I was enjoying my stroll along Wellington Street in Hong Kong, trying to locate the famous Mak’s Noodle. It did not take long before I spotted the restaurant with its brightly lit facade. Read more
Riverside Grilled Fish (江边城外) – Super Satisfying Mala Grilled Fish at Raffles City
Our current food fad is mala grilled fish and we decided to check out Riverside Grilled Fish (江边城外) at Raffles City one evening after work. Read more
The Drunken Pot 酒窩 (Causeway Bay) – One of the Best Hotpot Restaurants in Hong Kong!
Raevian and I are huge fans of Chinese hotpot, so we were very happy to discover The Drunken Pot (酒窩) at Causeway Bay during our recent trip to Hong Kong. Hotpot is a favourite delicacy of Hong Kongers, which is why hotpot joints are generally of very high standards here. Read more
The Ultimate 14D USA East Coast Itinerary for First Timers!
This is our ultimate 14 Day USA East Coast Itinerary for first time tourists! It will be helpful for first timers who want to explore the East Coast in around two weeks. For the unfamiliar, the “East Coast” refers to the eastern USA states that borders the North Atlantic Ocean. Read more
Fei Jie Snacks Shop 肥姐小食店 – Delicious Street Food in Mong Kok, Hong Kong
We were strolling around the bustling street markets of Mong Kok when we came across Fei Jie Snacks Shop 肥姐小食店, a famous street food joint popular with both locals and tourists in Hong Kong. Read more
Lin Heung Tea House – Famous Traditional Hong Kong Dim Sum House (Not Closing Down Anymore!)
One of our most memorable experiences in Hong Kong was dining at Lin Heung Tea House, an iconic Chinese restaurant known for serving dim sum the traditional way. Customers are expected to find their own tables and get dim sums from the roaming pushcarts. Read more
Oddies Foodies – The Most Instagram-Worthy Ice Cream Desserts in Hong Kong!
It was late at night and we were walking along Gough Street in Sheung Wan, trying to locate Oddies Foodies. This dessert shop is famous for its delicious and Instagram-worthy ice cream desserts. Luckily, we managed to reach the shop just before it closed for the night! Read more
Tsui Wah Restaurant (翠華餐廳) – Famous Cha Chaan Teng Chain in Hong Kong
After dinner earlier at Yung Kee, we were still a little hungry and decided to head to Tsui Wah, a cha chaan teng (tea cafe) located just across the street. Read more
Yung Kee Restaurant – Famous Hong Kong Roast Goose Cooked in Charcoal Fired Oven
It was evening and we were trying to locate the famous Yung Kee Restaurant along the colourful thoroughfare of Wellington Street in Central. We found it soon because it was pretty easy to spot this famous restaurant with its large logo and gold facade. Read more
Lan Fong Yuen (蘭芳園) – Famous Hong Kong Milk Tea and Pork Chop Bun
After shopping along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, we decided to take a short break at Lan Fong Yuen, a famous cha chaan teng (tea cafe) in Hong Kong. We had some difficulty locating it and even wrongly went into a Little India basement enclave selling handphone accessories. Finally, after getting directions from a helpful local, we managed to locate Lan Fong Yuen at WK Square. Read more
Yum Cha (Central) – Instagram-Worthy Dim Sums in Hong Kong!
It was afternoon and we were walking around the streets of Central trying to look for Yum Cha. Finally, after going into one wrong building and endless fiddling with Google Maps, we managed to locate this famous dim sum restaurant on the second floor of Nan Fung Place along Des Voeux Road. Read more
China Club (Capital Tower) Closes After 19 Years, Cites Years of Losses Amid Stiff Competition
Recently, I had the opportunity to dine at China Club Singapore, an exclusive members-only restaurant located on the 52nd floor of Capital Tower. The food was good but what I enjoyed most was the spectacular skyline views. Read more
The Ultimate New York City Travel Guide for First Timers
This is our New York City Travel Guide for first time tourists! I fell in love with the Big Apple after my first visit because I found it to be an exciting city bustling with irrepressible energy. The city simply has a captivating allure that is hard to put in words. Read more
12 Best Places to Eat in New York for First Timers!
New York has an amazing food scene! There were so many good places to eat in the city that we were literally spoilt for choice. During our two holidays here, we ate at almost 60 restaurants and cafes (yes we are gluttons) and we have listed our 12 favourite eateries. Read more
Feima Minced Meat Fishball Noodle 胖妈鱼圆肉脞面 – Super Delicious Fishball Noodles at Boon Lay Market (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Recently, I stumbled upon Feima Minced Meat Fishball Noodle (胖妈鱼圆肉脞面) at Boon Lay Market, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the noodles at this stall tasted! I liked the dish so much that I subsequently went back several times to eat it again and also try the other dishes in the stall. Read more
12 Awesome Things to Do in New York City for First Timers!
New York City is a vibrant city with plenty of things to do and places to see. We fell in love with the “Big Apple” after our first visit and it is now our favourite city in the world! We had a fabulous time checking out the tourist attractions, cultural experiences, and culinary pleasures. Read more
Where to Stay in New York City for First Time Visitors – A Complete Guide To The Best Areas and Hotels
This is a list of six best places to stay in New York City for tourists visiting the first time! They are: Midtown Manhattan, Downtown Manhattan, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Brooklyn, and Queens. The most popular (and also most expensive) area to stay is Midtown Manhattan, which is home to many iconic tourist attractions such as Times Square, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, and more. Read more
The Best Queens One Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
We enjoyed spending one day in Queens, the vibrant borough of New York City. Along with Brooklyn, this is one area that is seldom visited by tourists. This is a huge pity because Queens is famous for its ethnic enclaves of Indians, Colombians, Mexicans, Chinese, and more! Read more
Seorae Jem – Delicious Korean Charcoal BBQ
As you guys know, Raevian and I are big fans of Korean BBQ and recently we went to check out Seorae, a new Korean Charcoal BBQ joint at Jem. This is actually the company’s second outlet, with the first one being at Plaza Singapura. This is our full review of the Jem outlet. Read more
The Best Brooklyn One Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
We enjoyed exploring Brooklyn, a New York City borough that many tourists do not visit. This is a pity because we found many awesome attractions here, such as the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park, vibrant flea and food markets, an upscale neighbourhood with gorgeous Christmas decorations, an amusement park by the beach, and arguably the best pizza joint in New York! Read more
Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan / World Trade Center Area – Awesome Hotel in Wall Street New York
During our wonderful holiday in New York City, we stayed at the Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan / World Trade Center Area. This awesome value-for-money hotel offers stylish and comfortable rooms at very affordable rates in the otherwise expensive Manhattan district. Read more