Bibliography of Flip Flops
I was invited to the opening night of ‘Invisible Life’ exhibition by on 6 Nov 2009 by John. This exhibition artist, Michael Tan and sociologist, Caroline Knowles presents the biography of a single flip-flop as a perspective in studying the landscapes, peoples and processes involved with it. I got off work pretty late hence I missed most of […]
Pig Out at Bangkok!
I stayed at Inn Saladeang and great food is just a stone throw away at Baan Restaurant! Before we serve the dishes, here’s the simple introduction to Thai food. The unique characteristic of Thai cuisine is the use of large quantities of spices, fresh fruits and vegetables found and grown in Thailand in the cooking. A […]
Bangkok – Getting Wet & Wild for Songkran
While the Red Shirts protesters are out at the Victory Monument, Vibhavadi Road and other government office areas in Bangkok having head on confrontation with Thai Military / Police Force, the rest of the merry people in Bangkok are taking over the streets of silom with water pistols, buckets and trashcans filled with ice water! It’s Wet Wet Wild time […]
No Red Tops for Songkran
I have not been having much luck with my Bangkok trips. In late 2008, my family trip with Mom and Brother was cancelled because supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stormed the main terminal of Suvarnabhumi airport…… Just when I thought that Bangkok is safe to go again (and the tourism industry is starving = […]
Peranakan Indulgence @ The Arch
I met up with Colin to try out other peranakan dishes at The Arch Restaurant on a Friday evening. We decided to order a few dishes over simple plain rice. Colin started his meal by ordering Bakwan Kepiting Soup and I took the liberty to take a few sips. 😛 It is a simple soup of meatballs and shredded bamboo […]
Singapore CNY Lou Hei Marathon
Attention all serious marathoners, the Singapore Lou Hei Marathon is an event that you would not want to miss during the Lunar New Year Celebrations. Compared to the actual 42km marathon on foot, the Lou Hei Marathon is well almost just as demanding. It challenges the efficiency of your digestive system and body metabolic rate! I was opted in automatically for a 5 days […]
Peranakan Restaurants Hopping in Singapore
During the peak of Little Nyonya, I went to 3 different peranakan restuarants to try out the food and here’s my take. First Restaurant (True Blue) This Peranakan restaurant is found in Armenian Street, very very close to The Substation and the new Peranakan Museum. A true blue peranakan ambience The ambience is amazing. It really feels like stepping into a […]
