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| Fletcher Hotel, Amsterdam |
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Monday, January 13, 2020
Would you??!!
Would you stay in a hotel with a shower in a glass cylinder in the middle of the room?!!
Monday, January 6, 2020
Torch Ginger Flower
The Torch Ginger Flower lends its unique citrusy floral notes to many Southeast Asian cuisines It is the heart of Malay and Nyonya (Malay-Chinese) dishes.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
WW - Pissoir
Now, this is something you don't find over here on our side of the pond!
I find it funny to stumble upon pee stalls like this on random corners throughout cities in Europe.
Eeeww! And there's no sink in the stalls for the guys to wash their hands after their public relief!
Nasty... just nasty!!!
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| An outdoor public urinal in Brussels |
I find it funny to stumble upon pee stalls like this on random corners throughout cities in Europe.
Eeeww! And there's no sink in the stalls for the guys to wash their hands after their public relief!
Nasty... just nasty!!!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
WW - Christmas Mall Tour 2019
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas over here in forever-summer Malaysia!
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| image credit - Berjaya Times Square |
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Through My Nephew's Eyes
When I spotted these two photos among many other impressive shots on my young nephew's cellphone, I just had to share them.
He has quite an eye for photography, don't you agree?
He has quite an eye for photography, don't you agree?
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Santa
I didn't get it at first until the tour guide told us that this ginormous statue is actually a cheeky Santa holding a butt plug! I thought it was a Christmas tree!
This controversial statue of jolly old St. Nick standing in a square at the end of a busy shopping street in Rotterdam stirred up a huge debate among politicians and residents, reigniting the timeless question of what constitutes art.
I’d just hate to be the parent who has to explain to their child what Santa is holding!
Funny or offensive?
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| The Butt Plug Santa |
I’d just hate to be the parent who has to explain to their child what Santa is holding!
Funny or offensive?
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Concubine Lane
It is said that during the colonial days, rich Chinese miner tycoons and British officers kept their mistresses here, away from the watchful eyes of their wives, hence the name!
Old-timers whiling away the time at the coffee shops nearby often regale bemused tourists with stories of beautiful ladies beckoning from behind red-curtained windows, and furious wives storming the streets!
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Cat On A Bike
We stumbled upon this weird cat, in tight spandex shorts and a hot pink top, on a bike in a random place on a sidewalk when we were in Brussels.
Created by Alain Séchas, this sculpture titled “La Cycliste” cost the city of Brussels about 100,000 € back in 2005.
Hmmm, a cat with boobs for USD111,329.50?!
Cool or a waste of tax payers' money?
Created by Alain Séchas, this sculpture titled “La Cycliste” cost the city of Brussels about 100,000 € back in 2005.
Hmmm, a cat with boobs for USD111,329.50?!
Cool or a waste of tax payers' money?
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Stroopwafel
I never knew what a Stroopwafel was until I had a freshly made one in Amsterdam.
Stroopwafels (syrup waffles in Dutch) are crisp, paper-thin, coaster-sized waffles held together with a buttery caramel syrup.
A slab of dough is pressed with a waffle iron which has a much smaller grid pattern than a traditional waffle one. Next, the waffle is taken off the iron and sliced into half with what looks like a paint scraper. Then, a thin layer of syrup (stroop) made from brown sugar, butter and cinnamon is spread on one half before they are stuck back together
When the soft, warm waffle was plopped onto a napkin and handed to me, the vendor said I had to keep it flat so the gooey caramel syrup sandwiched between the two layers wouldn't drip.
I do not have a sweet tooth and caramel isn't really my thing but that stroopwafel was an exception.
It had a lovely chew, was sweet but not too sweet with just a hint of cinnamon to keep it interesting.
I was told that there is a ritual to eating this delectable Dutch treat. First, perch a Stroopwafel on top of a steaming cup of coffee or tea for about a minute. Then, delight in the aroma of cinnamon as the waffle warms and softens just a touch and the filling melts into a warm and gooey caramel treat.This is the traditional way of enjoying a Stroopwafel to the max in Holland!
This ritual really works its magic on those store-bought ones.
So if you’ve never had a stroopwafel, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. And if you are addicted, there is always the ASA - Association of Stroopwafel Addicts.
"Stroopwafels ruined my marriage. I was so addicted i would sneak out of the house at night and run down to the ATM to pull money out just to buy more stroopwafels. Well that was until my bank account went into the red and i couldnt afford to pay my bills. And that wasnt even the most depraved state ive been in. I love stroopwaffels" Dylan Troop
Stroopwafels (syrup waffles in Dutch) are crisp, paper-thin, coaster-sized waffles held together with a buttery caramel syrup.
When the soft, warm waffle was plopped onto a napkin and handed to me, the vendor said I had to keep it flat so the gooey caramel syrup sandwiched between the two layers wouldn't drip.
I do not have a sweet tooth and caramel isn't really my thing but that stroopwafel was an exception.
It had a lovely chew, was sweet but not too sweet with just a hint of cinnamon to keep it interesting.
I was told that there is a ritual to eating this delectable Dutch treat. First, perch a Stroopwafel on top of a steaming cup of coffee or tea for about a minute. Then, delight in the aroma of cinnamon as the waffle warms and softens just a touch and the filling melts into a warm and gooey caramel treat.This is the traditional way of enjoying a Stroopwafel to the max in Holland!
This ritual really works its magic on those store-bought ones.
So if you’ve never had a stroopwafel, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. And if you are addicted, there is always the ASA - Association of Stroopwafel Addicts.
"Stroopwafels ruined my marriage. I was so addicted i would sneak out of the house at night and run down to the ATM to pull money out just to buy more stroopwafels. Well that was until my bank account went into the red and i couldnt afford to pay my bills. And that wasnt even the most depraved state ive been in. I love stroopwaffels" Dylan Troop
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Kolam 2019
It's that time of the year again when I make my rounds to the local malls to photograph kolams for the Deepawali/Diwali festival.
* Deepavali/Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights is celebrated by the Hindu Community to symbolize the triumph of good over evil; the victory of light over dark.
The entrances to Hindu homes are decorated with fresh mango leaves and kolams. It is believed that Lakshmi, The Goddess of Wealth, will only enter a home that is adorned with a kolam.
* Kolam is an ancient Indian art of drawing using colored rice grains or powdered rice to form symmetrical geometric patterns on the floor. The Hindus believe that a kolam at the entrance of a house will usher prosperity and harmony to the home. It is also believed that a kolam wards off evil spirits and diseases.
Another purpose of the kolam is to invite birds and small insects like ants to a home to symbolize man’s co-existence with and consideration for other living things.
Traditionally, the ritual is performed daily by the women of a household early in the morning.
Fun Kolam Facts
1. The lines in a kolam must be continuous and unbroken so that evil cannot enter the house via the gaps.
2. The patterns are traditionally passed on from mothers to their daughters.
3. Kolam in the Tamil language means form and beauty.
4. As the kolam erases during the course of the day by birds and insects feeding on the rice, people's foot steps and the natural elements, a new kolam is drawn again the next morning, thus repeating the cycle. It imparts the idea that life is renewed daily.
Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu pallies!
* Deepavali/Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights is celebrated by the Hindu Community to symbolize the triumph of good over evil; the victory of light over dark.
The entrances to Hindu homes are decorated with fresh mango leaves and kolams. It is believed that Lakshmi, The Goddess of Wealth, will only enter a home that is adorned with a kolam.
* Kolam is an ancient Indian art of drawing using colored rice grains or powdered rice to form symmetrical geometric patterns on the floor. The Hindus believe that a kolam at the entrance of a house will usher prosperity and harmony to the home. It is also believed that a kolam wards off evil spirits and diseases.
Another purpose of the kolam is to invite birds and small insects like ants to a home to symbolize man’s co-existence with and consideration for other living things.
Traditionally, the ritual is performed daily by the women of a household early in the morning.
Fun Kolam Facts
1. The lines in a kolam must be continuous and unbroken so that evil cannot enter the house via the gaps.
2. The patterns are traditionally passed on from mothers to their daughters.
3. Kolam in the Tamil language means form and beauty.
4. As the kolam erases during the course of the day by birds and insects feeding on the rice, people's foot steps and the natural elements, a new kolam is drawn again the next morning, thus repeating the cycle. It imparts the idea that life is renewed daily.
Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu pallies!
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