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Apr 6 2013

Hong Kong Once Again

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Dear Diary,

It was Hong Kong once again. We will never get tired of Hong Kong as the city never sleeps. Food is practically everywhere and the most we love about is the temperature in January.

Chilly and foggy.

I’ve compiled pictures of our trip in the form of postcards so… enjoy!

We arrived on the 12th day of Christmas which was the last day, so we were very fortunate to catch the Christmas decor around Heritage 1881 and Harbour City.

A Very Belated Season Greetings Postcard!!

 

We also took a walk around Victoria Harbour since the view was spectacular and everyone seems to be enjoying the cold breeze.

 

Our trip was also of work and pleasure. We always meet up with other international exhibitors and we form a bond. We have dinners together; often chatting away what are the current markets like in terms of the old and new.

 Dinner with the Gang!

 

This time, we managed to stop by the goldfish market which was in Mongkok. You won’t miss it as bags of fish are hung outside the shop-lots and can be seen far away.

 

Hong Kong = Shopping

I mean that’s what everyone’s been telling me but I don’t agree. Shopping is not necessarily cheap in HK. There is a variety of things indefinitely. Certain things are cheaper like phone accessories, shoes, bubble jackets but not clothes. Perhaps I have different views? I only go for affordable quality stuff so if an item is super cheap but quality and comfort isn’t there.. SORRY-next stop!

Shopping Time!

 

We will never miss a cup of Marocchino while in Hong Kong. Holly Brown serves the best Marocchino anyone can find. It’s the ULTIMATE coffee for me.

 

We found a treasure! We alighted at Jordan station.. walked around alleys and found this shop which sells ‘cookies and tarts’. We decided to buy a coconut tart to try it out… then we walked back and bought another… and another and I think another.

The coconut filling was so delicious, it kinda melts in your mouth and the outer pastry is very much light and crisp. Heaven in a tart.

The following day, we actually took the train back to Jordan station again to buy more tarts. This time, we tried the Pineapple tarts and cookies. Hands down! Coconut Tart you second stole my heart.

Cookies and Tarts

Around the same area, lies a tiny modern noodle shop. We were hungry therefore we just popped into a shop and found the most adventurous ‘spice heat’ in Hong Kong.

Freaking Spicy… looks can be deceiving!

 

Ah our beloved Mister Softee (nowadays called ‘Mobile Softee’). This time, we spotted the white, red and blue van just next to the TST Star Ferry Pier. Yippie!

You won’t miss Mister Softee as one can hear the ‘Blue Danube’ melody being played blocks away! Brings back old memories doesn’t it? We also spotted the vans outside Kowloon Park and at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

Creamy + Dreamy = Mister Softee

The most affordable and yet creamy Softee in a cup. Chocolate flavor. HEART!

While we went and get our dose of Softee Ice-Cream, we stumbled upon 2 huge dogs. One is a St. Bernard mix and the other a Husky. Both were overweight or maybe the cold weather made them puffy? I would get puffy during winter too. :) Anyway they were both adorable and as usual, I presumed bigger dogs don’t like the camera.

St. Bernard mix + Siberian Husky (fat ones)

 

Finally before we left Hong Kong, we have another cuppa of Marocchino. This was a pleasant trip. Hong Kong, we love you and we’ll see you soon again.

 

 

 

 

Mar 22 2013

Hello NYC!!!

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I never thought that I would go to NYC but this was a chance of a lifetime and I’m looking forward to visit again.

Visiting a place once is never enough unless it brings you bad memories and horror experience but there’s always light in the dark. Moreover NYC is also known as:-

  • The City That Never Sleeps
  • The Big Apple
  • The Crossroads of the World

So the journey to NYC was LONG. We flew with Emirates with a total of 24 flight hours including 4 hours of transiting in Dubai (back and forth meaning 48 hours – Ohhh.Emm.Gyyyyyy.)

Hogging NERO Cafe for 4 hours

This trip was for business cum pleasure once again so I’m gonna start with WORK!

We exhibited in the New York Stationery Fair (NSS) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre. We got an upgraded corner booth thanks to GLM.

WRITEBEST Products on Display!

 

That’s Ralph from Great American Products, Texas with Jake

 

Jake and Me with Cinnamon Joe’s representatives (Paul, Andrea and Jennifer)

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So with all the places that’s on our list, our main transporter was our two feet and the subway.

Subway on the 42nd Street

Our first stop was Times Square where our apartment is just 2 blocks away. We headed there right after we touched down + some sleep. I was a walking zombie but the lights mesmerized me and soon I was kinda like a little girl in Disneyland!

Crowd Mania in Times Square

Abundance of Broadway Musicals… this is Disneyland for me! Check out Joe Jonas poster.

 

Freedom of Speech is practiced almost everywhere

 

She almost killed me..literally with a heart attack when she marched towards me with her sword

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Our second stop was the 9/11 Memorial. This was in my todo list. One could never imagine the impact of visiting this place and the people who are living here. Being at the Memorial site itself is emotional enough for me. Just the serenity of the place, the waterfall, the names of those that perished that day, the tress and surroundings which visitors kept at peace.

Ticket Price: Free with limited spaces but a ‘Support Box’ is available for sincere donations :)

It’s a ‘Serene Certainty’

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Thirdly, we went to Top of The Rock Observation Deck which is situated at the Rockefeller Center. And no, we did not go to the Empire State Building because we want to see the Empire State Building with all its glory. Check out the green sea of Central Park.

Ticket Price: USD$25.00/person

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Guess what! We also watched WICKED, a broadway musical. It was like a dream come true for both of us. We love everything about musical. WICKED is about ‘pre-Wizard of OZ’….there’s Elphaba and Glinda…the wizard…OWH just click ME

 Ticket Price: USD$141.25/person

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Next stop was Statue of Liberty where we took a ferry across to Liberty Island. Liberty’s crown was under construction therefore the area was restricted. However, it was still amazing to see Liberty in person. She’s very beautiful indeed. Thank goodness the sky was clear and we got there just when the sun was strikingly rich!

Ticket Price: USD$17.00/person

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We also went to Fifth Avenue to have a look at shopaholics. Shoppers with bags after bags were everywhere. I had bags too but I can count them.

Tiffany & Co.

Louis Vuitton seems shadeeeee….

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We also managed to stop by FAO Schwarz which was recommended by my best friend, Eirene.

Kinda like Hamleys but this is the ultimate Toy Emporium filled with history. Opened since 1862 by the Schwarz brothers featuring one-of-a-kind toys from all over the world

My New York Townhouse in FAO Schwarz, my dream home in Manhattan costs $650.00

And here is the proposed interior,

3-storey high, compact space with plenty of sunlight. LOL

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And then…. there was the food. Portions were massive hence the price but it was well worth-it.

Food Mosaic

 

1. Burgers were everywhere and they were exceptionally huge with even bigger box of fries

2. Bacon breakfast came with 3 eggs and mountains of potato wedges

3. Each pancake came in the size of my face and I had 3 face-sized pancakes to gulped

4. Tuna wraps were amazingly tasty with fresh rocket leaves

5. Best ever Lemon Iced Yogurt Loaf which I can’t find anywhere else

6. Stir-fry rice with a choice of meat, sauce and 3 kinds of vegetables

7. Burger with bacon comes with sweet potato fries

8. Best chocolate milkshake ever; 1 cup is never enough

 

To try No. 7. and 8., please head to Westway Diner along 9th Avenue. You won’t missed the place.

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To conclude this wonderful journey, need I say… NYC is a great place to visit but it won’t be my kind of place to stay. I would prefer somewhere homey, not so bustling and where the heart is.

May 19 2012

FRANK-ly & FURT-ively

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It’s another day of flying but this is a long flight but thank goodness we are transiting in DXB. Hoo-ray you’ll know why later. We are off to Frankfurt again for the Paperworld Show which will be held in Messe Frankfurt. This is Hub’s first Frankfurt trip and I just now he’s going to love it. It’s cold cut food every Morgen, BABY!

Cafe NERO

Aaahhhh my love for caffeine has no country-boundaries. I can only find NERO in Dubai Airport which I have to have a cuppa each time I transit there.


Hot Boiling Soup

Never have I ever loved sizzling, boiling, bubbling hot soup ever. Back at home, I never like my soup that spiking hot but this hotness proved a big deal for chilly days. I had ‘goulash’ the tomato based soup whereas Hubs had.. HMM I don’t remember :p


Snow White

This year, I didn’t encounter much snow. The most snow I had ever laid in was in Slovenia. Bountiful of white scenery!


The place we stayed is near The Zeil; a.k.a. shopping street which I don’t make use of. I just love being at The Zeil.

Part of MyZeil


My Daily Grocery Place, 'Galeria Kaufhof'


Trenchilly in Effect

Hubby’s first winter was windy… KAKAKAK


Trenching!

Chilly… my hands are numbed, cheeks are harden and lips are pursed -> free BOTOX (gud)


Schnitzel with Baby Pots, Lemon and Mint Sour Cream Sauce

Craving for something fried but not utterly wholesomely fried. I love the baby pots though!


I think this was the Frankfurt Plate

To me, it looks like different kind of meat chunks in a platter; ham, sausages, pork belly, wieners, etc. Oooo plus mustard of course!


Beef Carpachhio

My first experience of Beef Carpachhio didn’t went too well. I had half and the remaining portion, I switched with Hubs. Lol! But I love the rocket though. They are fresh and kindy minty in a way.


Asian Food in Frankfurt?

It’s not easy to find taste Asian Food in Germany but we managed to walked into one which is just near the hotel we called HOME for a few days. It’s in one of the alley of Zeil and we went there a couple times because it’s not only good but affordable too. See the dishes above? It didn’t went over EURO25 for both of us; and that’s a catch!


Kaktusfeige - My FAV Beer

Kaktusfeige is my staple drink in Frankfurt. Morning, noon and night. Cheaper than H2O itself and it keeps me warm. I miss you, ‘Kaktusfeige’.


A MUST DO in FRANKFURT

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Let me introduce to you to ZUM BITBURGER

Special Menu of the Week


Table with a View


Left is owner Andreas (Andrew), to the Right is Beer-Master?


Gloves Off; Time for….


‘B-EEEEEEEEEEEE-R!


So fresh it’s bubbling to the top.. WHEEEEE!


Best EVA Corn Soup

So delicious, Jake and I had to spoon-fight for it. Next time, we will order 2!


OMG check out that poached chicken

Everything was amazing on this dish. The potatoes, the poached chicken which was voluptuously meaty and juicy and poppy. And, no they are not fish fillet though they look like one and the spinach was a nice portion and the sauce was marvelous.


Hub’s Platter is always abundance of protein

Again, I don’t remember what Hub had but it was yummy too because I curi makan his dish. The erm… ‘soft serve’ potato was one of a kind.

So, we truly recommend to come and try this amazing place. Address is:

Zum Bitburger Frankfurt, Hochstraße 54, 60313 Frankfurt

How to get there? I don’t know how to explain but when you see the building below, turn right!


“Oper Frankfurt”

Psst…. pass by the row of branded shops like FERRAGAMO, LV, PRADA, GUCCI, COACH, LONGCHAMP, etc I don’t know what else is there then you’ll find the opera house.


Goodbye Frankfurt; see you 2013
May 5 2012

Chilly Hong Kong

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Hong Kong,  Land of Opportunity; “ONE country, TWO systems”. The weather was nice and chilly. Sometimes it got a bit tad chillier.. Brrrrrr. So, always bring a jacket along if you’re there in January but cool weather is good for walking around.

Hong Kong is like Shanghai. Food is everywhere! So, CHOLESTEROL & GLUCOSE.. here we come! Psst! It ain’t cheap, though!


FOO-DIES

My 'Fun-Harp' which costs me HKD$75


Smoked Pigeon


Stir-Fry Vege with Chinese Sausage


Braised Eight Treasure Seafood Soup


Stir-Fry Flat Broad Noodles with Beef



SEE-NERIES

If the ferry decides to sink, I would need this.


Dinner Cruise at The Harbour


Amazing view of Hong Kong Central


Skyscrapers of Hong Kong


We made a new friend…..

Introducing Paul Turk from CINNAMON JOE.

Paul Turk

Go on! Click CINNAMON JOE and check out their cool website!



Paul was our neighbor during the HKISF12. We had a great day out with Paul and he certainly was a great guy to hang out with. We missed you, Paul and we are very excited to see you again in May! So, our day with Paul began with meeting him at Causeway Bay. We went for lunch at SML located on the 11th floor of Times Square Hong Kong. Food was marvelous. Each of us have our very own 3-course menu. Check em’ out below!


Smoked Salad with Minimal Dressing


Mushroom Risotto with Finely Sliced Pork Belly


Caramel Profiteroles with Butterscotch Sauce



What I remember about Hong Kong?

Marrochino - Espresso dusted with chocolate and topped with textured milk foam DUTIFULLY recommended by Mr Ivan Yong (I'm addicted)



This Hong Kong trip was our first trip therefore we didn’t explore much but we are sure to come back again! There were definitely lots of walking and bumping into people. Kind of like doing a dance on the street but trying not to step on people’s toes at the same time.


I HAVE MORE PICTURES AND I WILL UPLOAD THEM AGAIN! SO STAY TUNED AND DO BOOKMARK THIS POST AND CHECK EM’ FROM TIME TO TIME!

Apr 13 2011

Major Dubai Upload

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DUBAI!!!

Dubai was a beautiful place. I would love to go back there for the FOOD but I wasn’t fond getting driven by crazy cabbies. Somehow, I find Malaysian drivers are quite polite.

We’ve taken quite a number of pictures of the sand, the skyscrapers, the food and most importantly, the scenery.


The interior of  Wafi Mall

The Pyramid


The Horus


We are very serious when we choose our dish for lunch



Noodle Factory Menu which is simplified.. and yes the prices can be a little notch higher


Jake’s Yaki Udon with Lemongrass Chicken & Tiger Prawns


Elaine’s Korean Kimchi with Grilled Beef


And… my Singapore seafood laksa in coconut curry broth

(so, we’ve got Japanese, Korean and Singaporean)


The view from Noodle Factory


Nice to see only :)


Please find Jake’s masterpiece below.. this picture looks so real and yet it looks like pastel art drawing

Taken at the junction near Dry Docks

(it was man-made to look like part of the docks)


The Burj Khalifa

The musical fountain


Candylicious attracted both the young and the old


At The Top is where we shall go

Security Check


Dubai strives for inspiration and it really gave me some. Thank you!


We were lucky enough to buy the tickets on-line early. It was sold out on the day we went.


View from The Top but we weren’t exactly at the top. I would probably go weak in my knees if I was on top of the world


There’s still a long way to go…


Pricey souvenirs


The names of People who contributed to Burj Khalifa, both physically and mentally


Our amazing view from Novotel, World Trade Centre


Dow Cruise (Dinner + Sightseeing)

It was COLD…..wind blowing cold air.. shivers


DHS 1 to cross the river using this mode of transport

The many skyscrapers of Dubai.. I just love the building designs


SALMONTINI –  fine dining (Elena-jakun)

Classy decor


It was snowing inside Mall of Emirates :p


Even the utensils are scaled


I really loved the lemonade with mint leaves


The best seafood soup or should I say broth… EVER!

(can you spot the chunky salmon, tuna and mackerel and dory?)


My dish which was Salmon with couscous and spicy Harissa sauce

(eventually, I surrendered cause I found out I’m not a fan of couscous)


Jake’s Duck with Risotto which was cooked to ‘perfecto’ @ ‘al-dante’

(which eventually became my dish and I would prefer risotto over couscous)


OMG… Fudge Sundae = Paradise


This is the cafe’ for the wealthy.. they rest and have a cuppa and we enjoy the view



Guess what branded stores are these below:

ANSWERS: Top: DIOR, Middle: GUCCI, Bottom: Louis Vuitton


What a fantastic wrap! Bread with mint leaves, bay leaves, goats’ cheese, pickled and condiments


Mixed Skewers


FYI, Sephora will be opening at Starhill Gallery soon! Be sure not to missed it!


On our way to The Palm



Pictures below are of Atlantis, The Palm


For our last day in Dubai, we went for Desert Safari

Dining Area


There were performances too by the locals; belly dancing, fire show, etc.


THE END