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Working Vacation at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

It’s time for some Cuti Cuti Malaysia #dekatje again for me and my boys. Well, somewhat. It’s a working vacation, actually and I must say that I’m quite looking forward to this one, considering that our destination will be in one of the finest island holiday destination in Malaysia and we will get to both work and play. Anyway, prior our early departure, we stayed in Berjaya Times Square Hotel. Located in the heart of the golden triangle in Kuala Lumpur, the hotel is not only convenient for those who are on business trip, but great for those who are seeking for some fun, leisure time as well.

Here’s my crib; a Premier Room with King sized bed and homey living/dining area where you can laze around on the sofa.

A study section

The mini bar

Bathtub

Seperate shower and toilet

Full set of toiletries are provided

The room offers fantastic view; where it overlooks the Kuala Lumpur City and the swimming pool.

Berjaya Times Square Hotel- Premier Room

The picture does no justice, you might wanna have a look at the video I took for a better idea on how the room is like.

Guests will be amazed with the things that they can do here. But if you are here for fun, I would recommend you to take a shot of the indoor themepark in Berjaya Times Square. It is very promising and if you are here to shop, shopping mall is just in the vicinity of the hotel.

Personally I would recommend Berjaya Times Square and Lowyat Plaza for gadget shopping, but if you are looking for something more funky, a tad domestic and inexpensive, do hop over to Sungei Wang Plaza which is just a stone throw away. These malls will not disappoint.

For room rates and information on Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, please refer to the information below:

Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia

1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

T : + 60 (3) 2117 8000

F : + 60 (3) 2143 3352

E : bth.rsvn@berjayahotel.com

Bookings can be made HERE

A Guide to All Things Taiwan: Ximending

Taiwan is a small island nation 180km east of China with contemporary cities, hot springs resorts and dramatic mountainous terrain. Taipei, the country’s capital in the north, is known for its busy night markets and street-food vendors, Chinese Imperial art at the National Palace Museum and Taipei 101, a 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped skyscraper with an observation deck.

The island of Taiwan was mainly inhabited by Taiwanese aborigines before Han Chinese began immigrating to the island in the 17th century.

Taiwan today maintains a stable industrial economy as a result of rapid economic growth and industrialization, and is a destination of choice among tourists and travelers.

While the country enjoys healthy amount of tourists among Chinese dialects speaking travelers, Taiwan has becoming increasingly popular among non-Chinese speaking tourists.

In the past, it is rather daunting for non-Chinese speakers to to travel in Taiwan as the language used nationwide is pretty much just Mandarin and the food are mostly exotic and strange, but luckily for us non-natives, there are plenty of websites around that can guide you on what to do, what’s nice to eat and where to stay without putting a hole in your pocket.

One of the website is this, http://ximendinghotel.com/

This website offers information about Ximending, a bustling neighborhood and shopping district in the Wanhua District ofTaipei, Taiwan. It is the first pedestrian zone in Taiwan. Ximending is a great place to visit if you are a shopaholic but is traveling on a shoestring.

Ximending has been called the “Harajuku of Taipei” and the “Shibuya of Taipei” and is the source of Taiwan’s fashion, subculture, and Japanese culture and is a recommended attraction by Tripadvisor.

If you are a non-Chinese speaker and has fear of the unknown in Taiwan, worry and doubt no more as Taiwan is now a destination of choice among non native speakers and if you are worried about being too adventurous, try to refer to Ximending hotels first and start exploring Taiwan with Ximending before exploring other touristy place.

There’s everything that you need to know about Ximending in this website and it is basically a guide to where to go, what to do, what’s nice to eat, where to stay in and many more. Plan a trip to Ximending and experience it soon, okay? I promise you, you’ll love it there and would want to be back for more.

Natural Healthcare Specialist Reveals ‘The Joy of Life’

Bird’s nest tonic is known as the elixir of youth by the ancient Chinese. Consumed among the rich and royalties, it is said to be able to preserve one’s beauty and helps to balance the ying and yang in the body. Fast forward to a few thousand years later, people are still consuming the miraculous tonic as the consumption of edible bird’s nest has been scientifically proven to have several health benefits such as stimulating the regeneration of cells, strengthening our immune and respitory system, as well as improving the performance of our internal organs. Ome of bird’s nest most sought after beauty benefits is it’s ability to rejuvenate cells while promoting smooth and radiant skin in the long run.

Realizing how important it is to be youthful and healthy at the same time, Ecolite Biotech Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (Ecolite) has launchef a brand new range of Collagen Bird’s Nest Beverage, ‘The Joy of Life’.

Yes. You are reading it right. Bird’s Nest Beverage. It comes in 5 refreshing and delicious  flavours; Aloe Vera, Lychee, Longan, Red Date with Wolfberry and the Original Flavour, ‘The Joy of Life’. All of them are packed conveniently in bottles for your easy enjoyment.

Aloe Vera Flavoured Bird’s Nest Drink

Lychee Flavoured Bird’s Nest Drink

Red Date with Wolfberry Flavoured Bird’s Nest Drink

Original flavoured

The new line of Halal-certified beverages combines the powerful health benefits of bird’s nest with the proven beauty benefits of Marine Fish Collagen, which stimulates collagen production in our bodies. It is safe to say that the product also combats the signs of aging.

This collagen infused drink contains 2500mg of collagen and is approved by MOH and it is free of preservatives, artificial flavourings and colours. It also does not contain any artificial sweeteners, making it safe and nutritious to consume in the long run.

This nutritious drink is available in all 7-21 convenient stores for just RM6.50 per bottle and will soon be sold at most major pharmacies and hypermarkets in the country.

For more information on ‘The Joy of Life,’ kindly visit www.thejoyoflife.my

Shopping Made Easy with ezbuy

I enjoy shopping immensely. The world feels like a better place each time I go shopping. Spoken like a true shopaholic, no? Yes. I enjoy shopping, but I have to plan my budget properly as I have loads of commitments and not to mention that time is not always the luxury that I have.

I’ll be traveling again pretty soon, and I have yet to buy stuff that I need for the getaway. Time simply does not permit me to indulge in any shopping, but lucky for me, there’s always ezbuy.

Have you heard about Taobao? Well, Taobao is a China based online shopping website that offers goods at a very cheap price. Basically the entire site is in Chinese and it can be very confusing to buy items from there, especially if you do not read any Chinese. There’s a trick to making items offered by that site; which is via ezbuy. ezbuy is an Online Shopping portal that has linked offers from Taobao. And the best part? It is in English. So, no more confusing and frustrating shopping experience whenever you want to make a purchase.

ezbuy will spoil you rotten. There are just so many things you will want to buy from there. From clothings, accessories, gadgets and furniture. Yes. That’s right, you can even buy furnitures from ezbuy if you want. ezbuy not only offers wide range of items from Taibao for your shopping pleasure, but also gives the best price to all of its shoppers.

It has the lowest shipping rate around, which is RM4.50/500g and no agent fee.

ezbuy offers Super Sales up to 70% off.

With new arrivals every Wednesday.

And 3 with rounds of flash deals daily, it is definitely too hard to resist, especially for a shopaholic like me. The best part? Everything is just so affordable.

So I decided to buy some stuff, and have been eyeing on this particular bag along with some other items in ezbuy. But apparently shipping fees can be quite crazy considering that the items are not from Malaysia. They are mostly from China, USA, and Taiwan, and some of the items that I added in the cart are pretty much heavy, making the shipping fees quite expensive.

Luckily for me, there’s an option for PRIME, which offers only RM8.80 for all types of items delivery, so you won’t have to worry about the shipping cost whenever you buy stuff from here.

PRIME is offered yearly at RM188, but if you don’t want to make such commitment yet but wants to enjoy the benefit of it, simply sign up for the one month trial, which is just RM18.80. Awesome, isn’t it? For every purchase you will need to just pay RM8.80. Buying in bulk will certainly gives more value to it, that’s for sure.

Check this out. All these and the shipping is just RM8.80. How cool is that? I practically saved RM322.20 worth of delivery charges. And it is no small amount indeed.

Things you need to know about PRIME subscription:

*Unlimited items delivery, even the heavy ones. Just click on the PRIME logo and you will be exempted from paying expensive deliveries fees. Yes. It includes heavy items, in case you are wondering.

*Fast shipping duration. PRIME guarantees fast delivery. However, credit and voucher codes cannot be used to reduce delivery charges if you buy goods under PRIME.

* 4% agent fee (booking process including the parcel, packaging, imported document) is waived.

* PRIME members are insured with free insurance up to RM2,000, so if your stuff is lost during delivery, or received in a state of disrepair, you will be compensated for your loss.

Note: PRIME membership is not returnable or transferable.

Wanna shop in ezbuy without being charged loads for the shipping fees? Well then, just sign up for PRIME MEMBERSHIP and shop til you drop.

ezbuy is having a huge sale right now and if you haven’t start getting your hands on all the goods yet, I suggest you to hop over to ezbuy right now. Register here http://bit.ly/2dDrSGW and get RM15 ezbuy voucher and 15% off shipping fee when you use the code – ezsh15.

Now, go help yourselves with the goodies while I go and shop a little bit more at ezbuy.

Quill City Mall Welcomes The Largest Restaurant in Asia as Tenant

A fan of Japanese food and is living in Kuala Lumpur? He’s a fantastic news for Japanese cuisine fans. It has been announced that the first and largest Japanese Restaurant in Asia, ‘Aragan Yokocho’ is coming to Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dato’ Ar. Michael Ong, Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies together with Mr. Kunio Yoshikawa, Managing Director of Aragan Yokocho and Dato’ Ng Mann Cheong, Chairman of Aragan Yokocho at the signing ceremony in Quill City Mall.

During the press conference, it was revealed that the 18,900 sq. ft restaurant has much to offer to the Malaysian foodies in their own unique ways. Food enthusiasts can anticipate Aragan the unique four seasons’ concept; spring, summer, autumn and winter in Quill City Mall with fresh seafood flown in from every district of Japan. The Pork-Free outlet will also feature 10 different sitting ambience concept with more than 150 types of Japanese food in their outlet in Quill City Mall.

Aragan Yokocho is expected to welcome their customers sometime in January 2017, so do keep your eyes peel for it’s emergence next year.

For more information, visit: Facebook.com/quillcity or

Instagram: QuillCityMall

Alpacasso Cafe, AEON Midvalley: Syurga Bagi Instagramner

Mencari tempat yang comel untuk memenangi hati wanita kesayangan anda? Alpacasso Cafe adalah satu kafe di Kuala Lumpur yang pasti akan mencuri hati mereka yang gemarkan makanan yang comel dan menarik.

Terletak di tengah-tengah section mainan di AEON Midvalley, kafe ini menghidangkan makanan dan minuman berbentuk seperti watak Alpacasso. Menawarkan hidangan dengan persembahan yang indah, Alpacasso adalah syurga bukan hanya untuk pencinta makanan tetapi Instagrammer dan mereka yang gemar mengambil gambar makanan.

Alpacasso atau alpaca pada asalnya adalah hadiah untuk mesin arked cakar di Jepun. Plushies comel Alcapasso inj telah memenangi hati orang ramai, terutama di Jepun, tetapi kini plushies Alcapasso boleh dibeli dalam talian dan di Alpacasso Cafe, AEON Mid Valley.

Setiap hidangan dalam Alpacasso Cafe dipersembahka dengan gaya yanvbenar-benar comel. Di sini saya kongsikan apa yang telag saya cuba dengan suami dan anak saya semasa kunjungan kami baru-baru ini.

Hudangan kegemaran saya adalah Alpacasso Island Curry </ strong> (RM26.80). Ia adalah salah satu hidangan signature mereka. Hidangan ini sebenarnya kari ayam Jepun dihidangkan dengan Gohan (nasi Jepun) yang berbentuk Alpacasso dan disertakan dengan taman salad di sebelah. Kari Ayam  dihidangkan secara berasingan untuk mengelakkan nasi dari jadi terlalu berair. Karinya tidaklah terlalu berkrim dan ayam, kentang dan lobak merah di dalam hidangan ini amatlah banyak.

White Alpacasso Beef Burger </ strong> (RM29.80). Daging lembu patty disediakan dalam gaya Jepun dan berlapis dengan sos teriyaki. Satu lagi kegemaran peribadi selepas Alpacasso Island Kari. Hudangan inj juga datang dalam perisa ayam, jadi jika anda tidak makan daging lembu, anda boleh memesan versi ayam.

Fresh Garden Salad</ strong> (RM19.80). Garden salad segar dihidangkan dengan dua pilihan kuah dan sampinganroti berkerak. Amat disyorkan untuk mereka yang mahukan sayur-sayuran dalam makanan mereka.

Fluffy Alpacasso Pancakes </ strong> (RM25.80). Saya tidak suka makanan manis, tapi anak lelaki saya sukakan makanan manis. Dia telah mencuba hidangan ini amat menyukainya. Buah-buahan yang mendampingi hidangan ini sangat segar dan manis, terutamanya tembikai susu Jepun.

Cotton Alpaccasoda Candy </ strong> (RM24.80) adalah satu kemestian jika anda suka bermain dengan makanan. Perhatikan gula-gula kapas cair ke dalam gelas apabila anda menuang soda ke dalamnya dan memaniskan  minuman limau di dalamnya.

Alpacasso Latte </ strong> (RM14.80) adalah besar bagi mana-mana peminat kopi. Menarik lagi mengenai hidangan kopi ini adalah mug kopi ini diberikan percuma kepada anda dan anda boleh membawanya pulang.

Garden Fresh Smoothie </ strong> (RM17.80) adalah minuman yang dibuat daripada bayam segar, epal, pisang, jus oren, jus kelapa dan madu. Amat sedap diminum dan satu minuman yang mesti dipesan jika anda sukakan minuman yang berkhasiat.

Selain makanan dan minuman, anda juga boleh membeli merchandise watak Alpacasso seperti plushies, alat tulis dan bantal di kafe ini.

Pengalaman makan di sini di Alpacasso Cafe ini amatlah menggembirakan dan untuk saya sangat mengesyorkan tempat ini kepada mereka yang suka makanan yang bukan sahaja sedap tapi comel dan unik.

Alpacasso Cafe

AT.03, Inside AEON, First Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur 59200

Phone No: N/A

Opening Hours: 10 AM to 10 PM

GPS Location: 3.1188902,101.6778214

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Adorable Dining Place, Alpacasso Cafe at AEON Midvalley

Finding a cute place to win the heart of your ladylove who have soft spot for all things cute and huggable? Here’s one place that will melt hearts immediately; Alpacasso Cafe.

Located in the heart of toy department in AEON Midvalley, this pop up cafe serves food and drinks shaped like the Alpacasso characters. Offering delicacies with splendid presentation, Alpacasso is a heaven not only for foodies but instagrammers as well.To look for Alpacasso Cafe, simply walk over to AEON’s toy and baby section. It is located just right there.

Alpacasso or rather, alpaca plushies were originally prizes for arcade claw machines in Japan. These adorable plushies has won the hearts of many, especially in Japan, but now they are available for purchase online and in Alpacasso Cafe, AEON Mid Valley.

Every dish in Alpacasso Cafe is designed to be picture worthy and are really adorable. Here’s sharing some that I managed to try with my husband amd son during our visit there.

My personal favourite was the  Alpacasso Curry Island (RM26.80). It is one of their signature dishes. The dish is actually Japanese chicken curry served with gohan (Japanese rice)  shaped cutely into Alpacasso’s face and accompanied by a garden of salad on the side. The curry was served seperately to prevent unwanted sogginess. The curry was not overly creamy with the right amount of chicken, potatoes and carrots. Definitely a winning dish in my opinion.

White Alpacasso Beef Burger (RM29.80). The beef patty is prepared in Japanese style and was glazed with teriyaki sauce. Another personal favourite after the Alpacasso Island Curry. This also comes in chicken variety, so if you don’t take beef, you can always order the chicken version of the burger.

Garden Fresh Salad (RM19.80). Garden fresh salad served with two choice of dressings and a side of chunks of crusty bread. Great for those who wants some greens in their meals.

Fluffy Alpacasso Pancakes (RM25.80). I don’t have sweet tooth, and I find these are a tad too sweet for me but I enjoyed the fresh juicy fruits on the side immensely, especially the sweet, fresh melon.

Cotton Candy Alpaccasoda (RM24.80) is a must if you like cute things love playing with food. Watch the cotton candy melt into the glass when you pour the soda into it and sweeten up the salty based lime drink.

Alpacasso Latte (RM14.80) is great for any coffee lovers.

Garden Fresh Smoothie (RM17.80) is concocted from fresh spinach, apple, banana, orange juice, coconut juice and honey. Certainly refreshing, I must say and a must order.

Besides food and drinks, you can also buy Japanese character merchandises like plush toys, stationaries, throw pillows and figurines here at the Alpacasso Cafe.

The dining experience here in Alpacasso is pleasant to say the least, and I highly recommend this place to those who loves all things cute.

Alpacasso Cafe

AT.03, Inside AEON, First Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur 59200

Phone No: N/A

Opening Hours: 10 AM to 10 PM

GPS Location: 3.1188902,101.6778214

512 Studio, Kelana Jaya: One Stop Romance Photography Hub

If you have been following me on my social media platforms, you’d realized that deep down, I’m a hopeless romantic at heart. 14 and going on 15 years of marriage with my husband and we are still checking out dating spots and romantic holiday destinations all around Malaysia. But we have yet to delve into recommending places where you can take beautiful photos of yourselves and your loved ones.

So here’s introducing 512 Studio. I found them on Facebook when I was looking for some photography tips. Located somewhere in Kelana Jaya, the cozy studio is a one stop romance themed photography hub.

Interview with Ms.Osa Lim of 512 Studio, Kelana Jaya

Video interview with Ms.Osa Lim, one of the key person in 512 Studio. 512 Studio offers plenty of photography service but is mainly focused on romantic theme; pre-wedding, bridesmaids/group sisters, personal portraiture and of course family and maternity photoshoot upon request. Their services comes in affordable packages and most of these packages offers complimentary outfit for you to wear during your photoshoot.

They have more than 50 outfits for you to choose from and their makeup service is inclusive in all their packages.

A selection of dresses in 512 Studio

Take a look at the video for a better idea on the outfits that you can choose from on 512 Studio during your photography session.

Consultations with the makeup artist and photographer is complimentary once you signed up for any of their photography service and if you signed up for their bridesmaids/group sisters photoshoot, do take advantage of this service and discuss with them on the themes that you want, makeup style etc for an optimum outcome. They will help you from A-Z and even will help you pick out the outfit that is suitable for you if you are the indecisive lot.

Behind the scene in 512 Studio

Miss Osa Lim, busy preparing the set for the photoshooting session.

Makeup artist working her magic.

Hair being styled to perfection

All done and getting ready for photoshooting session. Accessories like earrings and necklaces are provided. And so are high heels but I would recommend you to bring your own, especially high heels.

Don’t worry if you have a bad posture and is bad at posing for the camera. 512 Studio’s photographer is always ready to assist you and will instruct you on how to pose for the camera. Just listen to the instruction given closely and I assure you that you will look fabulous in the picture.

Shooting session in progress. Two session for the most basic package, Personal Portraiture: One in a white dress while another one in the casual wear of your choice. The photography session takes just about 2-3 hours and you will be given ample time to choose the picture that you like to keep and print out after that.

Curious on how the photography session turned out on how the pictures are like? Well, I have to say that I am very happy with the outcome.

I won’t be showing it here though, you’re gonna have to visit their Facebook page HERE and spot me there. And do check out their current ongoing promotion while you are at it. I can assure you that the packages offered are very reasonable and will not blow up your pocket.

512 Studio

SizMakeUp.com 心。嫁衣

Block C5, 2nd floor , Parklane Commercial Hub,jalan Ss 7/26,kelana jaya.KL

WaZe:3.108078763250681,101.59470681712628

Landmark: Beside Paradigm mall behind medical central

Contact: Osa Lim 0169717453

Beautiful Terengganu: Shopping in Pasar Payang

Pasar Payang lies in the centre of Kuala Terengganu and is located by the Terengganu River. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kuala Terengganu and a great place to hunt for souvenirs to bring back home.

Housed in a somewhat modern building, Pasar Payang is a great place to experience the culture as locals do their daily shopping here in Pasar Payang.

A variety of local produce in Pasar Payang being sold.

Traditional handicrafts such as batik, silk, songket, brocade and brassware, can be found on the first floor of Pasar Payang.

Batik cloth

Turtle shaped souvenirs made from seashells spotted. Needless to say, they are too adorable and unique to resist and I ended up gaving them all a home.

Some stalls over here in Pasar Payang are tourist trap and they may sell some items more expensive than they should, so to be on the safe side, always bargain with the seller for the lowest price before you make a purchase.

For more detailed information on Pasar Payang, you may contact Terengganu Tourism Office here: +609 – 630 9433 / 90

Beautiful Terengganu: A Visit to Crystal Mosque, Kuala Terengganu

Located on a man-made island called Pulau Wan Man, Crystal Mosque is located within the grounds of Taman Tamadun Islam (Islamic Heritage Park), another major attraction in Terengganu. Constructed between 2006 and 2008, it was officially opened in February 2008 by the present Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful mosques, the moque features stunning architecture made of steel and glass, which gives the mosque its crystal-like appearance. This unique structure adopts a contemporary style injected with Moorish and Gothic elements.

A large crystal chandelier forms the main prayer hall’s centrepiece.

At night, the mosque comes alive with a mesmerising display of lights, which changes the colour of its domes and minarets to pink, green, yellow and blue.

Crystal Mosque is the country’s first ‘intelligent’ mosque with a built-in IT infrastructure and WiFi connection, providing visitors with internet access with which to read the electronic Quran.

The mosque is open to public’s visit at and as this is a place of worship for Muslims, tourists will need to dress up appropriately before entering the mosque. Clothing should be modest for both men and women. For women this means an ankle length skirt or trousers, which should not be tight or transparent, together with a long sleeved and high- necked top. A headscarf is usually essential for women.

If you are not dressed appropriately, just head over to the registration counter, jot down your name and time of visit and grab a set of clothing that consists of a pair robe, and a pair of scarves for the ladies. Put on the robe to cover up your body before entering the mosque.

Donning the robe can be quite tricky to some, so if you need assistance donning the robe or head scarves, just ask the staffs to help you out. They are very helpful.Once you’re covered up appropriately, you will be allowed to enter the mosque to visit.Shoes must be removed before going into the prayer hall.

This is deemed appropriately dressed. One must be covered up nicely from top to toe and for ladies, hair should be decently covered with a scarf and preferably without any hair sticking out. To visit the prayer hall, walk quietly into the hall, and sit on the floor, avoiding pointing the feet in the direction of the Qibla, the wall with the niche or alcove in it, indicating the direction of Makkah. If you are non-Muslim and happened to be visiting as a group during a time when prayers are taking place, sit together toward the rear of the hall.

When Salat, one of the five daily prayer is in progress, non-Muslim visitors are welcomed but simply to observe rather than to join in. If arriving at such a time, find a place near the rear wall and sit quietly while observing the prayer. No sacred or blessed food will be offered, nor will visitors be expected to make any physical gesture of respect to holy objects except removing their shoes and acting respectfully in the prayer hall. Vistors may be greeted by the Arabic greeting “Assalamualaikum” which means “peace be upon you.” The answer, if the visitor would like to use it, is “Wa ‘alaikum-as-salam”, which means “peace be upon you too”. Do not offer, or expect, to shake hands with people of the opposite sex.

Crystal Mosque is a very beautiful place to visit but whether you visiting alone, or in a group, it is important to follow the guidelines for clothing and behaviour so as not to cause offence. For groups, it is important not to talk loudly, thus disturbing anyone who may be at prayer.

For more detailed information on the Crystal Mosque, you may contact Terengganu Tourism Office here: +609 – 630 9433 / 90