toast box laksa. I was quite excited when Anton over at Our Awesome Planet made a post about the opening of Singapore chain Toast Box in Trinoma. I love these cozy kopi tiams and so made it a point to head over to faraway QC when the opportunity arose just to taste what they had to offer. My officemate and I ordered a few items from the menu and I must say the best thing about Toast Box is not the toast but their laksa. Laksa is a popular soup in Malaysia and Singapore made of flat hofan noodles. The creaminess of the coconut milk combines with the ... Continue Reading...
So high in Zhuhai, China: a shopping paradise!
DSC00072 One of the best parts of my recent vacation was my side trip to Zhuhai, a Special Economic Zone of the People's Republic of China which is separated by a mere border gate from Macau. Going to Zhuhai meant I had to go through two immigration counters again for my entry-exit. But applying for a visa is hassle-free, provided you have no problem with your papers. I just paid HKD $150, which is the same as what you would pay in Shenzhen, another China special economic zone nearer to Hong Kong. The funny thing about this side trip is that I didn't ... Continue Reading...
Food-tripping in Macau..almost
Lord Stow's cafe. One of the reasons I went to Macau was to indulge in a food trip. But I believe I did more walking and seeing the sights than e-a-t, especially after busting what little budget I had on shopping in Zhuhai. I suppose there is now an exciting food scene in Macau because of the casinos and the arrival of different cultures there. But the old reliables of Portuguese and Macanese cuisine are still there and what you're bound to see is a country that delights in its food, especially sweets and pastries. Any visitor to Macau would have to ... Continue Reading...
Bungee jumping off Macau Tower: for the ultimate adventure
DSC00084. An exciting point of my recent trip to Macau was my visit to Macau Tower, At 338 meters, it is on the world list as one of the highest towers, even taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris (324 m). The Macau Tower is one of the peninsula's more famous landmarks and has been shown as a background in a number of movies. Going up Macau Tower cost HK$100. Unlike the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, this one has a scenic elevator and you can see the Macau landscape along the way. Fearful of heights (don't ask me why I chose to go up anyway), ... Continue Reading...
“Thank God for this life!” – National Thank You Day concert pushes through
Nancy, Cindy and Bianca, originally uploaded by annalyn. Before it became a crater, Glorietta 2 holds a lot of memories for everyone. A few of my friends were around the vicinity when the bombing occurred and am just thankful they're safe and I was several miles away, working at the casino-hotel in faraway Manila. A few years back when the LRT bombing occurred, I was at riding the MRT at the same time, and it always gives me the creeps thinking about how close you can sometimes be to unfortunate events. Second question is: how would you like to die (I ... Continue Reading...
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