The Hilton On The Park Melbourne is located in the heart of East Melbourne, the city’s main sports and entertainment district. It is easily accessible by tram (the tram stop is right across the hotel) and just about 8 minutes’ walk from the city’s CBD (Central Business District). Our ballooning experience with Global Balloons started off here as Hilton On The Park is the meeting point. Checking in was a breeze and in less than 5 minutes, we got our keys and were zooming up to our … [Read more...]
Osteoarthritis – how best to manage this condition?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects our joints. It’s a chronic condition due to the breakdown of our joint cartilage. Cartilage is the substance surrounding the joints which cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy flexible movements of our joints. This degeneration is commonly associated with aging but other factors contributing to the loss of cartilage surrounding our joints can be hereditary, injury, repetitive use of joints, stressing of joints and obesity. It … [Read more...]
Do you have a Passion for the Travel and Hospitality industry?
Have you always wanted to be in the travel and hospitality industry? Well, if you have, do mark 21 March 2014 in your calendar now as Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia recently announced that it will be holding Starwood Careers Day across the country on that day! Starwood Careers Day 2014 encapsulates Starwood’s talent strategy. And what is that strategy all about? It’s all about going beyond talent attraction – they actually want to build meaningful long-term careers for talents … [Read more...]
Craving for Balitong? Check out Tian Lee @ Port Klang
Are you a fan of balitong? Balitong – or “siput sedut” in Malay is an edible sea snail usually cooked in a spicy sauce or with coconut milk in “masak lemak” style. You either love it or hate it. Those who love it know the “art” of sucking out the chewy snail from the right end without getting choked by the protective ”flap”. Not many restaurants serve this delicacy, least of all, a Chinese restaurant. However, if you are in Port Klang, just mention “balitong” and most likely people … [Read more...]
Dining at The Restaurant @ The Club Saujana Resort
Tucked away in the far end of The Club Saujana Resort is The Restaurant. There’s no fancy name attached, it’s just simply known as The Restaurant. This is the playground of Chef Alexander Waschl, who hails from Austria. In the past 3 years that he’s been here, Chef Waschl has been delighting guests with his stunning modern European cuisine. So it isn’t any surprise that The Restaurant bagged 18 awards in the MIGF (Malaysian International Gourmet Festival) last year. This … [Read more...]
Flying with the wind in Melbourne the Global Ballooning way!
How would you like to “move with the wind”? That’s not a clichéd phrase. That is exactly what happens when you go ballooning. This activity may not be very common here in Malaysia but in Melbourne, Australia, it is an attraction that’s readily available. There are quite a number of ballooning operators in Australia but one of the premier and preferred ballooning operators there is none other than Global Ballooning. Actually, my encounter with Global Ballooning in Melbourne started back … [Read more...]
Prosperity Chinese New Year Dishes @ Di Wei Chinese Cuisine, Empire Hotel Subang
As we gear ourselves up to usher in the Year of the Horse next week, the feasting schedule gets tighter. If you are in the Subang/Sunway neighourhood, check out Di Wei Chinese Cuisine Restaurant in Empire Hotel Subang. Chef Yong Thian Teik there has come up with a selection of popular festive Cantonese-style dishes for Chinese New Year. You can’t miss out the Prosperity Toss with Yee Sang, of course. “Lo Hei” is such a must-do in any festive meal during this time. The Yee Sang … [Read more...]
Prosperity Feasts at Xin Cuisine, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Xin, the Chinese restaurant in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, is impressive looking with its majestic dragon pillars reaching up to the ceiling. Each pillar has a glorious dragon intricately carved, entwining itself around the pillar and reaching upwards. I’m sure there are many interpretations and stories behind these golden pillars. Amidst this grand Oriental setting, we seated ourselves at a table decked out with fine red tablecloths and delicate porcelain tableware for a prosperity … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at The Emperor Chinese Restaurant @ Dorsett Grand Subang
To usher in the Year of the Horse, The Emperor Chinese Restaurant in Dorsett Grand Subang is offering a variety of special set menus, traditional Yee Sang, dim sum feast and special a la carte items, available until 14 February 2014. The special Set Menus are available for lunch and dinner. Named “Fortune”, “Happiness”, “Longevity” and “Prosperity”, the menus for 10 pax are priced from RM988++ to RM1,588++. I like how every item on the menu is given a meaningful name, mostly tied to … [Read more...]
Have a gourmet Chinese New Year meal at Noble Mansion
When it comes to Chinese New Year, many are willing to splurge on meals with family and friends. Well, at least, most of my friends and family do. After all, they reason “let’s have a great meal, at least once a year and especially since it’s the Chinese New Year!” Eating well during the 15 days of Chinese New Year signifies good tidings and abundant blessings throughout the year. That’s what my mother taught me anyway. For a gourmet meal that doesn’t compromise on quality, the classy … [Read more...]
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