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Getting your data and mobile connection in Japan – Softbank

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 27, 2012
Post category:Japan Technology Travel
Post comments:20 Comments

**This is part of wackybecky’s travel chronicles in Japan 2012. Blogposts under this series will be short and sweet as I update daily as I travel. At the end of the trip I may edit and elaborate further if I have the time. For further queries, do drop me an email! 😀

If you arrive via Air Asia X, you will land at Haneda Airport at 10.30pm or thereabouts (accurate as of time of writing). Once you have cleared immigration, custom check and grabbed you bag (all in the 2nd floor), proceed to the 3rd floor of the arrival hall.

Look for Softbank booth or just ask any of the officials on duty. There are information booths at the 2nd (arrival floor) and 3rd floor. Everyone I spoke to are all very friendly, helpful and they speak good English.

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Sony VAIO Duo 11 Launch and Windows 8-ready VAIO lineup

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 25, 2012
Post category:Technology
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Just hours back Sony launched the VAIO Duo 11 Hybrid Tablet-Ultrabook, T Series 13 and E Series 14P.

But all eyes and attention was on Sony’s pride of the trio – the sleek new VAIO Duo 11 that switches effortlessly between a laptop and a tablet.

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Prime, Le Meridien : Chef Philippe Marc – 3 Michelin Star Dinner

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 24, 2012
Post category:Food
Post comments:15 Comments

Just yesterday I found out that Chef Philippe Marc, a 3 Michelin Stars chef is in town!

I’m leaving for Japan this coming Thursday and frankly my schedule is stretched to its limits. But will I miss a dinner by a 3 Michelin Stars chef? Hell no! 🙂
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New Brunch Menu @ Silverspoon Publika – Love the eggs & pizzas!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 22, 2012
Post category:Food
Post comments:16 Comments

What’s for brunch on a weekend for you?

If I go Chinese my default choice is dim sum. If I look West, I love an American fry-up or a Continental breakfast.

Omelette on Grilled Sourdough – RM17.
Swiss Brown Mushrooms, Taleggio, Asparagus and Thyme.

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Talika Lipocils and Black – the secret to long lashes?

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 21, 2012
Post category:Beauty
Post comments:10 Comments

I’m about the laziest girl you could ever meet when it comes to make-up and skin care. Recently I have made efforts to take better care of my skin and I have been diligently using Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum+ for my skincare routine.
In the recent 1 year or so, I was hardly ever seen without my fake eyelashes. Both the Shiseido serum & fake lashes were about all l I have done for the sake of looking good. Oh, other than my gym routines of which I’m a very dedicated gym bunny.

I seriously wish I can transfer the same dedication to my make-up/skincare routine. To be honest, sticking on the lashes each morning is a pain. I have mastered the technique and now takes no longer than 20 secs max for both eyes. But still, if only I don’t have to do so! If only I have natural think long lashes that I can just go out without having to put the fake ones on!
The fake lashes cost money and spoils instantly upon contact with water; meaning no getting caught in rain or swimming with them on. Also, I have to carry the eyelash glue with me wherever I go, just in case the eyelash falls off or got loose. The glue also melts if it’s a very hot day, leaving an annoying sticky film on my eyelids. Needless to say, the eyelash doesn’t stay on long if the glue melts.

At the end of each day, when I take them off, I have to rub my eyelids to get off the glue residue from my eyelids. I could use a make-up remover but it will still be slightly sticky.
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Whitney Miller Masterchef US in Malaysia – Sous Vide Supreme Launch

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 20, 2012
Post category:Food Glamour
Post comments:9 Comments

Whitney Miller did a cooking presentation at the official launch of SousVide Supreme Malaysia at Harvey Norman IPC today and I had the good fortune to meet her up close in person! 🙂

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Food Travelling in Southeast Asia

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 18, 2012
Post category:Food
Post comments:9 Comments

One of the things people enjoy most about travelling is the chance to experience a different culture and one of the easiest ways to do this is to try the local cuisine on holiday. Thomson have a good range of late deals at the moment so if you are considering a break why not be adventurous and consider a destination in Southeast Asia?

Travelling throughout Southeast Asia will introduce you to a kaleidoscope of cultures each with its own distinctive cuisine. The area is roughly split into nine regions which are Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Viet Nam, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Thai food has become commonplace nowadays and most people may have visited a noodle bar but visiting the actual region will offer you so much more choice, from Tom Yam soup to Kaeng Ho curry. Extend your trip into Burma and you could experience a range of traditional local salads (thokes) whose main ingredients can vary from rice or glass noodles to kaffir lime or fish paste (ngapi).
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New Food Menu @ WATAMI Japanese Casual Restaurant, Paradigm Mall

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 18, 2012
Post category:Food
Post comments:21 Comments

I recalled my first meal at Watami. It was in Pavilion KL, few weeks after their opening. I remembered looking at their menu and loving the options I see. We ordered a teppanyaki style beef, a rice pot with salmon in it and I actually started my meal with the milk pudding! *will update with pictures if they are ever found

It was a good meal and I was left with a good impression.

Not long after, Watami opened a branch in 1 Utama Shopping Centre. With such close proximity to my house, I was there soon enough and this time I had a salad, another rice pot which both my dining partner and I concluded was good and worth the price paid.

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