Japanese Gourmet Town – 3 Restaurants Under 1 Roof!
DiningIf you enjoy eating all kinds of Japanese food, jot down this place in your address book. The Japanese Gourmet Town at VivoCity houses three restaurants from three cities under one roof! There’s Ajisen Ramen (from Kyushu), Botejyu Okonomiyaki (from...
Min Nan Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle – Excellent Food, Wonderful Service
DiningEver had a bowl of noodles and told yourself you’re gonna have another bowl right after? That’s exactly how I felt after slurping down a bowl of the Min Nan Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle. If the name rings a bell, you may have known this hawker stall...
Dong Li Cooked Food – A Couple of Gems Here
DiningIf there is one kind of food that I can never resist, it is satay. Just toss me a plate of satay and watch me polish the meat off the skewers. Even after a sumptuous meal, I’ll still gladly down a few more sticks. Yes, I guess it suffices to say...
Bakerzin – Multi-colored Macaron Delights
DiningI have a riddle for you. What’s crispy on the outside, chewy and moist on the inside, and resembles cute little buns? Here, I’ll give you a hint: they come in a plethora of irresistible colors and flavors! Okay, just one last clue. They are...
Bangkok (Day 9) – Homebound
Travel / Thailandwhen we first arrived at the Bangkok suvarnabhumi international airport, I was marveled by the vast difference it was from the rundown don muang airport. At that time though, we were in a rush to start exploring the city, eager travelers that we were,...
Bangkok (Day 8) – Shop, Eat and Relax!
Travel / ThailandOur last day in Bangkok was spent shopping and using up our remaining baht, because those are no good back home. Bored of MBK and all the malls in the Siam area, we made our visit to the platinum fashion mall in petchaburi. It was an excellent choice....
Bangkok (Day 7) – Forensic Museum, Temple of Dawn & Chao Phraya River
Travel / ThailandWe had planned the entire day’s activities down to a tee! In the day, we would explore the sights along the Chao Phraya River. At night, we would take a dinner cruise whilst admiring the city lights! Doesn’t that sound wonderful? The bustling...
Bangkok (Day 6) – Muang Boran the Ancient City
Travel / ThailandMuang Boran, the ancient city, is one fascinating sight that is missing from every traveler’s guidebook and website. After a day trip to this amazing park/outdoor museum, it feels as though we have toured the whole country. Honestly — and...
Bangkok (Day 5) – Thailand Cultural Centre & National Museum
Travel / ThailandBeing huge fans of museums, we dedicated the day to exploring some of the museums in Bangkok. Before embarking on our cultural journey, we made a stop at MBK Center for some cake and coffee. Gateaux house is a little bakery café at the first level...
Bangkok (Day 4) – Jim Thompson House & Suan Pakkad Palace
Travel / ThailandFollowing a weekend of shopping and dining, it was time for some serious sightseeing. Having visited the usual sights like Grand Palace and the floating market, you would think that there’s nothing more to see. That might have been true if the city...
Bangkok (Day 3) – Chokchai Steakhouse & Manchester United Restaurant and Bar
Travel / ThailandThe mornings in Bangkok are extremely cool and comfortable. When we stepped out of our hotel each morning, we would be like, whoa, chilly! Compared to the hot climate in Singapore, the 15C weather was pure bliss. That’s why shopping at Chatuchak...
Bangkok (Day 2) – Chatuchak, Central World & Roadside Dining
Travel / ThailandA trip to Bangkok would not be complete without a visit to Chatuchak Weekend Market. There are over 15,000 stalls packed closely together, rendering it almost impossible to comb every single one. Nonetheless, we were determined to spend not just one but...
Bangkok (Day 1) – Arrival in Bangkok
Travel / ThailandHi guys! I’m back from my 9-day trip to Bangkok! The journey is far from over though. Now’s the time to really relive the memories and start my traditional day-to-day posts about the vacation. For a city that I’ve already visited four...
Lerk Thai – And I’m Off to Thailand!
DiningHappy 2009 everyone! I’ve been waiting a long while to say this: I’m finally going to Bangkok! By this time tomorrow I would be having a nice sumptuous dinner in the Land of Smiles, followed by some cheap drinks at a pub. This is a city I’m...
Hua Ji Bao Dang – Pau, Handmade with Love
Dining(if you are like me during this holiday season, your diet probably consists of chocolates, chocolates and more chocolates. That is why I thought throwing in some Chinese snacks here would be good.) Have you noticed that in recent years, people have taken...
Christmas Tree of the Day #12 (2008 Edition)
HolidaysFor the last in this Christmas Tree of the Day series ’08, I present to you this utterly lovable Christmas tree of love! It’s packed with all things warm, cuddly, cute, furry and fuzzy! Love it! This tree is being displayed at the ground...
Christmas Tree of the Day #11 (2008 Edition)
HolidaysChristmas is always extra special at Tanglin Mall. Year after year, the mall puts up a nightly snow party in December. It never snows in Singapore, so being able to indulge in some faux snow merriment is a real treat for kids here, and the adults too,...
Merry Christmas 2008!
Holidays / Web DesignI still remember this time last year, I was busy hunting down beautiful Christmas trees in Singapore to feature as my “Christmas Tree of the Day“. A year later today, I still very much enjoy doing this. For me it’s just one of the many...
Christmas Tree of the Day #10 (2008 Edition)
HolidaysToday’s Christmas Tree of the Day was spotted at the newly opened West Coast Plaza, formerly known as Ginza plaza. The tree is all decked out in cool blue, including its star on top. The shiny baubles in yellow, lime, dark blue, cyan and purple...
Tetsu – Festive Dining
Dining / HolidaysFancy dining Japanese this holiday? You may wanna consider tetsu. The chic Japanese restaurant at Tanglin Mall is running a special 8-course festive set for both Christmas and new year’s eve. Unlike many places that jack up the prices during this...




