There are two types of people in the world: those who don’t get a souvenir when they travel and those who do. I have yet to meet the earlier type. However, everyone I know and their aunts love to get travel souvenirs while travelling. The only difference is the type of travel souvenir that…
Keep ReadingIf there is one event In Melbourne that I haven’t missed since I moved here more than three years ago, it’s the Melbourne Night Noodle Market. I have been here with Fafa, with Amma, and even just by myself. Today, marking the fourth year I visited the night market, I came with my colleague,…
Keep ReadingLast Saturday I went to the Queen Victoria Market Foodie Tour by myself. I booked it months ago and yesterday, when I woke up with a massive hangover, I almost cancelled it. But, I am glad I didn’t give in to my laziness and poor planning because the food did help to tone down…
Keep ReadingThe service in Navi was impeccable and put me at ease. So was the decor and ambience. And the food was sublime.…
Keep ReadingThe 88 in "Hawker 88 Night Market" made me assume there would be 88 stalls, at least. It's not even close to half of that.…
Keep ReadingMilton Market was the first stop of our Sunday morning in Brisbane. Located in the inner west of the city, it’s one of the highest-rated markets on Google, so we went there to find out why. The weather that day was glorious. I also love the open and pop-up concept of the market. Eating…
Keep ReadingWinter Night Market in Melbourne was one of the first few places I went with Fafa once we reinstated our Wednesday date-night tradition. I don’t remember much of my first time at Queen Victoria Winter Night Market except that we ate the best Sri Lankan food I have ever eaten while standing. It also…
Keep ReadingThere are more than 200 stalls at Melbourne Finders Keepers Market this year. Most of them looked pretty similar to my untrained-not-artsy eyes.…
Keep ReadingMakan is one of the most important Indonesian words one should know about. Translated simply, it means to eat. But Makan, for us Indonesians, means much more than that. It can also mean celebration (makan makan), a call of respect (silahkan makan) even a term of endearment (tukang makan) and many others. Birthday Makan…
Keep ReadingI am actually surprised not many have been written about the South Melbourne Market. It's a must-visit in Melbourne as both a local and tourist. I am going back there soon for dim sim and Agatha's croissant.…
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