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What Makes Hong Kong a Great Travel Destination?

One of the glamorous cities in the world, Hong Kong is also known as shoppers’ paradise. However, there is so much more that Hong Kong has to offer than luxury shopping and traditional dim-sum. Though Hong Kong is filled with impressive skylines, there is a different side where you will find beautiful beaches, mountains, hiking trails, islands, and fishing villages. Because of a colonial background, you will find people from different cultures in Hong Kong. As most of the locals speak English, you won’t face any difficulty traveling around the city. Hong Kong is a place where you will find mouth-watering international dining options, be it Japanese cuisine or African, you can eat whatever you want. There are a lot of other things that make Hong Kong a great travel destination and if you’re looking for packaged tours, you can book it through Trip.com. Additionally, use Trip.com promo code to get a discount on your package Breath-taking Harbor Views The most p...

Enjoy the cool burst of Onde Onde

When we were young, we enjoyed eating ondeh ondeh for almost one reason, the gula melaka (palm sugar) filling that had melted and became all runny. The best way to enjoy one of these bite-size morsels is by popping it into our mouths and pressing it softly between the tongue and the hard palate to make it burst open and release its encapsulated sweet juices! Even till today it still remains very "sensational"! King’s Potong pays homage to its Asian heritage with its latest introduction of King’s Potong Signature Onde Onde (pronounced ‘own-day own-day’). Fans of potong ice cream can now savour this treat, so well loved that its recipe has travelled across countries and cultures, and found its place in folk songs which pay homage to this mouth-watering treat. From Java, across the Malay Archipelago, it inspired the Peranakan community to adopt it and also ended up in the Netherlands when Indonesian immigrants moved there in the 1950s. Today onde onde is enjoyed in Asian...

The NEW Magnolia Mag-A-Cone Strawberry

Attention all strawberry ice cream lovers !!!! The all-time favourite Magnolia Mag-A-Cone range brings added joy to relishing ice cream on a cone with yet another exciting taste - the all-new Magnolia Mag-A-Cone Strawberry! This pretty in pink concoction is a delicate balance of sweet and mild, tangy and smooth.  The cool, creamy delight of strawberry ice cream combined with the crunch of an ice cream cone, making it a perfect treat anytime of the day. The crunch of the cone adds taste and texture to an already delicious treat. Strawberries are among the most popular berries consumed worldwide. The dreamy pink wrapper envelopes the exquisite fragrance of strawberries in this delicious concoction of creamy ice cream topped with a tangy sweet strawberry sauce. The new Magnolia Mag-A-Cone Strawberry will be available in single serves at the Recommended Selling Price (RSP) of S$1.80, and in multipacks of four cones (comprising a combination of two Magnolia Mag-A-Cone Strawb...

McDonald’s Celebrates Singapore’s Love for Spice with the Return of the Curry Sauce Bottle and Spicy Chicken McNuggets®

Starting from 30 May, McDonald’s® Singapore will ramp up the fun of sharing with the return of the highly anticipated Curry Sauce Bottle and flamingly delicious Spicy Chicken McNuggets®! In addition, McDonald’s will also be introducing three brand new flavours to excite your taste buds - the French Onion Shaker Fries, Purple Sweet Potato Waffle Cone and KIT KAT® McFlurry®.  Share the fun with the Curry Sauce Bottle and McNuggets galore!  Curry Sauce Bottle, available at $5.50 with any purchase of McNuggets  Nothing is more unique to McDonald’s Singapore than the iconic Curry Sauce. Singaporeans near and far will now be able enjoy their favourite McNuggets sauce anytime and anywhere with the return of the Curry Sauce Bottle – perfect for the whole family to share! Curry Sauce lovers can purchase a maximum of 4 Curry Sauce Bottles at only $5.50 per bottle with every purchase of McNuggets ala carte, Extra Value Meal or Happy Sharing Box 1 across all res...

Chilli Crab Rice Dumpling from Golden Peony, Conrad Singapore

Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival 2019 by indulging in a variety of rice dumplings from Conrad Singapore. Apart from the popular mainstay, the Traditional Hong Kong Style Rice Dumpling, the innovative Golden Peony kitchen has added their own twist to the traditional “Zong Zi” flavours and will definitely delight your taste buds! This year’s offerings include the Singapore Chilli Crab  , Prawn  and Whole Bedford Scallop Rice Dumpling and Chinese Wine Sakura Chicken, Salted Egg Yolk Rice Dumpling. Truly the epitome of goodness overload. SThose looking for a healthier alternative this year may want to try the Morel Mushroom, Black Garlic Vegetarian Multigrain Rice Dumpling which is equally satisfying. . For sweet tooth lovers try the Jujubes Rice Dumpling. These little pyramids of succulent fillings encased in a glutinous rice exterior are gustatory parcels bursting with flavour. Available at Golden Peony restaurant, Conrad Singapore  from 20 May to 7 June...

Luxe Savoury Hong Kong Style Rice Dumpling with Abalone from Hua Ting restaurant, Orchard Hotel Singapore

Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival 2019 by indulging in a trio of house-crafted rice dumplings from Hua Ting Restaurant, Orchard Hotel Singapore. Featuring signature luxe savoury Hong Kong style rice dumpling with abalone; and two new creations - a nutritious rice dumpling with Pork Bone Cartilage and Organic Black Garlic; and a fragrant dumpling with Mao Shan Wang Durian and Sago. Unlike most pyramid-shaped ones, the signature Hong Kong Style Rice Dumpling with Abalone, Roasted Meat, Dried Scallops and Beans香港鲍鱼裹蒸粽 ($32.80) is shaped like a rectangular golden pillow and bundled with inner bamboo leaves and a lotus leaf on the exterior. Encased in a golden cushion of premium glutinous rice. is a combination of abalone, roasted duck, roasted pork, dried scallops, mushrooms, salted egg yolk and chestnuts. Rice Dumpling with Pork Bone Cartilage and Organic Black Garlic有机黑蒜猪软骨炒米粽 ($18.80) is a healthy rendition containing collagen and other beneficial ingredients, the Pork...

Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road (Standard Room)

Located right in the heart of the famous Orchard Road, the award-winning green hotel- Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road is the smart choice for savvy travellers who are looking for the best location combined with the best value, offering an affordable and hassle-free stay in Singapore. It is also an ideal hotel for Singaporean who is looking for a staycation too! The hotel is just next to the Apple store and Paragon Shopping Center and minutes from Orchard Road’s most exciting malls including the new Design Orchard store, Ion Orchard, Ngee Ann City and 313@somerset. It is also a short walk distance to Orchard and Somerset MRT stations, providing convenient access to the Central Business District and attractions such as Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Universal Studios, Chinatown, Little India, and ArtScience Museum. For Singaporean, you can imagine having a stay right in the heart of Orchard where you can have a late night movie at the Cathay cinema in ...