A Ma Temple, Macau
This is definitely one of the most historic places in Macau. It is listed on UNESCO World Heritage list and the birth place for the name Macau.

Tourists throng to visit A Ma temple.

The temple is situated on the southwest tip of the Macau Peninsula.

It is believe it is one of the oldest Taoist temples in Macau.

Built in 1488, the temple is dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. The goodness is also popular in Malaysia state Sabah.

This definitely one of the biggest round shaped joss-sticks …

Authentic Indian Cuisine from MUMBAI at MOSAIC, MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR
From 17 to 26 May, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur will be featuring a feast of Indian delights at its’ all-day dining restaurant, Mosaic. Hailing from The Oberoi, Mumbai, Chef Rahul Kulkarni promises guests an authentic Indian cuisine indulgence.
For Indian cuisine lovers, this is one of the lifetime chance to dine at Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental for authentic Indian Cuisine.

Kulkarni, a member of the Indian Federation of Culinary Association (IFCA) is no stranger to the culinary industry. Apart from having worked at …

Brotzeit Bier Bar and Restaurant Review, Sunway Pyramid
If you are looking for a German restaurant that is not so traditional, young, trendy and energetic, look for Brotzeit Bier Bar and Restaurant. They have two outlets in Malaysia, one in Mid Valley and one in Sunway Pyramid.
I went to the Sunway Pyramid outlet since it is near to my house. The restaurant is easy to spot, located outdoor beside Starbucks Sunway Pyramid Old Wing main entrance.

On top of the traditional German food that you loved, the restaurant offers a new range …

Joint venture signed to build Asia’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel
LEGOLAND® Hotel at LEGOLAND Malaysia set to open in Nusajaya early 2014
 This is definitely one of the most exciting news for tourism in Malaysia and Singapore. On top of announcing the official opening date of LegoLand Malaysia, global visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments Groups (“Merlin”) and LL Themed Hotel SdnBhd- a 51-49 joint venture company between Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd (DRH) with Iskandar Harta Holdings SdnBhd (IskandarHarta), has signed a management agreement to develop and build the first LEGOLAND® Hotel …

Ng Ah Sio Bakuteh at Raspura Masters, Marina Bay Sands
I remember I wrote about my experience having Ng Ah Sio, Singapore’s Best Bakuteh in Rangoon Road last year. That was in Rangoon Road and little did I know that they have another outlet in Marina Bay Sands.
What is bakuteh?
As long as I can recall, bakuteh is originated from Malaysia. The real term of bakuteh is “pork ribs tea” in Chinese Hokkien dialect. Bakuteh is best to be taken in the morning so you have enough energy for the day. …

Desserts at The Deep, Constitution Dock, Hobart, Tasmania
If you are in Hobart, you definitely will visit Constitution Dock. Nicknamed as “Fish Market” of Hobart, Tasmania, there is a number of seafood restaurants parked in Constitution Dock. Well known for its seafood restaurants, I went there for a different reason. I went for desserts.

The time was in between lunch and dinner and I can’t stuff myself for another seafood feast. I opted for a simple dessert tea time with fellow Malaysian travelers, Rachel and Kenix.

The Deep is hidden with the …

Bob Cat The Sea Shepherd Conservation Organization Vessel at Constitution Dock, Tasmania
We heard so much about Sea Shepherd or SeaSheperd.org on its battle with whalers around the world. Have we ever seen one of its vessels? I have recently in Constitution Deck, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

I thought it was a warship as it looks like one. Somehow it didn’t make sense as how can a warship docked on a public docking area? Well as I went closer, it was the Bob Cat, one of the vessels for Sea Shepherd Conservation …

French Lunch Cuisine at Millesime, Menara Kenchana Petroleum
Want to have something different for lunch? Why not French lunch cuisine with wine at Millesime. Millesime? Yes, it is a French restaurant located at Menara Kenchana Petroleum, Solaris Dutamas. It is beside Publika, now you get the idea?
The restaurant is located at LG facing the outer ring road, you need to enter Menara Kenchana Petroleum building and go to the Lower Ground level, exit the building and turn left. Keep on walking you will reach the beautiful restaurant on your left.

It is …

Sukiya Restaurant Review Namba Osaka Japan
If you are like us taking the AirAsiaX flight to Kansai International Airport from LCCT Malaysia, you will reach there late. It takes another 40 min by car to reach Osaka and by that time, you will be hungry.

We checked in at Smile Hotel Namba and we asked the receptionist for restaurants and they were everywhere near the hotel. We chose Sukiya Restaurant for our supper.

On top of their attractive menu as I can’t read Japanese and Rachel can picked up a few Kanji (Chinese) …

Borderless Satun Thailand
We often heard about Thai border towns like Golok and Dannok but many might never heard of Satun. Yes, it’s Satun and not Saturn, please. It shares the border of town Wang Kelian of Malaysian state Perlis.

The uniqueness of Satun and Wang Kelian is it is borderless and you don’t need a passport to enter both towns. It is an agreement made by Malaysia and Thailand for years and it benefited both countries economically.

The Satun province is located on the Malay Peninsula, on the shore of the Andaman …

Ipoh On York Review, Sydney Australia
If you are one of those who love to indulge authentic Ipoh food, you can read on. This is a hidden gem in Sydney. The restaurant is only 3 months old and the queue is getting longer by day during lunch hour. Well, this is Ipoh On York on Lower Ground 89th York Street.  Opened by Malaysian and cooked by Malaysians.

There is no secret that I have insider information on this restaurant, thanks to my dearest cousin in Sydney. The Malaysian food craze in Sydney …

PlacesAndFoods.com is Malaysia International Tourism Duty Free Shopping Blog
It’s official! We won our second blog award for 2012. PlacesAndFoods.com won Malaysia International Tourism Duty Free Shopping Blog for Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference and Awards 2012.

Updated picture: Received the award from Malaysia Tourism Minister Datuk Ng Yen Yen at Saloma Kuala Lumpur.

Rachel and I at the award night in Saloma. 
The conference will be held on at the 8th and 9th May 2012 at Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event was made possible by Social Media Chambers and supported by Tourism Ministry of Malaysia.

Screenshot of the …

The Cataract Gorge Reserve Launceston Tasmania
How to make a great trip in Tasmania? Start from Launceston and end it at Hobart and the best way of having the Tassie experience is by self-drive tour. Hence, you wouldn’t want to miss the beauty within the island.
I landed at the Launceston Airport in late afternoon after transiting at the Melbourne International Airport. There I was joined by other media representatives from Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Yes, it was a media trip and one of the biggest I have participated.

The first pit …

Ipoh Best Tau Fu Fah and Soy Bean Drink Funny Mountain
We all know Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka are champions for street food. The Ipoh city the capital of Malaysian state Perak had started to pick up the pace chasing the pack discreetly for the past few years. Ipoh city is no longer the same as it used to be as traffic jam is a daily affair and also having a long queue to Ipoh Best Tau Fu Fah and Soy Bean Drink at Funny Mountain is another common task.

I …

Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference and Awards 2012
Happy May Day everyone! This month there will be a huge blogging conference, event and award hitting our shores.  I’m talking about the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference and Awards 2012. The conference will be held on at the 8th and 9th May 2012 at Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

The event was made possible by Social Media Chambers and supported by Tourism Ministry of Malaysia. Coincidently our blog is nominated in various categories. However the voting ends tonight and we wish all the …

FattyCrabs.com and Crabs Home Delivery
Every time when we mentioned about FattyCrabs.com, many would refer to the restaurant in Taman Megah. FattyCrabs.com is a new seafood restaurant located in Taman Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur near Mid Valley Shopping Center. The restaurant started off by catering only crab delivery services and they decided to open their first outlet since last year.
The restaurant is visible on the left from the Federal Highway (from KL towards Mid Valley) but going into the restaurant would be a slight challenge. Please do see attached map below as …

LEGOLAND® MALAYSIA ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE
Yesterday, I flew to Legoland Malaysia in Johor for the big announcement. After months of speculating, Legoland Malaysia announces the opening date: Saturday, September 15, 2012. The new Legoland office was packed with local and Singaporean media reps and it was great to be there again.
Inspired by Asia’s growing love affair with all things LEGO®, the new 76-acre theme park will cater to kids ages 2 to 12 with more rides – from roller coasters to race cars as well as family focused interactive shows and …

Kaiseki Course at Hanare Japanese Restaurant Intermark
There are a lot of Japanese restaurants in the Klang Valley Malaysia. From sushi kaiten concept restaurants to Japanese buffet restaurants. Yes, most of these restaurants are popular among Malaysians but if you are looking for authentic Japanese cuisine then it will be a tough one.
How to spot a good Japanese restaurant?
The question is how to spot a good Japanese restaurant? Most of the times, in a reputable Japanese restaurant, it will be filled by Japanese. Unlike most Malaysians, Japanese are very picky on …

Australian Chinese Ex-Services Monument, Sydney
Many might have seen this monument when they walked past it in Haymarket Sydney every day. Located at Dixon Street and near Chinatown, Australian Chinese Ex-Services Monument is a beautiful striking monument that captured my attention.

The monument is built to honour the Australian Chinese Ex-Services. It may come as a surprise to some that many Australians of Chinese descent served in the Australian defence forces and in the merchant navy. In fact, they have done so since the Boer War, and they served with honour during …

VIP Audi A8 Astra Limousines Services Sydney Australia
You are VIP (Very Important Person), celebrity or a successful businessman and you deserved a top notch service. If you want a luxurious airport transfer from Sydney International Airport to your hotel, you can look for the services of Astra Limousines.
I was in Sydney for a short travel assignment on my own and the lovely people of Destination NSW (New South Wales) decided to host me. They arranged my airport transfer, my lodging and some of the tourist attraction entrances for me.
It has …