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4 Must-Visit Cities in Asia


Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. There are 48 countries in Asia today, according to the United Nations.
There are many interesting countries in Asia that you must visit at least once in your lifetime.
Here I listed out some nice cities that you may start your discovery of Asia if you are planning to come for the first time.


1. Malacca, Malaysia
To suggest a place to travel in my country, I would always tell my friends start with Malacca, which located in the middle of the Peninsular Malaysia.
This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the best starting point for you to know more about Malaysia.
Malacca, Malaysia




2. Singapore
Next to Malaysia, Singapore is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.
It's a small country, with full of excitement and things to discover.
Singapore





3. Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand is well known for its rich cultural heritage. Another popular thing to do in Thailand is to experience the floating market.
More : http://mush4crazy.blogspot.com/2015/11/diy-guide-to-damnoen-saduak-floating.html

Bangkok, Thailand



4. Taiwan
This is the most friendly country that I ever visited. You should visit this country to experience warmest Taiwanese and the beautiful scenery from the nouth to the south of the country.
This is also one of the country that I would like to revisit.
More : http://mush4crazy.blogspot.my/2014/11/collection-of-food-in-taiwan.html

JiuFen, Taiwan


Here's another 5 selected cities in Asia that I plan to visit in future:
Siam Reap, Cambodia
Beijing, China
Kyoto, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
New Delhi, India


Don't know how to plan your trip to Asia? Scare to travel to a new country? You may find some useful guides on travel in Asia from the links below:
www.asiaodyssey.com

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My story with the cheapest Michelin 1 Star Chicken Rice @ Chinatown, Singapore.


I was so surprised when I watched the Singapore TV news about the hawker center chicken rice had awarded Michelin 1 star.
I told my mum beside me, "Hey, we ate this chicken rice last year!!!"
During that time, this chicken rice stall is already well known in Chinatown.

When I have a daytrip to Singapore, most of the time I will pack some food from Malaysia.
One of my trip last year with my friends, we decided to have a rest and eating our lunch in Chinatown Complex..
This is my first time eating in Chinatown Complex.
I remember when I just step into the complex, there are so many food stalls, selling variety of foods. You can find anything you want.
I was walking around and thinking the food I would like to eat. ( It's easy to get lost as it's big and full of food stalls)
Even if you want to eat chicken rice, there are so many chicken rice stalls for you to choose, with different style and different price.
I decided to choose a stall which look popular, by searching the longest queue in front of the stall.
I found this chicken rice stall, which have the super long queue.
Wondering the reason, I start to follow the queue.
The first thing that amaze me about this chicken rice stall is the price.
S$ 2 for a plate of chicken rice!!! This is so far the cheapest meal I can find in the whole complex.
After the long wait, I got my chicken rice.
Well, to be honest, I don't find it very special or very tasty.
It's just a normal chicken rice, which using white rice with soy sauce instead of oily rice, don't have cucumbers or any vegetable.
Portion is good, chicken is tender, sauce is good, soup is not salty.
One of the weirdest thing is the beans- which normally don't serve with chicken rice.



After few months from the last trip, I have a daytrip to Singapore again. This time with my mum. I told my mum about this cheap S$2 chicken rice in Chinatown and she decided to try this chicken rice.
This is my second time having this chicken rice.
Still, the queue in front of the stall is the longest in Chinatown complex.
The chicken rice is still nice.
At least fill my stomach with full of satisfaction.
Overall, I tried this chicken rice twice before this chicken rice stall awarded with Michelin 1 star.



Well, many people may wonder how a hawker stall food can be awarded with Michelin 1 star.
If the locals introduce the food in Singapore to a foreigner, normally they may proud of their Hainainese Chicken Rice.
However, this 1 star Micelin Chicken rice is not even a Hainainse Chicken rice.
I would say this is one of the inspiration story to everyone who underestimate your potential ability. If you put in effort, you will receive your reward.
Michelin restaurant may sound like you can only find in those high class,expensive, fine dining restaurants.
Now, you can find in Singapore Hawker centre, which is affordable by everyone. You can taste the food with Michelin 1 star with affordable price.



"Golden rule of life: never underestimate!"


Address: 
Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
Chinatown Complex
Smith Street Food Centre
Blk 335 Smith Street
#02-127
Singapore 050335
Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line)

 Opening Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun: 10am - 8pm
(Closed on Wed)

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Visit to Christmas Wonderland 2015 @ Garden by the bay, Singapore


If you ever celebrate Christmas in any western country, you will definitely visit their Christmas market, which is exclusive in Christmas month only. Almost every city have their own Christmas market, size can be big or small depend on the city. I still remember when I stayed in Paris 2 years ago, I went to the Christmas market in  Avenue des Champs-élysées. It's actually like Pasar malam in Malaysia, just that the thing sell is more related to the festival, plus the lighting decoration. In the market, you can eat, you can play, you can buy the gift and you enjoy the festival phenomenon with the Christmas song and deco.

So, I'm glad to know that in Singapore there is a Christmas Wonderland, which is just like the Christmas Market in western country. I went to have a visit in the early December. I can see the excitement from the locals and tourists with this new Christmas Wonderland in Garden by the bay. It's just too crowd with full of people (I went on Sunday night, still lots of people even tomorrow is a working Monday).

The magnificent luminarie light sculptures, delicately handmade by Italian skilled craftsmen is so beautiful and I really amazed with the design , which make Garden by the bay more beauty than before.





There is various stalls selling food, gift, etc. In addition, there is a merry-go-round and game stalls that you can play in Christmas Wonderland.




 There is a place for ice skating !!!!





In tropical country like Singapore, there is no winter and white Christmas. So, you will see the "fake snow" around the Christmas Wonderland. From photo it's really look like real.




The day when I visited, there is a Christmas Carol by a choir group. There are various performances and programmes coming soon .You may check their official website for the date and time.




The Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay come to life in a spectacular light and sound show. It's interesting to see the light changing on the supertrees with the Christmas songs.



Don't miss the chance to witness the beauty of the luminaire at Christmas Wonderland in Singapore and I believe no matter you celebrate Christmas or not, you will feel the festival mood. However, I have to say if you really wanna avoid crowd, you may have to come on weekday or come early . I believe there will be more crowd when it's near to Christmas, as this is the latest attraction in Singapore.


Location and How to go: http://christmaswonderland.sg/web/index.php/event-info/getting-here
Christmas Wonderland will be open until 3rd Jan 2016. Admission is free.
Official Website: http://christmaswonderland.sg/web/



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