For many people, the main purpose in visiting Siem Reap is to see the great temples of Angkor. Hidden in the Cambodian jungle for centuries, the ruins of Angkor were discovered only in 1861. Does the sound of a “lost civilisation” appeal to you? It certainly exudes an element of...
Dear Sparklette friends, as I have promised you, here’s the travelogue of my 3-day trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Short as it was, I did fulfill my goal of visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, as well as indulge in some Khmer (pronounced k’mair) delicacies! Our direct...
Hi guys, I’m back from Cambodia! If you have been following me on twitter, you would know that I was in Siem Reap last weekend. While I slather moisturiser on my sunburned skin and admire the hundreds of photos taken on the trip, I thought I might share a lil’...
When it comes to seafood, one inevitably thinks of Clarke Quay or the East Coast. But here’s one seafood restaurant with a more unusual and less crowded location. Situated at the Grassroots’ Club in Yio Chu Kang, Naked Fish Shoppe is a local Western restaurant that serves a delectable range...
Recently when I heard that someone at work was ordering Madeleine’s original Portuguese egg tarts in bulk, I wasted no time in placing an order. It spared me from making the long journey to their tanjong katong location. And I got to bring home two full boxes of warm, custardy...
It took me quite a while, but recently I finally stumbled upon one of the many Astons Express outlets. The concept reminds me of the wildly popular Botak Jones, with the plethora of meat and grill offerings in a modest coffee shop setting. Yes, all the Astons Express outlets across...