tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80738893822602530092024-03-18T11:03:17.979+08:00Discovering IvaniumAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-45083657661673051852018-06-04T00:00:00.000+08:002018-06-04T00:00:22.719+08:00Gadget Review : Sudio NIVÅ Earphones<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå is Sudio's latest addition to their distinct, minimalist earphone collection. Themed <i>free the sound, </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå compact construction and portable charging case allows you to enjoy the clear and crisp beats without the wires. Featuring the Bluetooth 4.2 technology, 3.5 hours of battery life and total up to 17.5 hours with 4 charges with the portable charger, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå allows you to play hundreds of songs, that's life to us.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå cancels the external noise, with its earbuds' mm drivers allows clarity and power to every note for full music and tune immersion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The purchase of the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> earphones comes with 3 pairs of sleeve, portable charging case, charging cable and the quality assurance card. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sudio </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> comes in two colors - Black and White, minimalist color scheme indeed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nivå is priced at RM 425. In line with Sudio Sweden's 2018 exclusive Hari Raya campaign, they are throwing in a Gift Box, a Sudio Eco-Friendly Tote Bag and delivery to Malaysia - All FREE during the promotional period (1-17 June Only). On top of that, you will also get 15% discount on your products purchase by applying the code <b>PSYLANCER15 </b>upon your purchase checkout.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #212121; font-family: roboto;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drawing inspiration from the active lifestyle, we can now sweat it out while enjoying your favorite tunes without worrying about the cable tangle that connects to your phone. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wait, if it is wireless (running on Bluetooth 4.1), it must draw its power from some internal battery, right? Does it last long though? </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The answer is, depending on how you perceive time, 9 hours (if active) and at least 10 days (on standby). </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Charging time is less than 2 hours for full charge, so you pretty much able to have it charged fully as fast as your phone. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-90121285153256712312017-03-09T23:18:00.000+08:002017-03-09T23:18:44.779+08:00Food Review : Rasa Utara<div style="text-align: justify;">
Rasa Utara (<i>Taste of the North</i> in Malay) is established in 1984 and featured the best of Northern Malaysian cuisine. One would find comfort in the authentic Northern Malaysia cuisine served here in its outlet's casual dining ambiance. You may find modernized version of your rustic favourites without compromisation on taste, which I felt Rasa Utara had aced on.</div>
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<i>Top Left</i>, Ayam Kari Kapitan and <i>Top Right </i>Pucuk Paku Masak Lemak are gravy based dishes that goes very well with your plain rice. Speaking of rice, the Set Nasi Rasa Utara (<i>Top Middle</i>) comprises of fragranced rice, spicy chicken (think Ayam Masak Merah), crackers and savoury soup for a complete meal, perfect for a serving of one if you are having lunch on a busy weekday.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Bro Tips</b> : Do try their <i>Nasi Jagung </i>(not in picture) for that fragrance rice reminiscence of the <i>nasi minyak kenduri </i>you would find at a traditional Malay wedding buffet. </span></div>
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<i>Middle Left</i>, the Ayam Goreng Cili Lagenda is sure to tickle your spicy tastebud. Anyone who knows me would know that I am a fan of Ayam Masak Merah, and their Ayam Goreng Cili Lagenda is simply legendary (pun intended, in a good way). On the <i>Middle Right </i>would be the Daging Masak Kicap. I did not personally try this dish but I heard from my comrades who did preferred to have their meat more tender than it was. Right in the centre would be Rasa Utara's signature Ikan Menari, freshwater catch fried to perfection and paired with their signature sauces. Impressive centre piece for sharing.</div>
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<i>Bottom Left </i>would be the Chicken Chop Rasa Utara. While the battered chicken chop is indeed tender and well seasoned and their signature barbecue sauce, I might just opt for their rather more cohesive theme of local Malay cuisine (perhaps this would appeal to the younger patrons). <i>Bottom Middle </i>is Udang Sambal Petai. Three words - Udang, Sambal and Petai. My favourite combination anyday. Spicy, full of umami and that <strike>stinky</strike> distinctive petai just lifts any meal up for me. <i>Bottom Right </i>would look like your typical satay fix, but their Sate Ayam is not the regular grilled satay you may find. Grilled and fried, the satay has that crunch to it on the exterior and tender within.<br />
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Do drop by and you might find your personal, rustic favourites in their extensive menu. Thanks Rasa Utara for having us.</div>
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<a href="http://www.rasautara.com.my/home/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rasa Utara</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Berjaya Times Square, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lot G-12 & G-13 , Ground Floor,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">No. 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Kuala Lumpur</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Telephone number : 03 – 2011 0884</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-1440155926006218662017-02-15T09:58:00.002+08:002017-02-15T09:58:41.199+08:00Food Review : Boxgreen, Snack Good Do Good (with Promo Code)<div style="text-align: justify;">
I am one of those who munches snacks without guilt during work or while watching my favorite shows on the telly. To be perfectly honest, I have the least concerns when it comes to what I eat as long they taste good and keeps me awake or at least, entertained my palate. We all have choices, and of course I would not oppose on being en route to a healthier diet.<br />
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Boxgreen aims to bring snacking to a much healthier level so that we would not even miss ditching our regular guilty-pleasure bites.<br />
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With a variety of more than 20 delicious, natural and wholesome snacks in their menu, you can opt for your choice of snacks towards its nutritional values. Rest assured that the snacks are scrutinised by their in-house nutritionist so that you know exactly what goes into your body system. Whether you are in a mood for a low sodium or low sugar snack, afternoon bites that does not exceed 120 calories or a boost of protein, Boxgreen lists their snack based on categories for your convenience (plus it helps when their site is simple but concise, by clicking on each snacks you can get the full information of its amount of nutritional values).<br />
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Each snack box accommodates 12 individually packets (yes, they are packed as such ideally for one snack proportion, and they are easy to bring along with you). I chose a rather interesting combo of 4 flavors (3 packets each) - Cheng Tng, Lucky Laksa 888, When Life Gives You Yuzu and Berry Nut Mix.</div>
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Berry Nut Mix pops a good source of protein and an antioxidant snack, classic mixed nuts and dried fruits, won't go wrong with that. I like When Life Gives You Yuzu for its unmistakable yuzu fragrance in the relatively low calories cookies, guilt free cookies anyone?<br />
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Cheng Tng and Laksa 888 goes to an Asian route. Cheng Tng (<i>lit Clear Soup</i>) is a combination of dried longan, goji berry and crispy lotus seed for that antioxidant and energy booster pack of goodness. Lucky Laksa 888 hits right on the palate while maintaining that laksa umami that we love as Malaysians/Singaporeans, and they are good source of protein as well.<br />
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Each well packed snack boxes are priced at RM59.90, and upon signing up, you can choose the frequency of your snack subscription (ranging from once a week to every two months for your choice of snacks, and yes, you can pause your subscription at any time). Now you would never miss your snacks as they are delivered right at your doorstep, talking about hassle free in three simple steps - Select a Plan, Check Out and Choose Your Snacks.<br />
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In the spirit of snacking good for yourself, do know that you are also doing good as with every box purchased, Boxgreen donates a meal to the needy at <a href="http://www.willinghearts.org.sg/" target="_blank">Willing Hearts</a>, a secular, non-affiliated charity soup kitchen for the underprivileged.<br />
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If you (and/or your friends and family) want to give Boxgreen a try, click on to <a href="http://www.boxgreen.my/">www.boxgreen.my</a> and quote <b>psylancer</b> to enjoy 30% off your first 3 boxes, valid till 31st December 2017. (Terms and Conditions Applies).<br />
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If you tried the Boxgreen snacks, do tag me in your photos in Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/psylancer/" target="_blank">@psylancer</a> or include the hashtag #psylancer) and share your Boxgreen experience. Cheers to a healthier year ahead and keep nomming!<br />
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I have said in my previous entry of <a href="http://discoveringivanium.blogspot.my/2015/09/discovering-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Hong Kong</a> that I may not return there too soon, but when my close Instagrammer friends invited me to come along, I found it hard to refuse this trip. What I have done differently this round was to pass on the generic tourist attractions and opted more for tummy filling visits (although I am contradicting myself here since a number of the places I visited for food are tourist traps). Here are some quick survival guides to eating in Hong Kong.</div>
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If you happen to find yourself on the streets of Mong Kok, chances are you might stumble across stalls with iconic Hong Kong street foods. Curry fish balls (咖哩魚蛋), pork intestines (炸大腸) and the infamous smelly tofu (臭豆腐) are rustic favorites and perfect take-away bites, usually in polystyrene bowls with bamboo sticks (well, to poke the food).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : Other classic street foods include braised beef offals (牛雜), siew mai (燒賣, usually more doughy than the ones you find in dimsum restaurants) and egg waffles (雞蛋仔). Notable stalls include Gaai Gei Siu Sik (佳記小食</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">) - at Sai Yeung Choi Street South.</span><br />
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Char Chan Teng literally means Tea Restaurant, or cafes if you prefer to call it that. A typical Hong Kong char chan teng would usually serve a western influenced array of dishes such as toasts and sandwiches, instant noodles added with chicken wings or ham and the classic milk tea and yin yeung (mixture of coffee and tea). You would likely find Bolo Bao (Pineapple Bun) and egg tarts in most of them as well.<br />
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Notable Char Chan Tengs I've visited this round - Shun Hing (順興茶餐廳) at Tai Hang, Kam Wah (金華冰廳) at Prince Edward and Lan Fong Yuen (蘭芳園) at Central. I personally prefer the Bolo Bao in Shun Hing, fluffy inside and its crusty layer is made to perfection.<br />
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Hot pots are no strangers to places like Hong Kong that can be a tad chilly during the early of the year. Hot pots are indulgent, self cooked dishes, perfect to have with family and friends. One particular (and peculiar) hot pot I have tried (aside from the usual sze chuan styled ones) is the Durian Hot Pot at <a href="https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-fisher-farmer-tsim-sha-tsui-sichuan-r453334" target="_blank">Fisher and Farmer</a>, Tsim Sha Tsui. This hot pot consists of chicken and durian to give the broth a creamy and the distinctive durian fragrance (or stench to most of the other non-Asians and some Asians).<br />
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Another iconic Hong Kong dish would be their Roast Goose. <a href="https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-kams-kitchen-tin-hau-guangdong-chinese-bbq-r175381" target="_blank">Kam's Kitchen</a> at Tin Hau would be a choice if you opt for an air conditioned restaurant and still want to savor the roast goose. Enjoy the crispy, golden roast skin and the succulent goose as it is. Pair it with roast pork and that is lunch for me (or/and dinner).<br />
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Your trip to Hong Kong would somewhat incomplete without having dim sum. Whether it is a high end 3 Michellin Stars restaurant or a classic tea house concept, dim sum are generally eaten to your heart's content. For the authentic experience of a dim sum tea house, you can visit <a href="https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-lin-heung-tea-house-central-guangdong-congee-r1868" target="_blank">Lin Heung</a> located at Central. The authenticity is not limited to its array of dim sum, but also the infamous 'hospitality' of Hong Kong dining places. Do not be taken aback if you felt that the waiters are being abrasive to you, they are designed to manage customers that way. Bro tip? Be as loud/defensive as they are as manners are partially out the window here. Are you also expecting that the waiter comes and wait your table? Na-ah, YOU will go get your lazy bums to the dim sum cart and get what you want. For that matter, you are going against other hungry patrons as well, it is an all out war zone in Lin Heung. After all is said and done, and I quote the old chap sharing the table with us (well, I was eavesdropping and sharing tables are common in Hong Kong) - "We are just here for the experience". I could not agree more.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Classic dimsums - Char Siew Bao, Ma Lai Ko, Chee Cheung Fun.<br />Lin Heung (蓮香樓)</td></tr>
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For a non authentic dim sum (or perhaps some dimsums to post up on Instagram), you may try this Dim Sum Icon (点心代表) located in Tsim Sha Tsui. Featured around Shin Chan, a Japanese anime, you may find these photogenic dim sums (albeit not tasting like the best dim sum in the world for sure).<br />
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There you have it. Basic survival guide on what to eat in Hong Kong. I will be covering some dessert and cafes next (in case your rebel side tells you to not eat local when you are in Hong Kong).</div>
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Go boneless with their Tenders and Nuggets (with choices of sauce such as BBQ or Honey Mustard - my personal favorite), Burgers and Wraps. I am a sucker for wraps, they are easy to grab and go, my personal favorite would be the Mexicana Wrap (Juicy Crispy Tenders with fried nachos, melted cheese wrapped in Tortilla, comfort food for sure).</div>
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Click <a href="http://www.texaschickenmalaysia.com/locator.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check out the nearest Texas Chicken near you.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-29339882939008188042017-01-05T23:25:00.001+08:002017-01-05T23:25:33.051+08:00Food Review : Crab Factory - 3rd Year Anniversary<div style="text-align: justify;">
The idea of a no-frills, seafood platter on the table is what I look forward for a scrumptious dinner with friends or family. Even better if we are enjoying the seafood with our tips of our fingers (the messier our hands get, the better).<br />
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Crab Factory's Original Louisiana Boil features the best of the catch of the sea complemented with their special house sauce. Diners just need to follow three simple steps to order.</div>
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In conjunction with their 3rd Year Anniversary and there will be new items added to menu. Lookout for their King Crab Seafood Set with Spicy Plum Sauce and King White Prawns or Mini Lobster Yabbies with Thai Sambal Sauce.</div>
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As good things are meant to be shared, do drop by and enjoy your southern seafood meal with great company, at Crab Factory.<br />
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<a href="http://www.crabfactory.com.my/" target="_blank">Crab Factory, SS2</a></div>
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21, Jalan SS 2/64, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-80489834343232451632016-07-05T22:07:00.000+08:002016-07-05T22:12:21.503+08:00Tips and Tricks : Instagram Worthy Food Photography<br />
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Have you ever opened your Instagram and scrolled through those food and/or coffee pictures that made you go, dayum, those magazine-worthy pictures must've taken tonnes of efforts to put together. What if I told you, that you (yes, you!) can also replicate those shots with minimal costs involved with some simple hacks. (I have seen people charging up to SGD $100 for a course on how to compose and capture your food photo, let's save the dollars for a cup of coffee for us, shall we?).</div>
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And oh, I have taken my shots primarily on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phone, if you have those heavyweight cameras and lens, good for you. For this 'tutorial' of mine, we are going to enlighten ourselves with the Art of Flatlay.</div>
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As cliché it may sound, the light is indeed your best friend when it comes to getting THE PICTURE (regardless if you are using the camera or the phone). Strategic location when it comes to café, choose the spot that is nearest to the natural light (e.g. daylight/sunlight, generally nearer to the window) and you will find yourself needing to edit LESS on the post-production process.</div>
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Also known as taking the picture from the top, the shots are generally taken higher from the subjects. You may or may not have encountered them, but the <strike>extremist</strike> enthusiast sometimes put their subjects in improbable places like the floor, or be in improbable positions such as on the chair. Flatlay may sometimes be inapplicable for food such as soft-swirled ice cream in cones, if that is the case, take it from the side. No written rules for how YOU should take your picture, let your creativity take you to your sweet spot. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That is how most of my unedited pictures look like from flatlay-ing</td></tr>
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The background on where you subject sits on is important. That is, it should carry an aesthetic value on its own without overpowering your subject. Favorite background includes wooden table (with those rustic grains or painted with monochromatic tones), white cloths, and intricate tiles (normally those who love taking their food with the floor - not that I am condoning you to put the food on the floor, but hey!). </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite tone - Wood/Earthy. Note how the background works with the woods, ceramic and the plant decor.</td></tr>
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Unless your audience are dead set on minimalism, sometimes you need to spice up your coffee or food shot by giving it some accentuation. You will notice how these props help to empower your picture even better.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><i>i Organic decor</i></span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Flower petals, dried flowers, twigs, leaves, fruits, herbs - Some of them are found in the cafés you visit, some Instagrammers bring their own petals and herbs along for photoshoot purpos</span><br /><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><i>ii Signature decorations</i></span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Once you are comfortable with your style of instagramming, you will tend to include your personal take to your shots. Trending props include calligraphy artwork and figurines. </span><br /><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><i>iii Sensible complements</i></span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Coffee beans scattered near the coffee cup, kitchen cloth and napkins along those white plates, salt / pepper shaker - These are a few examples of sensible complements that you will generally find nearby your food and works well in the shot.</span><br /><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><i>iv Product Placement</i></span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Putting trending branded materials give the picture that extra edge. Magazines such as Kinfolk and Cereal are favorite accompanying printed material. Otherwise, bracelets, iPhones, watches - really, anything that tickles your fancy.</span></div>
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Sometimes less is more. You can have all the props ready for you but sometimes it pays to only focus on what you want to focus on your feed. You might want to hide all those chairs nearby your shots (either cropping or darkening) to give it the classic on the table shot. Give breathing room to your subject so that they can be the star of the picture.</div>
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Sometimes (well, most of the time for me), it takes a little bit of TLC and touch up for the picture to turn out near perfect (on your interpretation at least). Always take the shots slightly wider to give room for picture cropping if needed. Adjust the contrast, saturation, brightness, sharpness of the picture if necessary till you get to the adjustment that is pleasing to the eyes. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : For selective adjustments such as photo healing (to get rid of certain unnecessary patches) and background color tampering, I use free app such as Snapseed and for those filter-philes, VSCO is a popular filter app that gives your picture that extra personality.</span></div>
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There you go. there is only so much that the basic can help, the rest really depends on your take on the picture and how it fits organically in your Instagram feed. The Instagrammers that are doing better banked on their feed consistency and that is how you can approach yours. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : Waffle and Lavender Latté by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fluffedmy/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Fluffed Café & Dessert Bar</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-91086032079483845482016-06-30T23:01:00.000+08:002016-07-03T15:22:42.343+08:00Handcraft Review : CraftbyZeus Bracelets<div style="text-align: justify;">
Beads are symbolic and used widely for prayer and devotion in various religions and civilization, as well as health and monetary denomination in certain countries. In tandem of modern trends, craftsmen reinterpret and remodel the traditional beads to fashionable, trendy accessories that appeal to all age and gender.<br />
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Taking inspiration from the exotic South East Asia, <a href="http://www.craftbyzeus.com/" target="_blank">CraftbyZeus</a> delivers quality handcrafted pieces, suitable for a complementary fashion accessory. Every handcrafted bracelet are scrupulously decorated with beads made of imported semi-precious stones and stone chips, irregularly coloured and distinctively patterned held by durable beading cord. The beads are accentuated by up to five assorted Tibetan silver and Nepalese charm which gives each bracelet customization flexibility and a sense of individuality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Premium bracelets by <a href="http://www.craftbyzeus.com/" target="_blank">CraftbyZeus</a></td></tr>
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CraftbyZeus offers a selected array of collection. I chose Aegeon from the <i>Veekaro Cobalt Signature </i>because I was drawn to the aesthetics of the darker blue and matte black beads. The other collection such as <i>Enigma of Angkor</i> and <i>Retro Shanghai 1930</i> speaks to the diversity of the accessories based on themes that suits your personality.<br />
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Alternatively, if you feel like having the beads assembled your way, there is a customization option at their website where you can arrange the beads and charms whichever way that tickles your fancy. </div>
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You will be given an option to specify your wrist measurement to ensure that your bracelet fits perfectly. Each bracelets are made to order, just hit to their website <a href="http://www.craftbyzeus.com/" target="_blank">CraftbyZeus</a> for more info. Each bracelet comes with a slick design case, a special wiping cloth and a carrying pouch, suitable for those on the go and about. Loving the Great Gatsby vibe on the case design!<br />
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Also, do use the discount code <b>IVAN5 </b>upon purchase. Do let me know which design you choose! :)<br />
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Aegeon, Veekaro Cobalt Signature collection</td></tr>
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<b>Instagram</b> : <a href="http://instagram.com/craftbyzeus/">instagram.com/craftbyzeus/</a><br /><b>Facebook</b> : <a href="http://facebook.com/craftbyzeus">facebook.com/craftbyzeus</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-91948909079148899312016-06-11T23:43:00.001+08:002016-06-11T23:43:54.328+08:00Discovering Bangkok : Bangkok Temples<div style="text-align: justify;">
Thailand is predominantly Buddhist and home to more than 30000 temples, it is absurd if you were to visit all of them (kudos if you have checked them all). Converging the list to Bangkok itself, there are more than 100 temples, a fraction of them are frequently visited by the others, am lucky to visit at least 3 of those temples, known as <i>wat</i> in Thailand (and passing by a number of them on the road)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : </span><i style="font-size: small;">Wat </i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 22.4px;">วัด) </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">is generally a term for Buddhist temples in Thailand. Other variations of the same meaning word are used in Lao, Laos (</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 22.4px;">ວັດ, <i>vad</i>) </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">and Khmer, Cambodia (</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 22.4px;">វត្ត</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 22.4px;">,<i> woat</i>).</span></div>
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As Bangkok heat can be slightly unbearable, it is advisable to wear comfortably but decently, as it is only respectful if one is dressed appropriately at the temple compounds (long pants at least below knee level, no tight fitting clothes, no revealing clothing, etc).<br />
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I started my journey from Wat Arun (also known as Temple of Dawn) because I was staying at the same side of Wat Arun from the Chao Phraya River. I got there as early as 8.15 am, and I was surprised as to why the place was quite quiet (or maybe visitors don't mind heading there in the late morning).<br />
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The intricate ceramic motives encrusting the iconic central <i>prang</i> (Khmer styled towers) surrounded by four satellite <i>prang </i>makes the Wat Arun compound an artistic attraction. It is a shame that the central <i>prang </i>was under renovation/construction when I visited (which is most likely why there wasn't much visitors that day).<br />
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We then took a boat ride across the Chao Phraya river (for 3 baht) to head towards two other prominent temples - Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : The ticket comes along with a free bottled water</span><br />
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Wat Pho, one of the oldest temple in Bangkok, is known to be the home of the Reclining Buddha (representing Buddha entering into Nirvana). The gilded statue (at 15 x 46 m) is one of the largest statues in Thailand itself (impressive feat). Speaking of feet (pun mode on), do notice that the sole of the Buddha's foot has 108 panels with symbols that Buddha is associated with.<br />
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Right opposite of the statue, are 108 bronze bowls, representing 108 auspicious characters of Buddha where visitors can drop coins into them as it is believed that it will bring good fortune.<br />
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Aside from the Reclining Buddha itself, the temples also offer Thai massage courses (it is said that the temple is a revered school of traditional medicine and massage) too. Probably my next trip here I shall enrol myself into a course or two.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : The temple complex has much to explore as well. Among the notable attractions include</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">i) Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn, the Four Great <i>Chedi </i>(Thai word for stupa, where each <i>chedi </i>commemorates the reigns of Rama 1 - 4 during the Chakri dynasty.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">ii) Phra Ubosot, central to four <i>phra vihara </i>(<i>vihara</i> - a secluded place to walk or a Buddhist monastery) is the ordination hall for Buddhist rituals. Note the nine tiered umbrella (symbol of the authority of Thailand) over the gilded Buddha statue in this sacred building.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">iii) Phra Mondob, Scripture Halls containing a library of Buddhist scriptures.</span><br />
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Many more historical attractions here, well, I guess you should visit this place to find out more. :)<br />
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Getting out from the Wat Pho compounds, we then traversed towards the Grand Palace, where Wat Phra Kaew is located. This place, compared to the other two temples compound that we have visited was the most swarmed (particularly from a certain Asian country known for their obnoxious travellers), which made the visit here a tad uncomfortable.<br />
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The entrance fare towards the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew is significantly pricier, at for foreigners. The Royal Guards here are more stringent as well, anyone dressed indecent will be denied entry (<i>sarong </i>can be rented at no cost, they do take deposits though). They even have security checking for bag's contents.<br />
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The <i>Phra Ubosot</i> in Wat Phra Kaew is the main reason why visitors flocked here, for the Emerald Buddha. Historical record shown that the Emerald Buddha have traveled from Chiang Rai all the way to Bangkok. The Emerald Buddha is so revered that aside from the King, no one is allowed to touch it (or photograph it for that matter).<br />
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Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, is also the place where you can find iconic figures that pops in mind when you think of Bangkok, from the golden Phra Si Ratana Chedi to the Phra Mondop library and the ferocious <i>yaksha , </i>demon guardians of the temple.<br />
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As your entrance ticket also include the former residence of the King, which is the Grand Palace, do not forget to check that place out too.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : 1.2 km east of Grand Palace is another landmark, known as the Giant Swing, used during an old Brahmin ceremony</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">34 Arun Amarin Road, Kwang Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 baht per entry</span></div>
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<b style="font-size: small;">Wat Pho </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sanam Chai/ Maharaj Road, next to the Grand Palace. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 50 baht per entry.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div>
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One of the compelling reasons for me to visit Bangkok is to visit this Husky and Malamute dominant café (Well, it portrays more as a dog playground, but we'll get more into that shortly).<br />
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Getting there, the nearest BTS would either be Ari or Sanam Pao, but by all means they are not *exactly* walking distance (approximately 1.65 km from either stations), highly advisable that you chart a taxi or a tuk tuk for to go this street called Soi Ari Samphan 2 (it is located in a housing area, and the street is a long stretch towards a dead end, so no short cuts if you are thinking of attempting one)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : There are allocated slots for each sessions; 1230 and 1530 Tuesdays to Sundays, and an additional slot of 1830 on weekends (subject to weather conditions as well).</span></div>
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Be there slightly before the allocated slots, as they do charge per entry - 350 bahts per person. Before entering they also requested that you fill in a questionnaire, one question in particular bothers me - "Any of your pet have recently deceased?". Not too sure if they are trying to detect if the guest are having Post Pet-loss Depression, Bringer of Animal Disease or Animal Sadist (If you know the reason do enlighten me as I didn't ask the owners the reason).</div>
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The cover charge entitles you to one dessert, one drink, and of course the interaction experience with the dog. It will be unjust to fully review on their dishes because frankly I (and I am pretty sure 95% of the guests at that time) only tried out their dessert (a choice of cake or ice cream cake) and a drink. Was not impressed with either one of them, but hey, we're here for the dogs.<br />
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After donning and unflattering, disposable blue footwear, and sanitizing our hands, we were greeted at the enclosure just outside the café. One of the staff laid the house rules again and briefed us on how to interact with the dogs.</div>
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In the enclosure there are three sections, mainly designed to separate the dogs that do not fancy each other that much (high school much?).<br />
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Unfortunately for me I couldn't stay for the dog stampede back to their air conditioned rooms for dinner (it'll be great for those phones in slow-mo mode to capture them) because I was chasing time to hit to the airport, but if you are staying on the whole run, do remember to get your gizmos ready. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">ii) Tuk tuk - There won't be as much ready-to-ride tuk tuk available as this café is pretty secluded, but the staffs would be more than glad to call one for you (Just get ready around 50 baht, that should suffice).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/neverlandsiberians">True Love Cafe</a></b></span><br />
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It is probably the unofficial mandatory thing to do for those visiting Bangkok for the first time to go to the Chatuchak Weekend Market. </div>
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Chatuchak (Thai : <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">จตุจักร</span>), often known as JJ market houses a ridiculous amount of more than 8000 stalls, and you can basically buy almost anything you need (or don't need but buyer's impulse tells you otherwise). </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : Chatuchak market is divided into 27 sections, plan well for what you want to buy and you should be able to find what you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Getting to Chatuchak is no rocket science, but it pays to know where to stop exactly if you are taking the BTS or the MRT. Taxi drivers would most likely stop you at one of the small exits and you can navigate based on your JJ market map from there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Via BTS - Get down at <b>Mo Chit</b> station, follow the horde of people, 95% of them are most likely going to the JJ market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Via MRT - Get down at <b>Kamphaeng Phet</b>, where you will alight at the middle of the market</span></div>
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It could be terribly scorching towards the afternoon, therefore if you can, try to be there during the opening time of most of the stalls (say 9 a.m.). Of course, the basic checklist before going for any activities where you will be exposed to the sunlight most of the time - Wear comfy clothes and shoes, sunblock optional, and equip yourself with a bottle of water to stay hydrated. </div>
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Never the less, the abundance of food and beverage stalls means you can always grab a fresh bottle of orange juice or beer along your labyrinth journey. Don't forget to try the local som tam (papaya salad), grilled seafood and my personal favorite, the coconut ice cream (I can't find the same tasting ice cream back here in Malaysia, well impressed).</div>
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The range of cheap clothes and affordable souvenirs here simply mean that you should not go home empty handed, heck even a non-regular shopper like myself found myself buying at least three t-shirts here (average 150 baht, MYR 15)<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wish that these are found in our <i>pasar malam </i></td></tr>
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Note that the shops here are open on weekends (9 a.m. till around 6 p.m.) and selected shops (plants etc) opens on Friday evening (6 p.m. till late). If I were to revisit my weekend here, I would go there earlier and solely focus here for half a day, this is a bargainer's playground and the plethora of food here makes this place a foodie's haven too.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-91294642427986290722016-06-02T23:46:00.003+08:002016-06-02T23:59:03.683+08:00Discovering Bandung : Craters (Tangkuban Perahu & Kawah Putih)<div style="text-align: justify;">
Bandung is geographically located on a river basin & surrounded by volcanic mountains, and it has cooler climates compared to other cities in Indonesia, which is why one should visit the natural crater wonders when in Bandung aside from the infamous factory outlet shoppings. </div>
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Arguably the more notable <i>kawah</i> (craters) that became Bandung's major attraction are Kawah Ratu & Kawah Domas, located at Tangkuban Perahu, 25km north and Kawah Putih, located at Ciwidey, 50km south of Bandung city. Two vastly different attraction - and I will share which one I preferred and which one you can probably skip.</div>
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Due to the logistics and location factors of both craters (Tangkuban Perahu and Kawah Putih), it is advisable to slot both visits on separate days. Question is, if you HAD to choose one crater experience, which one to choose? </div>
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Tangkuban Perahu (Translate: Upturned Boat, namesake of the local legend of Sangkuriang) is rather remote from the Bandung city itself, it is advisable to chart a personal driver to transport you (and your crew) to Tangkuban Perahu and back. </div>
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Now, if your driver were to drive you up to the Kawah Ratu lookout point (on a weekday), it will incur a cost of IDR 25,000 (MYR 7.60) per vehicle on top of the entrance fee of IDR 200,000 (MYR 61) for foreigners. The rates are rather ridiculous as weekends rate are inflated to IDR 300,000 (MYR 90.90) for foreigners.</div>
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<b>$ Current Expenditure : IDR 625,000 for three visitors.</b></div>
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The elevated lookout point will give you a view of Kawah Ratu, a scene that looks like where the spaceship from Krypton has crashed on. At approximately 11am, the place is mostly swarmed with more peddlers than tourists, which is fine by me. What is not, is that a licensed guide (based on his badge credential) kept following us persistently and without giving us an option of accepting or declining his service in the first place.<br />
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After giving us a quick history of Tangkuban Perahu and Kawah Ratu, he persuaded us to visit Kawah Domas as well. Since Kawah Domas was in our to-go list, we didn't mind him being our guide (with administrative fee of IDR100,000 - MYR 30 per person). </div>
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<b>$ Current Expenditure : IDR 925,000 for three visitors.</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The legendary tree found en route to Kawah Domas</td></tr>
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All is not lost as the guide is pretty informative and 'helpful' in taking pictures for us etc while walking us through the downhill path to Kawah Domas. I don't exactly categorize the path as dangerous or challenging, the challenge is that you have prying eyes from the guide's 'henchmen' who appears midway during our walk and head towards Kawah Domas. The guide mentioned that they will be giving us free feet mud massage down there, with no charge (that's where I started to get a bad vibe, free? Free?)<br />
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Once we have reached Kawah Domas, the henchmen then gave us a pretty decent feet massage, take it as a mud spa treatment. The trick comes RIGHT after that, the henchmen/masseur then transformed into peddlers, and started to persuade us to buy keychains and magnets, for exuberant price of IDR 400,000 (RM 121) for 4 magnets or 10 keychains (and that is also due to the fact that we are Malaysians, their neighbors, and we got that deal that we simply can't refuse, according to them. Other foreigners they mark the price up to IDR 600,000). </div>
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You CAN choose not to buy, I gave them a gratuity of IDR 200,000 for the foot massage given, and not so much for the souvenir (they claimed that it was made by the volcanic rocks, hmmm). My two other friends were <strike>duped</strike> persuaded and they bought souvenirs worth IDR 600,000 and IDR 400,000 respectively.</div>
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After the mud massage, and posing at the hot pools that can boil eggs (was not in the mood for cooking, so we skipped that), we then proceeded with a slight ascend back at the jungle trail to the exit of Kawah Domas. But of course, the ka-ching did not stop there. The guide expected us to give a gratuity for his service. Tipping is an Indonesian culture for sure, but we gave in anyway since we felt that he was informative and helpful enough.</div>
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<b>$ Current Expenditure : IDR 2,125,000 for three visitors.</b><br />
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Two craters, and we have raked out almost MYR 215 per person, just for this trip. If you are generous enough to contribute to Bandung's economy, I more than welcome that idea. But this, to us, is simply not worth the trip here (not to mention the 4 hours to and fro journey from Bandung city).</div>
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On the contrary to Tangkuban Perahu, the entrance fee for three (IDR 50,000 per foreign visitors) plus the car entrance fee (IDR 6,000) only costed us IDR 156,000 for Kawah Putih (Translate : White Crater). That was all we spent.<br />
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A short walk trailing the horde of visitors, we reached the turquoise sulphuric lake, surrounded with white shores and mists. We were in awe of this other realm, postcard worthy scenery. Aside from notable sulphur scent, this is definitely a better visit compared to Domas and Ratu. Of course, you don't get any 'free' massages here, but there are plenty peddlers that are selling souvenirs here as well, and as always, buy only if you feel like buying - no obligations.<br />
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Kawah Putih is located in Ciwidey, a quaint market town that also not shy of attractions such as river rafting, strawberry farms and a breathtaking waterfall named Curug Citambur. If you are not in a hurry or if you are bunking near Ciwidey, you can definitely spend a whole day discovering Ciwidey and its vicinity.<br />
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We may not have covered the other attractions but there are other photo worthy places that you can target here, such as the tea plantation...</div>
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or the Ranca Upas deer enclosure...<br />
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and even an abandoned railway track that used to link Bandung and Ciwidey. Much to see, too little time.<br />
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One of the reasons why I was compelled to visit Jakarta was to check out the café scene in this bustling town. I do not consider myself as a coffee connoisseur (not in public, at least), but that did not deter me to join the bandwagon and got myself into a one way ticket to Hipsteria.</div>
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The café culture in Jakarta is definitely booming, and I've made my pick to some of the commonly recommended ones, and the ones that feeds the phone camera well. I sound like a broken record, but I would say it again anyway, Jakarta's traffic condition can be a nightmare. Don't let that deter you however, with a little guide, you should be able to mobilize around like a local for your coffee fix.</div>
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Jakarta itself is generally divided into 5 division (North, South, East, West and Central). Knowing where's where in advance would give you an advantage to the places to visit in terms of logistics. Getting around (and if you are not driving yourself), do consider Uber and the Blue Bird taxi (the most reliable taxi service in Indonesia).</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : While I prefer the usage of Uber over taxi anytime, the disadvantage comes when it hits the rush hour carpooling time, where it is mandatory to have 3 passengers (including driver) in the personal car, so if you are travelling solo, it could impose a challenge (the driver might have to take a longer, alternative route, something that taxi drivers wouldn't have to).</span></div>
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I will be featuring some of the cafés that I have visited during my short trip here, so it is fair to say that these are NOT all of the cafés that Jakarta has to offer (heck, I did not even cover the Eastern part of Jakarta as well as the neighboring town of Tagerang). None the less, if you are around the Southern neighborhood, you would be able to find some decent coffee and hipster hangouts here.</div>
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I navigated my way to Woodpecker Café before the rush hour kicks in for a light breakfast, and was not disappointed by its dainty but cozy place to dine in or have a cuppa. Coffee here are decent, and you'll be pleased with some of the cute chairs over here (secretly hoped that I have some home too). The cafe is well lit, ideal for any food photography (or OOTD if that's your thing), and they do have a separate area for smokers. I had the simple butter croissant (IDR 25k, MYR 7.40) and Flat White (IDR 30k, MYR 8), which is fairly cheaper than what I would normally spend in KL. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.woodpeckercoffee.com/" target="_blank">Woodpecker Coffee</a>, Jalan Panglima Polim V No.23, Kebayoran Baru, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">15 minutes walk away from Woodpecker, comes One Fifteenth, another early riser café, that opens at 7 a.m. (legend says), which makes it ideal for those who needs their caffeine fix before hitting to work or so. The spacious interior and communal ambiance makes this place a great place to meet and catch up with friends, or seclude yourself to work or study. The specialty coffee available here, wouldn't hurt either, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.1-15coffee.com/" target="_blank">One Fifteenth Coffee</a>, Jl. Gandaria 1 No. 63, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia</span><br />
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Heading further towards the south east, would be this shop-artspace-coffee fusion place, named Dia Lo Gue (unsuspecting tourist like me would call this place Dialogue, but locals call this place as Dia Lo Gue, a play on the words <i>Dia </i>(he/she), <i>Lo </i>(you) and <i>Gue </i>(me) in Indonesian language). I'll be completely honest, the main reason why I came here was for the Instagrammable stairs, which was supposed to be one of the attraction here but it was under renovation when I got there (gah!).</div>
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I did however catch up with a local friend here and enjoy the spacious area here (not to mention that they have commendable art displays here for those art enthusiasts).<br />
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Now towards Central Jakarta, before making your way to visit the Welcome Monument, National Monument and the National Gallery of Indonesia, do drop by to Kosenda Hotel's 127 Café that is located nearby the lobby. Yes, this place would not be categorized as a hipster café for sure, but 127 Café do make it up for its posh seatings, and they do serve decent coffee as well. I had a drink called "Up to You" (because quite frankly, YOLO), and it turned up to be a hazelnut latte. Didn't see the connection between the name and the flavour, but oh well.<br />
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10 minutes drive away from 127 Café is another sought after café name Tanamera. This award winning café pride themselves for using local beans, and apparently specialized in single origin coffee brewing. Plus, they have an array of cakes here to choose from. The only challenge here, is that the place is exceptionally small and does appear cramped, but that is also Tanamera's charm, a small sized café but packs a punch.<br />
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Heading far north towards Kota Tua, lies the oldest cafe (presumably in Jakarta) named Café Batavia. The dutch facade of the building where this café is located gives the impression that it is a cafe of grand proportion, and indeed it was. They have a menu of European and local Indonesia range, but being the most visited café by tourists, their price point is indeed slightly higher than regular eateries in Jakarta. Having said that, a few minutes walk away from Café Batavia is another highly recommended café (well, more accurately restaurant and bar) to savour the local cuisine at a lower price point (without compromising on taste, for sure).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mon - Thurs, 0800 - 0000, </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fri, 0800 - 0100, </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sat, 0700 - 0100, </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sun, 0700 - 0000</span><br />
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I had the <i>Ayam Bumbu Kecombrang </i>(Torch Ginger Flower Spiced Chicken, served with rice) for IDR 45k (MYR 13) and <i>Sarsaparilla van Indomesie </i>(the fanciest name for Sarsi Cap Badak here), for IDR 32.5k (MYR 9.65).<br />
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Now, heading far west to Western Jakarta, is where Koultoura Coffee is. Probably the highlight of my Jakarta café escapade, this double storey café has that semi-industrial vibe, with touches of wood and steel in its interior, and interesting mural paintings and hanged paintings. If that is not hipster enough, I do not know what is. I initially targeted for the Cold Brew here but alas, it was not available. None the less, I settled for a good cup of Flat White, and a chocolate peanut butter cake. I was contented enough.</div>
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I believe that there are more to explore in Jakarta on the café hopping avenue, do let me know which other cafés to visit if I am back to Jakarta (I guess pretty soon, hopefully?)</div>
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JORD watches tell more than time.</div>
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It is safe to say that I have never been accustomed to hand-crafted wood time pieces, until JORD came along. JORD, from St.Louis complements authentic wood with the watch that speaks to modern accessory and fits to one's lifestyle, be it fun or formal.<br />
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The DELMAR series is inspired from the Delmar Loop, St. Louis which prides on this district's inclusive nature that makes one feels like home, celebrating individuality regardless of one's culture or clique.</div>
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DELMAR stood out for me for its quality woven patterned, tuxedo white carbon fiber display. I chose the Red Sandalwood because I was visually drawn by its maroon tone. The frame and straps are meticulously hand crafted with natural red sandalwood and pretreated with tung oils (or China wood oil, which makes the watch splash proof) </div>
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The JORD watch packaging comes along with a beautifully crafted wooden box (an impeccable accessory on its own), the wood watch clutched to a dainty pillow, additional wooden links for the strap, standard instructions and a one-year warranty card.<br />
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Upon placing order for your watch, you will be given an option for sizing the watch to fit your wrist perfectly, otherwise fret not as forgiving additional links allow you to size the watch to your liking. I channeled the inner watch-smith in me when I had to resize the strap at home (impressed by the fact I skipped the trip to the local jeweller with my uncanny attention to delicate details towards this luxury watch).</div>
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Magnifying to the watch's fine details, the J for JORD is prominently found on the clip of the watch, the back of the watch and the crown to adjust the time needle. That being said, branding at its best crafted meticulously and instantly recognizable when worn (am not complaining either when people do ask about the watch, and by showing them up close, I let the watch itself do all the talking).</div>
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The light weight of the watch means there is no need to strain on hand movement with the time piece, making it a perfect complementary accessory to bring out and about. The woody texture of the watch fits organically on layouts (and/or OOTD) for social media photography.<br />
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<b><u>Give Away </u></b><br />
In conjunction of the review, there will be a lucky draw for all readers for a chance to own one JORD watch for your own. One lucky winner will walk away with USD $129 e-voucher and all participants will get a USD $20 e-voucher (Terms and Conditions apply).<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-69119176409887234812016-02-02T23:01:00.000+08:002016-02-02T23:01:16.642+08:00Discovering : Jakarta<div style="text-align: justify;">
Keeping true to my annual Indonesia visit streak, I managed to snag some flight tickets to Jakarta courtesy of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/8TSKJ_M3bJ/" target="_blank">#OLDTOWNDestinations</a> collaboration of Old Town Kopitiam, Tiger Air and Igersmalaysia.<br />
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While this is not my first time to Jakarta, I felt that due to work commitment, my previous trip did not do justice to experience what Jakarta truly has to offer. After the monologue debate with myself, I decided, heck, why not pay a visit to the capital of Indonesia.</div>
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Legend says that the traffic in Jakarta is a challenge for city maneuvering, I cannot argue with that fact I must say. Having landed in Soekarno Hatta International Airport in the evening (and after detouring out in Singapore by refusing to stay in the transit area for more than 7 hours), I was exhausted and I wanted to directly to head to my accommodation located around 10 minutes drive (minus the traffic congestion) from the Tugu Selamat Datang (Welcome Monument), one of the landmarks in Jakarta.<br />
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Decided against using the cab service and attempting Uber for the first time, I spent Rp 77,500 (Approximately RM 24) for a 45 minutes drive, it's definitely a wise, thrifty call.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : If cab is your thing anyway, do go for the Blue Bird taxi service, they are more reputable and most unlikely to short change and/or extend your travel route and meter fare.</span></div>
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I managed to book this service apartment room, Casa Living for RM 71 per night, I guess it is worth it due to its location and the fact that this place is relatively new.<br />
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Sundays are meant for family day, and that means most of the generic tourist attraction would normally be packed.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : Beware of Car Free Days on Sundays, from 0600 - 1100, where cars are cordoned off on the main avenues of the city, Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Thamrin, from Senayan area to Monas (translates - the busiest streets in Jakarta)</span><br />
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One of the main reason why I targeted Jakarta was that I wanted to experience the cafe scene in this bustling city, and I did managed to get to quite a number of them (in one day).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rustic Indonesian dishes Flatlay (sorry, Instagrammers do what Instagrammers do)</td></tr>
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After the so called traffic embargo in the morning, I met up with a friend and he introduced me to his favorite, local Indonesian joint named Pondok Laguna, where I was introduced to several local food I've yet to tried, namely the <i>Ayam Bumbu</i> (Spiced Chicken) and <i>Tahu Kipas</i> (Tofu stuffed with Prawns and Vegetables). I am fairly certain that I am a newly appointed fan of the <i>tahu kipas </i>(no pun intended).<br />
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Slotted next was to one of the lesser visited, modern arts museum in Jakarta known as Art-1 New Museum or the MonDecor. This place is fairly moderate in terms of the art displays, and I guess that is one reason why this place may not draw as many crowd/visits. None the less, the space here is ample and ideal for art seminars, workshop and art appreciation (if those fancy you).<br />
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Notable landmarks in Jakarta should seal the validity of your presence here. The Tugu Selamat Datang (Welcome Monument) and Monas (National Monument) are around 10 minutes drive away from each other. The Monas is erected at the Merdeka Square, at 132m and it is a symbol of independence struggle for the people of Indonesia. There is also an observation deck open at the peak of Monas, but it is best to head there early as the crowd there can be overwhelming.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : If places of religion interest you, you may also visit the Istiqlal Mosque as well as the Jakarta Cathedral, a contrasting presence of two religion close to each other. </span><br />
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It also pays to visit the Kota Tua of Jakarta. This Old Town, also known as Oud Batavia, is inherent of its buildings with Dutch architecture facade, and it's a UNESCO heritage location. Do note the Wayang Museum, Post Office as well as Cafe Batavia, the oldest surviving cafe here.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : There's also some Bank museums here, notably Bank Museum Indonesia and Museum Mandiri to visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : For lunch or quick bite, you may drop by at Historia, reasonable priced food that serves local food and it's cafe social media worthy.</span><br />
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I then made my way, braving the after work rush to South Jakarta to meet up a close friend for dinner. They said if you can pronounce the food, don't eat it. The exception of course, is when you have a local friend to recommend the best of the local food (despite it being in a non-rustic place like a mall), but hey, local food savored - Checked, company of a good friend - Checked, what more I could ask for.<br />
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And that sums my Jakarta trip, albeit the itinerary could be tweaked to maximize my time here but I am contented enough. I'm sure to look forward to revisit Jakarta, if not any part of the greater Indonesia.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : <a href="http://www.tigerair.com/sg/en/" target="_blank">Tiger Air</a> flies 3X per day from Singapore to Jakarta.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-35827172613277321722015-11-30T22:59:00.000+08:002015-12-02T17:41:33.433+08:00Gadget Review : Sudio KLANG Earphones<div style="text-align: justify;">
Christmas definitely came slightly earlier this year as I was looking for a complement and a companion for my phone on the move or traveling, and Sudio Klang came along. If you're from Malaysia/been to Malaysia, no, the earphone is not manufactured or originate from Klang. In fact, the elegant Sudio earphones hails with its Scandinavian roots from Sweden.<br />
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Delivering on studio quality and exquisite designs, Sudio prides on its timeless design philosophy. The chic design of the earphones accompanied by its homochromous leather case, makes it a perfect lifestyle accessory regardless of the event I may be in - casual or suited up. Gone are the days of tangled earphones, the flat wires fits well into the case on the go.<br />
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Plus, they do make pretty photogenic accessory that fits well to your social media feeds. Sudio also emphasizes on craftsmanship, where most parts of the production process still involve human handmade intervention. Now that's commitment to quality, I may add!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : They take on the manufacturing, design and sales task without the need of the middleman, which is why their cost is significantly lower than other leading, quality earphone brands you see in the market. </span></div>
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I am particularly partial to Sudio's Stay-in-Ear feature, particularly the Klang design. One cord is notably longer than the other and receives support from the user's neck to prevent the earphones from being pulled out, accessory anyone? The Sudio earphone also comes with a metal clip to hold them in place while you're in motion. </div>
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The three buttons practically save you the hassle of constantly checking your phone. The top and bottom buttons controls the volume, and the middle one is a heck of a multitasker - pause/play , forward/backwards and even rewinds your playlist. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : I've been a staunch user of Samsung products, and although the Klang earphone is excellent in the sound quality avenue, it is primarily designed to support iOS, which hinders certain features on Android. PS: Holding down the middle button on a push actually starts your Siri, as I learned from using my brother's iPhone. </span><br />
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Here's the driver specification available for audiophiles </div>
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The 10.0 mm Dynamic Speaker is designed to deliver a natural bass without compromising the high tones, think of it like you're a recording artist. It's good to delve into your own world of playlist and not being distracted with the intrusive surrounding noises and Klang delivers just that.<br />
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Also included, 4 pairs of extra sleeves/earbuds to customize to one's ear, and a chic looking quality assurance cards that completes the Sudio set. Klang currently comes in four colours - Brown, Black, White and Orange (anyone who know me well would know which colour I would choose without a shadow of a doubt!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.sudiosweden.com/en/klang-white" target="_blank">Klang</a> is priced at RM 249, and they do ship the product worldwide for free! To sweeten the deal for this festive season, you can get 15% discount for your Sudio earphones, just remember to quote <span style="color: orange;">psylancer</span><b> </b>when you make the purchase.<br />
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Ideas, inspiration and look book can be reached at<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sudiosweden" target="_blank">Facebook : Sudio</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/SudioSweden/" target="_blank">Instagram : @sudiosweden</a></div>
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Do check out their other <a href="http://www.sudiosweden.com/my/earphones-collection" target="_blank">Sudio Earphones</a> designs as well :<br />
<a href="http://www.sudiosweden.com/my/tva-white" target="_blank">Två</a> - features one button only to fit all devices and with two long cords.<br />
<a href="http://www.sudiosweden.com/my/vasa-white" target="_blank">Vasa</a> - newly released with a new sound driver with a full–feature 3-button remote and mic for either Android or iOS. PS: Vasa's cords are of the same length, therefore it does not have the stay-in-ear functions.</div>
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Going on a budget for accommodations in Macau could be a challenge, where even the oldest looking rooms could fetch up to RM350 per night (The room that we stayed costed us HKD 1130.12). Given that our flight is from Macau International Airport, we had no choice but to opt for 2 nights here.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Accommodation : Ole Tai Sam Un, Rua da Caldeira, No. 43-45, RC/A, Macau.</span></div>
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Ole Tai Sam Un is relatively walking distance to Senado Square (But locally known as 新馬路, <i>San Ma Lo</i>), one of the iconic landmarks of Macau.</div>
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Few of the delicacies to try in Macau include the famous Pork Chop Bun (literally, a piece of pork chop on the bone with the bun) & the Macanese/Portuguese Egg Tart. The breakfast we had was the famous Noodle with Shrimp Roe at Wong Chi Kei, a famous dish Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou.</div>
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We headed to the Ruins of St.Paul, and being the most iconic place in Macau, it is generally crowded in the morning, with tourists taking pictures in generic and otherwise improbable poses. Less crowded? Try going at night.</div>
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Within close proximity of the Ruins, you would be able to find the small Na Tcha Temple (Templo Na Tcha,大三巴哪吒廟) dedicated to worship the deity Na Tcha (Nazha) as well as the Travessa da Paixão (戀愛巷, Love Lane - facing the Ruins, it the lane should be on your left); a colorful lane that is a favourite among photographers for wedding photo shoots.</div>
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Facing the ruins, on the right, you can work your way up to the Fortazela do Monte (大炮台), a 8000 square miles fortress equipped with cannons and watchtowers and where you can have a panoramic view of Macau.</div>
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From the ruins, we managed our way to the Tap Seac Gallery and Tap Seac Square, worth wandering here if you are keen on photogenic historic buildings with European façade that is. You would be able to find your way to Senado Square back from here for shopping or plain sight seeing.</div>
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Of course if you are an adrenaline junkie, make your way to the Macau Tower for the bungy jump (and/or other extreme activities) which I have covered in my earlier post. >> <a href="http://discoveringivanium.blogspot.my/2015/09/tips-and-tricks-aj-hackett-macau-tower.html" target="_blank">Jumping from the Macau Tower</a></div>
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We found a corner located cafe, Single Origin that is compact like many businesses here in Macau but their owners are exceptionally friendly and they took their time explaining their brew and coffee. Wouldn't mind coming back here if I am going to Macau again that is.</div>
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From here, if you are on time crunch, you can either go for these two routes which I have planned earlier on.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A-Ma Temple - Lilau Square - Mandarin House - St.Lawrence Church - St. Joseph Church - St. Augustine Church - Senado Square</span></div>
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We chose the latter option, and explored the chic architecture of both the Macau Arts Museum as well as the Macau Science Centre.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : Venetian, Four Seasons, City of Dreams, Sands Cotai Central & Galaxy are the notable casinos located at the Cotai area, whereas Lisboa, MGM & Wynn are located at the Macau Peninsular. Comparably, the casinos in Cotai looks grander, whereas the ones in the Peninsular are known for being the first few casinos that was founded in Macau.</span><br />
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Basically, without the inclusion of the Macau Tower, you probably would be able to visit places like A-Ma Temple and the Mandarin House, and also if there is an extra day to spare, try visiting the villages like Taipa and Coloane. I might not visit Macau again that soon but perhaps a change of mind is possible with the idea of the creamy, delicious Macanese Egg Tarts - just sayin'.</div>
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As an unsuspecting passerby, I have initially thought that Two Pesos was a restaurant that is specialized in South American or Filipino cuisines but they were anything but. The name was mused from the eventual two pesos that the owner of the restaurant have kept during his wife and his' trip to Boracay (ta-da), and their love for each other and food have transcended to the concept of Two Pesos.</div>
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Hot pots are normally conceptualize for sharing but the Two Pesos have adapted the idea of Taiwanese steamboats that are ideal for a diner (if by any reason you've decided to be #foreveralone for the meal, just drop by, no one is going to judge) or otherwise. Two Pesos insists that their hot pots are affordable, value for money and more importantly innovative in terms of their cuisine.</div>
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Extensive research have been done in order to pair the right soup or broth with the ingredients that go in it as well as the ideal pot to cook the broth altogether. I myself can be a clumsy wreck (at times), so if you are apprehensive about cooking, they will cook the fresh ingredients to order for you. Aside from the essential trio of dining, 色香味 (Color, Aroma & Taste), you can expect delectable presentation from the vibrant vegetables and meats used as well stylish pots that fits well to your social media feeds.</div>
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In term of the menu, it is converged to choosing the pot accompanied by soup of choice, one meat (ranging from pork, beef, seafood and fish) and a typical Asian complement of rice, yee mee or mee hoon. Add-ons are readily available upon, from additional meat, vegetable and other regular steamboat complements such as egg, tofu, fish balls and crab sticks among many others.<br />
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1. <b>Two Pesos BBQ Pot (RM 19.50)- </b>When we wanted our vege to soak in the broth and enriching it but still have seared meat slices, this is just the pot to go for. Ideal when you're torn for both worlds.</div>
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2. <b>Tajine Seafood Pot (RM 18) </b>is interesting in the sense that tajine are traditionally used for Moroccan dishes paired with lamb, but Two Pesos innovated the seafood pot by using returning condensation towards the bottom of the pot, ensuring ideal stewing to bring out the best of the seafood flavours.</div>
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3. <b>Italian Tomato Pot (RM 16) - </b>When hearty tomato soup calls, this is the pot to go, not forgetting to mention the cute yellow pot that goes with it. </div>
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4. I do quite fancy the taste of this <b>Lemon Seafood Pot (RM16)</b>, the acidity and zesty note to this savoury soup does it for me. I think this goes well with fish, but pork does it for me too. And for some reason, they have opted for the Hello Kitty pot, which will be the kids' favorite.</div>
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5. My personal favorite of the day would be <b>Milky Seafood Pot (RM 16). </b>As the name suggests, the seafood are immersed into the milky broth, but I would add on some pork slices just to give the broth an extra surf and turf personality to it. </div>
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6. The <b>Basu Spicy Pot (RM 15.50) </b>has enough spicy notes to it but not to the extend of knocking your socks off. A hot pot ideal for cold days. The pungent spices used is slightly overpowering for me, this might be for those with acquired taste for this spicy soup. Goes well with pork or beef.</div>
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7. The <b>Japanese Sukiyaki Pot (RM 15.50) </b>has the charm of the authentic mirin and soy taste in the Japanese sukiyaki sauce but incorporated to the hot pot concept, for those who prefers the Japanese take on it.<br />
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8. Another recommended favourite would be the <b>Two Pesos Stone Pot (RM 15.00), </b>slices of pork or beef are seared on the hot pot to slightly render the fats and cook the meat with scallions and garlic, before adding the soup base to it.<br />
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Despite having to sample all the hot pot, I would visit Two Pesos again for a few of my favourite soup. Two Pesos also have a branch in SS2, Petaling Jaya, aren't we PJ people that lucky? :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.2pesos.com.my/" target="_blank">Two Pesos Kota Damansara</a><br />
No 32-1, Jalan PJU 5/9,<br />
Dataran Sunway,<br />
Kota Damansara, 47810<br />
Petaling Jaya, Selangor,<br />
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Pretz n' Beanz, brain child of Anna Chong and her husband from Singapore, marries the concept of enjoying freshly baked pretzels (conventional pretzels meet reinventions the key in their menu) and brewed coffee for a hearty meal to dine in or on the go.</div>
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Formerly known as Chillacup, IPC houses one of the two current outlets of Pretz n' Beanz (the other is located at Solaris Mt. Kiara). The rebranding was done to incorporate the concept of pretzels and coffee and making it relatable (Evident from its logo where you can spot the pretzel and coffee bean, intertwined to form a heart shape, and you could see the word '人' which is human in Chinese, and the vibrant background to sum that Pretz n' Beanz love for people and there are something for everyone).</div>
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Back to business, aside from the usual suspects of baked (not fried) pretzels, Pretz n' Beanz offers a variety of pretzel dishes (pretzel pizzas, pretzels and stew) and some other notable dishes such as pastas, breakfast menus and toasts.</div>
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It is literally my first time sampling these pretzels, and I must say on first bite I am sold. Being made fresh upon order, they absolutely did not compromise on quality, on every bite. Recommended pretzels would be their Basil Cheese (RM 6.90) and Cinnamon Sugar (RM 5.90), or really, on its own accompanied by dips.</div>
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If you are a hearty breakfast person or brunch hunter, the Champignon Baked Eggs (RM 17.90) is the way to go, runny yolks that coats the red sauce consisting of tomato, mushrooms and chicken makes it a perfect dip alternative for the pretzel.</div>
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New on their menu would be their Pretz n' Stew series - a choice of Beef Goulash (RM 20.05), Green Curry (pictured above, RM 17.90) or Cheesy Chicken (RM 17.90), all served with two freshly baked pretzels each. I do quite fancy the Green Curry, the compendium of spices worked well for the savoury dip for the pretzels.</div>
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Then came the fusion of pretzel and pizza, best of both worlds perhaps? Above is the classic Chicken Hawaiian flavour (pretzel dough blanketed with pizza sauce, chicken ham, pineapple cube and mozzarella) and the newly introduced BBQ flavour. As the dough is pretzel based, it won't be the thin crusted pizzas that we know but towards the fluffier texture. </div>
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Pretz n' Beanz are not ALL about pretzels, they do have all day dining menu like the Baked Rice (pictured above, RM 14.75).</div>
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Or... if you are a pasta person, you could go for their aglio olio (with mushroom - RM 17.90, prawn - RM 28.50, or smoked salmon (picture above) - RM 26.40).</div>
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While their signature pretzels are worth the visits, Pretz n' Beanz are equally committed to their House Blends as well. Notable brews recommended are Espresso Macchiato (RM 7.00), Caramel Macchiato (RM 13.90) and their Caffe Latte and Cappuccino (RM 11.00 each).</div>
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Regardless of your cup of drink (caffeinated or otherwise - they do have healthy juices options too to combat the hazy weather and the heat), you can always rely on a comfortable stop in IPC after your shopping or strolls. Shout out to Pretz n' Beanz for hosting us, we definitely filled our bellies with the delicious pretzels and don't mind another visit :)</div>
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Also, to support and in conjunction with Pink October month for breast cancer awareness, Pretz n' Beanz also introduced a limited time, pink inspired pretzel and beverage (do check it out if you're in the IPC outlet).</div>
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I've called it! After the 43m leap of faith in New Zealand (read all about it <a href="http://discoveringivanium.blogspot.my/2013/01/tips-and-tricks-aj-hackett-kawarau.html" target="_blank">Here</a>) , I found myself jumping 233m from the Macau Tower, the highest bungy jump in the world currently.</div>
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If the bungy is not appealing or too intimidating, you may also opt for the Skyjump (slight deceleration compared to bungy), Tower Climb, and Skywalk (a walk outside the tower for that slight vertigo) activities, but I'll keep that for some other time if I find myself in Macau again.</div>
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Just like any AJ Hackett branches you may visit, safety is paramount for all jumpers, the safety features and information pertaining to the jump, cords and FAQ can be found in their <a href="http://www.ajhackett.com/macau/" target="_blank">website</a>. Located at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre (around 6 minutes drive from Senado Square), the fastest way to get here is by cab or you can board the bus (MT4, 18, 32 or 33) that all leads to the tower.</div>
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Once again I found myself financially wiped out with the bungy jump costed at MOP 3088 (Approximately RM 1680) and the full combo of MOP 3788 (RM 2060). Luckily, since I've jumped with AJ Hackett's before, I was given a waiver of 20% for the jumping cost, in total I've paid MOP 3269 (Jump : MOP 2470 and Video/Photo combo : MOP 799, totalling up to RM 1771). Notable difference between my previous jump and this is that they provided GoPro to capture the video alongside the jumper, pretty awesome addition I must say! Also, you can't really put a price on your safety, no?</div>
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Entrance to tower is separately charged I'm afraid, at MOP 135 for adults (Do check out the other rates and opening hours <a href="https://www.macautower.com.mo/observation-decks/opening-hours-and-price-list" target="_blank">here</a>). The ticket will take you all the way up to the 61st storey of the tower (although the ticket could grant you limited access to other floors for sightseeing too) for the jump preparation.</div>
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If you are a solo traveler like me, you may deposit your belongings at a rental locker for a fee of $30 (for 3 hours) after you have checked in / registered for your turn. Each jumper would be given a red t-shirt (orange t-shirt for the Skywalk and crew) which serves as an easy identification of the type of activity you are participating in.<br />
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After the weigh in and changing to the tee and the canvas shoes provided, it was time to the plank! While patiently waiting for your turn, you get the privilege to see a fair amount of people in front taking the plunge, if the wait itself isn't already intimidating.</div>
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There would be a chair that allows the Jump Masters (yes, I think this is what they call themselves) to carefully strap the harness and cords on you. They are very friendly and will engage in conversations while waiting for the ropes to be delivered up from the previous jump. They may have a little cruel sense of joke, but it is all good, if you are on the 61st floor, that is half the battle already and probably nothing could stop you. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro Tips : Another notable difference to my jump in NZ is that there is a lever for you to pull after the 2nd bounce so that the rope can slowly descend you down to safety.</span></div>
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... Until you got on to the plank. While waiting for my turn, I've gazed down, so I know exactly what I have gotten myself into. After seconds of GoPro interview and camwhore moment, I found myself half feet on the plank and the count down began. In 5... 4... 3... 2... and...</div>
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That was when I plunged. Instinct and impulse took over. And I did it. I really did.</div>
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Second time around, it wasn't easier I must say but once the adrenaline rush took over - Scream, Pray or Curse or just do the Scream-Pray-Curse combo like I did. After a floating in mid air for a few seconds, and some awkward failure of pulling the lever, I finally released the lever and I was slowly brought down to the safety cushion.<br />
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Unfortunately, after taking one last camwhore shot and still strapped with the harness, I found myself walking towards the exit of the safety cushion, only to be halted and questioned with intimidation by one of the ground staff. He questioned, "Where are you going?", as if I have done something really impulsive to him. Of course I responded that my stuffs are still up the tower, so I wanted to go up? He just gave me a really cold stare and point blank told me to "wait for instruction".</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Here's the thing, I speak fluent (if not perfect) English and I would understand his instruction, IF GIVEN. Assuming that I have missed his instruction (cut me some slack, I have just jumped the highest bungy and the adrenaline was still pumping, and I was still visibly excited), he could've told me in the most polite manner, with a fucking smile, "Sir, please wait here until we have unstrapped you". I don't know how this particular staff is trained but attitude is unacceptable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">PS: I have emailed to the manager pertaining to this issue but as per the date this blog entry is written I have not gotten any outcome of the investigation from him, so I have no qualms sharing this experience publicly. </span></div>
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All in all, that blunder aside, I am definitely looking forward to the next adventures AJ Hackett has to offer. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bro tips : Upon completing the jump, I received the USB containing the pictures and videos, and a membership card that allows you to jump for a steady rate of MOP 1,088 for the next three consecutively jumps, and the 4th jump is free. Macau temptation is strong!</span></div>
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Full video of the jump can be viewed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ljk_t-rXH4" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Also, the GoPro angle can be viewed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXHfg96yxs" target="_blank">here</a>. :)</div>
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"Why did you choose to go during the typhoon season?"</div>
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That was the frequently asked question I encountered before flying off to Hong Kong. I should be counting my blessing as there were no typhoon and was sunny for the 2 days I spent over there. Having said that, having heatstroke, braving through the influx of obnoxious tourists (yes, they are loud and proud of it) and minor food poisoning was unpleasant during the trip but I did get to at least achieve almost three quarters of what I came Hong Kong for.</div>
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Leveraging on the cheap flight return tickets (Thanks AirAsia) to Macau, we landed at 6pm and had a mad dash towards the ferry terminal just to beat the night ferry rate (pricier tickets). Dealt with the one way ticket of MOP 190 (Approximately RM100) headed to Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The Cotai Jet ferry ride was quite comfortable given that, let's be honest, a ferry ride.</div>
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Getting off towards immigration was the introduction to what we experienced the next two days - loud and obnoxious tourists (not to patronize anyone but they definitely weren't the most eloquent people around) from *koff* the Mainland *koff*. Our patience were definitely tested, but we weren't deterred as we survived the immigration and headed to the MTR station to grab a ride to our hotel. The renting of Octopus Card ease commuting through buses and MTR, for $100 worth and $50 deposit (refundable upon refunding the Octopus card in good condition). The subway ride I can definitely relate to Singapore in terms of its fast pace.</div>
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We spent some time looking for dinner in Lan Kwai Fong for the night but found ourselves at McDonalds in the end. Mickey D can sometimes be life savers.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Accommodation : </span><a href="http://www.ozohotels.com/wesley-hongkong/" style="font-size: small;" target="_blank">OZO Wesley Hong Kong</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, 22 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Hong Kong</span></div>
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The following morning we met up with a local friend in Hong Kong for a <i>char chan teng </i>(茶餐廳, because really, you can't just come to HK and miss going for a <i>char chan teng </i>breakfast). <i>Char chan teng</i> breakfast can be pretty generic - with the usual suspects of toasts, milk tea, egg tarts etc. The trick here is, just go to the less main stream ones to enjoy your breakfast without the need to rush or being pried by strangers (yes, sharing tables is common here).</div>
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Visited a couple of cafes along the way, with most of them sharing the common traits of compact but never shy of their own personalities for coffee and Instagramming of course.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cuppingroomwanchai" target="_blank">Cupping Room</a>, 32 Swatow St. , Wan Chai, Hong Kong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ethosstores" target="_blank">Ethos</a>, 93, 97, 99 Hill Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong.</span></div>
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Back to being generic tourist mode, we then brave through the bustling Central (中環). Aside from the night scenes of Lan Kwai Fong, several notable places that you can find yourself lost at include </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duddell-ing</td></tr>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Rustic charms of Hollywood Street (Antique street located around it too)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Walk along the Mid-Level Escalator</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood Road</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mid-Level Escalators</td></tr>
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Of course, no visit to an oriental, Chinese heritage country would be complete without visiting at least one temple, the one we visited was Man Mo Temple (文武廟) for worship of the civil or literature god Man Tai / Man Cheong & the martial god Mo Tai / Kwan Tai.</div>
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One of the lunch that you should definitely try as well is the Wonton Noodle (雲吞麺). The <i>wontons </i>are generous in size, and the noodles are much chewier (almost like a ramen texture) compared to how Malaysians were to cook them.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recommended visit : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tsim-Chai-Kee-Noodles-%E6%B2%BE%E4%BB%94%E8%A8%98/193052610715911" target="_blank">Tsim Chai Kee (沾仔記)</a>, 98 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tsim Chai Kee <i>Wonton </i>Noodles</td></tr>
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To end your day, do get to the Temple Street (nearby Kowloon/Jordan) to unleash your bargaining and shopping prowess, followed by the Arena of Stars and Symphony of Lights at Tsim Sha Tsui.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temple Street Market starts operating at 4pm till late</td></tr>
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Keepin' it real here, Arena of Stars is an interpretation of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but with large crowds of *koff*mailanders*koff*. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The iconic Bruce Lee at Avenue of Stars</td></tr>
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Also, the Symphony of Lights in Singapore is slightly more jubilant than the one in Hong Kong, I guess I wasn't as lucky as those who were in awe of the lights presentation prior to my visit. The night view of illuminated skyscraper is undeniably beautiful though.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nightview Hong Kong</td></tr>
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Another meal that is synonymous to the Canton region would be the <i>dim sum.</i> Hearty, bite-sized cuisine served on bamboo steamer, you can't really go wrong with the variety of flavors here. Don't forget the dynamic duo of <i>Har Gow </i>(Shrimp Dumplings) and <i>Siew Mai </i>(Pork or Prawn Dumplings) and the classic favourites <i>Cheong Fun </i>(Rice Noodle Rolls) and <i>Char Siew Pao </i>(Pork Buns).</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recommended visit : <a href="http://www.dimdimsum.hk/" target="_blank">Dim Dim Sum Dim Sum</a> (點點心), various locations.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Dim Sum </i>at Dim Dim Sum</td></tr>
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I had high expectations for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mido-Cafe/176242479089604" target="_blank">Mido Cafe</a> after reading reviews that it is a people's favorite when it comes to rustic and classic Hong Kong <i>char chan teng </i>food. Not to patronize the cafe but the food is just not up to what I had in mind, perhaps we Malaysians are indeed the pickiest eaters in the world.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mido Cafe rustic interior</td></tr>
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Upscale market and shopping? Causeway Bay is the area for you, but the main focus when we were here was just for the Hong Kong Gundam Expo, located at the Time Square Mall. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gundam v Time Square</td></tr>
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Another cafe that was raved in reviews was the Australian Dairy Company, where most Instagram and Blogger peers had agreed that they serve killer scrambled eggs. I had a different opinion though. The eggs were more on the saltier side, and I expected silky, creamy and fluffy scrambled (the likes to what I had in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ronin-Cafe/216952748485150" target="_blank">Ronin</a>, Singapore). Plus points - They aced on their milk tea AND their milk pudding (did not manage to try the other famous one, Yee Shun Dairy but I can settle on this). </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">To visit : Australian Dairy Co, 47-49 Parkes Street, Jordan, Hong Kong.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Milk Tea, Milk Pudding and ever famous Scrambled Eggs with Toast</td></tr>
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If you have managed to catch the skyscraper panorama at the Tsim Sha Tsui piers, you should also get to Victoria Peak (more famously known as The Peak) for the height view of Hong Kong's skyscrapers. I would love to catch the sunset there (evening) but due to our tight schedule of trying to catch the evening ferry back to Macau, we were there at the late afternoon. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the Peak (feat Sharky)</td></tr>
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Getting up there, get to the Central station (J2 Exit) and find your way to the <a href="http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/home.asp" target="_blank">Peak Tram Lower Terminus</a>. The return ticket would cost $40 for adult (and $83 if you are visiting the Sky Terrace 428). Attractions at the Peak would include the Sky Terrace 428 of course, and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. Do note that you may need to return down slightly earlier to beat the rush hour (when we went down, the line was almost ten folds as long to board the tram, likely for those who are waiting for the sunset).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peak Tower</td></tr>
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<b><u>The Aftermath</u></b></div>
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<li>Foods in Hong Kong could be slightly pricey, with an average of $30 for a decent meal (check out the estimated price of HK food/transportation/etc price <a href="http://www.priceoftravel.com/51/hong-kong/hong-kong-prices" target="_blank">here</a>).</li>
<li>Participating Hard Rock Cafe (if you are a HRC collector/member) are located in Lan Kwai Fong and the Peak Tower.</li>
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<li>Try the smelly tofu (臭豆腐), curry fishball (咖哩魚蛋)and egg waffles (鷄蛋仔) - HK's common street foods.</li>
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<li>I might not return to HK the soonest, but if I do I would want to visit the smaller islands (Lantau, Lamma etc) and get to Ocean Park and Disneyland. God's willing.</li>
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Especially the Holy month of Ramadhan, finding a place to eat poses double the challenge as finding the things you might want to eat crowded and end up settling for something just for the sake of having dinner. </div>
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The buffet spread in, uhm, The Spread is a suggestion to where to have dinner at a family comfortable environment with height view of the city (located at the 6th Floor of the St. Giles Hotels and Residences, Gardens, KL) and cozy ambiance to dine at. </div>
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Like how buffets should be, a smorgasbord affair including classic Malay dishes, halal Chinese cuisine, Indian delights, and international dishes such as sushi. Also included for those who loves their meat, bottomless barbequed lamb anyone? Desserts are aplenty here as well, local kuih-muih and other dessert are sure to put a sweet finish to your dinner.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">This limited dinner option is available at the Spread from 22nd June 2015 till 13th July 2015 (limited time). Priced at RM134 nett per adult and RM 67 nett for children (6-12 years old), each customer are entitled to the buffet inclusive of a door gift. Corporate gift vouchers are also available (advance purchase required) for a limited offer of RM124 nett per adult (do check its availability as they are limited offer). All prices stated are inclusive of 6% GST.</span><br />
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For reservation and enquiries, do reach to 03-2268 1188 ext. 6123 or drop by to the <a href="http://www.stgiles.com/kuala-lumpur-hotels/the-gardens-hotel-and-residences/promotions/" target="_blank">St Giles Hotel web site</a> for more info.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382661344221907918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073889382260253009.post-47384910368384500012015-05-23T00:27:00.001+08:002015-05-23T00:29:37.773+08:00Discovering : Kamakura<div style="text-align: justify;">
In an unconventional / first birthday overseas, I indulged myself to <a href="http://discoveringivanium.blogspot.com/2015/05/tips-and-tricks-sushi-dai.html" target="_blank">Sushi Dai</a> - the best sushi in Tokyo as most visitors and locals to Tsukiji Market would concur. As the plan goes, after having the sushi breakfast, we decided to pay a visit to Kamakura (鎌倉市), a coastal town in the Kanagawa prefecture. What used to be a political center of Japan, Kamakura is now a popular tourist destination for those who would want to explore slightly further from Tokyo itself.<br />
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Getting to Kamakura takes less than hour from Tokyo itself. If you are traveling via the Tokyo Metro or the JR line, get to the Shimbashi station and you would find your way to Kamakura via the railway.</div>
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You can easily see up to 8 attractions in a day, from visiting the abundant Zen temples available here or go back in time and feel like a samurai for a day (after all, Kamakura was known as the Home of the Samurais, or something like that). But if you have half a day like I did, perhaps going to a few key attractions would suffice. A trip to Kamakura would be incomplete if you have not visited the Daibutsu (大佛), the Great Buddha statue homed in the Kotoku-in temple (高徳院). This iconic landmark in Kamakura can be reached by getting to the Hase station from the Kamakura terminal station, and walk about 10 minutes to Kotoku-in. Entrance fee would be ¥200 to the temple.</div>
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I was at awe at the magnificent 13.35 meters tall Amida Buddha statue which survived numerous storm events and resulted in the statue to sit at the open air till now. I am quite contented with just seeing this Great Buddha statue, but I was quite intrigued to visit another famous temple here dedicated to Kannon (觀音), the Goddess of Mercy.<span id="goog_892901588"></span></div>
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The Hasedera (長谷寺) houses the massive 9.18 meters tall, gold gilded wooden statue of the goddess Kannon. Feel free to Google the images of the Kannon statue as I refrained myself from being a shutterbug in the temple out of respect (and to connect spiritually to the temple as I am a Buddhist myself).<br />
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The entrance fee would be ¥300, and upon entering you won't miss the lush green garden and to the right there is an underground cave (<i>benten kutsu</i> cave) devoted to Benzaiten, the sea goddess from the Seven Lucky Gods Japanese mythology.<br />
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Ascending the steps up to the temple, you would also notice numerous Jizō statues that were placed by parents to mourn their departed offspring.</div>
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As the Kamakura beach was not in my check list, having the height view of the Kamakura bay from the Hasedera was suffice for me.</div>
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We stopped by the busy Komachi-dori street for lunch, to me it was reminiscent of the streets of Kyoto. Quaint shop lots blending along the stylish street, finding souvenirs and things to eat here shouldn't be a problem. </div>
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I was interested in trying two things when I was here - <i>Shirasu </i>(whitebait fish, or baby sardine/anchovy) and the Kamakura ham. Hence, the ham-<i>shirasu</i> don combo I ordered. Pretty decent dish, maybe our palates are used to fried anchovies and more seasoned ham, I can't quite rave about them.<br />
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I do recommend if you find this soft swirl ice cream called Cremia, try their ice cream with waffle-like cone, probably one of the best ice cream I've tasted in Japan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kinda regretted just having one. Gahhh...</td></tr>
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As we had time to visit another place or two, we decided to visit the Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine (銭洗弁財天宇賀福神社). The mouthful name of the shrine came from</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><i>Benzaiten - </i>A Buddhist Goddess </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><i>Ugafuku - </i>A traditional spirit <i>ugafuku-jin </i>(宇賀福神) associated with snakes as the shrine is said to be divined by a dream that occurred at a day, month and year of the snake.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above : Wash your money with the spring water using the ladle & sift.<br />
Below : Allow money to dry 'naturally'. That was the actual instruction.</td></tr>
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The waters of a spring in this Buddhist/Shinto fusion shrine's cave are said to be able to multiply the money washed in it, I must say it is worth trying since we were there anyway right? Getting there was quite a distance, from the Komachi area it was almost a 20 minutes walk (uphill included) towards the shrine. The signboards are quite helpful, we managed to reach there by it's help.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can I get one of those <i>sakedaru </i>(酒樽, sake barrels) ?</td></tr>
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We then headed back towards the Kamakura station and stopped by Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (鶴岡八幡宮), the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura. </div>
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Once you get up the stairs to the shrine you should be able to get a good view of the Komachi-dori, but we were too exhausted from all the walking, so we gave the stairs hike a pass (unfortunate decision on our part). I was actually glad that we chose to experience this part of Southern Tokyo, and if time permits next time I wouldn't mind experiencing the other Zen temples that are available here (crossing fingers). </div>
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Read more of <a href="http://discoveringivanium.blogspot.com/search/label/-%20Japan%20%28Kant%C5%8D%29" target="_blank">what I've experienced in the Kanto region</a>, mostly Tokyo area :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bonus scene : This is actually a setting in a local Starbucks here in Kamakura. Patrons can enjoy their coffee while admiring the garden (hydrangea I supposed, I *think*). Gahhhhh, why Malaysia don't have?</td></tr>
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