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Things To Do In Singapore : Off The Beaten Trail

TweetHere are a couple of things besides shopping I think might be interesting to do in Singapore. Recommendations are from someone who just returned after working six years overseas and enjoys a walks and good local food. East Coast Lagoon … Continue reading

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Things To Do In Taipei

Here’s a post for several friends who asked me what’s good to do in Taipei after my many visits there.

Ximending is amazing food and hip shopping district. Try the bittergourd juice located at the end of Han Zhong St. My favourite bites to grad are the duck noodles, carrot cake and noodle soups located along the eateries scattered at the end of Han Zhong St. Try walking along the streets one the edge of the Ximending shopping area to look for local desserts places to try the fragrant and delicious peanut soup. There are streets after streets of small fashion outlets and I highly recommend wandering around and exploring. Don’t be afraid to walk down into basements or up to stores on the upper floors as you never know what you’ll discover. I still keep finding gems I’ve missed on each trip back. Take the MRT to Ximending.

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Malaysia Airlines Not So 5-Star Service

TweetSo I made the decision to fly MH to Bangkok as I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of budget. Thing is … this trip has me wondering if there’s any real difference on some flights. There being political … Continue reading

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Funnies

TweetHigh Class Socks sold in Taipei Hung Kan restaurant :: go ask anyone who speaks hokkien what than means Found these silly pictures as well my friends and I took in 2009. We had been out drinking and chanced upon … Continue reading

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Taipei Fooders Paradise 2010

TweetThis is a long overdue post all about the different foods I tasted in Taipei during my New Year trip in 2010. There are such diverse tastes available and this is just in Taipei. The tastes differ up north and … Continue reading

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