Euro Asia's Travel Blog: 2012

Saturday, 22 September 2012

Kill A Watt - Great for travelling

Unlike any other of my posts, for this post I will introduce to you a great device which is great for travelling to different countries which uses different voltage standards or devices with different energy usages. The device is called Kill A Watt.

Best Buffets in Kuala Lumpur

Buffets are the best way to gorge yourselves out and to relax. I mean, what could be better than feasting on the fares that are presented to you? That is why luxurious buffets are present in many big cities. Kuala Lumpur (KL) is no exception with its metropolitan population hankering over more food. Today, this article will be talking about the best buffets in Kuala Lumpur.

Fresh Japanese food are a hard find outside of Japan. However, the Shogun Japanese Buffet in Kuala Lumpur provides quality Japanese food with great service and ambience at a reasonable price. What is more is that Shogun Japanese Buffet is well, a buffet right to its name. They have more than a hundred varieties of foods in their arsenal, including salmons, crabs and sushi.

Cruising Singapore: Legend of the Seas Itineraries

Like most cruises that sail to other countries for their passengers to stop over, the Legend of the Seas practise this tradition too. Cruising from Singapore, the Legend of the Seas will sail to Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo and even the Middle East. What is more is that the cruise has already planned for your activities down from the ship, you'll just need to select one which you are comfortable with.

Cruising Singapore: Legend of the Seas Pt 2

Miniature Golfs and Rock Climbing are great sports to connect with your peers. Both breeds competitiveness and fosters friendship. The Legend of the Seas are furnished with such items. A tall rock climbing wall and a large miniature golf course for golfing enthusiasts. You will not be bored while cruising Singapore abroad the Legend of the Seas.

The Legend of the Seas is a cruiser designed for the Asian Market created by Royal Caribbean International. The impressive cruise liner will take you to the various cities in South East Asian from Singapore primarily. Asia's ports and coastal cities have never looked so good before. Assurances are guaranteed over Cruising Singapore with the Legend of the Seas with their top notch service.

Cruising Singapore: Superstar Virgo Pt 3

Planning itineraries can be a tough job even for the most seasoned travellers. However, planning for them are no longer hard for cruisers as most cruises have their fixed schedules and you would just have to adhere to any one of them. This is no exception with Star Cruises, where all their cruises that are cruising Singapore have different places to visit and different sea routes to follow.

Cruising Singapore: Superstar Virgo Pt 2

Unlike most cruise ships, the Superstar Virgo that is cruising Singapore offers much more than just food and entertainment. Their fitness and exercise facilities are top notch too, with the latest equipments and well polished weights from the gym. For the kids, the Superstar Virgo also has its own arcade with a variety of games for any playful child to enjoy.

Cruising Singapore: Superstar Virgo

As far as cruises go, they can be described using just one word: Luxurious. Luxury is one thing that every cruising cruiser place on the top of their list. While tours to other countries and flights can offer amazing view and nice experiences, but much lacks luxury. Cruising on the other hand, caters to all aspects of a cruiser's vacation. Singapore is widely acclaimed as a Commercial Port for tourists and citizens alike, which is why it is one of the best place for cruising. This article will tell you more about Cruises in Singapore and how it is like to be Cruising Singapore.

Luxurious Buffets in Singapore: IKoi Japanese Restaurant

Having tasted many Japanese buffets in my lifetime, there are many degrees of freshness between every one of them. However, the best that I had was at IKoi Japanese Restaurant at Miramar Hotel. The area that Miramar Hotel is located at also has 3 other hotels, the Corpthrone King's Hotel, Riverview Hotel and the Furama Hotel, each with their own different types of buffets. However, IKoi was my top choice with the prompt service and impressive interior design - mirroring the Edo period of Japan.

If you are looking for a great and luxurious buffet spread to binge alone or to impress your guests, you might be scratching your heads as Singapore has hundreds of buffet restaurants located around the country. However, when you are looking for the very best, it could be a difficult task. Luckily, this article will help you by expanding your choices on the best luxurious buffets in Singapore.

Best Buffets in Singapore 2012: Barossa's Australian Beef Buffet Part 2

When cows are fed top notch and organic feed or grass, they produce the best steaks and rumps when butchered. That is why most premium farmers use only the best grass or feed to feed their cows. Similarly, Barossa's Australian Beef Buffet adopts the same concept and buys only the prime meats that the market has to offer to be called one of the best buffets in Singapore for 2012.

Australia is one of my favourite places to visit with the beautiful sandy beaches, the hot and shiny sun and the gorgeous girls. There is no doubt that Australians also knows how to cook their beef as well. As one of the best buffets in Singapore 2012, Barossa's Australian Beef Buffet will be sure to delight any passing foodies.

Country Reviews: Sungai Rengit Pt 2

It is certainly tough for a man to find somewhere he can lay back and relax from the hustle and bustle of the rat race. Sungai Rengit possesses just the ability for someone to feel slower with its relaxing mood around and the beautiful beach views. Sungai Rengit also has great food, like the seafood meals and the Bak Kut Teh there. Continued from the previous post, this Part 2 will expand more about Sungai Rengit and the beauty of the small town.

Country Reviews: Sungai Rengit

As many towns in Malaysia goes unnoticed, many gems in them goes undiscovered. Sungai Rengit is one of them. At the tip of South Eastern Johor, Malaysia, it is a small town with a collage of fishing villages around it, forming one of the best places to have a sumptuous seafood dinner with their fresh fishes and crabs.

Country Reviews: Great Hotels in Banda Aceh - Hermes Palace Hotel

More than ever do people love luxury. And it is no doubt that most tourists always choose the best hotels for their getaways. Hermes Palace Hotel in Banda Aceh is one of the best around northern Sumatra, with their sparkling grandiose entrance to their big and spacious rooms. Hotels are no longer just a place for a traveller to rest his feet, but a place where only the best is expected.

Nothing tells a story like a place's furniture and their decorations. At Pulau Weh in Banda Aceh, the chalets there are rustic and old, but do not mistake this as a place that is dirty. They have quaint lodgings there with a big bed that was nicely decorated with a cooling air conditioner for your disposal.

Best Buffets in Singapore 2012: The Greenhouse@ Ritz-Carlton

Whenever one is craving for a relaxing dinner with delicious cuisine that could fill his stomach up, one is probably craving for a buffet. The Ritz Carlton in Singapore provides just that, with many dishes in their arsenal of delectable favourites, boasting an international spread with an abundance of seafood. It can be truly called one of the best buffets in Singapore for 2012.

Best Budget Buffets in Singapore for 2012

Even though it is approaching the end of 2012, there are still many budget buffet gems out there where people will rush just to have a taste of what those budget buffets are serving. This article will be talking about some of the best budget buffets located in Singapore for the year 2012.

Country Reviews: Great Hotels in Banda Aceh - Pade Aceh

Hotels that are great are hard to find. It is even harder to find a good one in the area of Banda Aceh, Indonesia since the place had been stricken with poverty and tragedies in the past. Country Reviews will introduce a few hotels and lodgings which will suit what a tourist will normally want in Banda Aceh to make your trip to Banda Aceh as comfortable as possible.

You may be thinking that the ferries in Banda Aceh are very old due to the poverty of the area and the devastation which had stricken it in 2004, you are very wrong. The ferries at Banda Aceh jetty are decent and classy outfitted with air conditioning under the sweltering heat of tropical Sumatra. There is even a large television in front of the ferry featuring pirated shows like UP.

Country Reviews: Fishing in Banda Aceh Pt 2

While overhead Banda Aceh in the plane, everyone in the plane can glance down to see the effects of the Tsunami back in 2004. It devastated Banda Aceh and destroy many people's livelihood so it was a real eye opener. Many of the land at Banda Aceh today are still covered with water and in total ruins so people there are still very poor.Luckily, people at Banda Aceh are very resourceful and they converted the areas where the flood waters cannot be totally drained out into ponds for rearing seafood, like prawns and fishes.

Country Reviews: Fishing in Banda Aceh

One of my favourite hobbies is fishing. Indulging in the fishermen's shop seeing what kind of baits they have , from live baits to plastic baits and the different kind of unique rods they possess; all aspects which I enjoy thoroughly. Being able to relax under the sun and be near the sea is also very nice, while time whittle away. Today, this article will tell you more about Fishing in Banda Aceh, located in Indonesia.
Fishing in Banda Aceh has become a big pastime and livelihood for many of the people there and more tourists are flocking to Banda Aceh to fish.

Country Reviews: The best Chendol in the World

I am sure there are some of you who travel around the world to scour for only the best sweet delights it has to offer. Today, I will be introducing to you a traditional dessert which recipes have been passed down from the ages - the Chendol

A common theme for a quick getaway is to travel by vehicles. It is something that is gaining speed in all parts of the world and it is now common for people to use their motorcycles to travel to the adjacent country or state. This article aims to help you in deciding on all items that should be in your 1st Aid Kit that you would need to bring on such trips, either out of the town or out of the country. Remember that this list is non-exhaustive and I will add more onto the list on a later date.

If you had never gone to Tibet, it is a good time to plan for one right now. Located in China, there are a large assortments of temples and monasteries in Tibet, with many of them containing huge amounts of heritage and cultural value. Country Reviews aims to promote some of the more famous temples in Tibet by writing this article.

Country Reviews: Some of the necessities that you must bring on holidays

If you are a first timer planning for a vacation to another country, you might be worried about what you would need to bring for the holidays. Today, I hope this article will be of use to you and your packing queries.

3 of the best luxurious buffets in Singapore

Buffets are a great way to binge in Singapore. They contain a lot of luxurious foods from oysters to lobsters to premium beef. This article would be aiming to promote 3 of the most luxurious buffets that I had found in Singapore in order to enhance your eating experience whenever you are going to the little red dot.

If you are someone who likes to be with the animals or experience how the animals live au naturale, you might want to take a tour of Africa's great safaris. Today, Country Reviews will be telling you which are the five best safaris there is in the big expanse called Africa.

Country Reviews: Five foods real Singaporeans like to eat

1) Durians

Durians, nicknamed the king of fruits by some lovers, are a very special food to Singaporeans. If you had travelled to tropical Singapore and namely Geylang or Chinatown, you would witness locals gorging in the spiky delight. However, many dislike the durian for its pungent smell and rough surface that public transports in Singapore have banned it. Singaporeans indulge in durians because they regard the aroma as fragrant and the meat inside tasty and delicious. There are many types of durians available for purchase in Singapore, from the highly popular D-24 durian to the less popular and much smaller D703 durian. If you are in Singapore, you might as well give the durian a try for it will tingle your taste buds.

Country Reviews: Cruising Australia

As someone who like the down under and visits it frequently, I had heard much news about how Australian cruises are one of the most luxurious. That is why I took the liberty of participating in a cruise around sunny Sydney. And I can tell you, it did not disappoint. After that, I have got addicted to cruising around great sunny Australia and I took part in a few more cruises; every one of those is explicitly scenic and enjoyable. Thus, in a few moments, I would introduce to you which cruise which I feel are the best and would certainly make your cruising trips in Australia last in your memories.

Country Reviews: Delicious Food to Eat in Turkey

1. Simit

The first on Country Reviews list would be the very famous Simit. Simit in Turkey is very common but please do not think that it is not nice because of that. Simit is circular bread sprinkled with sesame, something like a donut. However, Simit is very crunchy and chewy compared to donuts and the taste of Simit is excellent. Simits made in Anakara (the capital of Turkey) has high crispiness and it is one of the best Simits that I have had. You can taste Simits in the mornings, where local vendors and restaurants serve Simits that are made freshly every day. Simits could also be bought in all supermarkets in Turkey to allow common folk to eat Simits at the comfort at their own homes. Another great fact about the tasty pastry would be its interoperability with other condiments like jam and cheese. Simits are normally eaten with Turkish Tea, where the tea would have great nutritional properties to its drinkers.

Country Reviews: Interesting Places to Visit in Turkey

1. The Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia, located at the biggest city of Turkey, Istanbul, would be the first on our list for the astounding architecture. Before it was a grand museum like today, it was formerly a church for the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople. Then the Ottomans would come along to lay siege on Constantinople, taking the Hagia Sophia and turning it into an Islamic Mosque. After the fall of the great Ottoman Empire, the first Turkish President reformed it, turning it into a museum for all to lay eyes on the grand and exquisite work.
You should visit the Hagia Sophia because of the unique architecture where marble and mosaics had filled the grand hall. The mosaics that filled the Hagia Sophia also had imagery of various Christian references like the Virgin Mother Mary and his newborn son, Jesus. By reviewing the various mosaics, there are also images of several rulers of the past Byzantine Empire like Emperor Alexander the Second or Empress Zoe. All of the imagery in the dome would make this a must see place for history buffs or those who just want to witness something from the past.

Country Reviews: Turkey, the Beauteous Transcontinental Nation Part One: Introduction and History

Introduction

Turkey is a Eurasian country (spanning across Europe and Asia) filled with many exotic sights and interesting things to do. In Turkey, the major religion is Islam and Islamic Muslim consists of the majority population. Turkey has many breath taking sights for the local tourists to gaze and admire upon, like the Marmaris, a resort for the foreign tourists. Turkey is surrounded by many countries like Bulgaria, Greece, and Azerbaijan, meaning that there are also a few tourists and working people from those neighboring countries. Their largest city would be Istanbul, with over 13 million living in Istanbul. Turkish is the official language of Turkey meaning street names and documents would normally contain Turkish words. Turkey’s most favorite sports would be soccer (or football) and the biggest club at Turkey consists of Galatasaray, Fenerbache and Besiktas. If you are a soccer buff, be sure to experience their hostile atmosphere against the opposition.

Country Review: Maldives, the Beach Resort in Asia Part IV

Country Review’s Hotels which are great in Maldives

Country Review’s First on the list: Banyan Tree, Vabbinfaru

Banyan Tree is one of the top resorts that you can find in the Maldives. Country Reviews can reveal that Banyan Tree specializes in luxurious services, meaning your trip to the Maldives would leave you well rested and ready for the fun in Maldives. You can get your very own villa, where in the mornings you would experience the sea breeze caressing your face. Room Service is also impeccable and you can go snorkeling or diving which is just around the corner. The 5 star resort spa is another specialty where your time would be wasted away on their top notch massages. Complimentary wifi would also be yours, meaning you can communicate with your friends and family at home.
You can contact Banyan Tree, Vabbinfaru at +960 664 3147

Country Review’s Delicious Foods to Try in Maldives

Country Review’s First on the list: Seafood and fishes

As previously stated, through reviewing The Maldives, Country Reviews found out about the great fishery community that Maldives comprises of. You can ensure that the seafood and fishes in the Maldives are the freshest, meaning it would be the most delicious too. The skilled chefs of the Maldives would also be prepared to cook the fishes expertly; no matter if you want it grilled, steamed or just fried, you can have it your way.

Country Review’s Interesting Places to Visit in The Maldives

Country Review’s First on the list: Diving in Maldives

First up on Country Reviews’ list of things to visit would be diving. The great seas of the Maldives have awesome visibility throughout the calendar year, meaning no matter whether you visit the Maldives during April or December, you could see fishes pass by you. The formation of more than over 3000 coral reefs also contribute to the great diving climate in Maldives as those reefs are one of the most beauteous sights in the world. Every resort in the Maldives would provide you beginner to advanced level training to ensure you have a fun time diving in the Maldives with over 3000 fishes for you to view and admire. Night diving is also very interesting as you can see more fishes that are disregarded and inactive during the day.

Country Reviews’ Introduction of the Maldives

Country Reviews love the great Maldives. The great sunny beaches, the luxurious resorts and the fresh smelling blue sea; all of them are part of the package in the Maldives. The Maldives is also conveniently located near India, meaning guests could visit the great democracy whenever they want. Maldives was once a British protectorate, converted into an independent republic in 1968. There are dozens of beach resorts in Maldives, with diving being a popular sport amongst tourists in Maldives. Other popular sports also include water skiing, swimming and snorkeling. Country Reviews also loved the fishery industry in Maldives; it allowed fresh seafood to flow into the Maldives market.

Country Review’s Delicious Foods to Try in Singapore

Country Review’s First on the list: The Chili Crab

Food at home not spicy enough for you? The Chili Crab combines a savory sweetness with a hint of spiciness, meaning that the Chili Crab would absorb the smell and taste of the 2 great flavors together. The Chili Crab is placed into a big plate where the sauce surrounds the succulent crab. The sweet and spicy sauce is used by restaurants for a side dish. The fried buns (or mantou, as the Chinese says it) would be used to scoop up the remaining sauce to indulge in.

Country Reviews: Singapore, the sunny tropical island of fun

Country Reviews’ Introduction of Singapore:

Country Review noted that Singapore is an island that is situated in a strategic place in Southeast Asia, where Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia surrounds the small island. The island is sunny all year round, with monsoon periods lasting a few months. The cuisine in Singapore is also very unique; many are mixtures from foods from different ethnic groups like the famous Curry Fish Head. Country Review also felt that there are also many interesting things to do in the little red dot, which locals and foreigners emphatically calls it, like a visit to the theme park, shopping the day away, or just enjoy a quiet evening at the beach.

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