Taman Pelangi Morning Market (Opposite Atelier Hotel) @ Johor Bahru in Malaysia
I chose to stay at Atelier Hotel at Johor Bahru simply because of its red-brick, European inspired facade. What I didn't know then was that there's also a morning market that takes place opposite the...
View ArticleChristmas 2024 - Unwrapping the Presents
Finally time to unwrap the Christmas presents! With so many people travelling in December in recent years, I personally feel that the celebrations surrounding Christmas are not as exciting as before;...
View ArticleThe Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng) Held by Two Gigantic Hands @ Bà Nà Hills in Da...
Mention Sun World Ba Na Hills and I guess many foreigners might not be aware that it's a popular hill resort theme park at Da Nang in Central Vietnam. However, there's an attraction within the theme...
View ArticleHwa Ting Restaurant - Traditional Wanton Noodle @ Georgetown in Penang...
I might be on a starch-restricted diet but one thing I can't resist at times would be wanton noodles; hence,. when I walked past Hwa Ting Restaurant in Penang, I remember the name as it's quite similar...
View ArticleThe Tambun Biscuits from Him Heang Sdn Bhd @ Penang in Malaysia
The most popular food souvenir to bring back from Penang would be packs / boxes of tambun biscuits, which were said to be the best tasting in Malaysia! I have to be truthful; I am never quite fond of...
View ArticleCathay Coffee Shop (Kedai Kopi Cathay) @ George Town in Penang [Malaysia]
The walk covering about 1.7 kilometers under sweltering weather, to Him Heang for their signature tambun biscuits, was torturing even for a Singaporean and we decided to step into an old school coffee...
View ArticleWong Mei Kee - Michelin Roast Pork @ Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia #michelin
The best roast pork I ever had in my whole life was at Sin Keong Kee in Kulai, and when the Greatest Kon recommended Wong Mei Kee in Kuala Lumpur; I was skeptical! Seriously, something even...
View ArticleKarpal Singh Drive @ Penang in Malaysia
After stepping out of Fisherman's Wharf Food Corner, I had assumed that this promenade right in front would be the Karpal Singh Drive, which was a famous street with a high review rating score of 4.6...
View ArticleChinatown Street Light Up (Daytime) for Lunar New Year 2025 - Year of The...
Happy Lunar New Year! I was so busy these few months (with work, travel etc) that I clean forgot to upload the photographs taken on 12 January for the annual Chinatown street light up and bazaar for...
View ArticleHono Workshop (炎工作室) - A Japanese Eatery @ Penang in Malaysia
Given my body's penchant for gaining weight, you would usually not catch me having any supper but when I walked past the above shop in Penang at about 9pm, my eyes were drawn to the Chinese / Japanese...
View ArticleRestaurant Pekin @ Taman Sentosa in Johor Bahru [Malaysia]
Have you heard of Restoran Pekin in Johor Bahru? More commonly known by its Chinese name, 北京楼, it was said to be a reputable restaurant favored by local Johorean Chinese, with five branches in the...
View ArticleSia Boey Urban Archaeological Park & The Midnight Leng Leng Street @ Penang...
The things that captivated me, as I was walking toward the direction of the heritage clan jetties, were the lines of hand-painted lanterns hung across the lamp posts of a supposed park. A search on the...
View ArticleFantasy Park @ Bà Nà Hills in Da Nang [Vietnam]
The first thing that came to mind when one mentioned Bana Hills at Da Nang would be the Golden Bridge and the European Village. What many didn't realize, until they research further, would be the...
View ArticleBreakfast Hola (早餐好了) @ Chinatown in Singapore
It was less than two weeks since I returned from my longest overseas trip to Taiwan but this didn't stop me from craving for Taiwanese breakfast fare! I was aware of this Breakfast Hola at Chinatown...
View ArticleSky Terrace Penang Hilltop Cafe @ Penang Hill [Malaysia]
I had been to Penang Hill a few times and it was always a rush! This time round, I was adamant to relax, and decided to chill out at the above Sky Terrace Penang Hilltop Cafe, which didn't have a great...
View ArticlePenang Hill at Night & Dusky Leaf Monkeys!
I have been to Penang Hill a number of times since I was a kid and assumed it's only open to the public at night, particularly the funicular tram ride which would be a more economical mode of transport...
View ArticleWindmill Upon Hills - Duplex, 2 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony @ Genting...
When I visited Genting Highlands last November, we chose to stay at midhill; an area I had never tried staying before although I heard that amenities had improved, with much more options for F&B!...
View ArticleCrispy Shrimp Pastry @ Quán Gốc Đa in Hanoi [Vietnam]
On my last trip to Hanoi in 2023, I chanced upon a stall, Quán Gốc Đa, near the famous St. Joseph Cathedral, that sold deep fried snacks but as there were too many choices; we only managed to try a few...
View ArticleKraffmen Cafe @ George Town in Penang [Malaysia]
I reminded myself before I stepped into Kraffmen Cafe in Penang; just one dessert for sharing and a cup of hot beverage would do. I was sure I would be disciplined.My perseverance gave way when I saw...
View ArticleChingo Dental - Teeth Scaling and Polishing @ Danang in Vietnam
Would you go for dental treatment when you are overseas? Actually not that hard a question to answer when dental works are known to be very expensive in Singapore! As we were roaming along the streets...
View ArticleInnland Bakery @ George Town in Penang [Malaysia]
"Carbohydrates / Starch is bad for your weight" - this statement has stayed with me for decades but truth be told, I ADORE carbo-heavy food, especially bread, and it's sad that I can't indulge as...
View ArticleLinh Ung Pagoda - The One at Ba Na Hills in Da Nang [Vietnam]
Many people will recall the French Village, the Golden Bridge when one mentions Ba Na Hills but do you know that there's a number of temples in the theme park as well? One of them would be Linh Ung...
View ArticleSeoul Cắt Tóc Spa - Full Service Spa @ Da Nang in Vietnam
My first experience with Vietnamese spa treatment, at Spa Salon Galaxy Sài Gòn in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), was enlightening, especially the segment on ear cleaning! Strangely, similar treatment wasn't...
View ArticleAlluvia Chocolatier @ Da Nang in Vietnam
When it comes to chocolates from Vietnam, tourists would recall the brand Maison Marou Chocolate first as it's commonly sold in the airports. However, I personally prefer another brand; Alluvia...
View ArticleAnchor Restaurant & Beer @ Da Nang in Vietnam
It was past 10.00pm but the stomach was in need of some "nutrition" and lo and behold, a restaurant appeared right in front of us and a check revealed that it closed only at midnight.Looking like some...
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