Stuck at home because of the typhoon? Here are a few indoor activities to do

The perfect way to get away from your screen? Read a book.

From classic to new entries, books will allow you to travel from another place and time from the comfort of your home. Luckily for you, no need to ask your bookclub for recommendations: Tatler has numerous booklists to get inspired by:

• 10 books all foodies should read
• 10 books about Hong Kong by Hongkongers
  
• The best books written by the thought leaders of Asia’s Most Influential
  
• 5 mind-bending novels that use science to explore thought-provoking ideas
  
• 7 books to inspire resilience and empowerment as recommended by Front & Female Awards winners
• 12 books that explore motherhood, mother-child dynamics, and bonds that boost and those that burn
• Books celebrating queerness, as recommended by Tatler community’s LGBTQ+ members

In need of a good laugh, a tear-jerking cry or an action thriller to pass your time while the T8 signal is up? Classic Cantonese movies can give you that—and much more. 

From Internal Affairs (1990) to the Ip Man film series and Fat Choi Spirit (2002): you can find all of these movies on Netflix.

Typhoon Yagi might be raging outside—meanwhile, why not get comfortable indoors with a dose of K-drama?

K-dramas have come a long way since their popularisation in the 2000s and they won’t be slowing down anytime soon, as shown by the long and diverse list of K-dramas we got for 2024 only—from Queen of Tears to The Killing Vote.

Or if older, classic K-dramas are your thing, Tatler has compiled a list of the most iconic drama series to add to your watchlist.

Is your fridge full? No, don’t go panic buying during the typhoon, instead, just innovate with the ingredients you have—and cook and bake delicious meals. Experiment and level up your egg recipes as shown by Asia’s top chefs, or try out these typical Hong Kong dishes at home. 

You might also like: Tatler Hong Kong’s ultimate collection of recipes

Stuck at home? There’s no better time to plan for a trip abroad.

Here at Tatler, we love travelling, and we’ve shown it extensively through our travelling guides, our compilations and extensive travel features. Whether you’re looking for destinations that are less than five hours by flight from Hong Kong, wellness luxury retreats or even K-pop-inspired travel destinations: we’ve got your back.  

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We know cleaning your home can be more than a little overwhelming—but hear us out: the process is easier than you might think and it'll certainly bring joy to your space. To make this year’s typhoon season cleaning your most productive yet, we’ve listed a few tips on how to make the process easier for a fresher home.

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