My gluttony and travel adventures!

AirAsia Bloggers’ Community Party @ Air Asia Academy

Say hi to me and my fabulous GREEN team during the AirAsia Bloggers’ Community Party!

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Digital Innovation Asia (DIA) – DIAsiaTourism Bangkok 2013

I just returned from Bangkok and although I fell sick on the first day I arrived (no more street food for me!) I’m glad I didn’t missed out on the event.

For the uninitiated, Digital Innovation Asia (DIA) is a new initiative promoting excellence and knowledge sharing when it comes to leveraging digital, social, and mobile in the travel and tourism industry to promote the complete Asian Visitor Economy.
Basically we gather and discuss about digital and tourism, which in this time of the century would involve social media platforms, bloggers and mobile.

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Westin Weekends: The Westin Kuala Lumpur and The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

So what’s new in The Westin after the New Balance Gear Lending Program?
Well, it’s the Westin Weekend!

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Cockle (siham), Lala/Siput, Sotong Kangkung and “Fishcakes Rojak” – Hock Chin, Melaka

Why is everyone asking me to go to eat cockles and clams (siput kepah) at some stall located near Madam King, “at the back alley of Bunga Raya” (exact directions given)?
What’s so special about it, I had wondered.

Anyhow that request got me reminiscing of my years in Penang. I remembered sitting at hawker stalls at night and digging my way through piles of boiled cockles dipped in their special chilli sauce.

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Agent Provocateur in KLCC – Sensual Revolution

**Guest post by fashionista & style writer Shaiful M.

Ladies, add a hint of western art of seduction into your bedroom dramas with Agent Provocateur! Known for its sensuous lingerie and intimate accessories such as the famous tasseled and sequined pasties, the UK-based luxury lingerie brand finally opens its doors to Malaysia’s lingerie aficionados on a beautiful Tuesday evening.

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Peranakan “Tingkat” Set Lunch by Chef Baba William @ Casa del Rio Melaka

When in the Peranakan state of Melaka, it’s a shame if one missed the opportunity to get acquainted with the local Peranakan delicacies. At Casa del Rio, authentic Peranakan are being adeptly prepared right the kitchens of the hotel.

Meet Chef Baba William Koh, 54, a veteran of Nyonya cuisine. He is a native of Melaka who has been cooking professionally at various nyonya restaurants for the past 36 years. His grandparents are Baba and Nyonya and at a young age, he spent a lot of time helping the family in the kitchen, just like how all chefs got started in this career.

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