Last Day of Taipei International Flora EXPO

From Tokyo to Monaco, and now I am taking you all the way to Taipei.

Today is the grand closing day of the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition. It opened on 6th November 2010 and run until today, which is their final day. This is Taiwan horticultural industry's first time performing as the lead on the world stage.

2010 X'mas Trip to Taiwan

Although I don't fancy flowers except for lily, but this exhibition really impressed me. It was fairly interesting and worth seeing with lot of flowers on display over the vast area of Taipei that the Flora Expo covers. Unfortunate for me was visit this exhibition for less than 2 hours is totally not-so-awesome as there are many things to see and worst case ever was crowded all over the area.

The famous pineapple soft cakes. Bought 5 boxes because it is taste delicious.

That is my short post of today. I will post more after done with the Japan and Monaco entry.

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Monaco - World's Second Smallest Country

Short Note: This is my 2008 Europe trip, which happens almost 3 years ago. Please bear with me and hope you like it. Thank you for reading it.

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea along the French Riviera, which is the southern coast of France. Monaco is 18 kilometers east of the French city of Nice and near the border with Italy. (OK! A little brief of geography to understand where is the location of Monaco)

The name "Monaco" means "of the old town" which was derived from the ancient Greek Monoikos and it is usually associated with Hercules, the mythical hero.

Port of Hercules, La Condamine - Well known for its distinctive wide harbour and moored expensive yachts.

French is Monaco's official language but not too worry, as English are also widely spoken and understood. Along our way to the casino, we came across a cathedral by the name of "Saint Nicholas Cathedral". This church is well-known where the wedding of the late Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly who was American actress married to Prince of Monaco was held there.

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

Monaco famous for its casino, one of Monaco's main sources of income. This is also the place of wealthy people lived where there is no tax being levied on them. According to my tour guide, to become Monaco residents, all you have to do is you need to pay 1 million Euro as deposits and this is non-refundable. Gosh!!! 1 million Euro is equal to RM5 million. They are really rich and wealthy people over here. The funny fact of Monaco is Monaco's own citizen are not allowed to gamble in the casino. Luckily our Malaysia government doesn't implement any rules that Malaysian citizen are not allowed to gambling in Genting Highland.

Monte Carlo Casino, one of most notable buildings in Monaco.

Out of most of the Casino, this is the only Casino we afford to enter as it doesn't require any entrance fee.

So, now you know that although Monaco is the second smallest country but never thought it is occupied with lots of rich and wealthy people. In my upcoming post, I will post what we saw the most during our visit in Monte Carlo, Monaco. So, please stay tune.

[Credits to Vincent, Nicole and Felicia for the photos. I brought a lousy camera to UK that time. Too bad :(]

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Harajuku & Takeshita Dori

"Harajuku, Harajuku", we just love the sweet annoucer from the train commuter once we reached Harajuku Station. This is our second spot on our second day in Tokyo after visiting Tsukiji Fish Market (click here).

Harajuku is Japan famous shopping district, renowned for its unique street fashion. If you are fans of Gwen Stefani, the lead vocalist for the rock band, No Doubt or you ever watch her music video, there is no doubt that she is Harajuku lovers where she performs and makes public appearances with four back-up dancers which known as the Harajuku Girls dancers.

Takeshita Dori

The focus point of Harajuku is Takeshita Dori (Takashita Street), which it's just opposite of the Harajuku station. Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian, roughly 400 meter long street lined by many fashion boutiques, trendy shops, crepe stands and fast food outlets targeting the Tokyo's young and fashionable teenagers.

According to the research, Takeshita Dori is the symbol of Harajuku and birthplace of today many Japan's fashion trend and culture. Definitely, this is one of the well worth visiting spot for a tourist like us. Indeed, Nicole and I went for second times on the next day.

Hey wait! I spot my own shop in Japan! Never thought I owned fashion boutique in Japan. Not bad ooo..

Besides the trendy shops and fashion boutique, you can find lots of crepe stands along the narrow street.

Crepe with chocolate ice-cream and banana. Cost 350 yen

Nicole and the shop staff. They are so nice and friendly.

Spot the differences of the first pic and this one?

Shops along Takeshita Dori tend to be open daily from 11:00 up to 20:00.

How to get there:
JR Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

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Gift From Vietnam

Recently, Vietnam seems to be one of the favourite place to visit by most of my family and friends. My parents went Ho Chi Minh City last Monday and too bad, I can't join because this trip is solely for uncle and aunties only.

But on the bright side, they brought me souvenirs from Vietnam.

All are not mine. I can only choose 1 from it. Which do you think is nicer?

Another keychain and fridge magnets to add into my collection. Someday, I will show you my collection

Finally I had made up my mind of which to choose from. Thanks daddy and mommy!

Not forgetting, one of my college best friend, Andrew who been to Vietnam last month for a 2 weeks trip. Travelled from the south all the way up to the north side. So cool man! How I really wish I could join him? Anyhow, eventhough I can't join him for the trip, but a lovely and warm postcard from him during his trip there. THANKS Andrew!

Another collection into POST-THE-CARD (click here)

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Boston 又一城, Karamunsing Capital

I guess that most of the bloggers had post about this and I hopes it is not too late for me to blog about it. For your information, this is my overdue entry again. Ooopsss, I did it again!

"At Boston Concept Restaurant, customers could savour more than 200 delectable choices of fusion delicacies that would definitely tickle and tempt your tastebuds...all at affordable prices."

The yellow menu book and the "mahjong table"

I'd been to Boston 又一城, Karamunsing Capital for four times. This place was introduced by one of my deariest, Wawa and I think it is one good and comfortable place for you to hang out and having dinner with your beloved one, family and friends. One thing I like about here is varieties of choices from foods to beverages. Just one of the drawback is only few selection of desserts are available.

So, in here I would like to compile all my pictures which I took during my last 4 visits in 1 entry in order to avoid from you saying "Wah! Boston Again???!!!"

Part I

First time went with my deariest. I was impressed with their appealing menu and caught my attention to visit for second times.

Kung Po Chicken Corn Rice

Spagetti Fried Seafood

Wonton Egg Noodles



Fish Fillet Baked Cheese Rice

Part II
Brought TTM to there for his special day - and this is his first visit (click here)

Chicken fillet baked cheese rice

Chicken Fillet with Sausage in Sizzling Hot Plate

Served together with crispy garlic bread and creamy mushroom soup

Part III

This round also involved birthday celebration which was my birthday treat by my family (click here) - their first visit too.

Sweet and sour fish corn rice

And finally the last visit

Part IV

Pic of Boston itself

I went yesterday night with my lil bro and TTM for dinner. Why no any pics of foods this time around? Actually during my first 3 visits, I didn't manage to capture the first 4 pics (as shown above) and also their menu. For your information, the first 4 pics I just took yesterday before enter the restaurant. And when after finished ordering the foods and about to start taking the pics inside their menu, the waiter approached us and spoke politely "Sorry miss. You can't take it". OMG! or I can said WTH! I'm not gonna stealing any of your secret recipe and open my own restaurants. I just want take a few snapshots and share in my blog. So after the unfortunate incidents, no mood to take pics at all.

So, next time I will take snapshots using my hp . Good idea leh...

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