Who Were the Cholas? Did they Leave Legacies beyond Stone Monuments?
The Chola dynasty lasted 1,500 years from 300 BC to 1279 - making it the longest lasting dynasty in history.During this time, the Cholas achieved a lot, not only in India but also in Southeast Asia,...
View ArticleImperial Treasure Super Peking Duck · Orchard Road Singapore
Kaki kaki jio-ed (invited) me to Imperial Treasures Super Peking Duck at Paragon Shopping Centre level 5.Restaurant name: Imperial Treasure Super Peking DuckAddress: 290 Orchard Road, #05 - 42 / 45,...
View ArticleSan Shu Gong Private Dining @ 135 Geylang · Teochew Cuisine
Aunty Judy invited me for dinner at San Shu Gong Private Dining. It's a nice evening of good Teochew cuisine and great company.Restaurant name: San Shu Gong Private Dining 三叔公私房菜Address: 135 Geylang...
View ArticleBest Moments in Sarawak · Miri · Bario · Mulu Itinerary · Much More to Discover
Sarawak is becoming one of my favourite travel destinations because there is so much more to discover.I've been to Miri a few times since a decade ago, but everytime I return, it delights me with new...
View Article94 Toa Payoh Big Cockle Laksa · Yi Hao Coffee Shop
Toa Payoh block 94 laksa is the latest laksa darling in Singapore social media now.Stall name: Toa Payoh 94 LaksaAddress: 94 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, #01-30, Singapore 310094 (stall inside Yi Hao coffee...
View ArticleWhat is Hor Ka Sai Coffee? 虎咬狮 · 好架勢
Ellone introduced me to hor ka sai coffee at her Ah Song Hakka Mee outlet in Impian Emas, Johor Bahru.It's a blend of Nanyang kopi (sock brewed Robusta coffee with condensed milk) with Milo (chocolate...
View ArticleFunazushi · Southeast Asian Roots of Sushi
I encountered pekasam in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia and was fascinated by the dish which in Malaysia is mainly confined to the northern Peninsula states of Perlis and Kedah i.e. the rice belt.Address,...
View ArticleIdli is from China? Riddle of Achaya's Kedli 发糕
Idli is a culinary icon and staple, especially in south India. It is a white fluffy rice cake with three defining elements - it is made of rice, fermented and cooked by steaming.Address, details, more...
View ArticleGopeng Glamping Park · How to Enjoy Nature for People who Hate Camping
First time go glamping 😁You know, going camping isn't a natural thing for me.Address, details, more photos »»
View ArticleKedah Royal Museum · Insights into the Kedah Sultanate
One of my favourite places to visit when I am in Alor Setar is the Kedah Royal Museum housed in a former palace built in 1736 in the heart of the city.I have a firm conviction that knowing the history...
View ArticleVCH Vichy Catalan Natural Sparkling Mineral Water from Spain
Starting my day with a 500ml bottle of Vichy Catalan mineral water. Address, details, more photos »»
View ArticleLong Life Bad Radkersburg Mineral Water Good for Bones & Heart
Today's mineral water is Long Life Bad Radkersburg from Austria.Address, details, more photos »»
View ArticleMiri Sarawak Fried Kway Teow · Traditional Unique Old School 传统独特古早味美里炒粿条
After a few trips to Miri Sarawak, I realised that fried kway teow is the preferred staple of most Mirians.Address, details, more photos »»
View ArticleFarmstay Relau, Bandar Baharu, Kedah · Ideal for Families & Groups
I stayed two wonderful and restful nights at the beautiful Farmstay Relau in Bandar Baharu in Kedah.Farmstay RelauAddress: 34950 Serdang, Kedah, MalaysiaTel: +6012 458 0853Address, details, more photos »»
View ArticleNuba Laya · Kelabit Traditional Rice Cake with Bario Rice
They say go to Sarawak must eat, if not at least buy home some Bario rice. I was excited about it and tried it a few times.But truth be told, I couldn't get the proportions of Bario rice and water...
View ArticleBario Pineapple 🍍 Manna of the Sarawak Kelabit Highlands
They say there are two things you must try in Bario, one is their rice and the second is their pineapple 🍍Their rice is really amazing, especially wrapped in daun isip leaf, the traditional nuba laya...
View ArticleSolan De Cabra Spanish Blue Bottle · TDS 252 Staple Mineral Water
Solan De Cabras is a still mineral water with low mineral content of TDS 252 mg/l (Total Dissolved Solids).It's an odourless, flavourless, low mineral, clear still water sought after for its health...
View ArticleIndian Heritage Centre Johor Bahru is Open
You will be happy to know that Johor Bahru has a new destination, especially if you have an interest in history and Indian culture.I am interested in South Indian cuisine as the root of Southeast Asian...
View Article834 Eating House · Hidden Zi Char in Woodlands
834 Eating House in Woodlands is a neighbourhood zi char shop that has been enjoying the loyal support of residents since the 1990s. The kitchen is manned by the same Malaysian crew all these...
View ArticleLangkasuka Kingdom History & Menu 100 AD - 1400 AD
2000 years ago, sailors and traders from South India know that they have crossed the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea when they saw the peaks of Gunung Jerai mountain in Kedah.They found the local people...
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