Get A Calligraphy Painting @ Temple of Literature in Hanoi [Vietnam]
The almost millennium-old Temple of Literature is an esteemed, cultural-rich place in the capital of Vietnam and although we can find stalls offering calligraphy services in many parts of Asia that...
View ArticleNasi Lemak Ayam Goreng from Village Park Restaurant @ Petaling Jaya in Malaysia
The way that Malaysian standup comedian, Joanne Kam, lambasted the differences between Singapore style and Malaysia style nasi lemak motivated me to check out the most famous nasi lemak eatery when I...
View ArticleYao Yao Ping Restaurant @ Klang in Malaysia
When one travels, it's always beneficial to have a local friend and that's what we did for our inaugural trip to Klang, where we were brought to places popular with locals, and not inundated with...
View ArticleThe Temple of Literature - Also Vietnam's First University @ Hanoi [Vietnam]
I am hesitating if I should break up the post of The Temple of Literature into numerous postings as there were over a hundred photos of this historical place of attraction in Hanoi. but decided to suck...
View ArticleAll Day Coffee 55 Hàng Bún @ Hanoi in Vietnam
It was just a period of non-stopped walking after checking out Vietnam's first university, the Temple of Literature, and even though the legs weren't breaking, we were dying to have a seat and get some...
View ArticleBáo Khánh Alley in the Morning @ Hanoi [Vietnam]
Báo Khánh Alley was the street in Hanoi that I walked through every single day when I was in the capital city, as it was the location of Bonsella Hotel, our choice of accommodation! It was a nice...
View ArticleWoodfire - Inexpensive Yet Super Good Burger @ Johor Bahru in Malaysia
Just when I thought a burger could never get better than Burger Labo, the Great Kon shared of an eatery in the nearby Malaysian city of Johor Bahru that served not just amazing burgers; the prices were...
View ArticlePork Satay @ The Satay Taste at Cheng San Food Centre in Ang Mo Kio...
Cheng San Hawker Centre didn't have many stalls that were open for business at night and I was about to leave for the nearby coffee shop when I caught a whiff of grilled meat.The nice aroma came from...
View ArticleBa Da Pagoda @ Hanoi [Vietnam]
With origins stretching back to almost a thousand years, we expected the Ba Da Pagoda to have a much grander entrance, instead of just a small opening that we literally walked past while in search of...
View ArticleDay Twp of My 7-Day Trip to Hanoi - City of Lakes and Capital of Vietnam
<<< Day OneDetailed Postings for Day TwoHoan Kiem Lake ParkHelium Balloons Should Be BannedBáo Khánh Alley in the MorningKing Le Thai To Monument and Nam Huong Communal HouseBa Da...
View ArticleAh Meng Restaurant @ Johor Bahru [Malaysia]
JB Ah Meng at Geylang is no stranger to me but imagine my surprise when I found out that there is also an Ah Meng restaurant at the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru (also known as JB). Are they related?...
View ArticleTrung Nguyên Legend Cafe - Souvenirs for Home @ Hanoi in Vietnam
Before lunar new year 2023, I have only known of the Vietnamese coffee brand, G7. It's only when I went to the Great Kon's house for a gathering that he made me a cup of 3-in-1 coffee from Trung Nguyên...
View ArticleOld Pasar Kopitiam - Stalls from Demolished Old Market in Kluang [Johore,...
I can't remember which documentary I watched but its content, on stalls from an old market in Kluang that moved to a coffee shop, left such a deep impression; I had to brave the downpour to check it...
View ArticleBamboo Cotton Factory - Toilet Break for our Day Trip to Ninh Bình @ Vietnam
When we were told to disembark and appeared in front of the bus was the above factory-like building; the thought that went through my mine was whether there would be "commissioned factory shopping"...
View ArticleLunch as Part of Our Day Trip to Ninh Bình @ Vietnam
On one hand, the good thing about a full day tour is that lunch is always provided. On the other hand, a disadvantage is when the food wasn't up to your expectations. For our trip to Ninh Binh, we were...
View ArticleBHC Chicken Singapore - Platter C with Bburinkle Fried Chicken & Tteokbokki @...
First thing, what does BHC stand for? I thought it meant British High Council until it was revealed that BHC is an acronym for "Better & Healthier Choice", and the signature dish was fried chicken!...
View ArticleMr Baguette and His Lava Tarts @ Golden Mile Food Centre [Singapore]...
I remember I visited Mr Baguette around two years ago for his baguette toast but it turned out that the stall was way more famous for its lava tarts which were out of stock then. This time round, while...
View ArticleThe Shorter Yet More Difficult to Climb Summit @ Mua Caves in Ninh Binh...
A basic background about Mua Caves at Ninh Binh in Vietnam; it's really not about the caves. The highlight would be climbing the peaks as indicated above and today, I am going to share about my ascent...
View ArticleScaled by Ah Hua Kelong - Farm to Table Cuisine @ Singapore
Farm to table restaurant concept is not popular in Singapore mainly because we do not have that large a farming community in the first place, given our diminutive size, and local produce is generally...
View ArticleThe Taller Yet Easier to Climb Summit @ Mua Caves in Ninh Binh [Vietnam]
I have documented my climb up the shorter yet more difficult to climb peak at Mua Caves. Today, let's talk about the easier peak which was also taller and with better scenery. Just a few foot steps...
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