Zhen Huan (后宫甄嬛传) Survival Tips For The Modern Workplace
Although the palace setting of the popular Zhen Huan Biography aka Empresses In The Palace (后宫甄嬛传) seem quite a distance from today’s office set up, they are very much a naked reflection of the modern workplace environment. When Zhen Huan got selected to join the palace harem as Emperor Yongzheng’s concubine, her innocence then was similar to […]
Mr Jones’ Orphanage – Dessert Haven For Kids Of All Ages
After our hearty brunch at Roast Coffee & Eatery, we took the stairs down to Mr Jones’ Orphanage. Although the name sounded sad and a little creepy (the row of mist-spewing gargoyles at the entrance did not really help), this quirky cafe serves awesome cakes and is a pure heaven for children of all ages which […]
Roast Coffee & Eatery – Best Weekend Brunch Cafe In Bangkok
Bangkok is not just about delicious Thai cuisine and furious shopping. Reserve one of your morning (after you are done ransacking Platinum Mall & Chatuchak Weekend Market) to chill, relax and enjoy a leisure brunch at Roast Coffee & Eatery. Located at SeenSpace – a rather upmarket lifestyle mall for the more affluent crowd in Bangkok, […]
Escape At Sathorn Terrace Boutique Bed & Brekkie – PandaBed
Bangkok is one of my favourite city in Asia. I have been to the city countless times but have always been staying at the same Silom area. This trip I am determined to plant myself at another part of the city and immerse with the locals. A boutique bed & brekkie type of arrangement will […]
Sunset At Cape Rachado Lighthouse, Port Dickson Malaysia
Located 333km from Singapore in the state of Negeri Sembilan, a weekend road trip to Port Dickson is a popular option for many Singaporeans. Prided mainly as a beach destination, Cape Rachado Lighthouse was shortlisted from a quick web search as one of the few worthy attractions in sleepy port town. After a yummy detour to Malacca, […]
Seafood & Durian Feast At Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru Malaysia
Taman Sentosa also known as 大马花园 is one of Singaporeans favourite hangout at Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Singaporeans flock across the causeway to this famous hawker market for 3 main reasons – delicious seafood, finger licking good durians and cheap petrol. On our way back Singapore from Port Dickson, we decided to make a quick stopover […]
Petaling Street & Central Market, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Part 2
Petaling Street & Central Market Part 1 saw us exploring the popular pedestrian shopping street in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia really early on a Sunday morning. Waking up early does have its perks, we got to experience the ‘real’ Chinatown for the local before the place gets taken over by tourists from noon. While the retailers […]
Bangkok’s Queen Of Curry Is Everything But The Curry
After numerous visits to Bangkok, I have finally decided to venture out of my comfort zone and settled down at Escape @ Sathorn Terrace, a cozy Bed & Breakfast booked on PandaBed. We headed out immediately after check in to one of Tor’s (B&B’s Owner) recommended restaurant just round the corner. Neatly tucked in a […]
Petaling Street & Central Market, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Part 1
Despite reading that Petaling Street aka Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown is best explored in the evening, we decided to visit this famous pedestrian shopping street right after breakfast. With two large Chinese arches placed at either end of the street to welcome visitors, this place is hard to miss! The early bird catches the worm! We got […]
Tong Ah Eating House Resurfaces At New Keong Saik Address
Tong Ah Eating House used to be quite an icon in Keong Saik Road with its distinctive red, white facade and its unique shopfront position on a triangular plot of land. Having commanded the spot for around 75 years, the uprooting of this old school coffee shop set up by the great grandfather of Mr […]
Restoran Ban Lee Bak Kut Teh (萬利肉骨茶), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Restoran Ban Lee Bak Kut Teh (萬利肉骨茶) does not have the most impressive shopfront. But over the few days in Kuala Lumpur, we have sort of gotten used to the fact that the best eats in town are often not from the swanky looking restaurants. This traditional restaurant operates from early mornings till late nights, […]
Restoran Foong Foong: Best Ampang Yong Tau Foo, Kuala Lumpur
Correct me if I am wrong but the people of Kuala Lumpur seem to be really big on Yong Tau Foo. In fact, the entire area in Ampang has been dedicated to a number of eateries that serves this Hakka delicacy. Foodies who have done their homework will immediately point to Restoran Foong Foong for the […]