Joez Coconut Jelly In George Town, Penang
During my Penang trip last year, I had the opportunity to taste for the very first time Joez Coconut Jelly at Dato Keramat Road in George Town.Located near Penang Times Square, this shop sells not only...
View ArticlePenang Food Hunt @ Kimberley Street
Right after enjoying our coconut jelly at Joez Coconut Jelly at Dato Keramat Road in George Town, bloggers Ken and Ann brought me to Kimberley Street for some desserts and street food.We stopped at...
View ArticleEating Penang Hokkien Mee @ 888 Hokkien Mee
My second day in Penang ended with a movie at GSC Gurney Plaza and a supper of Penang Hokkien Mee at 888 Hokkien Mee right after.It was my first time going to a cinema in Penang. Guess what movie I...
View ArticleMy Stay At Evergreen Laurel Hotel In Gurney Drive
During my trip to Penang last year, I stayed at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel in Gurney Drive.I normally stay in budget hotels during my travels as I prefer to spend my money on food and sightseeing...
View ArticleYummy Bagel Muffin & Yogurt @ The Mugshot Cafe In Penang
During my third day in Penang, I went to The Mugshot Cafe for breakfast. Located at Chulia Street next to the Rainforest Bakery, The Mugshot Cafe is famous for their bagel muffins.This cafe seemed to...
View ArticleGartien Pineapple Cakes - Mid Autumn Edition
The Mid Autumn Festival is coming soon and it's time for .... Gartien pineapple cakes!Yes, I know most of you associate pineapple cakes with Chinese New Year and moon cakes with the Mid Autumn...
View ArticleTiger Char Koay Teow @ Ping Hooi Cafe, Penang
One of the food I had planned to eat in Penang was char koay teow.It's not everyday that I eat char koay teow since I consider it a pretty unhealthy food, but it would be a sin not to eat it when you...
View ArticleMy Visit To Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi In Penang
On my third day in Penang, I visited the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, one of the finest and grandest Chinese clan temples in Malaysia.Housed within Cannon Square in George Town, it is listed as a UNESCO...
View ArticleMy Visit To Kek Lok Si Temple In Penang
On my last day in Penang, I visited the Kek Lok Si Temple located on a hillside overlooking Air Itam town in central Penang.Kek Lok Si, which in Penang Hokkien means 'Temple Of The Supreme Bliss', is...
View ArticleMy Dinner At Awet Thai Restaurant
Last weekend, my family and I went to Awet Thai Restaurant at Kampung Kayu Ara for dinner. It was my second time here.The place was quite crowded when we reached there about 7pm. Luckily we made a...
View ArticleMy Beloved Malaysia
To celebrate Malaysia's 57th Merdeka (Independence) Day this August 31st, I have composed a song  on my piano dedicated to my beloved country.I decided to title it "My Beloved Malaysia". Have a listen,...
View ArticleThe Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple In Penang
On my last day in Penang, I visited the famous Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple located along Burmah Lane (Lorong Burma). It is the only Burmese Buddhist Temple built in Malaysia and probably one...
View ArticleThe Reclining Buddha At Wat Chayamangkalaram In Penang
My fourth and final day in Penang was spent visiting temples, temples and more temples!First I visited the Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam. Then I visited the Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple at...
View ArticleBangkok Lane Mee Goreng @ Seng Lee Coffee Shop
After visiting Wat Chayamangkalaram, I realised it was time for lunch. Despite the sky threatening to rain at any time, I walked towards Jalan Burmah hoping to find the famous Bangkok Lane Mee...
View ArticleGoodbye Penang!
This is my last post on my Penang trip last year.After my lunch at Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng, I went back to my hotel and checked out. But as there were still a lot of time before the Aeroline bus...
View ArticleMy First Day In Hanoi With Hanoikids (Part 1)
Last year in March, I went for a 5-day trip to Hanoi, Vietnam with a friend. It was my first time in Vietnam and I was extremely excited!My friend could only join me on the second day, so I would be...
View ArticleMy First Day In Hanoi With Hanoikids (Part 2)
Continued from Part 1While exploring the Old Quarter in Hanoi, I came across Sinh Cafe Travel, a local tour agent and decided to check out the tours they provided. I ended up signing up for two tours...
View ArticleMy First Day In Hanoi With Hanoikids (Part 3)
Continued from Part 2By the time we left Hanoi Soul Cafe, the rain had already stopped. Son, my guide from Hanoikids took me for a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.I enjoyed walking around this lake very...
View ArticleRaindrops
The rain had begun to fall again after a long dry spell. In fact, it has been raining daily since the start of the Nine Emperor Gods Festival last week.Hopefully the rain will help fill up the Sungai...
View ArticleA Morning Stroll Around Hoan Kiem Lake In Hanoi
On my second day in Hanoi, I woke up early to take a morning stroll around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Lake Of The Restored Sword. I actually woke up much earlier to have breakfast at...
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