Completed this drama over the last weekend. Awesome cast and plot! I just couldn't stop watching the last 10 episodes! Although TVB seldom fails, it's been some time since I came across a superb drama.. I could totally forget reality watching this.. or has reality managed to find its way into the drama?

Wan Ling's bday celebration [060914]

Tried 'Stalker's Treachery' at Freeing Sg.. Wasn't as impressive as the previous rooms.. Our usual KTV and dinner at Ramen Champion thereafter..

Pin Ting's bday [130914]

Lunch at 'Koh grill & sushi bar'.. Sushi overdose!! -.-

Wenie's bday [140914]

Dinner at Mad for Garlic~ Interesting pizza and pasta.. all inclusive of garlic.. kinda overpriced for the items but I'm a fan of garlic~ Hahaa

Hong Kong [080814 - 120814]

Day 1 - 080814

Royal Plaza Hotel is soooo good except for its location.. We were all impressed by the standard of the hotel but the location is such a turn-off..

There's a Sanrio exhibition at Langham place with super cute displays! Enjoyed HK's night view again although we were all super tired from the midnight flight the night before..

Day 2 - 090814

Breakfast at Australian Dairy Co! Despite visiting hk so many times, I've never ate this before. So very impressed with the breakfast~ Will be back here again!

It was a shopping day at Causeway Bay.. Had lunch at 何共记, I strongly recommend their porridge (instead of the wanton dumpling noodle which is supposed to be Michelin rated)!

Visited Lan Kwai Fong at night, my first time here too. But it seems to be overrated. Hahaa.. Found ourselves a nice pub which has strong aircon upstairs (the weather is really killing us)! And free wifi.. haha!

Day 3 - 100814

Disneyland in this kind of weather is no joke. Totally makes one lose all the mood. Plus all the squeezing from the ATs.. Zzzzz. On a side note, love the new 'ride' at Mystic Manor~

Visited the Peak after that, and the wax museum. At least there's some revamp since the last time i was there.. And there are even cute characters like doremon inside, although I don't understand what has those got to do with the wax museum... lol.

Dinner at this place called 'Hing Kee Restaurant' along Temple Street. Superb food at super affordable prices! Recommended! Especially the oyster egg.. There are 2 large pieces of it and there is oyster in every bite! Only cost sgd$10!

Day 4 - 110814

Visited HK 3D Museum on our last day in hk as we saw the advertisements everywhere~ Think it's just newly open and the crowd was quite manageable cos we went early. My first time visiting such 3D exhibits.. But we felt that it wasn't super impressive as some pics don't look very 3D to us. Lol..

We stayed at the airport for the whole night as our flight is scheduled at 6am.. First time sleeping at the airport.. What an experience.


A very important lesson learnt during this HK trip in August, NEVER VISIT HK AGAIN IN SUMMER. The heat almost killed us.. It's like being placed in an oven every single day.. Sg is so cooling comparatively! I will only visit hk when the weather is cold from now onwards..!!

Europe [140514 - 260514]

Italy

Venice - St Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs, Glass blowing showroom, Gondola ride

Finally got to visit Venice! I always wanted to visit this place :) Loved the Gondola ride the most, but the most sad thing that happened ON the gondola ride is, my camera died. Grrrr.. What a spoiler on my first day of the trip.. Hence, the rest of the photos after the first day are taken using my iphone 5 cam.. Zzz

Bologna - Giambologna's Neptune Fountain

A pretty small place, with streets selling fruits, vege, bread, meat, seafood, etc. This place is known for their Simoni, but we didn't try.. Haha

Rome - Vatican City, St Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps

A very ancient city, and obviously very not-my-type-of-place! The grand ancient buildings became an eye-sore at the end of the day (yeah, just 1 day is too much for me to take!) Was so happy to leave Rome the next morning.. Lol

Florence - Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Gates of Paradise, Arno River, Michelangelo's "David" Statue

Florence was such a surprise~ This place is beautiful! With a good mix of architecture, shops and food.. I enjoyed the short visit!

Pisa - Leaning Tower

Nothing much in Pisa other than the leaning tower.. Lol.. But the merchandise inspired by the leaning tower are all so cute~ 

Milan - Milano Gothic Cathedral, La Scala Opera House, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The last stop in Italy, where shopping began! Everyone chiong for Prada.. Haha

Generally, Italy consists of more historical places.. meaning places which is worth visiting for one time. Haha.. Don't think I'll be back for a 2nd visit!

Switzerland

Lucerne - Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Musegg Wall & Towers, Lion Monument

We were greeted by alps and more alps when we reached Switzerland! It's a clean and nice place with great scenery! And expensive watches.. hahah..

Mount Titlis - One of the greatest surprise this trip! We enjoyed our first Alps so much~ The breathtaking view, the fun of climbing over the snow.. Too bad it wasn't snowing when we were there.. But it was still a great experience! The newly constructed suspension bridge was the highlight.. Lol

Schilthorn, Piz Gloria (Bond 007) - Wasn't so impressed with this Alps compared to Mount Titlis, but have to say dining with THE VIEW is gorgeous. It's a pity we were quite rushed for time, wasn't able to sit there to enjoy the view for very long.. Haha

Interlaken and Bern - Barenpark, Houses of Parliament, River Aare

Just a few photo stops and shopping for more watches.. Switzerland's food is super salty!

Geneva - Chillon Castle, The Broken Chair, The Palace of Nations, Flora Clock

The last of Switzerland! I liked Switzerland more than I thought i would~ I suppose I like the breathtaking view of Alps much better than historical buildings.. Hahaha

France

Paris - River Seine, Louvre's Museum, The Invalids, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Galeries Lafayette

Highlight of Paris is definitely Eiffel Tower~ Am amazed at how someone could design such a nice structure! For my next visit to Paris, definitely must not miss a visit to Disneyland!!! On a side note, it's really dangerous in Paris..

The main loots from Galeries Lafayette and Printemp.. Heehee


I enjoyed my first trip to Europe! Although I feel that Europe is not the perfect place I would like to be (I was tortured by the need to eat bread everyday too!!), it's definitely a place worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.  This trip has also changed my perception of guided tours.. I enjoyed my experience with ASA! Love the "stop-take photo-drive off to the next destination" plans.. This saved so much time and effort for planning! Well, maybe USA next.. =P

Some pictures to catch up on what's happening in the recent months..

 Carousel dinner with colleagues.. Satisfying!

The escape room craze continues! 2 more escapes at Freeing sg (my fav 'brand' now) also didn't disappoint~ Looking forward to their new rooms soon!

Jean's bday lunch at Skinny Pizza and tea after

Tulipmania this year! Love the colourful flowers~

Finally, Europe.

Haven't had a family trip for soooooo long~ Looking forward to it!

Happy Birthday to Me 2014*~

My first cake from colleagues~ Rich cheesecake!

 

Mediacorp 50 years anniversary exhibition at National Museum..

 

Lockdown - Bailed out! I think we fared well in our first escape attempt together~ Lets go again! =p

Dinner at Watami.. The familiar view in the restaurant spurred us to take photos of the same angle as 4 years ago :)

Thanks for the cake at TCC!

Bday cake from Daddy~

Universal studios with free tics on my birthday!

Spuds & Aprons.. Main course was so-so.. But lovely ice-cream in a jar dessert! It was delicious!

Lunch at Fukuichi - Quality of food is good but it's pricey.. Lemon meringue tart for desserts.

Thanks for the Zara bag!

Canton Paradise in Bedok mall is good for the easties~

Brunch treat from pinting at Kith Cafe! Portion was too big for the 2 of us..!

My present from the bosses!

These pretty much sums up my January :) Thanks to everyone for making me feel loved and appreciated~