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National Treasure – Painted Lacquer Screen Of Sima Jinlong (Northern Wei)
In celebration of International Women’s Day. One of the finest examples of lacquer artwork from the Northern Wei period, featuring virtuous women of their time.
Private Dining at Beiping 北平食府 臻享私宴@ Beijing
Thanks to all my friends in Beijing, I had a very enjoyable dinner in Beijing. Thanks Nora for footing theContinue Reading
Shanxi – Noodles Capital of the World
Shanxi 山西 (lit. “west of the mountain”) recent gained worldwide fame for the game “Black Myth: Wukong” which took aContinue Reading
Cafe Layered @ Seoul
Princess and I just had dinner at the nearby Yakitori Mook (first seating) and we were back on the streetContinue Reading
National Treasures – Straight Lapel Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown (Western Han)
But thy eternal summer shall not fade, /
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; /
Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, /
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: – Shakespeare, “Sonnet 18”
Singapore’s First Airport – Kallang Airport (1937-1955)
For those growing up in the 60s/70s Singapore would be familiar with Kallang Airport and Old Airport Road Food Centre,Continue Reading
Cama Coffee Roasters @ Taipei
A wonderful day out at the museum, Princess and I needed a place to rest our tired feet and haveContinue Reading
228 Incident 二二八事件
The freedom of speech and freedom of will are basic human rights that many fought and laid their lives for. Lest we forget!
Hock Seng Loh Mee 福成卤面 @ Penang
Serving since 1985, this spot started in a food court before moving to its current shophouse at Presgrave Street.
WooBros 우형 제 @ Seoul
Just before Princess and I returned back to Singapore, we went for another round of KBBQ featuring the rare andContinue Reading
