2017 Story

2017 Story

Thank God for all that has happened in 2017! Grateful for the continued grace, health, favour, and mercies from the Holy Spirit, for myself and my family.

Tenderfresh Classic & Golden Rooster

Tenderfresh Classic & Golden Rooster
51 Tampines Avenue 4
#01-102 Our Tampines Hub

930 Yishun Avenue 2
#B1-53 Northpoint

221 Boon Lay Place #01-170

7 Everton Park #01-01

Multiple Outlets Islandwide

http://www.tenderfresh.com.sg/

Meal Flat Lay

Christmas 2017

Christmas 2017

Paddy Hills

Paddy Hills
38 South Buona Vista Road

https://www.facebook.com/paddyhills.sg/

Berry Muffcake (SGD $23)

Black & Ink

Black & Ink
168 Changi Road

29 Swan Lake Avenue

https://www.facebook.com/blackandink/


Black & Ink closed for a few months, but has since re-opened in a new location as of May 2018.

Flat White (SGD $5.50)

Swee Heng Bakery & Swee Heng 1989 Classic Bakery

Swee Heng Bakery & Swee Heng 1989 Classic Bakery
252 Jurong East Street 24 #01-179

1 Geylang Serai #01-197

83 Punggol Central
#B1-K4 Waterway Point

10 Eunos Road 8
#B1-158 SingPost Centre

Various Outlets Islandwide

https://www.sweeheng.com.sg/

https://sweeheng1989.com.sg/

Rainbow Lapis (SGD $9.80)

Cast Iron Restaurant Tasting Session

Cast Iron Restaurant Tasting Session
7 Fraser Street
#01-32 Duo Galleria

Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11:45am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:30pm,
Sat: 5:30pm - 10:30pm,
Closed Sun


https://www.facebook.com/castironsg/


This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session, but I did pay the standard price during subsequent visits.
Attended with representatives from Little Tiny Sun, msginginly, Her Pen And Fork, Purple Taste, and Epicurious Caniggia.

Chef's Selection Of Sashimi (SGD $380 for 6 pax)

Asus ROG Strix GL702VM-GC225T

Asus ROG Strix GL702VM-GC225T
Online Store

https://www.asus.com/sg/Laptops/ROG-GL702VM/

The photos in this post were not shot by me; these are credited to Asus, and Tech Advisor.

Asus ROG Strix GL702VM-GC225T

Código 1530

Código 1530
66 Kampong Bugis
Kilo Kitchen

21 Tanjong Pagar Road
Kilo Lounge

Online Store

https://codigo1530.com/

Several photos in this post were not shot by me; these are credited to Código 1530.

This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session.
Attended with representatives from Heat Branding, and Geeky Elephant.

Código 1530 Range Of Tequilas

Sandwich Saigon Cafe

Sandwich Saigon Cafe
93 East Coast Road

http://www.sandwichsaigon.com/

Flat Lay

Eat 3 Bowls

Eat 3 Bowls
4 Seah Im Road #01-21

https://www.facebook.com/eat3bowls/

Flat Lay

Element Restaurant Tasting Session 2017 - Christmas

Element Restaurant Tasting Session 2017 - Christmas
165 Tanjong Pagar Road
Level 1, Amara Singapore

Promotion:
24th, 25th, 31st December 2017 Only: 11:30am - 3:30pm, 6:30pm - 10pm


http://singapore.amarahotels.com/dining/element/


This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session.
Attended with representatives from The Arctic Star, Little Tiny Sun, Her Pen And Fork, Purple Taste, Chubby Botak Koala, Fiona Seah, ChantalMag, and Rubbish Eat Rubbish Grow.

Peranakan-Roasted Turkey With Buah Keluak Sauce

Birds Of Paradise Gelato Boutique

Birds Of Paradise Gelato Boutique
63 East Coast Road #01-05

https://www.facebook.com/bopgelato/

Lychee Raspberry Gelato Cone (SGD $5.70)

Dancing Crab

Dancing Crab
200 Turf Club Road
#01-20 The Grandstand

1 Harbourfront Walk
#03-10 VivoCity

181 Orchard Road
#07-14 Orchard Central

73A Ayer Rajah Crescent
#01-29 JTC LaunchPad @ one-north

http://www.dancingcrab.com.sg/

Live Crab Combo With Zesty Garlic Butter (SGD $84.60)

Zum Bar Goat's Milk Soap

Zum Bar Goat's Milk Soap
Various Third-Party Retail Stores

https://www.indigowild.com/zum-bar-soap.html

All photos in this post were not shot by me, and are credited to Indigo Wild.

Zum Bar Goat's Milk Soap - Seaweed

BBQ Express

BBQ Express
90 Hougang Avenue 10
#B1-K8 Hougang Mall

10 Eunos Road 8
#01-131 SingPost Centre

Various Outlets Islandwide

https://search.insing.com/s/BBQ+Express

Set Meal (SGD $12.30)

Nissin Nakiryu Dan Dan Instant Ramen

Nissin Nakiryu Dan Dan Instant Ramen
Various Third-Party Retail Stores

https://www.nissin.com/en_jp/

Lift Noodles

Jin Fine Dining Tasting Session

Jin Fine Dining Tasting Session
76 Telok Ayer Street

Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm (Lunch), 6pm - 10pm (Dinner),
Closed Sun


http://www.jinfinedining.com.sg/


This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session.
Attended with representatives from HungryGoWhere, Purple Taste, and Chubby Botak Koala.

Sashimi Mori / Assorted Sashimi (SGD $48) - Maguro / Tuna, Shake / Salmon, Kanpachi / Greater Amberjack, Tai / Sea Bream

Degreed

Degreed
Online - Educational Service - Digital Learning Tool

https://degreed.com/

Degreed Logo

Pince & Pints

Pince & Pints
32 Duxton Road

95 East Coast Road

https://pinceandpints.com/

Lobster Thermidor Set (SGD $68)

Sama Curry & Cafe

Sama Curry & Cafe
6A Shenton Way
#03-26 OUE Downtown 2 Gallery

https://www.facebook.com/samacurrysg/

Meal Of Soup Curry

Flor Patisserie

Flor Patisserie
2 Duxton Hill #01-01

42 Siglap Drive

391A Orchard Road
#B2 Ngee Ann City

http://cakeflor.com.sg/

Matcha Latte

Jalan Petaling Famous Malaysian Street Food Restaurant

Jalan Petaling Famous Malaysian Street Food Restaurant
1 Maju Avenue
#02-01 MyVillage

https://www.facebook.com/JalanPetalingFamousMalaysianStreetFood/

Meal Flat Lay

Sawadee Thai Cuisine Restaurant Tasting Session

Sawadee Thai Cuisine Restaurant Tasting Session
5 Jalan Legundi

9 Tan Quee Lan Street

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 2:30pm (Lunch), 6pm - 10:30pm (Dinner)


http://www.sawadee-cuisine.com/


This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session, but I did pay the standard price during subsequent visits.
Attended with representatives from HungryGoWhere, and Epicurious Caniggia.

Hor Mok Talay Khanom Krok / Thai Style Otah On Clay Plate (SGD $10 for 4 pieces / $16 for 7 pieces)

The Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 1 & 9

The Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 1 & 9

https://www.sso.org.sg/chamber-music-season/vch-presents-the-philharmonic-orchestra-and-the-philharmonic-chamber-choir

Celebrate

The Quarters Tasting Session 2017

The Quarters Tasting Session 2017
16 Enggor Street
#01-09 Icon Village

Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 10pm
Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 10am - 6pm


http://www.thequarters.sg/


This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session, but I did pay the standard price during subsequent visits.
Attended with representatives from Little Tiny Sun, Justin Food Prints, Shermyyy, Her Pen And Fork, and The Arctic Star.

Butter Poached Lobster (SGD $68)

Maple Tree House

Maple Tree House / 단풍나무집
116-1 Itaewon-Dong
Yongsan-Gu
Seoul
Seoul Capital Area
South Korea

Various Outlets Across The Country

http://www.mapletreehouse.co.kr/

Meal Barbecue / BBQ Flat Lay

Baek Nyeon Baekse Ginseng Chicken Soup / Baengnyeon Samgyetang

Baek Nyeon Baekse Ginseng Chicken Soup / Baengnyeon Samgyetang / 백년토종삼계탕
354-12 Seogyo-Dong
Mapo-Gu
Seoul
Seoul Capital Area
South Korea

Various Outlets Across The Country

http://www.백년토종삼계탕.kr/

Menu

Seoul Street Food - Part 2

Seoul Street Food - Part 2

More Seoul Street Food that I've tried during other visits to Seoul, South Korea, continuing from Part 1.

Samgyetang / Ginseng Chicken Soup - Abalone

Ewha Hostel

Ewha Hostel
156-2 Donggyo-Dong
Mapo-Gu
Seoul
Seoul Capital Area 121816
South Korea

https://www.facebook.com/ewhahostel/


Functional, Cozy Guest House, Helpful Owner-Host

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 6
Visited: Oct-2017
Ambience & Setting: 5
Food & Beverage: NA
Service: 10
Value for Money: 5
Spent about SGD $110 per person.
- $110 Accomodation 3D2N
- $0 Room Service


Nearby Attractions: Gyeongbokgung Palace & National Folk Museum Of (South) Korea, N Seoul Tower / Namsan Tower, Mount Namsan Park, National Museum Of (South) Korea, War Memorial Of (South) Korea, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Yeouido Park, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongmyo Shrine, Namiseom Island, Everland Theme Park, Lotte World, Seoraksan / Mount Seorak, Dongdaemun Shopping District & Heunginjimun, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Namdaemun Shopping District & Sungnyemun, Seoul Museum Of Art, Seoul Museum Of History, Seoul World Cup Sangam Stadium, Seoul Olympic Park, Myeong-Dong Shopping District & Myeong-Dong Cathedral, Korea Furniture Museum, National Theater Of (South) Korea, Leeum Samsung Museum Of Art, Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain


Hotel Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, Washer, Kitchenette, Cable TV


Hotel Activities: Internet Surfing, Cooking


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Introduction
Located about 70 minutes train ride away from the Incheon International Airport in Seoul, the Ewha Hostel is a collective of 4 apartment blocks, spread across different locations, housing up to 30 different guest house apartments. Thus, with Ewha Hostel, it's difficult to know exactly what you're getting, because each is furnished differently. Furthermore, some apartments are newer, while others are aging.


Ambience
Ambience at Ewha Hostel can differ, depending on the age of the guest house you're in. For me, the place was well lived in with signs of aging, however, at least it was clean. The walls are decorated with cute decor, and the security lock is sturdy. The surrounding location is rather quiet, within a few steps to Hongik University subway station exit 6, but it's nondescript and relaxing.


Room
Rooms at Ewha Hostel are functional, but small. The beds are comfortable, but take up the majority of space in the room, however, there is sufficient wardrobe space. Though advertised for up to 6 guests, I find it's more comfortable for a maximum of 4 people. There is only 1 bathroom, which is clean, but we also spotted mosquitos several times within.


Food
Food at Ewha Hostel can be prepared by yourself, using the fully equipped kitchenette. The stove is easy to operate, and I cooked 1 dinner here. Dish washing equipment is provided, as is simple and functional cutlery, though most are aging in appearance. You'll have to buy your own condiments and seasoning, besides the main ingredients.


Service
Service at Ewha Hostel is excellent. The owner-host, along with her family, run the collective apartments, and will meet and usher guests personally, even though she has hired help. Very responsive to queries, usually replying text messages within 1 hour. During our stay, we also experienced a medical emergency, and the owner-host and her family rendered more than capable assistance, bringing us to an affordable nearby hospital, assisting with the administration, waiting together with us, and ensuring our comfort. Felt well-taken care of, more than we'd hoped for.


Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at Ewha Hostel is limited to watching cable television, surfing the internet, cooking, or doing the laundry via the washing machine provided. However, Ewha Hostel is located within 5 minutes walking distance to many shops, restaurants, and convenience stores at the Hongdae area, as well as the Hongik University subway station. This makes Ewha Hostel a convenient place from which to explore the city.


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Samjin Amook

Samjin Amook
36 Taejong-Ro
Bongnae 1(il)-Dong
Yeongdo-Gu
Busan
Yeongnam
South Korea

Various Outlets Across The Country

http://samjinamook.com/

Fish Cake Bakery Display

Kyochon

Kyochon
489-4 Choryang 2(i)-Dong
Dong-Gu
Busan
Yeongnam
South Korea

Various Outlets Across The Country

http://www.kyochon.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bestkyochon/

Chimaek

Deepavali 2017

Deepavali 2017




May the divine lights of Diwali bring to your life peace, prosperity and good health.





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Top 5 Busan Attractions

Top 5 Busan Attractions

All photos in this post were not shot by me, and are credited to their respective sources.


City: Busan / Pusan
State: Yeongnam
Country: South Korea / Republic Of Korea

The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is famed for its beaches, hot springs, and nature reserves. Surrounded by the largest industrial area of the country, Busan also has the busiest port. The summer is usually the busiest period for the city, when tourists arrive to enjoy the weather.

Here are the Top 5 Tourist Attractions to visit in Busan, all of which hold important cultural or historical significance. All these are permanent locations which can be visited and viewed at any time throughout the year.


1. Haeundae Beach

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Haeundae Beach (Purchased Stock Image)

The city of Busan, in Yeongnam, is famed throughout South Korea for its beaches. And none are more famous than Haeundae Beach. This 1.5 kilometer stretch of white sandy coastline hosts beach festivals all your round, and is a popular spot for watching the sunrise or sunset. Its shallow bay is popular with swimmers, and on sunny days, the place is lined with vibrant, colourful parasols. This area even looks picturesque from afar!



2. Yongdusan Park

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Translated as 'Dragon's Head Mountain', Yongdusan Park in Yeongnam, South Korea, is home to several attractions. The highlight is the 118 metre high Busan Tower, which offers fantastic panoramic views of the city. Other sights include the Statue Of General Yi Sun-Sin; the Museum Of World Folk Instruments, which allows visitors to handle and play some of the musical instruments on display; the Exhibition Hall Of World Model Boats; and the stunning Flower Clock.



3. Gamcheon Cultural Village

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Gamcheon Cultural Village (Purchased Stock Image)

Also known as Taeguekdo Village, the enclave of Gamcheon Cultural Village gained acclaim throughout Yeongnam, and South Korea, when students decided to brighten up the neighbourhood with an artistic makeover in 2009. Today, this area of Busan is a colourful, quirky community of Lego-shaped homes, shops, and galleries. The labyrinth of alleys hosts a myriad of beautiful street art, delicious street food, and the Little Museum, which exhibits over 70 old-fashioned household items curated from the neighbourhood.



4. Beomeosa Temple

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Located at the foot of Mount Geumjeongsan in Busan, Yeongnam, the Beomeosa Temple is famed across South Korea. Translated as 'Heavenly Fish', this magnificent Buddhist temple is surrounded by extraordinary picturesque scenery, in particular, the lavender wisteria flowers. The complex has several designated treasures, including the Three Story Stone Pagoda, the Daeungjeon (or main temple hall), and the Iljumun (or One-Pillar Gate), which is the 1st gate to the temple.



5. Songdo Beach Skywalk

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Songdo Beach Skywalk (Purchased Stock Image)

The Songdo Beach Skywalk is among the more recent attractions in Busan, Yeongnam, South Korea. At 365 metres long, this curved sea overpath is the longest in the country, and offers views of the azure blue ocean through a double-reinforced tempered glass floor. The promenade also allows for a complete panoramic view of the beach and city skyline. The sleek architecture is said to resemble a dragon flying over the sea, and naturally, the design is photogenic.





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