Naughty Nuri's - Possibly the Best Ribs in the World in Patong @ Phuket...
Naughty Nuri's originated from Bali and i was aware of the rave reviews before i made my trip in 2017 but i didn't have time to check it out given that i was only on the Hindu island for 3...
View ArticleSnorkeling between Similan Island No 9 and 8 @ Christmas Point / Namchai Bay...
It's time for another snorkeling session in Similan Islands and let's send off our hero for the day; Mr Alex Chiu, who has heroically rescued my dad from a near-drowning episode just a few hours ago!...
View ArticleKusu Island 2018 - A Pilgrimage Visit [龟屿进香] Once Again @ Singapore
As both parents are already in their 60s, i see it as my duty (as a child) to accompany them for their annual pilgrimage to Kusu Island even though this would be the 5th year i am blogging about...
View ArticleThe Picturesque Princess Bay at Island No 4 (Koh Miang) in Similan Islands @...
After lunch at the other side of Koh Miang (Similan Island No 4), we were told by the guide to proceed along a mosquito-infested dirt path to Princess Bay; where we had about 30 minutes to chill out at...
View ArticleSimilan Island No 4 - Lunch & Princess Bay @ Koh Miang [Phang Nga Province...
It's lunchtime right after the harrowing experience and although i am not expecting restaurant fare; i was still kind of taken aback by the sheer number of people standing around tables of food.Buffet...
View ArticleBlanco Court Prawn Mee beside Haji Lane @ Beach Road [Singapore]
Frankly, i have heard of Blanco Court Prawn Mee for the longest time but as i am not a huge fan of soupy prawn noodle; i had been delaying the visit until my brother in law had a strong craving for it...
View ArticleAmari Hotel - A 5-Star Hotel Opposite Komtar JBCC and near Johor Bahru...
For Singaporeans staying in the north, a staycation at Johor Bahru (JB) is preferred over one in Singapore's downtown for two reasons; the nearer distance and the convenience if you are travelling by...
View ArticleGoofing Around @ Lao Zhong Zhong Eating House
I often have photographs that don't appear in this blog as there are so many to begin with and at times; procrastination kicks in and the topic in mind is delayed indefinitely.For the pictures that...
View ArticleThe Glass Onion Bistro & Bar on the Ground Floor of Hotel Mi @ Bencoolen...
I don't actively seek out new eateries but with the Entertainer app expiring by the end of this year; i know i have to be more 'enthusiastic' so that i don't lose out on this gift from a friend!Hence,...
View ArticleTender Grilled Pork Skewers at Terminal 21 Basement Stall @ Bangkok [Thailand]
Terminal 21 at Bangkok is no stranger to many Singaporeans and today, i am going to strongly recommend one item that you must try if you happen to be there. Just go down to the basement of the popular...
View ArticleThe Much Cheaper Tender Grilled Pork Skewers Along the Street @ Patpong - The...
Just yesterday, i shared my post on the tender grilled pork skewers at Terminal 21 in Facebook and my sister commented that the price on the roadside stalls was only 10 baht; halved the price i...
View ArticleThe Real Grapes in the Chinese Terminology - [葡萄 (Putao) versus 提子 (Tizi)
In all my life, i know grapes as grapes and in Mandarin (Chinese); it has always been 葡萄 (Putao) and nothing else! Therefore, i was amused (slightly offended) when a friend asked a few days ago if i...
View ArticleThe Nerve-Wrecking Climb up Sail Rock @ Similan Islands No 8 [Phang Nga...
The alien-faced rock perched atop a body of stones was impressive enough but the real attention catcher for me were the people standing next to the iconic rock, known officially as sail rock! A wrong...
View ArticleSimilan Island No 8 - Climbing Sail Rock and Snorkeling at Donald Duck Bay @...
We have come to the last stop of our Similan Islands' tour although i would like to add that it's definitely not the final one; i am deliberating between coming out with a separate post for the tour...
View ArticleKok Sen Restaurant - A Michelin Bib Gourmand Establishment @ Keong Saik Road...
Ever since my car was scrapped in 2016, the reduced convenience has resulted in me preferring to spend my weekends at home rather than going out. Hence, when my brother in law offered to drive us to...
View ArticleGiant Swing at Sunset in Bangkok [Thailand]
The queue at Thipsamai was so insanely long that i knew it would be a while before we could even enter; hence, i left my two willing friends in the queue while i checked out the surrounding, and found...
View ArticleLek Massage House - Near Kritthai Residence and National Stadium BTS @...
It's no secret i love Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and one motivating factor for my annual 'pilgrimage' is their value for money massages; so much so that i make it a point to visit daily whenever...
View ArticleToilet / Washroom with Automated Entry @ Hua Mum Night Market in Bangkok...
I love travelling overseas for a variety of reasons and one of them is because things are sometimes done differently from Singapore and that can be interesting from the eyes of a non-local.In this...
View ArticlePatpong - The Night Market in the Red Light District @ Bangkok [Thailand]
A long time ago, the infamous Patpong night market in Bangkok was said to be a compulsory item on your itinerary but in the present times, it's ranked at a dismal 528 (out of 574 things to do in...
View ArticleDay Trip to Similan Islands via Seastar Andaman Tour @ @ Phang Nga Province...
Given the distance of over 130 kilometers from Phuket to Phang Nga province; it took us almost two days before we decided to sign up for a day trip to Similan Islands with At Akarin tour counter near...
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