Da Nang Cathedral, also known as the Rooster / Pink Cathedral @ City of...
There are many names for Da Nang Cathedral; Tourane Church, Sacred Heart Church of Jesus and Rooster Church. The most notable one is also the easiest to remember; the Pink Cathedral or Pink Church, as...
View ArticleSpiritual Zone @ Sun World Bà Nà Hills in Da Nang [Vietnam]
I always thought spiritual refers to the ghostly realm but it actually refer to a personal connection focusing on inner peace. Hence, when I saw a directional sign pointing to a spiritual zone, I...
View ArticleBan Leong Wah Hoe Seafood Restaurant - Large, 2-Kilogram, Sri Lankan Crabs @...
Last Sunday, I arranged dinner with my parents at a restaurant we patronized more than ten years ago! Reason we were there was my visit with friends a few months ago, when I got to know they served...
View ArticleHong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands @ Bird Paradise Mandai in Singapore
The entrance to Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands was unassuming, and that's kind of surprising since its sponsored namesake is no small fry.Stepping in, it felt like I was stepping into another...
View ArticleOur Meals @ Fisherman's Wharf Food Corner Penang (槟城渔人码头美食中心)
Quite a few persons recommended Fisherman's Wharf Food Corner at Penang when I asked around before my trip and despite its distance from our hotel; we decided to GRAB over for dinner on day three.From...
View ArticleDeens Maju Nasi Kandar @ Penang in Malaysia
When I first heard of nasi kandar, my thought was its similarity to economical rice in Singapore, but with an Indian twist! Given my sensitive stomach, I didn't dare to try when I was in Penang back in...
View ArticleBánh Mì Phố - Best Seller Grilled Minced Beef with Cheese @ Hanoi [Vietnam]
On day five of my hanoi-sapa trip in December 2024, we chanced upon a concert at Hoan Kiem Lake, resulting in a massive crowd surrounding the stage next to the iconic Shark Jaws building. However, we...
View ArticleMr Anh Local Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant @ Da Nang in Vietnam
Finding food is always a necessity when I am overseas but it can be a headache, especially when we have nothing planned! Usually, I would just launch Google Maps to source for top-rated eateries...
View ArticleTượng Cá Chép Hóa Rồng - The Dragon Carp Statue @ Da Nang in Vietnam
Singapore has a world famous statue; the merlion, a cross between a fish and a lion, that sprouted water from its mouth at the iconic location near the Singapore River, lending its name to an endearing...
View ArticleDeparting from Penang International Airport
Worried about the potential jam from Georgetown to Penang International Airport, we decided to leave our hotel earlier and reach the airport 3 hours before departure! Upon clearing immigration, the...
View ArticleJetty 35 潮人居 · 生活艺术空间 @ Penang in Malaysia
Researching on Google Maps sometimes aren't as straightforward; at times, you have to be physically at the area to find out more highly rated places! That's actually how I managed to find out of this...
View ArticleXen Teck Cafe - Toast, Coffee, Hokkien Mee and Char Kway Teow @ Penang Clan...
I heard from a local that I should really check out a char kway teow stall near the clan jetties but upon my arrival on a drizzling morning; we found, to our disappointment, that it was closed!...
View ArticleFrench Village (including Medieval Fair) Zone @ Sun World Bà Nà Hills in Da...
Aside from the iconic Golden Bridge at Bana Hills, the other signature view would come from the French Village which you would arrive as part of the larger compound that also included the Fantasy Park...
View ArticleMartina's Kitchen @ Seletar Aerospace Park [Singapore]
What is Seletar famous for? Aside from the Yishun dam bordering its territory, I guess citizens would remember it for hosting the second and much smaller civilian airport in Singapore; Seletar...
View ArticleCentral Village Bangkok Luxury Outlet near Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand
I guess many people would have heard of this outlet mall near Suvarnabhumi Airport but like me, would wonder why they build it so close to the airport when many tourists would have stayed at downtown...
View ArticleUna Una - Unagi Hitsumabushi @ Bugis + in Singapore
My mom loves seafood and while crab is her favorite; I can still remember the first time I brought her to check out unagi hitsumabushi at Man Man and her repeated praises on how good the food was!...
View ArticleBà Liễu Mẹ - Local Sesame Cake as Food Souvenirs @ Da Nang in Vietnam
Would you actively seek out local food snacks / souvenirs when you are overseas? I used to but realize that more than 75% of the time; the food doesn't appeal to my palates at all. Nevertheless, I...
View ArticleVietnamese Fried Banana outside Son Tra Night Market in Da Nang [Vietnam]
With a stomach filled with lobsters, I knew I shouldn't indulge in any more food for the sake of my health! It was more curiosity that enticed me to take a closer look as the product, which I assumed...
View ArticleBông Food & Drink Cafe @ Da Nang in Vietnam
It was a long walk under the hot sun for both Alex and I, and I was absolutely pleased to chance upon the air-conditioned Bông Food & Drink, a cafe brand that has quite a few outlets in Da Nang...
View ArticleCable Car Rides @ Sun World Ba Na Hill [Da Nang, Vietnam]
I actually don't see much about a cable car system; to me, it's a network of convenience nodes bringing me from one place to another, similar to a train station, albeit above ground. But this...
View ArticleSun World Ba Na Hills Day Trip (Small Group) from Da Nang via Klook@ Vietnam
I am very shallow; the main reason for my first visit to central Vietnam was due to the numerous videos and pictures of the Golden Bridge on social media! So, we signed up for a day tour via...
View ArticleThe Omu Mid-Wing Nasi Lemak from Yoshi's Kitchen @ Toa Payoh West Market &...
Jiujiu, want to try omu nasi lemak? Those were the words from my nephew and since I had no plan for lunch and it's a long while since my last visit to Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre; why...
View ArticleDay Five of My 8 Days' Trip to Danang (The City of Bridges) & Hoi An (The...
<<< Day FourDetailed Postings for Day FiveNguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge Sun World Ba Na Hills Cable Car RidesAlpine CoasterFantasy Park French Village Brasserie Restaurant Spiritual Zone...
View ArticleDua Ben Tre 190 (Dessert) @ Da Nang in Vietnam
Is it strange to want to enjoy as much as you could on the last night of your overseas vacation? For someone who is normally quite disciplined when it comes to late night food intake in Singapore, I...
View ArticleThien Huong Spa & Massage @ Da Nang in Vietnam
Like my mom, I am a sucker for massages; anything with the potential to relieve my body aches and relax my cluttered mind. Hence, on this official last night at central Vietnam, I decided to check out...
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