Shangri-la, Kuala Lumpur
English Pусский 简体中文 Bahasa Melayu English “The Best Hotel EVER!!!” As soon as my taxi door opened, I could smell the familiar signature Shangri-la scent. It was like coming home. That signature Shangri-la scent, classily making its presence felt in…
Tatto, Kuala Lumpur
Tucked in away in a small lane, within walking distance from Petronas Towers, is Tatto, a one-year-old Italian restaurant. Make sure you have the exact address and directions as taxi driver probably do not know this place and the restaurant…
La Maison Francaise, Kuala Lumpur
Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, within walking distance from Pavilion Shopping Mall, is the French restaurant La Maison Francaise. I arrived on a drizzling Saturday afternoon to try their high tea. La Maison Francaise is housed in a restored,…
Azur, Crowne Plaza, Singapore
I have never liked buffets. I tend to over-eat and the quality is never that great. In other words, never very good value for money. Azur has left a different impression on me, however. It is my favourite buffet so…
Morton’s, Singapore
The Singapore steak house scene has seen in recent years the arrival of new entrants. Some are good; some are ludicrous — witness the laughable coming and going of Brawn. It arrived with a gaudy PR blitzkrieg and left in…
Maison Kayser, Singapore
Maison Kayser is a 17-year-old brand that originated in Paris and is brought into Singapore by Boulangerie Eric Kayser Japon (the Japanese arm). In Japan, there are 18 Maison Kayser outlets and the best-selling item is the croissant (S$2.60, service…
Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
Gardens By The Bay is a public landscaped garden right opposite Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino. It is accessible from the hotel and casino through an overhead bridge or an underpass. You can take the subway to Gardens By…
Legoland, Johor Bahru
I went to Legoland on a sweltering hot day. It was a Monday, when everyone else is working. Ha! The park was largely empty. This park is pretty huge, bigger than Universal Studios Singapore and definitely bigger than Sanrio Hello…
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and Little Big Club, Johor Bahru
I joined a 1-day tour with WTS Travel for SGD$63. This price is for Sundays-Fridays. Prices differ for Saturdays and Public Holidays. Included in the price is two-way coach transfer from Singapore Flyer (situated near Suntec/ Millenia Walk/ Ritz Carlton…
Monument Hotel, Phnom Penh
This little gem of a hotel is located right in the middle of Phnom Penh city. It is 5 mins on foot away from Independence Monument and it’s along the same street as the Pricewaterhouse Cooper Phnom Penh office. Because…
