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Yu Sheng DIY Recipe – Make Your Own Chinese New Year Delicacy

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Tossing a raw fish salad called yu sheng with chopsticks whilst simultaneously shouting out well wishes is a customary tradition amongst Chinese communities in Singapore during Chinese New Year.

While similar takes on this festive delicacy made its appearance even before Singapore’s independence day, it was in the 1960s when the Asian dish got popularised.

More often than not, yu sheng is actually very costly if you were to buy them from hotels and restaurants. But preparing yu sheng is actually simple and very affordable too. Why not have a go at making your own yu sheng for the upcoming Chinese New Year?

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Ronin – Speakeasy Japanese Inspired Tapas Bar in Hong Kong

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Located on the ground floor of an unassuming grey building, Ronin restaurant is completely camouflaged and unnoticeable to unsuspecting passersby. It is virtually impossible to discover this hidden gem by chance and only those in the know would know about it.

Yet despite having no visible signage to indicate its presence, this speakeasy style Japanese bar-cum-restaurant in Hong Kong is packed with customers every night.

The majority of Ronin’s clientele consists of well-informed epicurean foodies who have no qualms about splurging on gourmet tapas. A meal for two – inclusive of alcoholic drinks – would easily set you back by approximately HK$1500 (or S$276). Pretty exorbitant for bar dining, huh? We are here to give you the rundown on whether or not it is worth your hard-earned money.

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Tsukiji Fish Market Is Closing on 02 Nov 2016 And Moving To A New Home

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Tsukiji Fish Market – one of the world’s largest and oldest wholesale seafood market – needs no elaborate introduction. The iconic destination is where Japan’s fish traders gather to barter for the best fishes and where avid global foodies congregate to savour the freshest sashimi.

However, Tsukiji Fish Market’s current venue at Chuo Ward, Tokyo, will have to shift to a new location on 07 Nov 2016 to make way for the 2020 Olympic Games.

If you want to visit the market at its original venue, we suggest you start making your travel plans now before it ceases operations on 02 Nov 2016.

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7 Practical Reasons On Why You Should Not Check In Your Luggage

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Most travellers succumb to checking in their belongings and as a result, they lose a significant amount of precious time waiting at the luggage carousel and are unable to take public buses or trains with their bulky baggage. It is honestly hard to convince people to ditch the idea of check-in baggage but trust us, the privileges on travelling without check-in bags are awesome.

From saving money on budget carriers to the ease of changing flight itineraries, here are 7 Practical Reasons On Why You Should Not Check In Your Luggage the next time you go on a relatively short trip under 10 days.

You will feel beyond liberated with less on your hand and you will never want to check in your baggage again after understanding its perks.

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Top 10 Places To Shop In Melbourne

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Melbourne Shopping

So you are headed to Melbourne but haven’t got a clue on where to shop at? Fret not. We have shortlisted 10 Places To Shop In Melbourne that will cover everyone’s differing budgets and styles.

Yes, our comprehensive guide includes thrift shopping destinations, indie markets where you can find one-off pieces and malls where you can find your familiar brands.

From the The Rose Street Market, Sunday Camberwell Market to Chadstone Shopping Centre, here are 10 Top Places To Shop In Melbourne. Do take note of each destination’s opening hours as some markets only operate on certain days. We sincerely hope you find this list useful, and do share with us your favourite shopping places in Melbourne too!

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What To Expect When You Go Rock Climbing For The First Time

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Rock Climbing is such a challenging activity that it has been integrated in many team building and leadership programmes. Unsurprisingly, many Singaporean’s first experiences at rock climbing were during their schooling days. The adrenaline-rushing sport is more often than not physically demanding; it involves training your body’s endurance, flexibility and strength.

Not only that, rock climbing also commands a high level of mental strength. Fortunately, such determination and willpower can be strengthened overtime with increased attempts at rock climbing.

Before showing up at the rock climbing walls, do read through this brief guide to prep yourself. Here’s What To Expect When You Go Rock Climbing For The First Time.

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Singapore’s Long Weekends in 2016 – When And Where To Go

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Long Weekends

In 2016, there are a total of six long weekends thanks to the various public holidays that fall on either a Friday or Monday. To maximise your travel opportunities, one should know when the long weekends are and which flights would be the shortest and cheapest.

Singapore is the ultimate gateway to other Asian countries and her strategic location has made travelling to other nations extremely possible in just a weekend. With several popular cities reachable within a mere few hours of flight and the rise of low-cost airlines, travelling is no longer limited to just the wealthy. All you have to do is take advantage of long weekends!

Here’s a guide to Singapore’s long weekends in 2016 – when and where to go. We have shortlisted a nearby destination for each long weekend period.

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10 Instagram-Worthy Cafes in Beijing, China

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Beijing Cafe Guide

The cafe industry in China is booming; according to consultancy Euromonitor, the cafe market is valued at over an estimated 12 billon yuan! Over the past few years, China’s capital saw the opening of many exciting third-wave coffee specialty establishments. These up-and-coming cafes are the brainchild of many ambitious entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

From the hidden boutique cafe Fnji (only accessible when you walk through its furniture retail section) to the impressively designed Maan Coffee which bears a striking resemblance to Hogwarts, we are excited to share with you 10 Instagram-Worthy Cafes in Beijing that we have visited recently. Each cafe inherently exudes a very different vibe – read on more to find out!

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