[TD4.1]

OK, so I finally agreed to come. Now to find a new home. I'd be interested to hear views re the pro's and cons of living in Discovery Bay (working in Central-ish).

Thanks in advance, td.

[snowball]

Just thought you might be interested in this....

http://www.dbay.com.hk/dblifestyleapp/default.asp

[discobay]

A similar thread is here

[texasaxel]

I live in DB but have no kids or pets. If you do have either than the international school, kindergarden is a strong selling point - but if you haven't got kids or pets then DB will be a less obvious location to move to. Here is my list of pro and cons

Pro:
1. Lots of living space for less $ than in MidLevels / Central
2. Clean air (for HK standards)
3. Can ride the bicycle without risk of near-death experience
4. Beach within walking distance
5. Hiking options in the hills nearby
6. 25 mins by bus to the airport
7. Golf course
8. Serenity! Can walk without anyone stepping on your feet or bumping into you
9. Close to Disneyland

Cons:
1. 25 mins from Central by ferry; i.e. long commute
2. Late night ferry schedule limited; bad if you're a night owl
3. No nightlife to speak of
4. Difficult to meet single people, DB is very family-oriented
5. Lots of kids (can be a 'pro', of course, if that's what you want)
6. Can't get there by private motor car or taxi
7. surcharge for home delivery of bulky items bought outside DB
8. people who live on HK island will frown if you tell them where you live
9. Close to Disneyland

[TD4.1]

Cheers Tex, together with the web info from t'others, that's exactly the kinda input that I need just now.

Many thanks,
TD.

[texasaxel]

So what's it going to be? DB or not?

[enzo]

hey TD4.1

i was checking the progress with my ad and noticed that you made a complaint 'bout me not replying.....i'm sorry but i dont think i'd ever received yr message....did u email me????? was it you who called me??? if so, i am still waitin for an email address to send the photos of my flat over??? thanx!!

[cb1118]

great place to live.
only trouble now is about the 'firework from DisneyWorld'
(the dust sometimes blow toward the direction of DB)