In most cities that we visit, there will usually be a local market. In Singapore, that market would be Pasar Malam or in Taiwan, 夜市. …
The Rocks Market : Sydney City’s outdoor Markets!
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What you should know about the Aurora (aka Northern Lights)
Although we have immense experience (5 nights) in catching the Aurora in Yellowknife, we were fortunate enough to be educated by our host, Sean. During …
Black Friday Sales 2015 @ San Francisco Premium Outlets: Crazy Deals Abound!
Seriously, we’ve never thought we would survive a black friday sales that starts shopping from 8pm (on Thanksgiving) to 11am on Black Friday (15 hours …
Top 3 Things to do and Attractions in Santa Cruz California!
There are so many things to do and attractions in Santa Cruz California! Let’s find out more in our coverage of the Top 3 Things …
Roaring Camp Railroads Santa Cruz: All aboard the Dixiana Steam Train!
Roaring Camp Railroads offers 2 different experiences at its premise. You can choose either the steam train ride up Bear Mountain to see the majestic …
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Top Attraction in Monterey California!
Monterey Bay Aquarium is probably the top attraction in Monterey California! Having been to the SEA Aquarium in Singapore, we know what a top notch …
Sydney Fish Market : A Pictorial Post
Sydney Fish Market was one of the places we wanted to visit while we were in Sydney. Why? Because of the wide variety of seafood! …
Treasure Island Flea Market: Here’s how a flea market ought to be
Having only gone to flea markets in Asia, the Treasure Island Flea Market really opened our eyes to the possibilities…Hopefully some organizers of flea markets …
Xian Qiang Fang Restaurant (鲜墙房) : Shanghai Cuisine with Chinese Opera!
We were staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World during our stay in Shanghai. On our last night, we wanted to pamper ourselves …
What to eat at ABC Market (Hawker Centre) aka ABC Brickworks Food Centre?
ABC Market or ABC Brickworks Food Centre is one of our favourite hawker centres in Singapore! In fact, before and after many of our long …
Sushi Express : Get your cheap sushi fix right here!
The tagline of Sushi Express expresses it best: “Everything @ $1.50 per plate. Ginger, Wasabi and Tea are complimentary.” Translating to “Come and enjoy cheap …
READ THIS before you purchase a Turkish Carpet!
You’d probably consider purchasing a Turkish carpet while travelling across Turkey. However, before you sink hundreds (and even thousands) of dollars into buying a Turkish …
$100 Durian from Geylang “Wonderful Durian” (旺德福)…
Today, we bought possibly, the most expensive durian in Singapore. $100 for a durian! Buying the most expensive durian in Singapore – $100 a Durian! …
Things you can do during a stopover at Narita International Airport!
Doing a stopover over at Narita International Airport and not sure what to do? Here are some suggestions to make your stopover a more enjoyable …
Top 5 places to eat in Yellowknife Canada!
There are so many things to eat in Yellowknife Canada! While we waited for the night at Sean’s Guesthouse to catch the Aurora, we would …
Sean’s Guesthouse Yellowknife: Your best bet in catching the Aurora!
Sean’s Guesthouse in Yellowknife is probably your best bet if you want to catch the Aurora (also known as the Northern Lights). Yes, this was …
Is it worth having Nonya Food at Ta Chi House Malacca?
While staying at the Majestic Malacca, we were introduced by our friendly receptionist to visit Ta Chi House for Nonya makan. According to her, Ta …
Authentic Nonya Food in Malacca : Restoran Nancy’s Kitchen!
When you think of Nonya Food in Malacca, which Nonya restaurant comes to mind? Other than Restoran Ole Sayang, the other prominent Nonya restaurant in …
The Majestic Malacca : Possibly the Best Hotel in Malacca (if Casa Del Rio is fully booked)!
The Majestic Malacca was where we had our first night of stay in Malacca. From the onset, it does not look much at the entrance …
Casa Del Rio : Possibly the BEST hotel in Malacca!
If you’re taking a walk along Melaka River, it will be hard for you to miss this architectural design that combines the Portuguese heritage of …
Catching LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings LIVE at the Sleep Train Arena!
The feeling’s surreal. Finally being able to watch an NBA match live, catching Kobe Bryant in action no less. For those who are not in …
Grand Residences by Marriott: Your Gateway to Lake Tahoe!
Grand Residences by Marriott is one of the 2 properties offered by Marriott at Lake Tahoe. With its excellent location at Heavenly Village, it’s a …
Fire and Ice Grill and Bar: A MUST VISIT Restaurant in Lake Tahoe!
Fire and Ice Grill and Bar Restaurant was one of the restaurants we visited during our recent trip to Lake Tahoe. Better known and FiRE …
What’s there to eat in Geylang?
Whether it is a late night supper fix or a dinner gathering, Geylang offers several great choices of food. Here are our top 5 picks… …
Cova Hotel in Downtown San Francisco : It’s all about the location!
Cova Hotel was our hotel of choice as we headed to San Francisco for a weekend getaway. A time to reminiscent our experience of San …
Cioppino’s San Francisco: “Chip-een” Good Times!
Looking for the best cioppino in San Francisco? Look no further than Cioppino’s in San Francisco! In fact, Cioppino’s so confident about their cioppino, they …
Bao Jin Tian (包今天) with a REALLY FUNNY Video of Liu Sha Bao (流沙包)!
Kate and I visited Bao Jin Tian one day and we had an assortment of dim sum that we wanted to try… The dim sum …
Cool Lunch Deals @ The Cornerstone Restaurant Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park!
One weekday afternoon, Kate decided to bring us on a lunch date to Ang Mo Kio. Lunch date, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1? What could …
Ippudo SG @ Westgate : Is it really as good as they say?
We’ve always been ramen lovers. Having been to Keisuke Tonkotsu King and Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen, we really wanted to find out if Ippudo’s ramen is …
Would we visit the 1925 Microbrewery & Restaurant again?
Unlikely. Here’s why… 1. Location. The 1925 Microbrewery & Restaurant is located at Jalan Besar where roads are not easily navigable and parking options are …
What’s good at Chin Chin (津津) Eating House @ Purvis Street?
One fine day, Kate said, “Would you like to have chicken rice and mutton soup at Purvis Street?”. Then I thought to myself, “Does mutton …