Novotel Phu Quoc Resort, Phu Quoc night market, shopping in Phu Quoc, sightseeing

I set foot on Phu Quoc without expectations and was just looking for a good time drinking beers at the inaugural Phu Quoc Beer Festival.
My friends and I arrived late evening – excited but hungry after a transit from HCMC. Even in our fatigued state, we noticed our clean and efficient the Phu Quoc airport was.
It helped that the immigration took less than 15 minutes and we got our luggages almost immediately after. There were a few shops selling refreshments so I grabbed a quick drink while waiting for my shuttle to Novotel Phu Quoc.

The shuttle arrived punctually and in 15 minutes I stood in the lobby of Novotel Phu Quoc waiting to check in.


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The brand-new NZX Food Court Centre: Aunty Lan’s Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee

Coincidentally I was on the hunt for Sarawak Laksa for the past 2 weeks.
My usual fix are at Charlie Cafe, Makan Time and Salted but none of these are near any LRT/MRT stations.

Then I read on a FB group that the NZX (Niuzexui) area is being revitalised, or rather, more specifically the NX Food Court Centre. I saw postings about the Penang duck egg char kuey teow, Sarawak kueh chiap, kolo mee and the Sarawak Laksa.

And comments were favourable too, so I hopped quickly to try it myself.


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Whisky Live 2017 Singapore : Drink & be MERRY!

The annual Whisky Live saw many happy connoisseurs as they tasted, discussed and bought hundreds of litres of whisky from around the world home. Many more were in high spirits since there were tasting booths, masterclasses plus a cocktail street over the two-day event. I reckon attending patrons drank their worth equivalent in body weight!


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Taiping Boy Nasi Lemak: Nyonya and Malay nasi lemak

In addition to my obsession for Nasi Kerabu, I enjoy our beloved national dish nasi lemak too, though not as much since it lacked vegetables!
A particular variation that I love is the chinese-style nasi lemak.

In Penang we could get them at the wet markets easily enough and my favourite is at Pulau Tikus market – (1) Jin Hoe Cafe and (2) another by a lady near the famous ban chang kuih stall. I’ve been patronising her stall since I was a teen because I grew up in Pulau Tikus.


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Atap.co – an ID marketplace for Malaysians

The dream home.

How would it be like for you?

Minimalistic like most modern homes?
Or a cosy, bucolic space?
Perhaps something more dignified – wood, dim lights and heavy furniture?

Personally I’m a traditionalist at heart. I love a home alike the heritage buildings in Penang, my home state.
Tall ceilings, plenty of natural light, airy and cosseted in the warmth of cosiness.

And windows. Windows are a must.


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