Travel Kudos
In Sino-Vietnamese language, “Ha” means “descending” and “Long” means the mythical creature “dragon”. Therefore, Halong Bay is also known as “Bay of the Descending Dragons”. Legend has it that thousands of years ago, Vietnam was a newly-formed country. Vietnam was under constant attack from Northern invaders. The Jade Emperor who is known as “Ngoc Hoang […]
Thanks to its strategic location surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean, Sydney, or rather Australia, enjoys an abundance of fresh seafood from both local and international sources. If you have read my previous posts, I have done a post on Sydney Fish Market where you can get a great variety of fresh seafood in one […]
Blue Mountains is a rugged region west of Syndey that is known for its breathtaking scenery. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that encompassss steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages. Blue Mountains got its name from the refraction of eucalyptus oil in the hot sun which looks like a blue mist from Sydney. […]
Besides being known for the Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef, Australia is also home to many native animals such as koalas and kangeroos. The best way to see the animals is in their natural habitat in the wild Outback. If you don’t have the time to make a trip to the Outback, a […]
After eating so much delicious foods at Hurricane’s Grill, Sydney Fish Market and Pancakes On The Rocks, it is time for some exercise. Sydney is famous for its coastal walks, and the most famous has to be the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. This is probably due to the ease of transportation, but also the […]
A few Australian friends went on a road trip around America in the late 1950s. They noticed the popularity of pancakes in American and they decided to bring this love of pancakes back to Australia. They opened their first restaurant in Adelaide in 1965 followed by another in Victoria. The original founders went on their […]
Although it is nowhere near the size of the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, the Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. This is where the locals go to get their seafood. You can learn to cook all the delicious seafoods with experienced chefs at Sydney Seafood School. Located […]
I was researching for good restaurants to try out in Sydney when TripAdvisor suggested Hurricane’s Grill. Hurricane’s Grill was awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2016 – 2018 and almost 80% of the 1187 reviews were either “excellent” or “very good”. Many reviews say that it is THE restaurant for Sydney’s iconic pork and beef ribs. […]
The fastest and most hassle-free way of travelling from the airport to Sydney central is by taking the airport link on the metro. Those who are visiting Sydney for the first time may not know about the additional Sydney Airport Station Access Fee (AUD$14.30 for Adult, AUD$12.80 for Gold Senior/Pensioner, Concession and Child/Youth) when you take […]
The Melaka Straits Mosque is known as Masjid Silat Melaka in Malay. It is one of the most iconic mosque in Melaka, situated on a man-made island named Pulau Melaka (Melaka Island). The mosque cost MYR 10 million to build and it was officially opened on 25 November 2006. It was officiated by the Supreme […]