Places of Interest
Uniquely Malaysian, the Curry Mee is a dish made out of yellow egg noodles and a spicy coconut curry that is topped off with loads of bean curd, shredded pork and seafood. Found mostly in every Chinese coffee shop around the corner, the quality and quantity of ingredients can somewhat vary. For the best bowl of Curry Mee topped of with a generous serving of seafood...
In conjunction with the Spain Tourism Board and a creative way of creating a buzz of travel wants and desires, “An Evening in Spain” introduced South-East Asia’s newest travel agency – CheapTickets.sg. Commencing in November last year, CheapTickets.sg is an online travel agency offering flights on both budget and full-frill carriers through a...
Carved from volcanic sandstone, a compacted combination of ash and dust that contains a mixture of sand and clay, Dvarapala’s are a common island feature in Bali. These fearsome warriors stand guard at the entrance of most Hindu temples and any site of holy significance. The Balinese Dvarapala’s are often made from andesite or volcanic sandstone found...
A masquerade like no other in Asia, the Chingay Parade in Singapore has always been a much awaited event for both locals and travellers alike. Starting out in 1973 as a humble neighbourhood parade with only Chinese elements in it, the festival has evolved into the grandest street procession of large floats and costumes adorned by performers who dance and sway to...
Just some ten kilometres north east of Singapore, lies the country’s last rural corner. Called Pulau Ubin that translates to “Granite Island”, this boomerang shaped land mass portrays a nostalgic 1960s feel when modern and public utilities were non-existent. There are about a hundred villages who still make the island their home. Depending on wells...
An imposing figure in the New York Harbour, The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States on the centenary of American independence in 1886. Friendship that was established during the American Revolution. Over time it has become a symbol of freedom and democracy. In French, the statue is called La Liberté...
Considered an ancient Chinese invention, chopsticks were used as traditional eating utensils in the orient. A staple item in any household in China, Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, these “nimble ones” are often made out of unfinished wood, bamboo or lacquer. Chopsticks or “Kuaizi” as it is called can be found in...
Marking the beginning of a new year in accordance to the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year remains the most significant festival within the Chinese community in Singapore. It symbolises a new year filled with hopes and dreams, welcoming longevity and prosperity, leaving negative vibes from the past behind. Looked upon as a fresh start, Chinese New Year is also...
When local flavours seem over whelming and its time for a change in cuisines, head over to the Bali Catering Company Gourmet Cafe for a taste of something more familiar. Located just outside mainstream Kuta and in the ever growing district of Seminyak, this medium sized cafe is tucked away in the middle of local housing and holiday villas just shy of the coastline...
By Rosemarie John – Visiting New York but unable to bear the high expense involved with hotel stays and taxi fares? Here’s a solution… Opt to stay just across the river in Edgewater or Port Imperial, New Jersey and take the NY Waterway Ferries across each day. It saves a lot on transportation cost and its the fastest and easiest way to and from...