2023 Photography

Passionfruit Cheesecake (27 Dec 2023)
SOD Cafe also has an assortment of cakes, for which one of their popular ones is the passionfruit cheesecake as shown in the picture. I ever tried it at their Hougang outlet at Ci Yuan Community Centre.

Signature Milk Tea (27 Dec 2023)
Great!

Chicken Supreme (27 Dec 2023)
I had Chicken Supreme. The chicken thigh was coated with prawns, tomato sauce and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.

Creamy Spaghetti (27 Dec 2023)
Alden had cream spaghetti with ham, grilled chicken and a poached egg.

Snapper (27 Dec 2023)
Sylvester had the pan-seared snapper with pesto.

Sweet Potato Fries (27 Dec 2023)
Went to SOD Cafe (Upper Thomson outlet at Longhaus) for dinner with Sylvester and Alden. Started with some sweet potato fries.

Baba Ganoush (17 Dec 2023)
A Lebanese appetiser comprising roasted eggplants and potatoes.

Fattoush (17 Dec 2023)
This salad tastes exactly like the one I had at Al Marhabani Restaurant in Dubai. Brings back great memories!

Falafel (17 Dec 2023)
The best falafel I've ever had! These are made of ground chickpeas which are then shaped into a ball, and deep-fried.

Chicken Shawarma (17 Dec 2023)
A good chicken shawarma with a generous filling of chicken (was coated with curry powder which was quite strong) and fries. Served alongside garlic sauce which tasted really good.

Chicken Mandi (17 Dec 2023)
Had a great lunch at Restoran Star Hadramout. This reminded me of the chicken mandi I tried back in Dubai at different restaurants.

Matcha Almond Cinnamon Roll (17 Dec 2023)
A delicious cinnamon roll which is quite sweet yet tasty.

Carbonara (17 Dec 2023)
Nice!

Quesadilla (17 Dec 2023)
This is actually a recommended dish and it's really good. The filling is tom yum scrambled eggs and some pomegranate seeds.

Matcha Latte (17 Dec 2023)
Day trip in Johor Bahru! Started the day with brunch at The FOUNDERS Cafe.

Birds on Wires (10 Dec 2023)
Somehow this reminded me of Riemann Integration.

Reached Kluang (10 Dec 2023)
This was actually my first train ride in Malaysia.

Sign (10 Dec 2023)
Nothing. Just a sign from the journey to Kluang.

Train to Kluang (10 Dec 2023)
An empty train cabin.

Hadramout Fire (9 Dec 2023)
Seems like someone ordered the premium mixed family set!

Adeni Tea (9 Dec 2023)
Bryan pouring Adeni tea into glasses.

Turkish Pot (9 Dec 2023)
Also had a Turkish Pot at Restoran Star Hadramout. Slow-cooked chicken and mutton served over a bed of rice.

Restoran Star Hadramout (9 Dec 2023)
The highlight of our trip! They serve incredible Middle Eastern food here. The food shown in the picture here are muluwah (Yemeni flatbread), fattoush salad, baba ghanoush and falafel.

Shaved Ice (9 Dec 2023)
Went for dessert at Cheotnun Mount Austin Korean Dessert Cafe. Had black sesame shaved ice and mango tea.

Cat (9 Dec 2023)
Hello!

Kaya Toast and Eggs (9 Dec 2023)
Trip with Bryan Lee and Kang Howe to Johor Bahru. Had a hearty breakfast of kaya toast and eggs, milo, and mee siam at a coffeeshop along Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, also known as 文化街.

Eunoia Junior College (11 Nov 2023)
The college campus stands tall amidst the vibrant and lush greenery. It offers expansive panoramic views of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.

City Skyline (14 Oct 2023)
Lights!

City Skyline (14 Oct 2023)
Showing People's Park Complex in the foreground and the central business district in the background.

City Skyline (14 Oct 2023)
Featuring The Pinnacle@Duxton which is a 50-storey residential development in the central business district.

City Skyline (14 Oct 2023)
Change is the only constant in Singapore.

Kim Tian Road HDB (14 Oct 2023)
Common to find really tall HDB flats in the city.

Tiong Bahru (14 Oct 2023)
Regency Suites condominium

Tiong Bahru (14 Oct 2023)
Twin Regency condominium

Tiong Bahru (14 Oct 2023)
Kim Tian Road

Tiong Bahru (14 Oct 2023)
Twin Regency condominium

Tiong Bahru (14 Oct 2023)
Void deck of 78 Yong Siak Street. Photowalk with Keene and Da Jun.

Gardens by the Bay (24 Sept 2023)
A walkway filled with Lanna lanterns.

Gardens by the Bay (24 Sept 2023)
Grey skies before a drizzle during the light show.

Gardens by the Bay (24 Sept 2023)
In lieu of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a group of performers playing traditional Chinese instruments such as the guzheng.

KOMTAR (16 Sept 2023)
Was the observation deck at the top floor before capturing this shot. Had great views of Georgetown.

Straits Quay Penang (16 Sept 2023)
A bridge near Straits Quay Retail Marina.

Seri Tanjung Pinang (16 Sept 2023)
Jazz Hotel Penang

WHEELER'S | CAFE & BAR (16 Sept 2023)
Went to WHEELER'S for tea, a great spot along Love Lane. Tried the smoked salmon avocado with poached eggs. Had daiquiri as well.

WHEELER'S | CAFE & BAR (16 Sept 2023)
Went to WHEELER'S for tea, a great spot along Love Lane. For dessert, I had an amazing crème brûlée finished with caramelised blueberries and strawberries.

Bibik's Kitchen (16 Sept 2023)
Stopped by Bibik's Kitchen for lunch, a traditional nyonya restaurant serving Peranakan cuisine. Ayam rendang was exceptionally delicious.

Bibik's Kitchen (16 Sept 2023)
At Bibik's Kitchen, I had sago gula melaka for dessert. Reminds me of a combination of jelly, ondeh-ondeh and chendol.

Penang Char Kway Teow (16 Sept 2023)
A street hawker expertly scoops up a steaming pile of char kway teow.

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Chinese cuisine

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Malay cuisine

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Indian cuisine

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Lo hei!

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Some kuehs in the museum such as kueh lapis, ang ku kueh and ondeh ondeh.

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Pancakes! FILO!

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
Pizza!

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
The land of desserts.

Wonderfood Museum (16 Sept 2023)
A giant replica of chendol at the Wonderfood Museum. There were other kinds of food and desserts on display too such as the Penang assam laksa and satay.

Kapitan Restaurant (16 Sept 2023)
Had chicken biryani for brunch at Kapitan Restaurant, which was located along Chulia Street.

Penang Times Square (15 Sept 2023)
Streets of Penang

Birch House (15 Sept 2023)
The Birch House, nestled in Penang Times Square, stands as a colonial mansion. It is transformed into a McDonald's outlet, seamlessly blending heritage charm with modern fast-food convenience.

Penang Bridge (15 Sept 2023)
Penang bridge during sunset. It is one of the longest bridges in the world at 13 500 km.

Kafka Coffee (15 Sept 2023)
Stopped by Kafka Coffee. Had carbonara and matcha latte.

Penang Hill (15 Sept 2023)
At the top of Penang Hill.

Cheese Murtabak (15 Sept 2023)
Enjoyed my breakfast at Hameediyah Restaurant. Tried their famous cheese murtabak and nasi padang while savouring a century-old culinary legacy.

Penang Street (14 Sept 2023)
The streets of Penang bustling with hawkers.

Chew Jetty (14 Sept 2023)
The vast expanse of the sky meeting the boundless horizon of the sea.

Seafood Supper (14 Sept 2023)
Went to New Lane Hawker Centre for supper, which was thankfully close to my hotel (Sunway Hotel Georgetown). Indulged in a spicy and sour bowl of assam laksa (would still prefer curry laksa in Singapore) and some cockles!

Durian Chendol (14 Sept 2023)
Tried durian chendol at a stall; fresh durian beats syrup any day.

Chicken Rice (14 Sept 2023)
Nice!

Wanton Mee (14 Sept 2023)
Nice!

Char Kway Teow (14 Sept 2023)
Family trip to Penang. Had an amazing plate of char kway teow which wasn't too oily. Generously adorned with succulent cockles and prawns.

Gardens by the Bay (9 Sept 2023)
Enjoyed the light show at Gardens by the Bay.

Shake Shack (9 Sept 2023)
Dinner with Da Jun at Shake Shack at Gardens by the Bay.

Car Vending Machine (27 Aug 2023)
A car vending machine along Short Street.

Carlton Hotel (27 Aug 2023)
Photowalk around the Bugis and Rochor area with Bryan Seah.

NE Show Fireworks (29 Jul 2023)
Shot alongside Keene and Da Jun.

Red Lions (8 Jul 2023)
A Red Lion parachuting down to the Padang.

Burger and Fries (23 Jun 2023)
Had dinner with Yanming at COMMUNE Shopping Mall (龙湖重庆时代天街).

Jiefangbei Pedestrian Square (22 Jun 2023)
Dotted with an array of shopping malls, restaurants, and hotels, this vibrant place (解放碑商业步行街) also boasts a diverse selection of street food stalls. Most notably recognised by the iconic clock tower that stands proudly at its centre.

Jiefangbei Pedestrian Square (22 Jun 2023)
Chongqing nightlife

Haochijie (22 Jun 2023)
At Chongqing Haochijie (重庆好吃街), the culinary journey is a cycle of street food and hotpot, creating an enticing loop of flavours.

Shaokao (22 Jun 2023)
Shaokao (烧烤), which comprises spiced, barbecued food on skewers, can be found all over Chongqing. Reminds me of lok lok in Singapore and Malaysia.

Chongqing Skyline (22 Jun 2023)
Was sitting on a large rock while savouring some sticky rice dumplings (粽子). Coincidentally it was Dumpling Festival. 端午节快乐！

Yangtze River (22 Jun 2023)
A long exposure shot showing the Yangtze River.

Liang Pi Wrap (22 Jun 2023)
I fondly recall the delicious liang pi, also known as cold skin noodles, from my time in Kunming. I tried liang pi wrap (凉皮卷) at one of the stalls in the shopping mall below Liziba Station. It was generously filled with vegetables and tofu.

Liziba Station (22 Jun 2023)
The trains run through the building!

Chongqing Zoo (22 Jun 2023)
Saw many nice animals!

Chongqing Zoo (22 Jun 2023)
Nice!

Chongqing Zoo (22 Jun 2023)
Blowing bubbles!

Chongqing City Skyline (21 Jun 2023)
Just reached Chongqing after taking the bullet train from Wulong.

Train Tunnel (21 Jun 2023)
Oncoming train!

Wulong Fried Rice (21 Jun 2023)
After a long walk at Lonhgshuixia (龙水峡地缝), I had egg fried rice and mala intestine noodles! Accompanied with a bottle of 茶兀!

Wulong Mala Intestine Noodle (21 Jun 2023)
After a long walk at Lonhgshuixia (龙水峡地缝), I had egg fried rice and mala intestine noodles! Accompanied with a bottle of 茶兀!

Wulong Longshuixia Waterfall (21 Jun 2023)
Spent the morning to afternoon walking at Lonhgshuixia (龙水峡地缝) and was mesmerised by the majestic views of the waterfalls.

Wulong Longshuixia Waterfall (21 Jun 2023)
Some rocks at Longshuixia.

Chongqing City Skyline (20 Jun 2023)
What a picturesque scenery!

Chongqing City Skyline (20 Jun 2023)
Some high-rise flats.

Chongqing City Skyline (20 Jun 2023)
Went to Eling Park (鹅岭公园) with Zhiyang. Entered a pagoda and climbed about seven to eight storeys to capture some shots of the city skyline.

Chongqing Houses (20 Jun 2023)
A great view from Yanming's campus, Sichuan International Studies University.

Hotpot (20 Jun 2023)
Undeniably known as China's hotpot city. Had hotpot for lunch with Zhiyang and Yanming at Hongjiuge Hot Pot (红九格老火锅) at Sanxia Square (三峡广场店).

Shibati (20 Jun 2023)
Explored Shibati (十八梯) after breakfast, which felt like an endless loop of stairs.

Shibati (20 Jun 2023)
Shibati (十八梯)

MBS, or not? (19 Jun 2023)
Raffles City Chongqing bears a striking resemblance to the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore!

Hongyadong (19 Jun 2023)
Was across the street and I captured this shot of Hongyadong (洪崖洞) with Zhiyang. Did not manage to explore the interior as it was extremely crowded.

Chongqing City Skyline (19 Jun 2023)
Nice landscape!

Chongqing Grilled Fish (19 Jun 2023)
Had grilled fish for dinner with Zhiyang. Full of flavour! Washed it down with a glass of beibingyang (北冰洋), or orange soda.

Duck Blood (19 Jun 2023)
Love it so much, but sadly, it isn't available in Singapore.

Arrival in Chongqing (19 Jun 2023)
The landscapes in Chongqing were extremely colourful, especially the shopping malls!

Moon and Chalice Hotel (18 Jun 2023)
A famous landmark in Kunming, known as the Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel (若安对月楼酒店).

Erji Road (18 Jun 2023)
Went to a basketball court cum fitness corner somewhere along Erji Road (珥季路).

Erji Road (18 Jun 2023)
Saw some people playing basketball at a court along Erji Road (珥季路).

Erji Road Sunset (18 Jun 2023)
Nice sunset! Had some sago and skimmed milk for dessert at a stall nearby too.

Tofu (18 Jun 2023)
Had some fried tofu for snack at the Kunming Waterfall Park. The dipping sauce was not up to my liking though.

Kunming Waterfall Park (18 Jun 2023)
Nice sky!

Kunming Waterfall Park (18 Jun 2023)
Some rocks at the waterfall park.

Kunming Waterfall Park (18 Jun 2023)
Somehow reminds me of the bridge near Waterway Point in Punggol.

Kunming Waterfall Park (18 Jun 2023)
Spent the morning exploring the Kunming Waterfall Park (昆明瀑布公园).

Breakfast (18 Jun 2023)
Had zhajiang noodles (炸酱面) (noodles with ground pork) and xiaolongbao (小笼包), or soup dumplings, for breakfast. They actually served eight xiaolongbao but I already ate one earlier!

Erji Road (17 Jun 2023)
Outside Erji Road Station.

Shilin Fried Rice (17 Jun 2023)
Came across a fried rice stall at the Shilin Stone Forest (石林) entrance.

Shilin Lunch (17 Jun 2023)
Had fried rice and liang pi (凉皮) at a food court at the entrance of the Shilin Stone Forest (石林).

Shilin Stone Forest (17 Jun 2023)
Nice!

Shilin Stone Forest (17 Jun 2023)
From morning until afternoon, I embarked on a trip through the Shilin Stone Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its captivating karst landscapes.

Shilin Stone Forest (17 Jun 2023)
At the entrance of the Shilin Stone Forest.

Spring City Shopping Mall (16 Jun 2023)
Somehow reminds me of the path outside ION Orchard.

Kunming at Night (16 Jun 2023)
Looks like Clarke Quay!

Dianchi Lake Sunset (16 Jun 2023)
Spent the evening strolling along Lake Dianchi (滇池) and was mesmerised by this beautiful sunset!

Yunnan Ethnic Village (16 Jun 2023)
Spent the afternoon touring Yunnan Ethnic Village (云南民族村). The village showcased an array of traditional dwellings, each representing a different ethnic minority.

Spring City Shopping Mall (16 Jun 2023)
Somehow reminds me of the path outside ION Orchard.

Kunming Apartments (16 Jun 2023)
Was on my way to Green Lake Park (翠湖公园) when I saw some nice houses. Had to take a snap.

Kunming Road (16 Jun 2023)
Went for a short walk after breakfast.

Rice Noodles (16 Jun 2023)
Went to a restaurant near the Green Lake Park (翠湖公园) for lunch. Had a great bowl of rice noodles (过桥米线) and a pudding.

The Best Xiaolongbao (16 Jun 2023)
The best xiaolongbao (小笼包), or soup dumplings I've ever had! It was located somewhere near my hotel. Had a good chat with the owner who was from Hangzhou.

Kunming Hotel (16 Jun 2023)
First night in Kunming. Stayed at the Holiday Inn.

Cat! (16 Jun 2023)
Was walking along Nanping Street (南屏街) and saw a cat!

Nanping Street (16 Jun 2023)
After having some rice noodles (米线), I took a stroll along Nanping Street (南屏街) and tried out some desserts along the way.

The Urban Hideout (28 May 2023)
Went to The Urban Hideout for dinner with the twins Celestine and Celine. They both had marinara.

The Urban Hideout (28 May 2023)
Went to The Urban Hideout for dinner with the twins Celestine and Celine. I had rosti and we shared some waffles and ice-cream.

Potato Head (20 May 2023)
Truffle fries!

Potato Head (20 May 2023)
Wagyu burger!

Fieldnotes (20 May 2023)
Went to Fieldnotes along Neil Road for dessert. Shared a guava lychee slice, alongside some other cakes and drinks.

Fieldnotes (20 May 2023)
Mascarpone blackforest cake

Fotia (20 May 2023)
Mix combo platter at Fotia

Fotia (20 May 2023)
Catchup with some of my CCA EXCO members back in Junior College, Bryan Seah, Da Jun, Jian San and Gabriel. Went to Fotia for dinner, located at Duxton Hill. Had a grilled octopus tentacle.

Sushi-GO (28 Mar 2023)
Dinner with Joon Cher at Sushi-GO at Ang Mo Kio Hub.

Tiong Bahru (12 Mar 2023)
Went to Tiong Bahru for a photowalk with Joon Cher.

Tiong Bahru (12 Mar 2023)
A vintage payphone booth

Plain Vanilla (12 Mar 2023)
Joon Cher and I bought some banana bread from Plain Vanilla in Tiong Bahru.

Mata Thai (12 Mar 2023)
Had lunch with Zhiyang at Mata Thai — a great stall in Bishan selling authentic Thai food! Would strongly recommend their thai hot basil leaves minced chicken with rice, green curry chicken rice, and tom yum seafood glass noodle!

Light to Night (15 Jan 2023)
Went outside the National Museum afterwards to catch the annual Light to Night festival.

Light to Night (15 Jan 2023)
Dinner with Puyu and Zhiyang at Xiao Long Kan Hotpot (小龙坎老火锅) before having a long walk in Chinatown.