food and drink

3 New Shanghai Hotspots for Cocktails, Korean BBQ and Epic Selfies

Skip the obvious and hit up these hip new spots next time you're in Shanghai
Top hotels

Stay Here: The Middle House, Shanghai

At The Middle House, Shanghai, you get contemporary design, high-end wellness offerings and the vibrant nightlife of downtown Jing'an district on your doorstep
Art and culture

Q&A With TeamLab Founder Toshiyuki Inoko

With new museum TeamLab SuperNature in Macao, the Japanese masters of immersive, interactive digital artworks aim to inspire new legions of fans – and millions of Instagram posts
Food and drink

A Tasting Tour of Zurich with Tyler Brûlé

Monocle's globetrotting editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé gives us a rundown of his favourite restaurants and the hottest tables in Swiss financial hub Zurich
Business Travel

Q&A With Loh Lik Peng of Unlisted Collection

The founding director of Unlisted Collection talks about how he chooses hotel and restaurant projects and what's next for the industry
Tech and gadgets

Q&A with Watchmaker Richard Mille

The founder of the luxury Swiss watchmaker talks travel, the enduring appeal of high-performance timepieces and partnering with high-achievers
Festivals and events

How Millennials Are Changing Chinese New Year Travel Traditions

‘Home’ used to be the only destination for Chinese New Year’s travellers across the Chinese mainland – but that's changing. We meet the savvy flyers spending the 2020 holiday overseas
Architecture

Q&A with James Corner of Field Operations

James Corner, founder and CEO of Field Operations, discusses urbanism and mixing nature, culture and art into Hong Kong's new Victoria Dockside development
Shanghai

Q&A With Anson Chen of Bund18

Anson Chen, managing director of Shanghai's Bund18, reflects on dining trends and how his hobby of performing magic has influenced the way he does business
Food and drink

Local Experts Reveal the Newest Asian Food Trends

Flash in the pan or here to stay? Asia’s foodies reveal the dishes and drinks currently trending in seven cities
Art and culture

Q&A with Love Is Project’s Chrissie Lam

Chrissie Lam, founder of the Love Is Project, talks about the power of love, connections and combining fashion and philanthropy
Travel photography

A Drone’s Eye View of Hong Kong

Five unexpected ways to see the city from above
Travel photography

Photographers Share the Secrets of Their Craft

Talking with four travel photographers who specialise in everything from portraits to minimalist architecture

Dominic Ngai

Dominic is a managing editor of Cathay's inflight magazine. What food would you travel for? ‘The “lemon & lemon tart” at Shanghai’s Mr & Mrs Bund. I’ve never met a citrus dessert I didn’t like, but this one is out of this world.’

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