So you're thinking what else to do after all that neon signs and xiao loong baos in Shanghai? lolol. I gotchu bruh. This 1-Day itinerary allows you that sweet, short escape from the bustling city and into the serenity. 1-Day in Shaoxing Summary (Day starts at 12pm in this post) You can cover a couple… Continue reading Must See Shaoxing 1-Day Itinerary
Recipe at bottom of the post Tea culture is thriving and here to stay for a long time. And for those who grew up in a Chinese family like mine, will be no stranger to herbal tea. Brewed and trusted by our mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and yeah, you get the gist. My mother always says,… Continue reading Benefits of Drinking Chrysanthemum Tea
Long post ahead. I didn't exactly grow up with my mum showering me with motherly love the usual way. We shouted at each other far more many times than we've sat down to have a good conversation. Sometimes I wonder if it's better to live away from my mother. Less nagging, less shouting and less… Continue reading My mother and her unconventional love
Have you ever looked at some unlikely friendships and thought what bonded them together? Even more curious, how do these people with seemingly polar opposite personalities complement each other so well? What do they even have in common? This is a story of how friends of different languages and culture bonded over a simple Japanese… Continue reading Making authentic Yaki Onigiri Grilled Rice Balls with my Japanese friend
Always in the hunt for quality Japanese food but you're sick of the big Japanese chain restaurants and mediocre sushi. But wallet too thin to be flashing cash at Nobu? hahaha Or thinking what are some delish Japanese bento box near me? Welp, allow me to share with you Nippori, a family style Japanese restaurant.… Continue reading Nippori @ Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya
The best thing about living in Malaysia is having an abundance of options when it comes to food choices. And if you're like me, thinking what are some good paneer tikka near me or tandoori butter chicken, then you've come to the right place. Allow me to introduce you to Chapathi Recipes, suitable for both… Continue reading Chapathi’s Recipes @ Taman Connaught, Cheras
The month was October and year, 2017. Wendy and I had the time of our lives in Shanghai Disneyland even though I felt pretty ripped off by the tickets and the infamous overpriced fairy tale food. But it was Disney and magical doesn't even suffice to describe my experience. I was brought back to relive… Continue reading Just when you think a Disney ending doesn’t exist in real life, think again
It was a lazy kinda Saturday with not much in wants or desires. Just some good ol' sleep and rest. But a plan is a plan, haha. So I grabbed lunch with my bestie at the local hipster cafe. And in terms of updating for our instagram, it did not disappoint, because that place was… Continue reading Merchant’s Lane 美真林 @ Kuala Lumpur; Review
Throwback to my magical time at Shanghai Disneyland with one of my besties, Wendy. I still remember us visiting this fairy tale land back in October 2017 during 2 of China's biggest celebrations of the year. National day and Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's also not forget, October is also the month of spooktastic fun - Halloween!… Continue reading Why you should visit Shanghai Disneyland at least once in your life
Hellooo 🙂 I recently went back to my mum's town for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The break away from the city life keeps me grounded - it's like a reminder about how easy it is to be content with what you already have. Happiness does not come easy… Continue reading Photo log: Simple joys in life
