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AJISEN RAMEN, XIAMEN
2008-03-27 00:28:00 From there, we wandered back again through the street and decided to have our dinner at "Ajisen Ramen", a Japan-based chain of restaurants offering Japanese dishes. We queued for a few minutes for a table on a busy night, which was also a favorite hunt for regulars. Meal is served on the second... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Xiamen
O2SUN AND XINHUA BOOKSTORES
2008-03-26 00:25:00 We also popped in to take a look at these two bookstores along Zhongshan Road, namely O2sun and Xin Hua bookstores. O2sun is the largest private-owned chain bookstore in Fujian and one of the leading bookstores in China. While Xin Hua bookstore has collection of classics and has been... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ...
ZHONGSHAN ROAD Part 3
2008-03-25 00:07:00 Once again we were delighted to catch a glimpse of something distinct. Plethoras of people flocked together round the Christmas tree. So, we decided to look closely, albeit somewhat a little baffled as to what was happening there. Whoa. A number of people were writing there wishes on a piece of... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Part , Road , Part 3
BABY PHAT GLITTER BALLET FLAT SHOES
2008-03-23 23:00:00 I recently acquired a new fabulous chic Nwob Baby Phat ballet flat shoe size 8 in gold color. This charming shoe is fashioned from solid patent leather with allover glitter detailing and stitched kitty at center of round toe. This charming shoe is embellished with logo charms that hang from an... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Shoes , Ballet , Baby Phat
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
2008-03-19 22:29:00 Holy Week and Easter is the most significant occassion in the Church's time. From Maunday Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday (the climax of Lent) to splendid Easter Sunday, Christians follow in the footpath of Our Lord Jesus Christ in his passion, death and resurrection. In Holy Week, we... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Holy
ZHONGSHAN ROAD PART 2
2008-03-19 01:51:00 While slowly strolling down the street, we'd seen some COSPLAYERS promoting some products. I thought, wow, what a good way to promote, advertise and attract customers. This is a very unique marketing strategy for a business to standout to prospective clients. Since I seldom see cosplayers (this is... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Part , Road
ZHONGSHAN ROAD Part 1
2008-03-17 09:17:00 google_ad_client = "pub-0997647178764187"; /* 468x60, created 3/15/08 */ google_ad_slot = "6198968833"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com /pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> After we had our snacks at McDonald's, we then finally... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Part , Road
SANRIO HELLO KITTY KEY CHAIN W/ LUCKY FORTUNES
2008-03-15 00:32:00 A few weeks ago, hubby bought plentiful of incredibly cute Sanrio Hello Kitty Key Chain s made from Japan. It does not only look great, but also tells fortune! front back This Hello Kitty Keychain is approximately 1" long, and has a gold finish. To get the fortune, just shake the kitty and from a... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Lucky
XIAMEN: SM CITY PLAZA
2008-03-14 00:17:00 After we got settled in, we decided it was time to explore so we headed to SM City Plaza . From Zhenhai Road, we hailed a taxi to take us to SM and we paid only Y30. Taxis are cheap here and it start at Y8 for the first 3 kilometers. The exterior of SM City Plaza in Xiamen , China SM is the first... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ...
XIAMEN ACCOMMODATION
2008-03-11 00:07:00 The Condominium that we stayed is very well situated (a BIG THANKS to my hubby's best pal SERG, for letting us stay their condo unit). We had an incredible place with veranda on the 20th floor with awesome views. hubby on the veranda of the condo unit Zhenhai Road by day (All these picture were... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Accommodation , Xiamen
ABOUT XIAMEN AND GETTING THERE
2008-03-09 23:39:00 Last December 2007, hubby and I decided to spend our Christmas holiday in Xiamen and Guangzhou, China. It was our first time to celebrate the season away from home. We purchased our airline tickets and hotel accommodations through our local travel agency. We arrived at the airport in Xiamen,... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ...
TOP TEN CHINESE CITIES
2008-03-06 23:57:00 Chongqing Rich in skyscrapers and natural resources, Chongqing is an immense inland city at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. As the city mutates into a mega-city, the mood is one of inevitability. "This is the path every developed country has taken," sociologist Tang Jun remarks. As a result of such colossal urbanization, the environmental impacts are legion. With an economy More About: Cities , Chinese
TOP TEN CHINESE CITIES
2008-03-06 23:57:00 Chongqing Rich in skyscrapers and natural resources, Chongqing is an immense inland city at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. As the city mutates into a mega-city, the mood is one of inevitability. "This is the path every developed country has taken," sociologist Tang Jun remarks.... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Cities , Chinese
TOP TEN TOURIST-FRIENDLY COUNTRIES
2008-03-03 00:07:00 Number 1 -- Ireland Ireland was chosen by Lonely Planet as the World's Friendliest Country. Ireland's history is based on people working, prospering, socializing, and sometimes fighting together. Tourist s can witness it firsthand by watching events like the Galway Arts Festival, complete with... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Countries , Friendly
TOP TEN TOURIST-FRIENDLY COUNTRIES
2008-03-03 00:07:00 Number 1 -- Ireland Ireland was chosen by Lonely Planet as the World's Friendliest Country. Ireland's history is based on people working, prospering, socializing, and sometimes fighting together. Tourist s can witness it firsthand by watching events like the Galway Arts Festival, complete with street performers, comedy acts and visual arts. Based on the country's falling crime rates, the people More About: Countries , Friendly
Havaianas in Oscars 2008
2008-03-02 00:07:00 For the 6th consecutive year, Havaianas has the honor of being included in the much-coveted Oscar Basket—a choice set of premium items given to Academy Award nominees. Featuring styles (developed by ALMAPBBDO) exclusively for the award’s 80th run, this year’s pair showcases the Havaianas Slim... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Oscars , 2008
Havaianas in Oscars 2008
2008-03-02 00:07:00 For the 6th consecutive year, Havaianas has the honor of being included in the much-coveted Oscar Basket—a choice set of premium items given to Academy Award nominees. Featuring styles (developed by ALMAPBBDO) exclusively for the award’s 80th run, this year’s pair showcases the Havaianas Slim Crystal Mesh in gold, embellished with Swarovski crystals by artisans from the Brazilian state of More About: Oscars , 2008
SINGAPORE AIRPORT BUDGET TERMINAL
2008-03-01 04:55:00 Late in the afternoon it was time for us to get ready for our flight back to Manila, Philippines. We arrived at the Singapore Airport Budget Terminal about 3 hours before our scheduled departure. The Budget Terminal is a 25,000 square metres single-storey terminal, which comprises two adjacent... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ...
SINGAPORE AIRPORT BUDGET TERMINAL
2008-03-01 04:55:00 Late in the afternoon it was time for us to get ready for our flight back to Manila, Philippines. We arrived at the Singapore Airport Budget Terminal about 3 hours before our scheduled departure. The Budget Terminal is a 25,000 square metres single-storey terminal, which comprises two adjacent areas for departure and arrival. The airport Check in Hall has airline service counter, AXS machine,
SUNTEC CITY MALL
2008-02-29 00:12:00 Suntec City Mall is a giant 83,850 square metre shopping mall in Singapore, with over 400 retail, dining, and entertainment outlets. It is divided into four thematic zones - Galleria, Tropics, Entertainment Centre and Fountain Terrace. This is also home to the World’s Largest Fountain, The Fountain of Wealth, a feng shui masterpiece that signifies the achievement of wealth and prosperity. You can
SUNTEC CITY MALL
2008-02-29 00:12:00 Suntec City Mall is a giant 83,850 square metre shopping mall in Singapore, with over 400 retail, dining, and entertainment outlets. It is divided into four thematic zones - Galleria, Tropics, Entertainment Centre and Fountain Terrace. This is also home to the World’s Largest Fountain, The Fountain... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ...
ESPLANADE MALL
2008-02-28 00:07:00 Esplanade Mall offers over 9,600 sqm of exciting mix of retail, lifestyle and entertainment outlets over three level. There is the Library@esplanade, Singapore first performing arts library. Music aficionados can also check out Frank Brothers Violins, which sells vinyls and handcrafted musical... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Esplanade
ESPLANADE MALL
2008-02-28 00:07:00 Esplanade Mall offers over 9,600 sqm of exciting mix of retail, lifestyle and entertainment outlets over three level. There is the Library@esplanade, Singapore first performing arts library. Music aficionados can also check out Frank Brothers Violins, which sells vinyls and handcrafted musical instruments such as violins, violas and cellos. For souvenir hunters, you can stock up on More About: Esplanade
ESPLANADE - THEATRES ON THE BAY
2008-02-27 00:07:00 The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is a glitzy, avant-garde perfroming arts and entertainment center located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River. It contains a 2,000 seat Theatre, Art Gallery, a 1,600 seat concert hall, two Studios, Concourse, Passages and Esplanade Mall sheltered under its large pair of metallic looking domes. Some say
ESPLANADE - THEATRES ON THE BAY
2008-02-27 00:07:00 The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is a glitzy, avant-garde perfroming arts and entertainment center located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River. It contains a 2,000 seat Theatre, Art Gallery, a 1,600 seat concert hall, two Studios,... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ...
MARINA SQUARE SHOPPING MALL
2008-02-26 00:07:00 Later on we went to Marina Square , the newly revamped 700,000 sq. ft. shopping mall in Singapore. It comprises four levels of shopping with more than 300 shops such as Buffalo, Massimo Dutti, Zara and East Zing, a home and lifestyle store, Earz, a CD depot for used and new CDs, and Miniature Hobby, a store for toy collectors, Marina Food Loft (a hawker fare from two mini restaurants and three More About: Shopping , Mall
MARINA SQUARE SHOPPING MALL
2008-02-26 00:07:00 Later on we went to Marina Square , the newly revamped 700,000 sq. ft. shopping mall in Singapore. It comprises four levels of shopping with more than 300 shops such as Buffalo, Massimo Dutti, Zara and East Zing, a home and lifestyle store, Earz, a CD depot for used and new CDs, and Miniature Hobby,... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Shopping , Mall
MUSTAFA CENTRE
2008-02-25 00:27:00 Mustafa Centre is located on Syed Alwi Road in Little India. It occupies one entire block on the eastern side and it is only the place open for 24 hours in Singapore. Some common misconception about this shop, made us a little bit apprehensive, not knowing exactly what to expect. But we stand corrected. I can't believe that this place is a shopping Mecca, more than I thought would be. Mustafa More About: Mustafa
MUSTAFA CENTRE
2008-02-25 00:27:00 Mustafa Centre is located on Syed Alwi Road in Little India. It occupies one entire block on the eastern side and it is only the place open for 24 hours in Singapore. Some common misconception about this shop, made us a little bit apprehensive, not knowing exactly what to expect. But we stand... * Please click the title or the blog site to read the rest of the entry and see photos ... More About: Mustafa
Fake Mag
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