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eat.shop.learn.explore Hong Kong Day01: Fly Me To Wonderland

written by velverse

Woohoo… Hong Kong & Macau, I’m back together with my great cousin.
*blink blink* 6 years… yes, it’s been a while.

Always love to travel with my cousin, cause we always have this mutual understanding
Yes, Nicole “smart” Tan will do all the planning and booking. Me? Unfortunately, I’m tasked at being the translator.

I was seriously excited… so serious that I was sneezing the whole night.
And? Hmmm.. I basically sleep my whole journey to Hong Kong, except waking up for my Nasi Lemak breakfast and taking a random skyview photo which I’m quite proud of!

The in-flight experience this time was really different from all those in the past. It was ok, but not to my liking cause I still like to see the pretty air hostess in uniform and not jeans :|
I’m sorry, but yes… I am shallow. I somewhat feel they are much friendlier too in uniforms.
Not to mention, they do not carry cup noodles! How can? At this kinda era, how can still provide this kinda service!

But what disappoint me was their Nasi Lemak standards. They serve me warm Nasi Lemak, but with soggy anchovies and peanuts. What happend to the seperately packed anchovies and peanuts to ensure they are still crispy. Sigh!

I’m seriously dead tired and just wanted to sleep…
And to my surprise, from a blue blue sky… I find myself waking up to a foggy grey sky.
Ah… it’s always great to wake up to “Welcome to Hong Kong” tune.
Yeay.. I’m finally at Hong Kong International Airport (香港國際機場).

Explore the beautiful airport, visit HKIA Official Website: http://www.hongkongairport.com/

Ah.. so excited! But the wait for the luggage is totally killing me.
:( My luggage came out almost the last one… and it’s the only thing between me and my first HK meal.
Come on.. come on.. come on!

And off we go, taking the Airport Express Link (機場快綫).
This would link us from The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to the Central District.
Yup, I need to reach and feel Hong Kong in the fastest possible way! And short waiting time :)

Aha.. *nod nod* the interval times are less than 15 mins.. and the best part..
It’s fast.. reaching Central in less than half an hour. The best!!
Check out the Airport Express train schedules here

It’s been a while.. since 2007, and it felt like nothing has changed.
The ever busy station.. the crowd.. the fast life.

The only difference, would surely be my travel partners :)
Thank god we arrive not during the peak hours.. else for sure we will be like sardines.
Hehe.. go go go.. Causeway Bay (銅鑼灣).. here we come!

And the most memorable memories about taking MRTs in HK?
The amount of exits. I know right.. I still can never adapt to it.
I agree… it’s really for the convenience. But for someone like me who have directional and decision making problems…
This just manage to add another layer of complexity.
Now.. to the left… or to the right?
*hem… think mandy… think!*

July 6, 2013 0 comment
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Easter Holiday at Hong Kong & Macau

written by velverse


Ah… I’m finally back from my first and probably the last hoiday for the year.
I know… sad rite? But well, I’m too broke to plan for another trip.
Which leads to me agreeing to a point, Hong Kong is a shopping heaven!

Ok.. ok… eating too. Everyone I know say I gained weight and have a rounder face. Ooo.. yes, I still crave for the Macau egg tarts!
And that’s only one week. Can’t imagine a longer duration holiday.

Mmm.. but weirdly, I still wish I had more time to explore more food. ah… *day dreaming*

April 8, 2013 0 comment
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“Fly Me To Aussie” Day01: Let’s me tell you some Shanghai Stories 1938

written by velverse

Phew.. finally lunch after the hectic “bridesmaid chore”.. yes, choosing flowers for the bouquet.
It is not as easy as thought, cause the names of flower just doesn’t stop at just rose, lily or so.
And the different types and species with their scientific names doesn’t help!

Now… yes, I need food.. loads of it after killing so many brain cells.
And I was brought to this awesome looking place, Shanghai Stories 1938.
The moment I reach the front door and saw the “yum cha” word, I’m already loving it!


Now the best part of the day started the moment the food arrive one by one on the table.
I always thought I’ve tried most of the variety of dim sum… until today. Yes, when they landed two dishes which I’ve never tried before, the pan fried pork bun with sesame and sticky rice siu mai with pork and mushroom.

Woo la la… the pan fried pork bun is a pan friend version of the xiao long bao. I’m totally falling in love with this.
Who would have thought the pan fried version is so much more yummy and juicy. *yum yum*.. 1 is definately not enough!

The sticky rice siu mai, comes as a surprise to me as well. Yes, I’ve never tried anything like this before. A dish that basically combines the chinese sticky rice dish wrapped with siu mai skin. The fragrant of the sticky rice with pork and mushroom is just amazing.


Oh yeah, not forgetting the baked bbq pork bun pastry as well. *slurp slurp* ooo… the pastry is simply too flaky.
I simply adore this to the max! Ah… how how how?? I should diet to fit in my bridesmaid dress! But ah… who cares, food is too yummy to resist.
And I don’t think I need to go on and on to tell you how well every other thing tasted all just so yummy.

See.. now my cousin also enjoys the food to the max. Super yummy teatime.
Thanks cuzzie.. what’s next? I wonder 😀

Address:
Shanghai Stories 1938
Shop 4 & 6 The Concourse,
409 Victoria Ave Chatswood,
New South Wales, 2068, Australia
Telephone: 02 9412 3880
Business Hours: 11:00am – 4:00pm and 5:30 – 10:00pm daily
Telephone: http://www.shanghaistories1938.com.au/

December 8, 2012 2 comments
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“Fly Me To Aussie” Day01: Morning coffee at Danks Street Depot

written by velverse

Wooohoo… I’ve finally arrived!
Now, the funny thoughts are back… and I always have this feeling the imigration will not let me go easily.
Right, I think too much.. but can’t help it right. See too much HK drama, where they normally suspect single travellers *LOL*

Weirdly, I manage gracefully passby and even get to proceed though the express lane. *muahaha… evil laugh* yes, I am a lucky and smart traveller 😀

Now yes, where is my sweet cousin and her fiance?? *aha* There they are! I spot them the instant I took the corner.
And since, my cousin needs to pick up another friend which is scheduled to arrive 30mins later… we go pick up free coffee!

YUP!! Free Coffee!! Apparently there’s a “Two coffee, a duty free voucher and newspaper” promotion when you park at Sydney Airport.
Now yes, a good cup of coffee from Danks Street Depot to start my day! *yummy yummy*

I know it’s my lucky day, when we even stumble upon this photobooth in the airport.. which shouts out “FREE photo”.
Yes… FREE! And we love everything free!! Now yes, my first photo in the Australia.
And to my surprise… there’s actually video, which we all didn’t know until we check out the website. Curious??
LOL… ok, I’m kind enough to share the fun here. Click here to view.

November 16, 2012 0 comment
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“Fly Me To Aussie” Day01: Fly me to Australia

written by velverse

Ta da… this is my first time flying off alone. Yup, to Sydney it is 😀
It was quite a fun and exciting experience, keep checking if I am at the right gate, board the right plane, wondering who’ll be that stranger sitting next to me and etc.
But well, those funny thoughts didn’t really last that long… as I doze off to sleep probably 10mins after boarding the plane.
*giggles* Can’t help it if I haven’t slept well for the past weeks.

It’s been a while, since I woke up to something beautiful… something I would look forward to.
Now beat that, waking up to an infinite soft and fluffy clouds view. *love love love*
And to top that, warm nasi lemak for breakfast… in the air. *evil laugh*
Waking up in the early morning has never been so fun!

Now, happy moments do pass by real quickly.. and I’ve finally landed in the land down under.
Breathing the fresh cool air… and starts to wonder…

Oh where… oh where is my hiao cousin?
Has she arrived? What is the agenda of the day?
Where will this tour guide of mine bring me?
What to eat? What to see? Where to go?

Hemm… now, why does landing always takes so long. Geez!

November 15, 2012 0 comment
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Spring Holiday at Sydney

written by velverse

Wee… from Beijing to Sydney.
Yes I know, I think I have fully utilized my quota of holidays for 2012 in October.

From Autumn in Beijing to Spring in Sydney… it’s simply stunning and awesome.
What made the holiday sweeter, was my best-est cousin got married.
And I’m the cute bridesmaid *giggles*

Pictres?? Awesome shots, beautiful scenic views.
Sharing?? Definately… right after I finish posting my Beijing posts!

October 13, 2012 0 comment
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Originally, Beijing

written by velverse


My very first trip to Beijing, China… and I’m simply amazed.
I love the beauty of it’s old and new architecture.
I adore the culture and wonder how the impossible is made.

But nothing beats the irony, of this song was being played at a shop when I was there.
How appropriate isn’t it? *classic*

More amazing Beijing post to come 🙂

September 24, 2012 0 comment
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Elephant Parade

written by velverse

I saw some pretty and nicely done up elephants during my few rounds of trip to Singapore.
Yeay! I’m glad I did manage to join in the Elephant Parade.

I wish someday I can create one pretty elephant like what the rest of the artist.

All this elephants are located all around Singapore.
It’s really a great fun hunting for them. *happily jumping*

Now… how many elephants have I missed out? *wonder*

Official Website: http://elephantparade.com 

May 9, 2012 0 comment
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Mirror of Heaven

written by velverse

Mmm… I was watching this movie just only and it really makes me wanna visit this place so badly. To begin with, the name given to it is so pretty, “Mirror of Heaven” and some even call it “Heaven on Earth”.

Wow.. wow.. wow, the place is actually Salar de Uyuni at Bolivia. And I never really know Bolivia got such a beautiful place. This really will be in my list of country I wanna visit aside Prague.

I got this from The Daily Mail, and it really looks stunning! OMG… I wanna go there! Really… this is what I call infinate view!

Wooo… look at the large mirror like view during the wet season, and it makes it like we are standing on an infinite glass! The thin layer of water on top of the salt flatbed, makes everything so magical!

During the dry season, when the water is dried up.. the hexagonal shapes of the slat flat left its mark and is simply stunning as well. Ah… I really do fall in love with this place! Somebody save me! Think this will be a place I wanna visit by 2013!

Pictures above are taken from and more pictures at The Daily Mail.

January 16, 2012 0 comment
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