TweetHakata Ippudo (博多一風堂) Pavilion Review
Well, it is no longer a fresh news but it is still worth a mention here. The Hakata Ippudo or Ippudo in short finally opened in Malaysia. It’s flagship restaurant is located at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Connection Level 4, conveniently below the GSC cinemas.

Originated from Fukuoka, Ippudo has outlets in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China and lately Malaysia. It is highly regarded for its ramen and its pork based broth. I was invited to review their ramen before their opening last month …

TweetOutram Park Fried Kway Teow
Last weekend, we were in Singapore thanks to the invitation from Singapore Tourism Board (STB). We were there for three days two nights with gastronomy adventure, entertainment and visiting Singapore’s latest places of interest.

While venturing for good food near my hotel on Pickering Street, we found Hong Lim Market and Food Centre. It didn’t take us long to spot the best hawker stall in the food centre as we saw a long queue on the Outram Park Fried Kway Teow stall.

We ordered a plate of Outram …

TweetWeekend with YourSingapore Live
We will be away for another vacation again this weekend. This time, we will be traveling down south to Singapore and we are participating the YourSingapore Live for our short holiday. We will be traveling around the island for food, entertainment, art and attractions. You can check out the full details at www.yoursingapore.com and create your own Singapore holiday!

 
We have not been traveling in Singapore since 2011 and we are looking forward for the new attractions, entertainment, dining places and places of interest in the Lion City.
We won’t be …

TweetThe Legendary Melbourne Cup Makybe Diva Statue
Melbourne Cup is the most prestigious and most expensive “two mile” handicap in the world. It is marketed as “the race that stops the nation!” It is so huge, it is even a public holiday in Victoria for Melbourne Cup and I heard some companies will actually have a live viewing session in the office.

In the history of Melbourne Cup there could be only one legendary horse, she is British born Makybe Diva. The winner of Melbourne Cup in a record of three times …

TweetSarawak Lawas Kolo Mee
If you think you know everything about Sarawak’s kolo mee, you have to think again after you read this. I’m not an expert on this but traveling to three towns in Sarawak gave me a different perspective on this special Sarawak’s signature dish.

A few weeks ago, I was in Lawas for my photography work and I stumbled upon their version of kolo mee. An hour flight from Miri via MAS Wings, I found myself at this quiet town of Lawas, probably unknown to many West Malaysians. The …

TweetPier One Restaurant and Bar, Wrest Point Hobart
This was one of the best dinners I had in Tassie (Tasmania). Pier One Restaurant and Bar is located within Wrest Point hotel, one of the iconic hotels in Hobart.
Australia’s first casino, Wrest Point overlooks Hobart’s harbour and is a popular waterside venue for entertainment and dining. Refurbished rooms and suites are styled with natural timber; the gaming rooms break with tradition and feature windows with river views; and other facilities include the tower-top The Point Restaurant, dining in Pier One overlooking the …

TweetSung Sot Cave, Halong Bay
We visited Halong Bay late last year after we read so many positive reviews on the UNESCO Heritage site. The Halong Bay is four hours drive away from Hanoi and you will not be disappointed by the scenic view throughout the journey.

We stayed a night on the junk booked via TravelMob.com. You can read our experience at Stay in a Junk in Halong Bay with TravelMob.com.

On our first day in Halong Bay, we visited the Sung Sot Cave. For your information, Sung Sot Cave  is the …

TweetHalcony Japanese Street Performers at Gurney Drive
We were in Penang for a staycation for the weekend. What is staycation? Staycation = Stay + Vacaction and we had our staycation in Park Royal Hotel in Batu Ferringhi Penang.

 
As we ventured out for our own dinner with friends, we went to infamous Gurney Drive. It has been years since we ate in Gurney Drive even though I stayed in G Hotel twice last year. As usual, there were mountains of people in Gurney Drive but finding a table didn’t take us long.

 
While …

TweetHomemade Durian Ice Cream ABC in Kek Seng 格成 Coffee Shop  
Thanks for my friends in Penang, we found a better place for ABC (Mixed Crushed Ice) Ais Batu Campur. Located at Penang Road, you can find Homemade Durian Ice Cream ABC in Kek Seng 格成 Coffee Shop .

This might not as popular as the Penang Road’s cendol but its Homemade Durian Ice Cream ABC is memorable. Two scoops of homemade durian ice cream on top of the mixed crush ice indulged with rose syrup topped with corns, beans and …

TweetResponsible Blogging – Time to Give Back (CHILDREN’S HOMES VISITATION)
When I was asked to help to share this story on children’s home, I gladly accepted it. Last month, about 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home Association to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need. The event is made possible by …

TweetTop 5 Must Try Food in Port Lincoln 
It is one of the upcoming tourist towns in Australia and it is still unknown to many. It is Port Lincoln is a city in South Australia on Boston Bay of Eyre Peninsula. It is discovered by Matthew Flinders in February 1802 and he named it Port Lincoln where Flinders came from.

Aerial view of Port Lincoln.
The city is best known for its fishing industry, and the city is reputed to have the most millionaires per capita in Australia! Since the city is flourished …

TweetMatta Fair 2013 Australia Holiday Packages
It is hard to believe that it is March already! Have you been traveling or planning for a great holiday? How about a holiday in Australia – find out why it’s known as a zoo without fences or explore the country on a self drive holiday.

 
If you are planning to visit Australia soon then you should visit the MATTA Fair 2013 at PWTC from 15th to 17th March 2013 (this weekend). There are plenty of great deals on offer there.

Book your Australian holiday at the …

TweetBest Street Food in Asia
 
Asia is a popular destination for those looking to experience cultures that are dramatically different than their own.  One of the best ways to experience some of the culture of Asia is through its food, and specifically its street food.  For those of you not familiar with the concept of street food, think about your local hot dog vendor and then add the diversity and quality of food in New Orleans.  Today we take a look at couple of the best places to experience street food …

TweetHalo in Malaysia
It’s not Halo, the popular game but the sun halo phenomenon in Malaysia. As I was traveling in the thick jungle of Sarawak, the entourage stopped as someone spotted the sun halo.
The sun halo or the ‘rainbow around the sun’ effect is also known as 22 degree halo. From what I understand, it is caused by tiny ice crystals contained in the upper troposphere.

Sun halo is uncommon in Malaysia and even there are a number of sightings in recent years. If you wish to view the sun …

TweetSarawak Orange Durian
It is a touch of nature when I stayed in Long Semadoh Sarawak over the weekend. No electricity, no water heater, no air conditioner, no TV and no Internet. A weekend without the internet means a weekend of relaxation and comfort.

A common view of Long Semadoh in the morning.
Visiting some of the villages near Long Semadoh gave me an encounter with the wild’s orange durians. If you have the bragging rights of having and tasting durians like D24, D101, Musang King, Red Prawn, XO, Durian Hutan in Peninsula, …