Category: Travel
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Ichiran Ramen: The only ramen for me
Confession time. I’m no fan of ramen, pasta or any form of noodles that’s not Chinese. In my mind, there’s nothing like Chinese mee. It’s something I miss dearly whenever I travel, except for perhaps Southeast and East Asian countries. During my trip to Japan last December, one of my family’s biggest concern was my…
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Targus Mobile ViP Backpack makes travelling a breeze
Vendors often give out so-called premium at press events, conferences and exhibition. While receiving them is a thrill, many of these premiums or tchoichkes end up in the bin, given to someone else or hidden in a stash somewhere. While at Computex this week, I received a gift from a vendor that will definitely be…
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Regrets, I’ve had a few
A friend recommended it. The post kept appearing on my Facebook page. I watched the video on the Kickstarter page and…I was sold! Don’t know if any of you had the same feeling but sometimes, some things just seem too good not to buy — especially if you’re a sucker for techie stuff like me.…
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Malaysia to axe GST on June 1
Making good of its election pledge, the new Malaysia government is abolishing the goods and services tax (GST) effective June 1. In its place will be a sales and services tax (SST) to be implemented at another date. To consumers in Malaysia, this works out to be a six-percent savings on purchases. Between now and…
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Feiyu SPG gimbal: Takes some practise
One of the biggest problems with taking video clips on smartphones is stability, especially when capturing clips while on the move. No matter how good the phone’s camera and software is or how skillful the user is, it’s near impossible to get jerk free videos while running. One solution is the gimbal, which is gaining popularity…
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Click and book airport run
Living near the airport has its pros and cons. While a trip to and from the airport is a breeze, taking a taxi back from the airport is an entirely different experience. Whenever I tell the driver my destination after boarding, the response often is stony black face or worst yet, sarcasm on a couple…
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Mango dessert that leaves one longing for more
Mention Swensen’s and memories of rich ice cream desserts decked with interesting sweet condiments come to mind. When the ice cream chain first arrived in Singapore, I remember hanging out there once or twice a week after tennis sessions with my friends. It used to offer their desserts in two sizes — standard and Swensen’s…
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Bellroy Note Sleeve scores on slimness
I’ve had a fascination with wallets since I was a kid. From plastic wallets in my childhood days to leather ones today, I have used, lost and worn out more than I can count. And I am not one to switch wallets frivolously. I will use it till it’s no longer presentable — or in…
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One is better when it comes to frequent flyer programme
Few things get the adrenaline flowing more than flying — whether it’s for work or pleasure. Airlines have mastered the art of customer service by treating travellers differently depending on the class of ticket. How often people feel like second or even third class during check in or boarding time. The queue is long and…
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Highs and lows of backing Kickstarter projects
Saw a project on Kickstarter that got your adrenaline flowing? Admittedly, I have felt that way many times. The innovative project with a slick video to boot can sometimes be too great an opportunity to pass. With early bird prices so enticing compared to projected retail price, it doesn’t take rocket science to hit the…