Monthly Archives: June 2015

15 Best Bars And Clubs In Hong Kong To Party All Night Long

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Looking for a watering hole to unwind after business meetings, a romantic bar with impressive cocktails or a wild night of debauchery? Regardless of what you are actually looking for, Hong Kong’s vibrant nightlife is something that should not be missed.

From sipping Chinese-herbs infused cocktails at Chinoiserie bar Sohofama, partying at high-end nightclub Zentral till the wee hours to admiring bedazzling city views from the world’s highest bar Ozone, check out our guide to Hong Kong’s nightlife featuring 15 popular bars and clubs.

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Beginner’s Dim Sum Guide – 15 Essential Dim Sum You Must Try

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Ever get confused with the different dumpling names as they are all either in Mandarin Chinese or in a Chinese dialect? We know, it can be pretty frustrating – especially when you are in-charge of ordering. We thought this beginner’s guide to the most commonly consumed dim sum in Asia will do you some good, and they include many of the more popular ones Hong Kong egg tarts to the well-loved Shanghai Xiao Long Baos.

It is actually pretty fun to dissect your dim sum (mentally, of course) and to know what each piece is made of, right? They may be of the simplest ingredients, but these exquisite bite-size delicacies are ever popular with the world for many reasons. We had so much fun understanding more about them as we put this guide together for you.

Feel at ease the next time you visit a dim sum restaurant with our Beginner’s Dim Sum Guide to 15 Essential Dim Sum You Must Try.

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9 Reasons Why We Love Japanese Food Halls

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Japanese Food Halls

Few things in life drive us crazy like Japanese food halls do.

If you have ever been to Japan, you would probably understand that feeling. The food hall is incredible to say the least, and the sheer food options will make you bewilder you. We often find ourselves spending hours in there, just going around – one lane after another, and becoming more and more excited, like a kid in a candy land.

When in Japan, take a trip (or two, or three, or one every day) to the Japanese food halls – usually located at the basement levels of departmental stores – and be lost in the wondrous world of Japanese products. We promise it will be a quintessential experience, and one that will leave you speechless. From Daimaru and Takashimaya to Tokyu and Isetan, Japanese Food Halls definitely has to be on your check list when you are in Japan. Just remember to bring more cash!

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Rise & Grind Coffee Co. – New Cafe In Bukit Timah

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Located just at the first floor of Bukit Timah Plaza, Rise & Grind Coffee Co. occupies a cosy space with a partial alfresco dining area. Opened about three months ago, Rise & Grind Coffee Co. offers a nice and comfortable dining environment together with delicious food and different blends of coffee to choose from.

All mains at Rise & Grind Coffee Co. are well priced under S$20, and they occasional offer lunch deals at a steal. Expect Asian fusion food here, together with a good range of beverage and dessert options.

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7 Must-Try Cafes & Restaurants In Jalan Besar

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Cafes are aplenty at Jalan Besar and many of these F&B establishments are notable and rank as one of the best in Singapore. What’s especially popular in this neighbourhood are the cafes who have reconstructed old shophouses into a spanking new cafe space, while still retaining a big part of the vintage and rustic interior and nature.

Besides cafes, Jalan Besar also offers a variety of restaurants, pastry shops and dessert places. This is your Guide to Jalan Besar’s Cafes & Restaurants.

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How To Travel To Hong Kong For A 3D2N Trip with S$290 (All-Inclusive)

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Singapore’s proximity to other Asian countries has entitled many Singaporeans to frequent overseas travels. The emergences of budget airlines and AirBnb have further facilitated this privilege – there truly has never been a better time to travel than now.

In this curated guide, we will show you how to travel to Hong Kong with just S$290 (includes air fare, activities, accommodation, transportation and meals). There is no need to stay in a hostel or scrimp on food; traveling on a budget without the compromise of comfort is very possible.

With just S$290 per person, you can sample the best food Hong Kong has to offer and visit iconic sites in 3 days 2 nights.

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10 Hotspots To See And Be Seen In Jakarta

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The hustle and bustle of the metropolitan Jakarta is dominated by the city’s young blood finding what’s hot in the latest social scene. Just like its neighbouring South East Asian capitals like Singapore and Bangkok, a high number of snazzy hangouts start popping up in different parts of the city.

Not to worry though, Jakarta definitely has something for everyone. Whether you’re the city’s cool hipsters, the exclusive elite club, the young and fabulous or the glamorous expats, you will find where you belong in Jakarta’s social scene.

But with such vibrant options of eateries and drinking haunts, don’t you sometimes get confused? Keep reading this guide that will spell out the 10 new hip destinations to check out in Jakarta!

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How To Take The Best Instagram Food Photos Ever

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Don’t you get annoyed when your photo is either too overexposed or too underexposed? While we thank our lucky stars for the auto function in digital cameras, it still doesn’t solve all of our problems. When taking photos in the day with sunlight, photos can either look beautifully raw (sunlight is the best lighting, always!) or be too overexposed; that means your photo may look too bright or harsh.

There are some things editing can’t solve and the key to avoiding bad photos is to make sure that the subject of your photo is always in focus. Zoom in to parts of your photo to check whether the photo is in focus to avoid disappointment during your editing process. Photos can look wonky if you force sharpen a blur photo or too grainy if your photo is too bright.

Here are some simple tips and tricks on how to take the best food photos.

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