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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village (九族文化村) - A Theme Park That was More than...
Before i physically stepped into the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village at Sun Moon Lake, i was honestly confused by all the information on the world wide web talking about an aboriginal village deep...
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Penang Fried Kway Teow @ Upper Boon Keng Food Centre [Near Kallang MRT Station]
When funds are running low, i know it's time to attack hawker centre food! And this known revelation shall bring us to a little known hawker centre in Singapore, the Upper Boon Keng Food Centre that is...
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Taiwanese Stinky Tofu - The Best of the Lot @ Shenkeng 台湾深坑徐家臭豆腐 [Taiwan]
I had to be honest here. The main reason for planning my virgin trip to Taiwan is attributed to a dish that many of my personal friends abhor (often by pinching their noses); the smelly tofu!I don't...
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Cherng Yuan Hotel @ Sun Moon Lake (日月潭澄園渡假旅店) [Taiwan]
When faced with a whole list of accommodations on the web, i am often stuck in the quandary on which one to select as my designated choice for an overseas stay. Budget is definitely high on my priority...
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Day Two [Cingjing (清境) -> Sun Moon Lake(日月潭) and Ita Thao (伊達邵)]: Taiwan Trip...
The sleeping bug hidden in my body was relentless in its persuasion for me to forgo the NT$400 Hehuanshan sunrise tour when my phone alarm started ringing at 3.30am but i am not one to waste money like...
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Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant @ NEX Mall (Serangoon Central)
For a grilled meat / seafood lover, i have great affection for teppanyaki but the prices are a tad too expensive, especially when i feel that the reason for the high pricing is attributed to the...
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火焰骰子牛 - Flaming Beef Dices / Cubes @ Taichung (Yizhong Market)
You know Singaporeans; we have to stop whenever a queue is sighted and it's highly probable we would check out to see what was on sale and what the big hooha it was all about. No, i didn't join the...
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Taichung Yizhong Street / Yizhong Market (臺中一中商圈 / 一中街) @ Taiwan
Unlike Fengjia Night Market, i could not find much information (in English) on Yizhong Market, whether online, travel guidebooks or blogs. My interest was piqued as i remember reading that this market...
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Changi Village Cendol Melaka - Your Unusual Chendol in Singapore with Nice...
Many a times, i have strolled past this food outlet opposite Changi Village hawker centre that had two striking banners hanging from the awning; one claiming to be the number one mee rebus and the...
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Sun Moon Lake Xuanguang Temple [日月潭玄光寺]
Some of my loyal readers would be pleased to know that i didn't cover many temples in my recent trip to Taiwan, unlike my visit to Ipoh with my parents. I did schedule a few in my itinerary but...
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Mei Guan Yuan (美觀園) - Japanese Food at the Heart of Taiwan Since 1946
Taiwan is famed for their street markets and after my trip to the amazing country, i can confidently tell you that there is absolutely no need to dine at restaurants as street food would be more than...
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Fengjia Night Market (aka as Feng Chia Night Market) 逢甲夜市 @ Taichung [Taiwan]
If Shilin Night Market is known as the father of all night markets in Taiwan, Fengjia would no doubt take the esteemed position as the mother given its popularity. Here's my take on my first official...
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The Ice Cream Shop @ Simpang Bedok [Singapore]
Nothing's more appropriate than to name your company using the main item that you are selling; in this case, you would totally expect ice cream to be sold in the premise of The Ice Cream Shop! If i...
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53 Hotel @ Taichung [台中寶島53行館] - I am LOVING it!
With numbers making up its unique brand name, i was honestly half-expecting 53 hotel to provide only basic, comfortable service that commanded a price above my budget (i am a cheapo when it comes to...
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Scholar Cake (狀元糕) @ Guangzhou Street Night Market 艋舺夜市 (Near Long Shan Si...
I was about to make a U turn before reaching the end of the Guangzhou Street Night Market near Huaxi Street (note: it is different from the Huaxi Street Night Market) when my sensitive nostrils caught...
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What's That inside Pokka Osmanthus with White Tea?!
Singaporeans would not be strangers to the Pokka brand and most, i believe, would likely be aware of this osmanthus white tea that seems to be gaining a lot of popularity locally. I tried it before and...
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Shilin Stinky Tofu - Jihe (士林基河臭豆腐): Overall Second Best in My 2014 Taiwan...
I have waxed lyrical about the most amazing smelly tofu i ever had in my whole life along Shenkeng Old Street. However, not many share my passion in travelling to far-fetched places for food.Hence, i...
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Day Three Itinerary [Sun Moon Lake(日月潭) > Taichung (臺中)]: TaiwanTrip 2014
All rise and shine for a wonderful view of Sun Moon Lake (SML) after a good night sleep at Cherng Yuan Hotel @ Ita Thao! We could have slept in for a while longer but it would be a shame if i didn't...
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Guangzhou Street Night Market (艋舺夜市) near Longshan Temple MRTStation @ Taipei...
To be totally honest, my real intention was to get to the first night market (Huaxi) officially endorsed for the tourists but the one ahead of me as i stepped out of Longshan temple MRT station was...
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Fu Shan Seafood & Tze Cha (富山海鲜) @ Chong Pang [Yishun]
It's the annual mother's day but our family decided not to have it on the actual day as we all know how crowded all the eating establishments would be! Seriously, if you are that filial to your mom,...
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