Thomson Nature Park - Enjoy The Remnants of a Kampong Plus the Chance to See...
Never one to wake up early on weekends, i think i must be crazy to ask my dad to accompany me for a walk to Singapore's seventh and latest nature park, Thomson Nature Park, on a Sunday morning!Opened...
View ArticleEast Bistro's Dim Sum opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre [Singapore]
After indulging in dim sum on quite a few occasions in Hong Kong, i must admit that my standard of the iconic breakfast offering has elevated when i revisited East Bistro earlier this month. p.s. i...
View ArticleHomescapes - Another Game That Took Away So Much of My Personal Time
It's unimaginable that as i was about to cross my big four o next year, i can still be so obsessed with gaming; specifically mobile games starting from Angry Birds to Candy Crush and now,...
View ArticleSteamboat with the Family @ Home
My dwelling is used to hosting family and friends and while potluck is the norm; i have allowed the occasional steamboat (those without the grilling function) as it's much cheaper to have it at home...
View ArticleDay One in Hong Kong!
<<< ItineraryIn the past, it was always that iconic shot of the control tower of Changi International Airport but nowadays, chances are you would find the world's tallest indoor waterfall...
View ArticleZai Shun Curry Fish Head (Michelin Bib Gourmand) - Seriously, It's Not About...
Craziness runs in my blood but i am still surprised that i agreed to the Great Kon's suggestion to travel all the way to Yuhua Village for get-together lunch on a weekend! He had, in fact, mentioned...
View ArticleDuck Paradise - Forget About The Char Siew @ Chong Pang Hawker Centre...
It's interesting to note that the name "duck paradise" doesn't mean ducky everything and this is pretty obvious from the main signboard; where only one out of seven featured dishes was essentially...
View ArticleTian Tan Buddha (天壇大佛) at Lantau Island [Hong Kong] #tiantanbuddha
Singapore has the mythical merlion as their icon whereas Hong Kong has something a lot bigger; the Tian Tan Buddha (天壇大佛) that's located on Lantau Island! I have seen so many photographs of it on my...
View ArticleHalal Tze-Char Dishes from SMA (Super Makan Asia) @ Northpoint City Shopping...
With the high concentration of food and beverage outlets at the expanded Northpoint City shopping centre in Yishun, my family is literally spoilt with choices! Hence, when SMA (short for Super Makan...
View ArticleBanana Fritters (Goreng Pisang) @ Ayer Rajah Hawker Centre [Singapore]...
Born under the Chinese zodiac of monkey, i admit i have an absolute love for bananas since young and while i do enjoy the fruit on its own; i am as infatuated with the cooked versions in banana cakes /...
View ArticleChong Pang Nasi Lemak - The Original One Next to Chong Pang Camp @ Yishun...
Chong Pang Nasi Lemak isn't as famous as the ones from Chang Village but its fame in the notorious town of Yishun means you do find a number of copycats.Today, we are going to check out the original...
View ArticleNgong Ping 360 - Taking the Crystal Cabin Using the Gondola Lift System on...
Singapore has always been compared with Hong Kong and i do believe there's so merit to it as even our public transportation systems are rather similar; albeit with more breakdowns on our side which,...
View ArticleThe Insect Banquet @ 东门町广场 in Shenzhen [China]
The first time i had insects as snacks was in Yunnan, China and i could still remember the tasty deep fried honey bees that burst with sweetness as i bit through them! Since then, i am actually quite...
View ArticleSin Song Kee - Handmade Fish Balls, Meat Balls and Fish Dumpling Noodles @...
Song Kee was supposed to be some famous noodle shop that used to be along Upper Serangoon Road but this Sin Song Kee at Star Vista mall appeared to be a separate stall with origins in Toa Payoh Lorong...
View ArticleFijian Longan (Mom Called It Wild Longan) - A Fruit I Had Never Seen / Tried...
My mom messaged me the above photograph a few days ago and her following voice message requested that i buy back some on my next Batam trip. Problem is; i had no idea what they were and asked if they...
View ArticleThe Authentic Changsha Stinky Tofu at Laojie (Shenzhen, China)
I didn't do any research for my day trip to Shenzhen from Hong Kong as i relied heavily on google map and reviews which didn't quite work in China. Hence, we were totally blind-walking in the hope of...
View ArticleTokyo Chopped Salad - Signature / DIY @ Millenia Walk [Singapore]...
About half a year ago, i went to a retail outlet at Millenia Walk to troubleshoot my then new EOZ Air and by the time, i was done; my tummy was growling badly yet i didn't want to have too heavy a meal...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken Wings Stuffed with Rice (鸡翅包饭 / Jichibaofan) @Shenzhen...
It's hard not to be drawn by the aroma of grilled food and it didn't take me long to find the source; a stall selling grilled chicken wings! Their appearance differs from the ones in Singapore by...
View ArticleNgong Ping Piazza - Connection between Ngong Ping Village and Tian Tan Buddha...
I thought it would be a straight route to the majestic Tian Tan Buddha after Ngong Ping Village but no, you still have to cut across the Ngong Ping Piazza! Interestingly; piazza is an Italian word and...
View ArticleFree Roaming Cattle and Buffalo @ Lantau Island [Hong Kong]
I was taking the photo of an eatery (above) where i had Ngong Ping's famous beancurd pudding when i heard a commotion behind me. Inheriting my mom's genes means i turned around immediately to check out...
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