I was craving for local Singapore food. It was not just Chinese food, but a blend of Chinese, Malay, and Indian food. My sister was visiting us at the time, and it seemed like a good time to go hunt for some local Singapore food. The nearest place we decided was a good possibility was downtown Houston, some where close to Bellaire.
Sure enough, we found some restaurants serving Asian cuisine. We went to one that called itself the Malaysian restaurant. We thought, surely they would have some local food. They did, but the price for one dish was more than triple what we could get in Singapore. Oh well! We went ahead and tried the food anyway. I would say, we could get tastier food in Singapore, but we were not in Singapore. However, we did get to meet a waitress who spoke my dialect - Hakka. She came from Singapore's neighboring country, Malaysia. My sister and I had a great time chatting with her in Hakka!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Gateway to Explore The World
Fanny was not rich. She graduated from college a year ago. She held a pretty good job, and felt her future with the company very positive. She was single, and felt she had the means to do things she liked. One of the things she loved to do was - to explore the world! However, she wanted to do it "cautiously", not having to spend too much money, but still able to do a lot.
She had a group of like-minded friends, who was in the same situation, and had the same means as her. They all looked for ways and means to go on city breaks, on a tight budget, whenever possible. They had taken a number of short breaks, as well as longer ones, via cheap flights, through a wonderful website they found, which made all the necessary travelling arrangements for them. They had made use of great holiday offers, and had travelled to diverse destinations like New York, Singapore, and Sydney! Fanny and her friends had a lot of fun exploring the world, and enriching their cultural experiences!
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She had a group of like-minded friends, who was in the same situation, and had the same means as her. They all looked for ways and means to go on city breaks, on a tight budget, whenever possible. They had taken a number of short breaks, as well as longer ones, via cheap flights, through a wonderful website they found, which made all the necessary travelling arrangements for them. They had made use of great holiday offers, and had travelled to diverse destinations like New York, Singapore, and Sydney! Fanny and her friends had a lot of fun exploring the world, and enriching their cultural experiences!
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Botak Jones
It was funny! Went to see my doctor in Singapore, and he recommended us a place to eat. Guess it had something to do with the fact that my husband was American. Botak Jones was apparently an American who made it "big" in the Singapore "food scene". "Botak" in the Malay Language meant "bald". Guess he might have added that to his name for comic effect, and also to "localise" himself to the public! Or perhaps, he was bald? He sold American hamburgers and stuff like that. He had a number of restaurants, and stalls in coffee shops around Singapore, and was quite popular and famous. I did not get to eat at any of his places this trip, but heard from friends who did, after we left. They were full of praises.
Well, can't give it a miss next year!
Well, can't give it a miss next year!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Sentosa Fun
Lived in Singapore for over 30 years. Had been to Sentosa less than 10 times.
Moved to the States about 5 years ago. Had been visiting Singapore during the summers. This summer, we made a trip to Sentosa on Singapore's National Day. It turned out to be a very fun day! We went with a couple of other families, complete with kids, parents, and grandparents. There were several ways one could get to Sentosa. Our family, together with a couple, chose to take the monorail from Vivo City to Sentosa. My son was very excited about riding the colorful train across to Sentosa! We saw them from Vivo City, and they looked like colorful caterpillars!
Met up with the other families at the beach. They had already been frolicking in the waters for about an hour. We joined them, and the kids had the most fun, building sand castles, running away from waves, and having surf rides on the adults' backs! After the beach, the kids spent further water time at the fountain and pool. After that, it was shower time, then lunch at the air-conditioned food center right by the pool and fountain.
After lunch, some of us lined up to ride the luge. I thought my timid 3-year-old would not dare to ride it, but he was very keen to ride it with his dad. Luge riders had to take "ski-lifts" to the top, and then come down the slope riding the luge (kind of a special go-cart). I was told the scenery was beautiful up from the "ski-lifts".
There were many other attractions on the island. We chose the giant Merlion. The view was beautiful at the top of the Merlion. We saw a few helicopters bearing the Singapore flags flying by. The kids were thrilled!
So many improvements had been made to this island attraction. It's a worth a visit - the island of Sentosa!
Moved to the States about 5 years ago. Had been visiting Singapore during the summers. This summer, we made a trip to Sentosa on Singapore's National Day. It turned out to be a very fun day! We went with a couple of other families, complete with kids, parents, and grandparents. There were several ways one could get to Sentosa. Our family, together with a couple, chose to take the monorail from Vivo City to Sentosa. My son was very excited about riding the colorful train across to Sentosa! We saw them from Vivo City, and they looked like colorful caterpillars!
Met up with the other families at the beach. They had already been frolicking in the waters for about an hour. We joined them, and the kids had the most fun, building sand castles, running away from waves, and having surf rides on the adults' backs! After the beach, the kids spent further water time at the fountain and pool. After that, it was shower time, then lunch at the air-conditioned food center right by the pool and fountain.
After lunch, some of us lined up to ride the luge. I thought my timid 3-year-old would not dare to ride it, but he was very keen to ride it with his dad. Luge riders had to take "ski-lifts" to the top, and then come down the slope riding the luge (kind of a special go-cart). I was told the scenery was beautiful up from the "ski-lifts".
There were many other attractions on the island. We chose the giant Merlion. The view was beautiful at the top of the Merlion. We saw a few helicopters bearing the Singapore flags flying by. The kids were thrilled!
So many improvements had been made to this island attraction. It's a worth a visit - the island of Sentosa!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Sun and Beach!
Shooby felt tired, and drained. She just had company visiting over the whole summer, and she felt in need of some "own" time. She wondered what she could do. Her house seemed too quiet now that the guests had left. It was ironic that now she had her house back, she missed the "crowded" feeling! Perhaps, it was time to get away from everything for a while...
She got on this website, and browsed through different destinations listed there. The website provided lots of information about where to go, and the price of different vacation rentals. Shooby narrowed her search down to one destination - Florida. However, she had to decide where in Florida she would like to stay. She looked at Florida Vacation Rentals, and looked at the different hotels, and resorts available. Colorful pictures accompanied the information, which made it easier for Shooby to narrow her choices down. She also looked at Orlando Vacation Rentals, and got great information from the site too.
However, after looking at Miami Vacation Rentals, she made a final decision. She loved looking at the pictures on the site, and planning what she would do, and see during her trip to Florida. Ah! What a joy to look forward to the sun, and the beach!
She got on this website, and browsed through different destinations listed there. The website provided lots of information about where to go, and the price of different vacation rentals. Shooby narrowed her search down to one destination - Florida. However, she had to decide where in Florida she would like to stay. She looked at Florida Vacation Rentals, and looked at the different hotels, and resorts available. Colorful pictures accompanied the information, which made it easier for Shooby to narrow her choices down. She also looked at Orlando Vacation Rentals, and got great information from the site too.
However, after looking at Miami Vacation Rentals, she made a final decision. She loved looking at the pictures on the site, and planning what she would do, and see during her trip to Florida. Ah! What a joy to look forward to the sun, and the beach!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Vivo City
Bao-er was thrilled to be home in Singapore for the entire summer vacation. She got to savour her mom's special "hakka yong dao fu", fried shrimp, curry crab...
There was a lot of talk about this new mall called the Vivo City, during Bao-er's stay in Singapore. She was curious, and finally satisfied her curiosity, by making a trip there. It was easily accessible by the MRT (train system in Singapore). It was a huge mall, with numerous well known shops, and several eating places (from fast food to special ethnic cuisine restaurants), and entertainment spots for kids and tourists. From Vivo City, Bao-er noticed with delight, that she could take a monorail from there, direct to the popular place of interest, also another island, called Sentosa! From Vivo City, Bao-er could also see the cable cars (another means of transport into Sentosa), the monorail, and just a good view of Sentosa.
Bao-er would surely like to make another trip to Vivo City next Summer!
There was a lot of talk about this new mall called the Vivo City, during Bao-er's stay in Singapore. She was curious, and finally satisfied her curiosity, by making a trip there. It was easily accessible by the MRT (train system in Singapore). It was a huge mall, with numerous well known shops, and several eating places (from fast food to special ethnic cuisine restaurants), and entertainment spots for kids and tourists. From Vivo City, Bao-er noticed with delight, that she could take a monorail from there, direct to the popular place of interest, also another island, called Sentosa! From Vivo City, Bao-er could also see the cable cars (another means of transport into Sentosa), the monorail, and just a good view of Sentosa.
Bao-er would surely like to make another trip to Vivo City next Summer!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Haven't Been to Sydney, but...
I haven't been to Sydney yet, but I have heard that there are some really good deals to be found on hotels in Sydney, if you know where to look. In fact, until recently, I didn't know where to look, and that is part of why I haven't been to Sydney. Without finding good offers, hotels price tags can be very high. I have always been prevented from going to Sydney in the past because of the cost involved.
Well that may change very soon. There are some great prices available on Sydney hotels when you shop at www.cheaperthanhotels.com. And, they can even help you to find last minute deals, just in case your trip is rather unexpected.
There is even some really great budget hotels available on the site, for those who might be even more strapped for cash than I am. I have found more than one Sydney hotel that looks good for me. So how about we all meet up for New Year's Eve at Sydney Harbour? Looks fun, doesn't it?
Well that may change very soon. There are some great prices available on Sydney hotels when you shop at www.cheaperthanhotels.com. And, they can even help you to find last minute deals, just in case your trip is rather unexpected.
There is even some really great budget hotels available on the site, for those who might be even more strapped for cash than I am. I have found more than one Sydney hotel that looks good for me. So how about we all meet up for New Year's Eve at Sydney Harbour? Looks fun, doesn't it?
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