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Pla Tong Mookata – Thai BBQ in Bangkok for 139 baht

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:June 10, 2013
Post category:Food Thailand Travel
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I went for a super value-for-money meal yesterday evening and as usual I posted about it on my social media channels. Following the post was some queries on the location, the variety of food and etc.
Well, the location is very easy as it is near a BTS Station. 2 BTS stations actually, but the nearest one is Victory Monument, which is about 1 minute stroll away.
Head towards the Century The Movie Plaza and at its opposite row, look for this shop Eat Am Here Bangkok and then walk ahead as Pla Tong Mookata (the Thai BBQ shop) is on the same row.

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Casa del Rio Melaka – infinity pool, gym, library and MICE

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:June 4, 2013
Post category:Accommodations Travel
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Following my previous post on my Deluxe Room, the pictures below will take you through the grounds of Casa del Rio and more of its facilities.

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Astro Kasih is giving away 1 GoPro camera for 7 days via the Astro Kasih Reef Rescuers ‘7 Days of Sharing’ Facebook quiz!

Post author:Author RS
Post published:May 23, 2013
Post category:Sports Travel
Post comments:5 Comments

Recently in Bali, I dived for the very first time in my life.

The amazing feeling and wonder everyone speaks of while being underworld is true. It’s just an entirely new universe down there. The tranquility, the colours and the “life”, you’re just transported to another world.
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Pork lard popiah in Melaka – Lwee Popiah, Bunga Raya & Oriental Cafe – Tengkera

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 22, 2013
Post category:Food
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I love spring rolls (popiah), both the wet and fried versions.

Hailing from Penang, my favourites are the one in Bee Hooi Cafe in Pulau Tikus, Padang Brown and another at Mount Erskine Hawker Centre (afternoons only). Popiah from Penang usually has added crabmeat (Mt. Erskine) or prawns (Bee Hooi) and a layer of lettuce between the fillings and the popiah skin.

I was in Melaka for a food trip while hosting Catherine Bell from Dish Magazine New Zealand in 2011. Here’s the video. We sampled 10 different food in the span of 8 hours!
1. Kedai Makanan Leong Heng for really special “Chee Cheong Fun”
2.Teo Chew porridge at Kedai Makanan Teo Seng
3. Chung Wah Chicken Rice Balls
4. Chendol Jam Besar by the Melaka River
5. Kedai Hassan Mee Rebus – Taman Jaya Padang Temu
6. Pink Berrys Durian Shaved Ice and Chendol
7. Bunga Raya Popiah & Ming Hut Sate
8. Aunty Lee – Nyonya food
9. Italy Bakery – char siew pau
10. Ban Lee Siang – satay celup

Thanks to Daniel for hosting us that time! As expected for my trip this round I bugged him again to take me around Melaka 🙂
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Kaya – coconut jam : which do you prefer – lumpy or smooth?

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 20, 2013
Post category:Food Travel
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I’m a lover of kaya (coconut jam) and as with all the food I consume, I’m anal about getting the best (according to my palate) texture and taste. Or at the very least it has to be to my liking.

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Shopping in Busan, Korea: Busanjin Market, Seomyeon, Gwangbok-dong Culture and Fashion Street

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 11, 2013
Post category:Beauty Fashion Featured Fashion Food Fun Travel
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Frankly for the average wage-earners Malaysians everything in Japan or Korea is expensive. That lies true for food, produce, products and transportation as well as accommodation.
While I agree that Korean fashion can be rather trendy (ahem, taste is subjective) & chic and not just frills and lace (though there were plenty of that as well), it was by no means cheap or affordable.

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Going cultural in Busan – Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and Gamcheon Cultural Village

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 10, 2013
Post category:Travel
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Like every traveler I learnt and discover about its ingrained culture in every country that I set foot upon. Korea is no different. While Seoul the ever popular tourist destination gets the limelight with its grand palaces and iconic shopping districts, Busan the 2nd largest city in Korea has its own charms and notable landmarks.

Since it was a media familiarisation trip, we had to cover some touristy destinations but it was easy to see why they are an attraction.

First is the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple right at the cliffs of beach. Half of its charm and mystic lies in its location, a serene and scholarly temple perched on top of jutting rocks facing the merciless strong waves.

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Busan, Korea: I ate a live octopus at Jagalchi Market!

Post author:Author RS
Post published:May 4, 2013
Post category:Travel
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One of Busan’s main attractions are its coastline and naturally, its abundance of seafood.
The main seafood market of Busan – Jagalchi was an eye-opener even for someone like me who has frequently visited wet markets in every state in Malaysia and in most countries that I have laid foot on.

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