Pranakorn Noodle Restaurant & Roti & Tea Cafe @ Mixt Chatuchak in Bangkok...
I can't imagine having lunch in many of the eateries at Chatuchak Weekend Market as they are mainly hot, and humid outdoors, and rescue came from the nearby, fully air-conditioned Mixt Chatuchak!...
View ArticleMom's Birthday 2024
It's been quite a while since I last posted something on family and it's not because we don't meet up; we do catch up very often but for celebrations, it's usually a meal without cakes as the kids are...
View Article25s Cafe & Brunch @ Hoi An in Vietnam
The weather was warm even though it was still about 1.5 hours to high noon and I desperately needed a place to just chill; a search on my "saved" places on Google Map brought me to the highly rated...
View ArticleV & You Vegetarian Restaurant near KSL Mall in Johor Bahru in Malaysia
You wouldn't usually catch me seeking vegetarian cuisine when I am overseas but it was different on 18 August 2024, as it was the 15th day of the lunar month, my mom was with us in Johor Bahru and she...
View ArticleCruise Down Thu Bon River & Water Lantern Release - Part of Visit to Hoi An...
Hoi An Memories Land is accessible via land bridges but no, we opted for a unique experience by signing up for a package that included a river cruise and lantern release, in addition to entry to the...
View ArticleFaifoo Central Restaurant @ Hoi An in Vietnam
As I scrolled through Google Maps, my eyes almost popped out when I chanced upon an eatery with an almost perfect rating of 4.9 from more than 600 reviewers; Faifoo Central Restaurant! How did I even...
View Article5 Days Itinerary in 2024 to Penang, Pearl of the Orient, in Malaysia
After eight long years, we were finally back in Penang! Taking advantage of the promotional price of S$166.90 from Singapore Airlines, I guess a hiatus of eight years would make it easier for...
View ArticleDough @ CHIJMES along Victoria Street near Bugis in Singapore
Frankly, I have to thank my friends for always recommending good restaurants / cafe in Singapore for our meetups, which enabled me to share with the rest of you in this blog! Today: the recommendation...
View ArticleNew Lane Chinese Traditional Dessert @ Penang in Malaysia
A moment of sadness enveloped me when we chanced upon the busy New Lane Street Foodstalls. With so much food, it's a pity this had to come after we had dinner, for which I doubt I could have another...
View ArticleShabu Shabu Buffet at 新千葉火鍋 (Ximending Branch) in Taipei [Taiwan]
Dinner on day six of our Taiwan tour package brought us to another shabu shabu restaurant; 新千葉火鍋, which was super crowded with a long queue waiting to get in! Thankfully, there were "tour group"...
View ArticleJingan Suspension Bridge @ Shifen in Taiwan
We were told of a historic suspension bridge in Shifen and since we had some time to spare after the disappointing lunch; why not check it out?!Called Jingan Suspension Bridge, it was completed in 1947...
View ArticleReleasing the Sky Lanterns - Free Activity @ Shifen in Taipei [Taiwan]
The releasing of lanterns to the sky is such a popular activity in Shifen that I could almost certainly say that should the authority decide to ban it; half the business will die, not to mention the...
View ArticleShifen Old Street @ Taiwan
As the tour bus cruised towards our next destination, the view of the soaring lanterns in the sky gave hints that we shall be reaching Shifen Old Street very soon! Time to alight and make our way over,...
View ArticleGrand Sheraton Hotel - Five Star, Near Shandao Temple MRT Station @ Taipei...
Our last accommodation for our Taiwan tour package was in the capital city of Taipei and befitting its status, we were allocated a five-star hotel; Grand Sheraton Hotel, and it's for two nights! Retro...
View ArticleThe Red House @ Ximending in Taipei [Taiwan]
I promise this shall be a short post as too many people have touched on this iconic building in the super popular Ximending district of Taipei City; The Red House! We were grateful to chance upon a...
View ArticleMacalister Road Ah Chew Durian @ Penang in Malaysia
Singaporeans are well acquainted with durians from Malaysia but most would likely think of regions like Segamat, Raub given their proximity. Another place that is as famous for durians is actually the...
View ArticleChu Chocolate Bar & Cafe @ Bangkok in Thailand
Recommended by the Greatest Kon but with a full stomach; we were adamant that the consideration was only to have hot chocolate at Chu Chocolate Bar & Cafe!Long passage in. I was expecting a...
View ArticleFour Seasons Chinese Restaurant @ Siam Paragon in Bangkok [Thailand]
Branding is important for any company and when we saw this Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant at Siam Paragon; we figured there will be a high level of prestige and reputation, and hence decided to have...
View ArticleChiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall @ Taipei in Taiwan
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is no stranger to me but definitely a new attraction for my dad, who was making his very first trip to Taiwan via the tour package we signed up with Chan Brothers....
View ArticleSomboon Seafood Restaurant @ Bangkok in Thailand
My first trip to Bangkok was in 2007 and I immediately fell in love with the city! One of the food recommendations I read up on the web mentioned a Somboon Seafood restaurant, opened in 1969, which I...
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