It's been a while (ikr) on my Taiwan travelogue. So this is the second last post of the trip, mainly covering on Taipei city, Jiu Fen and Ximending, including the public transport how-to.
This post covers about: -捷运忠孝复兴站：客运巴士前往九份老街 -阿柑姨芋圆地瓜圆 (Jiu Fen must eat dessert, yam ball soup) -市政府捷运站 -台北101 (Lunch - basement food court) -八方云集 BAFANG DUMPLING (Dinner @ Ximending) - Kuo Kuang bus #1819 from Taipei Bus Station to Taoyuan airport
We got on board metro train in the peak season of morning session. 忠孝复兴站. It's another kind of experience in the train where we got to see the local's lifestyle during working days.
Upon exit 忠孝复兴站, we followed the directions board towards "bus stop for Jiufen" as shown below.
Bus Stop to Jiufen - Follow the direction to exit station
Festive season always means another good and valid reason to feast over ecstatic gathering! Lexis Suites Penang return for Christmas buffet this year, after the success overwhelming response up to 300 pax in year 2017. One of the big spotlights falls to year end's edition lucky draw, diners are all standing a chance to win a room stay at Lexis Suites Penang!
Trivia Festive Christmas Buffet 2018 @ Lexis Suites Penang Christmas Eve (Dinner) Date & Time: 24 Dec 2018 (Monday), 6.30pm till 1am Venue: Hibiscus Grand Ballroom Price: RM 120 (Adult) and RM 70 (S.Citizen / Child) Christmas Day (Lunch) Date & Time: 25 Dec 2018 (Tuesday), 12pm till 3pm Venue: Roselle Coffee House Price: RM 88 (Adult) and RM58 (S.Citizen/Child)
It's the beginning to look a lot like... Snow White!
I mean based on the white mask on my face, don't you agree? Althea's exclusive new product, Milk Peel Cream Mask plays the magic this round, it's about milk-extract cream mask exfoliates dead skin cell in a very gentle way!
Trivia Product: Milk Peel Cream Mask (50ml) Beauty Category: Exfoliator Benefit: Remove dead skin for better skin complexion Brand: Althea Korea Price: RM 36 (Limited time free shipping, quote "PBSHIP")
Still remember the video coverage I did over the test-wear experience on Althea very first beauty mask, Real Fresh Skin Detoxer? That clumsy actions from me when open the bottle and the liquid mask flows out, I still remember that funny and embarrassing scene. Click here to view it if you like to watch back or if you have yet to discover how sampat I am.
Althea X Get It Beauty: Real Fresh Skin Detoxer (Jeju Green Tea)
As much as I am delighted to discover that the mask is suitable to my skin, I found out lately that Kpop renowned beauty influencers and Kpop stars also got themselves immersed into this wonderful skin detoxer.
Test wear on Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway. 7 hour with only one time application.
It's been a year after graduation from university and to date, I'm getting involved into more and more opportunities to shine and grow. Engaging into working society doesn't mean solely indoor office work but also outdoor fun play. Sun rays protection is somewhat essential in this era, thus, I have something to connect my lifestyle with Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway, the new member in Althea's exclusive Petal Velvet line. You know the first member, Petal Velvet Powder was a hit in K-beauty market right?
Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway, new in line after Petal Velvet Powder
Trivia
Product: Petal Velvet Sunaway (55ml, SPF 50+ PA+++)
Brand: Althea
Country of Origin: Korea
Main ingredients: Damask rose extract, Geranium oil (alcohol free as well!)
Price: RM 43 (Free shipping with checkout code: PBSHIPtill 31 Dec 2018)
Available on: Althea Website (click ME!)
So I'm already on the board of regular facial service ever since last year I was exposed further into the line. It has become something I enjoy for better complexion and a short period of relaxation.
I was introduced by my friend, Fu Wei for a brand new spa-concept peeling mask. Being allergic to any alcohol ingredients skin care, I actually raised this concern and glad to know that they are alcohol free. For the time being, my expectations for new skin care products are always simply: hydration/ moisturizing （Dry skin sufferers must know me well! 😩)
Trivia Skin Concern: Hydration (Dry, sensitive) Product: Chamomile Peeling Mask (Spa Hydrotherapy concept) Brand: Fairy Trip 霏尔尼 Country of Origin: China Ingredients: Solum Diatomae, Zea Mays(Corn), Starch, Silica, Algin, Calcium Sulfate, Pectin, Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate Usual Price: RM 138
Fairy Trip Mask - Chamomile
Really like this outcome of little shooting, macam advertisement je 😎
It's been a while for a buffet dinner. I really have the love-hate relationship on it because the desire to eat is always against with my diet limit. I tend to fall for the former, usually, all because of YOLO concept in my soul😝 A competitive caterer must be innovative in order to win people's attention first and foremost, thus, under the concept of global taste, I have "7 Continents Buffet Dinner" by Royale Chulan Penang.
7 Continents Buffet Dinner every Friday @ Sri Tanjung Cafe, Royale Chulan Penang
Trivia Activities: Seven Continents Buffet Dinner
Venue: Sri Tanjung Cafe, Royale Chulan Penang (Ground Floor)
Available: Every Friday, 6.30pm till 10pm Price: RM 75 nett (Adult), RM 50 (6-12 y/o & 60 years and above) Promo - Buy 3 Free 1 (Adult only) Limited time - 20% off on total bill (adult and child price included) via promo code "RCPMABLE7C"
Weekend meet-up is always an exciting activity to me, but occasionally...
I'm in dilemma because it seems like most of the great food are only available in downtown (In Penang, I'm referring to Georgetown).
Admittedly, I'd get turned off for driving long in the weekend (because I want to nua more).
Anyway, I'm so glad that Bayan Lepas region keep flourishing these days with the residential development which then F&B as well as regional office also come up after.
It means there might be more good food choices and I may not need to travel so far!
I got to discover about Solaria Square not long ago and searched out there're few dining spots that seems luring. And that was how I manage to drive short for meet up last weekend! 😝 We visited & DOLCE(AND DOLCE) for a sweet pamper, the confectionery is simply attempting!
This would be an educational and informative post among the recents ones, hoping you all would spend about ten minutes to go thru, especially the ladies. Meanwhile, I'm reminding myself once more as I'm working out for this post, so it's about breast care with the correct way to put on bra(I was doing the INAPPROPRIATE way all these while damn)
Beep Beep, here'a a quick info to share, your attention needed!!
Just like some clothes, you must have some bras which you no longer find it fit on your needs, be it old or damaged or bra cup not fit, collect them and leave it to Neubodi to do the recycle work. Neubodi Bra Drive is highly demanding second-hand bras from you all ladies, happening nationwide till 4th November 2018 with the aim of eliminating wastage.
Neubodi Bra Drive happening now till 4th Nov 2018
I dropped mine at Neubodi store at Gurney Plaza, second floor.
It's been a while for a beauty-related coverage! This time I come out a very convenient wash-off mask that urban people shall own it in daily skin-care routine. Let's just be selfish for once, skip one IG story of your friends and pamper your skin a natural detoxer for a fresh complexion, only 10 seconds needed!
Brand: Althea Korea (Collaboration with Get It Beauty Korea)
Origin: Korea Suitable for all skin type (My dehydrated, sensitive skin tested and approved!)
I would say a video of test wear is far effective to share with you guys about this good stuff, so here you go another little production from me. To clear some doubt for some of you, tested and proven by my sensitive, dehydrated skin, it works perfectly nice too. An approach to new stuff returns a smooth and return clear complexion for me.
I can't decide my favourite among these two because both flavours is just too good focussing different concern on my skin. Green tea is for soothing the tired skin after long day working whereas may rose is to balance skin's PH balance after a night of long rest.
I shared this stuff to my friends around, and most of them are actually surprise to discover over the golden 10-seconds for a clear skin! Skin Detoxer line is Althea Korea's second exclusive productions, after Petal Velvet Powder. Visit Althea Korea to get bargain deals of K-beauty as there're seasonal/limited time deals to grab!
那个好像要做报告的感觉越来越真实，不过，好，首先恭喜我自己终于做到了属于自己的domain然后也换了新面貌的 blog skin。把旅行回来后先呆在家里休息是没有错的，没啥大幅度的活动，我可是需要养神呢。刚过的工作日我都快无助因为一直打哈欠很困，然后也迟迟呆在 post travel syndrome， new zealand 真的很适合退休养老的好地方，很清静心情也自然畅快很多。我会再想去待更久也探索更多。
Automall as lepak destination is no longer a new thing to Penangites, be it once a fame over hottest destination for Pokemon Go and to date, the development doesn't stop from flourishing with more tenants landing in. I guess this is partly why Penang Lang always love this place.
Akiyoshi Automall is something unusual than the rest I've been as it's nestled under Izakaya concept. A casual after-work dining place with the accompany of live band (available everyday from 9pm), better yet, they serve a variety of tummy-filling + satisfying Japanese food (apart from choices of skewer), best accompanied with some alcoholic beverages too.
Trivia: Restaurant: Akiyoshi @ Automall, Level 1 Serving: Japanese Cuisine (Alcholic beverages included) *Non Halal Menu: Click ME! Business Hour: 11.30am till 2.30 midnight, opens daily (Kitchen last call at 12.30am) Live Band: Available daily from 9pm till 1.30am Smoking area: Allowed in the restaurant from 9pm onward
Life is about adding spices into the norm! Afternoon tea (also known as Hi-tea) is ladies' most-loved moment to indulge within, however, it could be extraordinarily joyous with little art workshop happening throughout. It's deco time on our favourite make up items, BB cushion! A smart Tai Tai in these modern daysdoesn't just indulge into the pastry but enjoy working on simple artwork too.
BB cushion deco and #TeaWithHilton at Axis Lounge
(Photo credit to Eros Si)
All thanks to the fruitful idea from The Butterfly Project(TBP)and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, BB Beauty Art Deco and #TeaWithHilton was held last Sunday in this summer. I attended this casual meet up with the butterflies(aka TBP community members). Participants are all Penang Lang (Penangites) while the host, Tammy (Mamasan) and the team as well as Jessica (National Marketing Content Manager of Hilton) came all the way from KL just for this meet up, much appreciated!
"Lenglui Lenglui everywhere"
Candid shot of Tammy and me
(Photo credit to Eros Si)
Trivia: Event: BB Beauty Art Deco #TeaWithHilton Host: The Butterfly Project & DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
Venue: Axis Lounge @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang Date: 19 August 2018, 3pm - 6pm Sponsor: Althea Korea (Petal Velvet Powder & Goodies Bag) / The Butterfly Project (Deco kit) (Photos from the community photographer, Eros Si will be indicated)
Meet-ups, corporate event, mini function like birthday celebration, wedding proposal have become part of the routine in the urban city culture, and most of them usually settled in the cafes. To date in Penang, people have gradually shift the destination to hidden bars to indulge into 'the night is still young' late night activities. However, I don't find myself enjoy surrounded in a poor air ventilation (cigarette smoke), alcohol beverages or even poor live band.
I'd been to a rooftop dining bar, Gravity at G Kelawai last week and found that it's apparently a new spot for gatherings in Penang. The atmosphere is great to my own liking, the menu is another highlight you should put an attention as well. In fact, I had an enjoyable evening up on the 24th floor.
Trivia Venue: Gravity Rooftop Bar @ G Kelawai, 24th floor Business Hour: 5pm - 1am daily Best for: City view at night, cocktails event, corporate event, birthday celebration. Average Spending: RM 40/pax
Gravity Charcuterie RM 68
Gravity @ G Kelawai, Penang
Now everyone can save over thousand ringgit of travel cost for a rooftop dining experience in Bangkok. Here's my recommendations of ten things (and even more, too bad not to recommend good things) you ought to order whenever you're at Gravity.
Two more months to make it a year throwback for this Ipoh day trip.
So now consider shamelessly to make this overdue post.
Since Yijoo had never been to Ipoh before and we all urge for a weekend outing, thus, five foodies made it one. I miss Chooi Yue Dim Sum and 状元第及粉 the most!
People love good surprises! (Or perhaps the ladies, mostly?)
Sometimes, things could just go possible which ended up with amazing outcome, for me, the latest one would be our nation's general election! I was actually suffering from toothache yet had to keep myself stay awake for the latest official results 🇲🇾
No more toothache after dental visit and it's none other than returning for food.
Not sure if you've noticed but there's a Sunday buffet lunch deal at only RM 24 nett for every adult in Penang recently. This rocking deal released by Flamingo Hotel by the Beach lasts for 100 days which means last day is on 23 September 2018. It has since become the rave topic among foodies, thus I decided to join the crowd to discover what's really going on with such low price on hotel buffet lunch.
Theme: New Malaysia Sunday Buffet Lunch
Available on: Every Sundays (till 23 September 2018), 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Flamingo Cafe @ Flamingo Hotel by the Beach Penang
Got an impromptu family getaway to Hatyai on a weekend. Simply because we miss the good food there! This time, we took train to Hatyai city, a lil' bit unusual yet it was a fun discovery.
Here's some details which you may find it useful for your itinerary Trip: Hatyai City 2 Days 1 Night Transportation: Train (Butterworth - Padang Besar - Hatyai) Ticket Price: RM 11.40 (Butterworth - Padang Besar)
70 Baht (Padang Besar - Hatyai) Ticketing Counter: Komuter - respective train station (Click ME for Komuter train schedule)
Siam train - To be spotted after alighted from Komuter train at Padang Besar (Click ME for Siam train schedule) Border Control:Padang Besar (Show passport + Siam train ticket in order to obtain Thai Arrival Card Form)
Hotel: Be My Guest (600 baht per night, two single beds with bathroom)
*We made our room reservation via the hotel owner directly, email: morn008@yahoo.com
This post covers about: - 淡水老街 Tamsui Old Street (Attractions, Lunch) - 源味本铺古早味传统蛋糕 Taiwan Original Cake - 淡水小吃：阿给 - 黄色水岸 Tamsui Waterfront - 士林夜市 Shih Lin Night Market - 火锅の屋 @ 西门町商店 Personal Steamboat @ Ximending Night Market
MRT from Zhongshan to Tamsui
There's no direct MRT route from Ximen Station to Tamsui station. Under the guidance from customer service counter, we left Ximen station (西门站), transit via Zhongshan station(中山站) which took about 45 minutes to Tamsui as it is the terminal station of Tamsui Line.
The crowd at each station is unexpectedly larger than I thought as it is the peak hour for white-collars. We actually blended in since we already set our itinerary, not to forget, taking precautions with our belongings.
Mother's Day Promotion: RM 39 nett for Japanese Semi Buffet
Guess that the title above says it all but it's the end! I'm going to extent more about the value of this promotion in conjunction with Mother's Day. RM 39 nett per pax for Japanese semi buffet would be one of the best deals in town, I suppose.
It's been sometime The TOP at Komtar open its door to public back in year end 2016, expecting to bring out new face of good old days of Komtar to the Penangites. As far as we know, The TOP serve premium buffet at 59 Sixty Dining Room, Jurassic Research Centre, Rainbow Skywalk. In fact, there are some yet to widely known by the public, for instance, Japan Food Street.
Just so you know Malaysians are always proud of the nation food that is famed worldwide, it's an all-time homesick factor to the those who're far away from the country. Let's just be true, how much do you really understand or tasted before the local cuisine other than your own ethnic? I'm none other than the most of the citizen where to me the most frequent is those on mamak stall.
The TOP @ Komtar Level 5 brings up an opportunity to the visitors for a taste of traditional Malay cuisine. It is outstanding with the dining atmosphere ala kampung under the roof of all-new amusement hall, expected to see some real-size figurine that definitely catch your attention as you pass by Umi.
Trivia Venue: Umi Melayu Restaurant Location: The TOP, Komtar Level 5 Serving: Traditional Malay cuisine On-going promotion: Ramadan Course Menu Dinner (Eat all you can) Promotion Price: RM 48 nett (Adult), RM 35 nett (Child)
Only working people realise that there's no public holidays fall in between March and April, I don't like that though as if I can't have a short time for a breath of freedom. As the saying goes, when there's a will, there's a way, hmmm.. I firmly believe into it all the time, thus, here goes a wonderful weekend getaway for me like..finallyyyyyyyyy Sharing my weekend getaway with a simple vlog would be much interesting 'cause I truly wanna share with you how fun it was! Here's a humble production from me and hope you could feel about what it was about two weeks back.
You must have spotted something big from the vlog and YES...
It's permanently here, world's first 20th Century Fox Studio Flagship Store at Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands!
Global Flagship Store: 20th Fox World Studio Store
It's one of my greatest honours to join for the opening ceremony of Fox World Studio Store. And now everyone's dream comes true to have cool merchandise from our most-loved movie from 20th Century Fox Studio. over 700 themed collectibles from Rio, Night at the Museum, Planets of the Apes, Alien vs Predators and more!
20th Century Fox World Studio Store @ Sky Avenue
The opening ceremony also included appearance of selected movie characters from Ice Age and Rio, including Sid (my favourite!), Crash and Eddie, Blu, Nico and Pedro.
Opening Ceremony for 20th Century Fox World Studio Store
Blu, Nico and Pedro from Rio
Yo Sid!
It's not just about merchandise store, I would say, but one-of-a-kind museum with free admission for everyone! There're various kind of merchandise that presented on the movie and now you could see them live.
Alien vs Predators Replicas
Xenomorph Action Figure
From the survival game - Alien : Isolation
LV-426 Cage-free Eggs
It's not a surprise that I may not be as excited as those hardcore fans since I'm not a crazy movie kaki. However, I find that Fox World Studio Store is a great stop to have souvenirs and gift for people I love!
Note books for the girls
Blu and Luiz on the mugs.
Luiz looks so cheeky here!
The Golden Tablet of Ahkmenrah as a cover for notebook
Ice Age Coolest Merchandise
Imagine hot water inside the mug scares off Sid 😂
No doubt that kids are simply contented and easily to make their days with their favourite stuff, examples, characters printed t-shirt, paper file, or even backpack. So if it's affordable, why not?
Various size of Ice Age characters printed t-shirts and selected stationeries.
Suitable for school kids: Backpack and Hand Carry
Ice Age Characters Hand Fans
Just in case you miss the cool breeze at Genting Highlands, then buy one printed hand fans for the kids as a souvenir 😅
Collect rewards points or redeem the merchandise!
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If you're still not a cardholder, go apply one for free, applicable for Muslims and/or 13 years old above as well.
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Thanks Jay and the team for extending the invitation on behalf Resort World Genting
Replacing "what" with "how"to make up "You are HOW you eat"which kicks start for the following....
Apart of (boring, I think) dining routine include rounds and rounds of food, do you really aware some new, fun and practical ways to indulge into an evening of buffet presentation wholeheartedly prepared by the chef and culinary arts team?
Assorted Kerabu including flavours like Ikan Bilis, Ikan Kembung, Ayam and Sotong
Here's my humble sharing on how to truly enjoy feasting for Ramadan buffet themed "Sajian Laut, Selera Kampung Nelayan" at Lexis Suites Penang, maximizing the value of Ringgit which you deserve it. To date, Ramadan buffet is not skeptically about Malay dishes but also fusion and wonderful nostalgia that held throughout the evening at the dining hall. (Roselle Coffee House, Level 1)
Another vlog is live to watch! Last upload was three weeks ago, thus this means that this new one is of three weeks' story highlights, there's indeed new exposure I got to involve. Exhausting (sometimes) but productive.
Not having sufficient and quality rest ever since recovered from sick last three week. But I'm glad that there's some happenings coming this week, very looking forward! The month of May is another gear up to go, all set for SEMICON SEA 2018.
This post covers about: - 台中转运站Taichung Bus Station - 国光客运 KuoKuang / King Bus - 台北转运站Taipei Bus Station - 台北捷运 Taipei Metro - Hotel Check in @ 西门町Ximending - Dinner at Kopitiam (西门町Ximending) - Ah Zong (Ay Chung) Rice Noodle 阿宗面线 @ 西门町Ximending - L'herboflore 蕾舒翠 Aqua Plus Skin Care
We got our last day buffet breakfast at Moon Lake Hotel before proceed for check out. It was nearly 12 noon when we were on our way to Taichung Bus Station. We spotted this Dorayaki-kind pancake at the junction, just a stone throw away from the bus station.
I have been keeping an eye for this little space of mine especially this period of time where it's rather less focus from me to pour over lately.
So my plan for now is like this, record highlight of my daily life and compile into a video, short and simple one. I think it's pretty good for me as flashback after some times and at the same time, make it a quick updates on my blog too.
Just in case you wander how would I've been lately ;)
I'm doing my best to upload once every week but it mainly depends on wifi speed (to be honest! hahaha) Video edit isn't a very big task to accomplish though. Best time would be weekly (as I wish) or fortnightly or worse, monthly :(
I'm welcoming for more connections at IG @mablemaeve , see ya!
I realised that it's quite some time I didn't get Korean cuisine and we decided to go for one after some chat with my girls. It was also for a meet up dinner which the last time like this is....hmm, last year when? Pardon my poor memory girls, I can't really recall back.
Homey Korean cuisine, not much fancy though.
We randomly discovered about Park's Kitchen on facebook, which has a rather low publicity, even on Instagram as well. Checking on the menu offered on facebook page, we think it's quite a decent one over a homey Korean dinner, hence, we made it a try. Overall is fair and I stand for a possibility for return visit, too. Scroll down to read our little surprise discovery one-by-one!
