december-2011

Luke 

Nguyen 

SYDNEY CHEF GUIDES 

US THROUGH HIS 

VIETNAM Headsets for the 

fashionable 

SINGAPORE’S 

FASHION 

DESIGNERS 

MAKE THE CUT 

GADGET 

FILE 

MUSIC 

ON THE MOVE 

EXPLORE! 

Hanoi’s Tay Ho 

District 

Phuket’s chic 

drinking scene 

A weekend in 

Bandung 

A Cambodian 

sojourn 

Lofty living 

in Macau 

EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// HEALTH /// STYLE

Experience 5 attractions 

in a single ride! 

Singapore Cable Car 

Sentosa 

Asia’s First Cable Car Museum 

The Jewel Box 

Mount Faber Park 

THE ICONIC ATTRACTION 

Singapore Cable Car 

An iconic attraction in itself, 

the new Singapore Cable 

Car presents bird’s eye 

view of Singapore’s city, the 

harbour, and Sentosa. Photo 

opportunities are abundant 

with the cabin’s 360° panoramic 

windows. Equipped with a 

level walk-in for easy access 

for wheelchair and baby pram, 

the 8-seater cabin is also fi tted 

with a touch-screen multilingual 

infotainment system. 

Double the pleasure as your 

ticket gains you admission into 

Sentosa, as well as Asia’s 

First Cable Car Museum. 

Alight at Mount Faber Station, 

to visit Mount Faber Park, 

one of the oldest hilltop 

parks in Singapore and also a 

popular tourist destination. 

Take a stroll amidst this haven 

of greenery and drop by The 

Jewel Box, fondly known 

as Singapore’s Iconic Hilltop 

Destination, a scenic place 

with different dining options 

to choose from. 

Alight at HarbourFront MRT station, proceed to Exit B towards HarbourFront Centre. 

Cross the link bridge (beside KFC) to get to the Cable Car station at HarbourFront Tower Two. 

Operating Hours Daily 

Cable car: 8.45am - 10pm l Museum: 8.45am - 5.30pm 

The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 099203 l 6377 9688 l www.mountfaber.com.sg 

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• Attraction Rides • Tours • Transport • Attraction Management 

*Voted Asia’s Most Popular Attraction by IAAPA 

Feel the joy of Christmas 

and hop onboard 

Singapore Cable Car! 

A magical Christmas 

ride that brings you 

“Into The Woods” 

- a signature event by 

The Jewel Box.

PHOTOS (TOP-BOTTOM): SUKSAN SAMRANRIT, TOURISM QUEENSLAND, AJ HACKETT 

COVER STYLING: EMMA WOOD HAIR & MAKE-UP: VANESSA COLLINS LUKE NGUYEN IS WEARING COTTON SHIRT FROM ACNE 

13 

It’s a beautiful 

day in Cairns 

63 

Get high 

in Macau 

38 

Check out Brasserie 

and other chill-out 

spots in Phuket 

CONTENTS 

DECEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2012 

TAKE OFF 

002 welcome note 

006 events 

009 10 minutes with... 

Vocaluptuous 

010 gadget fi le wrap your 

head around these 

headphones 

013 from dawn ’til dusk 

in Cairns, more than 

just a gateway to the 

Great Barrier Reef 

014 well + good matters of 

the heart 

017 fi ve ways to... Osaka 

018 retail therapy baby your 

camera with these bags 

021 ensuite explore Tanjung 

Benoa when you book 

into the Ramada 

022 disappearing asia 

Taipei’s dao liao 

078 brain teasers 

40-question quiz 

IN THE AIR 

WITH JETSTAR 

081 jetstar asia news 

082 jetstar asia fan club 

087 international adventures 

114 where we fl y 

116 when we fl y 

119 your wellbeing onboard 

COVER PHOTO: 

JAY HARRISON/ 

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AGENCY 

CRUISE 

CONTROL 

26 PEOPLE 

Sydney chef and travel host 

Luke Nguyen tells us his story 

32 HOT SPOT 

Hanoi’s Tay Ho district serves 

up a more graceful Vietnam 

38 AFTERHOURS 

Our little black book of the best 

drinking spots in Phuket 

44 FLY/DRIVE 

Great bargains, food, history 

and nature just a short drive 

from Jakarta in Bandung 

51 MY JOURNEY 

Our writer embraced the 

Cambodia of her ancestors 

56 HUB 

Five Singaporean fashion 

designers to keep your eyes on 

63 IN FOCUS 

Take our lead on how to stay 

on a perpetual high in Macau 

71 EAT BEAT 

Order the right Chinese New 

Year dishes for prosperity 

and luck 

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WELCOME NOTE DECEMBER 

As we come to the end of a fabulous year full of travel to new places, 

we are fi lled with anticipation that 2012 will hold more exciting 

experiences that we can share. December is Jetstar Asia Airways’ 

seventh anniversary, so expect lots of special fare deals coming your 

way. You’ll also start seeing iPads onboard as infl ight entertainment as 

they get rolled out through the fl eet. 

We start fl ying direct from Singapore to Hanoi mid-December, so our story on 

page 32 about the Tay Ho district will encourage you to explore outside the Old 

Quarter. Discover the energy beneath the tranquil surface of this West Lake area 

— its restaurant and bar life as well as its creative beat. 

We also have Australia’s favourite Vietnamese chef Luke Nguyen on the cover. 

A fi rst-generation Vietnamese-Australian, Nguyen steps into a new season with 

his travel-food show Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong and the launch of his new 

cookbook, Indochine. Journey with him as he reveals ever more delicious dishes 

and cultural gems along the way. Find out more on page 26. 

Whether it’s our suggestions of the best places to wind down and have a 

drink in party-town Phuket (page 38), how to be on a perpetual high in Macau 

(page 63) or deciding which local Singapore designer to buy into next year 

(page 56), Jetstar Asia Magazine is always ready to help you make the most of 

your trip. 

Follow the magazine team on Twitter @JetstarAsiaMag and be our fan on 

Facebook to check out what we’re doing. And visit jetstarmag.com for the online 

magazine’s tips when researching your next holiday. 

Also, be the fi rst to know about Jetstar’s extra-special sale fares by signing up 

as a JetMail member on Jetstar.com. For your convenience, Jetstar departs from 

Changi Airport’s Terminal 1. 

Enjoy the fl ight and have a good trip. We wish everyone the best of season’s 

greetings and a great 2012! 

Anne Loh 

Editor 

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2011– JANUARY 2012 

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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// HEALTH /// STYLE 

6-22 

DEC 

BERTRAND PERET — 

FACING DEADLINES 

SINGAPORE Contemporary French 

artist Bertrand Peret’s new exhibition 

is inspired by the artist’s life 

experiences and features his friends 

and family in geometric and neon 

environments. Alliance Française de 

Singapour; free admission. 

KIDSFEST 2012 

10 JAN-12 FEB, 

HONG KONG & SINGAPORE 

Three great theatre productions 

have been adapted from best- 

selling children’s picture books — 

The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Stick 

Man and We’re Going on a Bear 

Hunt. Fun, with catchy songs, they 

include interactive segments to 

keep the young ones engaged. 

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DECEMBER 2011 

-JANUARY 2012 

LAY ON THE 

FESTIVITIES 

Stick Man 

DON’T 

MISS 

ART STAGE 

SINGAPORE 

12-15 Jan, 

Singapore 

This international 

contemporary art 

fair showcases 

the region’s most 

exciting galleries 

and up-andcoming 

artists. 

Marina Bay 

Sands Exhibition 

and Convention 

Centre 

SCISSOR SISTERS LIVE IN HK 

5 JAN, HONG KONG 

Disco pop group Scissor Sisters will 

be bringing their infectious dance 

fl oor anthems to Hong Kong for the 

fi rst time. Expect a highly pumped-up 

show from vocalists Jake Shears and 

Ana Matronic, multi-instrumentalist 

Baby Daddy and lead guitarist Del 

Marquis. AsiaWorld-Expo, tickets 

at hkticketing.com 

Walking on the 

Pink Line 

MASTER OF 

THE SEA 

We chat with Riccardo Gastone 

Benoni, skipper of a Swan 76 

called Silandra V ahead of the 

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 

HOW MANY RACES HAVE YOU 

GOT UNDER YOUR BELT? 

I haven’t done many yacht races 

in my life. I started sailing in Italy 

10 years ago with my cousin. We 

took part in several winter series 

at the local yacht club and a few 

national championships. My career 

as a professional sailor started in 

2006 on a Farr 70’ racer cruiser. 

I’ve done the Rolex circuit in the 

Mediterranean, the Giraglia, the 

Trofeo Zegna and the Maxi World 

Series in Sardinia, among others. 

After that, I crossed the Atlantic, 

Panama and the Pacifi c where 

I landed in New Zealand at the 

end of 2007. For three and a half 

years I raced regularly on a couple 

of 50-footers in the fi rst division 

doing inshore and off shore races. 

WHAT’S YOUR STRATEGY TO WIN 

THE RACE? 

The fl eet seems competitive. A 

good strategy would be to stay 

ahead from the start and keep 

the lead. 

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 

is on 3-10 Dec at Kata Beach 

Resort & Spa, Phuket.

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DEC 

DINOSAURS — LIVE! 

’TIL 26 FEB, SINGAPORE 

Trek through a dramatic jungle-like arena and get up 

close to 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs including 

the largest Diplodocus and terror of the ancient earth 

— T-Rex. Families with children can also enjoy a dig Pit!, 

Dino-Rides and Dino-Kiosks. 

The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore 

FEAST OF THE 

BLACK NAZARENE 

9 JAN, MANILA 

Watch this intense devotional 

procession through Manila’s 

Quiapo district. Male devotees 

crowd around the statue of Christ 

as it moves along in the huge 

procession, which may last 

several hours. 


MACAU INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 

GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT 

8-22 JAN, TOKYO 

The Grand Sumo Tournament 

happens six times a year, three of 

which are held in Tokyo. Catch the 

sumo wrestlers battling it out for 

the prestigious Yokozuna or 

Grand Champion title. 

Ryogoku Kokugikan 

MACAU This marathon continues to attract a large number of local 

and international long-distance runners in three categories: the full 

marathon (which includes the Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane), half 

marathon and mini marathon. 

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KUNINGAN CEREMONY 

11 FEB, BALI 

Held 10 days after Bali’s major 

festival, the Galungan Festival, 

the Kuningan Ceremony sees 

devotees making special 

offerings. Temples are beautifi ed 

to bid farewell to the gods. 

GIANT PUPPET PARADE 

25 FEB, SIEM REAP 

This local children’s community 

arts project provides a platform 

for disadvantaged children to 

express themselves through art. 

Siem Reap town. 

TAIWAN LANTERN FESTIVAL 

6-19 FEB, TAIPEI 

Hundreds of paper lanterns 

will fi ll the sky carrying with 

them people’s wishes written 

on the lanterns. Food and 

game stalls, performances and 

fi reworks displays contribute 

to a carnival-like atmosphere. 

Lugang Township. 

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INTERVIEW: ZUHARA YUSOFF PHOTO: MARK LAW PHOTOGRAPHY 

10 MINUTES 

WITH... 

VOCALUPTUOUS 

Simone Khoo of Vocaluptuous, 

Singapore’s a capella sextet, 

chats with us ahead of the group’s 

Crazy Christmas musical comedy 


HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT 

SHARING THE STAGE WITH SOME 

OF THE WACKIEST ACTS AROUND, 

LIKE THE DIM SUM DOLLIES AND 

KUMAR IN THE UPCOMING CRAZY 

CHRISTMAS SERIES? 

It’s great fun, especially backstage 

where the seriously crazy antics are 

performed! It’s always a real pleasure 

working with friends who are all 

committed to putting up a show of 

high standards. 

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM 

YOUR PERFORMANCE? 

More of what our fans have come 

to expect of us: lush harmonies and 

great arrangements, but we’re going 

to try something different as well this 

year. Since there’s going to be a swing 

band, we thought we’d try to work 

something with them as well. 

YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN PERFORMING 

TOGETHER A LONG TIME. HOW 

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR 

RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER? 

We have had many different 

members in the past but I would say 

that this combination is the best 

so far in terms of friendships over 

and beyond the singing. We all have 

very strong opinions and want our 

say. Despite that, we easily resolve 

our issues with a good meal and a 

shopping trip. We share the same 

sense of humour and can laugh 

at the same joke time after time. 

Honestly, while we may ‘bitch’ 

about each other like crazy (behind 

each other’s backs), we truly love 

LEFT-RIGHT: 

Timothy Huang, 

Gerald Tan, Simone 

Khoo, Sam Kan, 

John Lee and 

Hazrul Nizam 

each other and cannot see anyone 

being replaced. 

ALL OF YOU HAVE DAY JOBS. HOW 

DO YOU FIND THE TIME TO GET 

TOGETHER AND SING? 

We commit to meeting at least once a 

week, either on a Saturday or Sunday. 

But if there is the need, we will meet 

more frequently. It’s so much a part 

of our lives that all our partners are 

involved in some way or another. 

WHO’S THE BIGGEST DIVA IN 

THE GROUP? 

All fi ngers are going to be pointing 

at everyone else! Let’s just say the 

smallest diva is the only female. 

Crazy Christmas (R18) is on 14-23 December at the Esplanade Theatre. 

Tickets at sistic.com.sg 

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FROM DAWN 

’TIL DUSK 

CHARMING 

CAIRNS 

Far North Queensland’s vibrant 

capital is a kaleidoscope of tropical 

colour, with the Great Barrier Reef on 

its doorstep 

7am: Get an early start from your 

luxurious digs at the fi ve-star Sebel 

Cairns (17 Abbott St, tel: 1800 079 

100) and take a leisurely stroll among 

the yachts and cruise boats moored 

along the nearby waterfront marina. 

8am: Follow your nose towards the 

tantalising aromas of freshly brewed 

coffee and scrumptious breakfast 

delicacies wafting from the Boardwalk 

Café (Shop 1B Pier Marketplace, 

tel: +61 (7) 4031 5496). 

9am: Take a half-day, high-speed 

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise (Reef 

Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, 

tel: +61 (7) 4051 0444) for two hours 

of beachcombing or snorkelling 

among the marine life in the waters of 

this glorious tropical cay. 

1pm: Back on the mainland and 

famished for a feed? Head for famous 

Rusty’s Market (CBD between Grafton 


The Skyrail 

Rainforest Cableway 

viewing platform 

and Sheridan Sts, tel: +61 (7) 4051 

5100) for a feast of fresh tropical fruit 

and exotic dishes. This once-humble 

venue is now bursting at the seams 

with 180 overfl owing stalls that create 

its carnival atmosphere. 

2pm: Take a 7.5-km gondola ride 

above the tree canopy on the Skyrail 

Rainforest Cableway (cnr Captain 

Cook Hwy and Cairns Western Arterial 

Rd, tel: +61 (7) 4038 1555) to the 

charming Kuranda Village. A mustsee 

here is the Australian Butterfl y 

Sanctuary (8 Rob Veivers Dr, tel: +61 

(7) 4093 7575), home to majestic 

species like the electric blue 

Ulysses Butterfl y. 

3.30pm: Ride back to Cairns on the 

historic Kuranda Scenic Railway 

(Bunda St Cairns, tel: + 61 (7) 4036 

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such a 

fun-loving 

personality. 

It’s packed 

with 

excitement, 

no matter 

what time 

of the day 

or night 

” 

Enjoy some 

snorkelling 

The Skyrail 

Rainforest Cableway 

9333), travelling over bridges and 

through tunnels past the rainforests 

and waterfalls of Barron Gorge. 

4pm: Spend a couple of hours at 

the Cairns Lagoon — 4,800 sq m 

of spectacular saltwater swimming 

space, boardwalks and sandy 

foreshores across from the Esplanade. 

8pm: For a succulent steak and a 

night of rip-roaring entertainment, 

grab a table and let your hair down at 

The Woolshed Char Grill and Bar (24 

Shields St, tel: +61 (7) 4031 6304). 

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It’s time to head out to the great 

outdoors and do something healthy 

for your heart 

“For most individuals, aerobic 

exercise at least three times a week 

for 30 minutes each will suffi ce”, says 

Dr Michael Lim, medical director and 

senior consultant cardiologist at the 

Singapore Heart, Stroke and Cancer 

Centre. That’s 90 minutes a week. 

Many people cite lack of time 

as a reason for not exercising. But 

consider this: 90 minutes is nearly the 

amount of time — 87.5 minutes, to 

be exact — that an average American 

user spends on Facebook every week. 

If we can take out enough time 

to regularly update status and feed 

FarmVille animals, surely some time 

can be made for working out as well? 

The need to keep fi t is not restricted 

to the older generation, either. That 

heart problems do not affect the 

young is one of the most common 

misconceptions in vogue, according 

to Dr Lim. Young or old, the heart 

it out. 

MEHROTRA 

Not a big price to pay 

for an activity that’ll 

ABHISHEK 

k eep you in good stead 

markets of Sapa as well. 

needs to be given adequate attention. all your life. 

trekfansipan.com 

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WELL + GOOD 

“As a rule of thumb, the level of 

exercise is considered suffi cient if 

you can achieve 85 per cent of your 

calculated maximum heart rate (220 

– age). Hence, with age the intensity 

of exercise should be decreased,” 

remarks the cardiologist. 

Before you charge out of the house 

though, there are some things to 

consider. Once you’ve been given 

the medical all-clear, the good news 

is that there is a variety of exercises 

to choose from for those who are 

put off by running, whether it’s on 

the pavement or on the treadmills. 

“Roller blading, skating, cycling and 

dancing are aerobic exercises which 

can be both enjoyable and yet gentle 

on your knees as compared to jogging 

or running,” advises the doctor. 

It’s a no-brainer, really. Indulging 

in something enjoyable that is 

actually good for you? That’s a rare 

situation in any walk of 

life and one that should 

be pounced upon 

immediately. The only 

thing needed is a bit of 

willpower, initiative and 

a willingness to sweat 

GOOD 

TO 

KNOW 

WALK 

THE TALK Before 

embarking 

on a vigorous 

exercise 

programme, 

an evaluation 

by your family 

physician to 

screen for heart 

conditions 

should be 

considered. 

GET MOVING! 

There are some great hikes and 

treks in the region that you 

can take advantage of. Connect 

with nature while getting a 

healthy workout. 

PENANG NATIONAL PARK 

Offers fi ve major trails of varying 

diffi culties, along which you’ll 

be able to enjoy a variety of 

fl ora and fauna. Jln Hassan Abas, 

Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang, 

tel: +60 4881 3530/3500, 

wildlife.gov.my 

VIRACHEY NATIONAL PARK 

Three treks of varying durations 

(ranging from two to eight days) 

will allow you to explore the 

fi nest wilderness Cambodia has 

to offer. Travel by bus from 

Phnom Penh to reach Banlung, 

which is 50 km from this 

sprawling park. Tel: +85 577 

965 196, ccben.org 

MOUNT BATUR TREK 

Be the early bird that catches 

the worm or, in this case, the 

magnifi cent sunrise, from the 

summit of Mount Batur in Bali. 

Tel: +62 (361) 88 55 656, 

nakbali.com 

MOUNT FANSIPAN TREK 

Trek up the highest mountain 

in Indo-China to get stunning 

views of the Sapa valley below. 

Travel via train from Hanoi to 

Lao Cai before taking a bus or 

taxi to Sapa town, from where 

you can hire guides for the climb 

up Fansipan. If you’ve time, 

check out the famous mountain

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FIVE WAYS 

TO... OSAKA 

IMPECCABLE 

TASTE 

Discover Osaka, Japan’s most 

dynamic food city, with these 

tasty morsels 

1 

INDULGE 

Take a seat at the 

counter in Shintaro 

Matsuo’s unassuming, three-star 

Michelin restaurant Koryu and 

watch the 35-year-old master 

chef create up to 12 different 

fi ne-dining dishes with Osaka 

specialities. Highlights include 

grilled hamo (pike-conger), horse 

mackerel sashimi in sudachi citrus 

dressing and skipjack tuna paired 

with an egg yolk marinated in soy. 

“I prepare Osakan cuisine using 

ingredients bought and produced 

here in Osaka,” Matsuo explains. 

1-5-1 Dojima, Kita-ku, 

tel: +81 (6) 6347 5660. 

2 3 

DIP 

Join the kerbside queues 

for Osaka’s most 

popular street foods: okonomiyaki 

(savoury batter pancake) and 

takoyaki (octopus pieces in balls of 

batter). You’ll fi nd them in the neon 

arcades of the Dotonbori Canal 

area. Wanaka in the Senichimae 

arcade is one of the best for 

takoyaki, which is served with a 

more-ish thick brown vegetable 

sauce topped with bonito fl akes. 

Look out, too, for an angry-looking 

chef advertising kushikatsu — meat, 

seafood and vegetables on skewers, 

deep-fried in breadcrumbs. 

Dotonbori Canal arcades, Chuo-ku 


LEARN 

Discover how, in 1958, a 

man named Momofuku 

Ando invented instant noodles in 

the Osaka suburb of Ikeda. Ando 

was so shocked by the poverty in 

post-war Japan that he decided to 

create a food for the masses that 

was cheap, safe, simple to cook, 

long-lasting and tasty. The chickens 

in his backyard inspired his fi rst 

fl avour — ‘Chikin Ramen’. Kids can 

customise their own fl avour in the 

My Cup Noodle factory at the back 

of the Momofuku Ando Instant 

Ramen Museum. 8-25 Masumi-cho, 

Ikeda-shi, tel: +81 (72) 752 3484, 

nissin-noodles.com 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

MAIN: The ‘Daruma 

Daijin’ mascot 

warning against 

double dipping 

for kushikatsu; 

takoyaki vendors; 

Dotonbori canal; 

fresh sashimi 

4 

TAKE A SPIN 

1958 was a doubly great 

year for Osakan foodies: 

an innovative restaurant owner in 

the east of the city unveiled the 

world’s fi rst conveyor-belt (kaiten) 

sushi bar, named Genrokusushi. You 

can still watch your nigiri and maki 

rolls trundle past in the company’s 

modern branch in Dotonbori. 

1-6-9 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, 

tel: +81 (6) 6211 8414. 

5 

STOCK UP 

Once home to samurai 

blacksmiths, the artisans 

of Osaka’s southern suburb Sakai 

have since turned their expertise 

to producing some of Japan’s fi nest 

kitchen knives. Purchase your own 

Sakai cutlery, alongside a plethora 

of other kitchenware at Doguyasuji 

covered shopping street close 

to Namba Station. Sennichimae 

Doguyasuji, Chuo-ku 

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THERAPY 

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Protection of your photography 

equipment is important, especially 

while you’re travelling 

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READY TO ROLL 

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S2550 Slim Satchel, 

S$195 from Cathay 

Photography, 

tel: +65 6338 3881 

Fandy Razak, 

photographer 

and winner of 

The Big Shot 2 

TV reality series 

competition, 

tells us what he 

looks for in a 

camera bag. 

STREET SMART 

Crumpler 6 Million 

Dollar Home Bag – 

Canon Edition, S$150 

from Canon Digital Lab, 

tel: +65 6796 3183 

WHAT’S YOUR CRITERIA? 

Style for one. Also, functionality 

— it must be able to hold my 

equipment including one body, 

two lenses, a fl ash and my 

15-in notebook. Lastly, fl exibility; 

there needs to be confi gurable 

compartments and easy access. 

WHAT SHOULD THOSE STARTING 

OUT GO FOR? 

When I was starting out in 

photography I needed a bag that 

could hold my equipment and 

EASY RIDER 

Black Rapid SnapR 

35 Midsize Bag/ 

Strap, S$84 from 

Cathay Photography, 

tel: +65 6338 3881, 

cathayphoto.com.sg 

STURDY SIDEKICK 

Vanguard BIIN 59 Backpack, S$169, 

available from Challenger, #06-11 Funan 

DigitaLife, 109 North Bridge Rd, 

tel: +65 6339 9008 

everyday stuff like stationery, and 

extra clothes. The bag should 

be comfortable with features like 

shoulder pads and waist support. 

Most importantly, get a bag that’s 

inexpensive as it will probably not 

be the only bag you’ll buy. 

WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT — 

FUNCTIONALITY OR AESTHETICS? 

Functionality. But having said 

that, many bag makers have 

been able to combine the two 

rather effortlessly! 

SEXY SATCHEL 

Artisan & Artist 

WCAM 3000-N, S$250 

Schmidt Marketing 

Flagship Store, 

tel: +65 6735 8025 

CLASSIC CARRIER 

Domke Photo Courier 

F-832 Medium Photo 

Courier Bag, S$248 from 

Cathay Photography, 

tel: +65 6338 3881, 

cathayphoto.com.sg 

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MUSEUM PASIFIKA PHOTO: SADRIEN JEAN LE MAYEUR (1880 - 1958) BELGIUM, WOMAN OFFERING TO THE SACRED POND, 1958 

ENSUITE 

ISLE 

STYLE 

The Ramada Resort Benoa 

gives easy access to quirky 

boutiques, spas and restaurants 

GET TO SHOP 

Those looking for a genuine artefact 

or conversation piece from Bali 

or other parts of Indonesia will 

love the original pieces found at 

La Brocante in the nearby Bali 

Collection complex. Here, Mr Kikie 

has a story to tell about the goods 

on offer, each of which he has 

lovingly collected himself. Hilts, 

beautifully displayed old batik, 

framed pictures and other Asian 

inspirations provide a fun shopping 

experience as well as great 

keepsakes. Bali Collection, Block 

C2/#2, Nusa Dua, tel: +62 (361) 

770 185. 


GET TO GAZE 

The impressively laid out Museum 

Pasifi ka is the largest art museum 

in Asia Pacifi c and comprises 11 

rooms with a wealth of displays. It 

houses a magnifi cent art collection 

from Bali through the ages, as well 

as many other countries in Pacifi c 

Asia. Rare and dignifi ed works of 

early European artist residents turn 

this into a history lesson. The Walter 

Spies and Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur 

originals are not to be missed. The 

impressive hard cover catalogue 

book makes this visit complete. 

BTDC Area Blok P, Nusa Dua, tel: +62 

(361) 774 935, museum-pasifi ka.com 

MAIN: Ramada 

Resort Benoa Bali’s 

inviting pool with 

private bale huts 

GET TO COOK 

True Balinese food is hard to come 

by, but at Bumbu Bali you can fi nd 

authentic Balinese cuisine in a 

traditional crafted village setting — 

the Rijsttafel is extremely popular. 

Those wishing to have a better 

understanding of this delicious 

fare can join the cooking school, 

where the day begins with a trip to 

the local village market to gather 

ingredients to prepare a minimum 

of 20 recipes — be ready to be 

transformed into the next Balinese 

master chef. Jln Pratama, Tanjung 

Benoa, tel: +62 (361) 772 299, 

balifoods.com 

GET TO PAMPER 

No trip to the island is complete 

without a Balinese massage, and at 

Jari Menari (which means ‘dancing 

fi ngers’) you can have the stress 

of the world stroked away. For an 

even more original experience, why 

not take an introductory massage 

class, learning the techniques of 

a nine-step, oil-free, back-focused 

massage? Jln Pratama 88x, Tanjung 

Benoa, tel: +62 (361) 778 084, 

jarimenarinusadua.com 

Ramada Resort Benoa Bali, Jln Pratama 97A, Tanjung 

Benoa, Nusa Dua, tel: +62 (361) 773 730 

021


When an extreme cure is 

required, call upon these knifewielding 

practitioners 

More than 2,000 years ago in China, 

during the Spring and Autumn Period 

and Warring States Period (770 to 

221 BC), people who suffered from 

‘strange diseases’ — those that 

couldn’t be easily cured by traditional 

Chinese medicine — would seek help 

from Taoist or Buddhist nuns and 

monks. The religious practitioners 

would treat the sick with dao liao or 

knife therapy, according to presentday 

knife therapists. 

Holding blunt cleavers, one in each 

hand, they would gently but fi rmly 

massage their patients on their neck, 

shoulders, back, stomach, extremities 

and even head, with methodic and 

steady chopping motions. The belief 

was that this more penetrating type 

of massage would relieve people of 

the toxins making them ill and the 

bad energy would be transferred out 

of the body through the steel knives. 

treatment is still not commonly treatment can feel so relaxed that 

SHIH M 

seen but, she says, it is growing in they fall asleep. 

popularity because of increased 

DANIEL 

stress in modern society. Now people 

seek dao liao to improve blood Knife massages are given at the World Dao Liao 

PHOTOGRAPHY: 

circulation and digestion, reduce Association’s clinic (tel: +886 (2) 25501133) at No. 97 

SUI 

stress, ease muscle soreness, and Taipei Underground Mall, near the Y16 exit. The mall is 

CINDY 

treat insomnia. 

connected to the Taipei MRT Station. A 20-minute trial 

The practice spread to Japan, but later “Dao liao masters are trained massage costs TW$220 (S$9.15). 

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DISAPPEARING 

ASIA 

CUTTING EDGE 

THERAPY 

TOP/RIGHT: It 

is believed that 

bad energy is 

transferred out of 

the body through 

the steel knives; 

dao liao masters 

are trained for at 

least half a year 

died out during the Han dynasties 

(206 BC to 220 AD). 

But in recent years, it has been 

revived in Taiwan. According to Wu 

Wei-chuan of the World Dao Liao 

Association in Taipei, there are some 

800 knife therapists in Taiwan. The 

for half a year to three and a half 

years. They know which part of the 

body to hit and how much strength 

they should use. And they must be 

vegetarians to bring good karma to 

their clients,” says Wu. Despite how 

alarming it can look, people getting

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LUKE NGUYEN IS WEARING COTTON SHIRT FROM ACNE & DENIM PANTS FROM NUDIE 

RAISING 

THE 

RED LANTERN 

For lovers of Indochina, 

Vietnamese-Australian 

celebrity chef Luke 

Nguyen serves up cuisine 

and culture with his new 

book and TV show 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

PHOTOGRAPHY JAY HARRISON/ 

RELOAD AGENCY 

I’ve long been a fan of Red 

Lantern, Sydney’s edgiest 

Vietnamese restaurant run 

by brother and sister Luke 

& Pauline Nguyen and Pauline’s 

partner, chef Mark Jensen. I knew 

Nguyen to say ‘hi’ to but had never 

sat down with him for a long chat, 

so I was delighted to pin him 

down recently at MasterChef Live 

to learn a little more about his life 

and various projects. His story 

is fascinating and his natural, 

enthusiastic manner is contagious. 

As he talked, I found myself 

immersed in his discovery of his 

parents’ homeland, a country he 

didn’t even set foot in until he was 

19 years old. 

In 1978, Nguyen’s parents fl ed 

southern Vietnam along with 

thousands of others, and shortly 

afterwards his mother gave birth 

to him in a Thai refugee camp. 

A year later, the family made it 

to Australia, ultimately settling 

in Cabramatta in south-western 

Sydney, where his parents ran 

a restaurant. 

Nguyen recalls that in those 

early years “it was impossible 

to even fi nd lemongrass — but 

slowly, as other Vietnamese 

refugees were drawn to the area, 

a community developed and soon 

Cabramatta had the familiar 

sounds, smells, language and 

produce that my parents had left 

behind. When I left, at the age of 

17, and moved to Surry Hills, it 

was like leaving Vietnam.” 

After school, Nguyen headed 

to university to study computer 

science as his parents expected. 

“I lasted a week,” he admits. “It 

wasn’t for me; I always knew I 

wanted to open a restaurant.” He 

explains: “My parents had worked 

so hard in their restaurant out 

of necessity; they didn’t think it 

was a worthwhile thing for their 

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PHOTO: SUZANNA BOYD 

children to do. They said I was 

‘wasting my education’, but in 

Australia we have choices and 

options — here you can follow 

your passions.” 

Nguyen also knew that once 

he opened his own restaurant 

it would be hard to get away for 

holidays and travel, so fi rst he set 

off to see the world, back-packing 

through 14 countries, fi nishing 

up in Vietnam. He was the fi rst of 

his family to ‘return’ to Vietnam. 

“Of course, for me it wasn’t 

returning,” he explains. “I was 

born in Thailand, but even so, it 

Luke Nguyen wants 

to showcase the ‘real’ 

Vietnam through 

its cuisine 

felt like coming home. But it was 

only once I arrived in Vietnam 

and met aunties and uncles and 

grandparents that I started to 

understand my own parents; 

things suddenly made sense — the 

strictness and the work ethic. Dad 

would always say, ‘We risked our 

lives coming to this free country — 

you can’t waste the opportunities.’ 

They were always working in the 

restaurant, and so were we; while 

our friends were off playing, we 

were working.” 

“When I was researching my 

second book, Songs of Sapa, I met 

a young girl at a fruit stall in a 

market in Hoi An; she was peeling 

mangoes and mixing them with 

condensed milk and ice to make the 

PEOPLE // 

“AS I WAS RESEARCHING 

SONGS OF SAPA 

I WAS INTRIGUED TO LEARN 

ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS THE 

FRENCH HAD INTRODUCED” 

classic fruit shakes. She was tiny, 

only about 10 years old, and such 

a perfectionist I said ‘Gee, your 

mum’s taught you well’, looking 

at the older lady at the stall, and 

she said ‘Oh she’s not my mum, 

she’s my boss.’ I said: ‘What do you 

mean she’s not your mum? Why 

are you working here — why aren’t 

you at school?’ and she said ‘I don’t 

go to school — it costs $100 a year 

and I can’t aff ord it.’ I was like wow, 

I just never thought that there’d be 

10-year-olds that weren’t at school. 

I felt guilty — I’d bought jeans for 

$100 and that’s a kid’s education 

for a year. So Suzanna Boyd, my 

partner, and I set up The Little 

Lantern Foundation in conjunction 

with Reach, a charity in central 

Vietnam, to train disadvantaged 

youth in hospitality. 

“As I was researching Songs 

of Sapa, which is about regional 

Vietnamese cuisine, I was 

intrigued to learn about the 

ingredients the French had 

introduced. Before the French 

came, beef wasn’t used in 

Vietnamese cooking — buff alo 

were working animals so they 

weren’t eaten. Then the French 

arrived and said ‘Look at all 

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PEOPLE 

“I FELL IN LOVE WITH 

THE MEKONG 

THE FIRST TIME I WENT 

TO VIETNAM” 

030 

these cattle — why aren’t you 

eating them?’. Coff ee, asparagus, 

artichokes, dill, tomatoes, beer... 

We didn’t drink beer — now I 

think we’re the second biggest 

beer-drinking nation. Baking’s 

probably the best example: I used 

to take a baguette to school in my 

lunch box every day with pâté and 

cold cuts and pork terrine — to me 

this was Vietnamese food. 

“So I started researching 

my latest book, Indochine. I 

travelled around the country and 

interviewed 90-year-olds who had 

lived through the colonial times 

— they were so full of stories. In 

every home I visited there was an 

old cabinet called a garde manger, 

which was used to store food 

before the days of refrigerators. If 

you ask any Vietnamese kid what 

it is they’ll tell you it’s a garde 

manger — and they assume it’s a 

Vietnamese word — but of course 

it’s French. We don’t have a word 

for it in Vietnamese — we’ve just 

adopted the French word.” 

And what’s next in Nguyen’s 

discovery of his ancestral 

homeland? “I fell in love with the 

Mekong the fi rst time I went to 

Vietnam. So my next television 

show, Luke Nguyen’s Greater 

Mekong, follows the Mekong 

from its origin in China, through 

Myanmar then northern Thailand 

into Laos and Cambodia then 

fi nally into Vietnam — along the 

way I discovered the diff erent 

cuisines and cultures and also the 

diff erent landscapes that it fl ows 

through. Next year, I’ll also start 

taking boutique culinary tours to 

Vietnam. Culinary tours seemed 

the next logical step. There’s so 

much to see and experience all 

over the country — I want to 

showcase the ‘real’ Vietnam.” 

TOP: Nguyen filming 

Greater Mekong in 

Chiangmai, Thailand 

LUKE NGUYEN’S 

VIETNAM FAVOURITES 

SAPA — wild honey and local 

hill tribes 

HANOI — eating pho & banh cuon 

(rice rolls) in the streets of the 

Old Quarter 

HA LONG BAY — cruising on an 

old junk, visiting fl oating villages, 

eating the freshest seafood 

HUE — vegetarian food prepared 

by Buddhist nuns, steamed 

rice cakes 

HOI AN — awesome tailors 

DALAT — old French villas, Central 

Highlands coffee 

SAIGON — banh xeo (savoury 

pancakes) at my aunty’s restaurant 

Banh Xeo 46A at the Ben Thanh 

night markets 

INDOCHINE — BAGUETTES AND 

BANH MI: FINDING FRANCE IN 

VIETNAM BY LUKE NGUYEN, 

PUBLISHED BY MURDOCH BOOKS, 

ISBN 9781741968842, IS OUT 

NOW. LUKE NGUYEN’S GREATER 

MEKONG WILL AIR ON SBS, 

FEBRUARY 2012. 

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HIP 

HIP 

Hanoi’s Tay Ho district is getting livelier 

as it gets an injection of new residents 

HANOI 

Rising rents in more 

central parts of the 

city have pushed local 

restaurateurs to the scenic 

shores of West Lake, 

known locally as Tay Ho, 

and now this unique, up and coming 

quarter is a great place to experience both 

modern and traditional Hanoi. 

Hemmed in by two of Hanoi’s most hectic 

thoroughfares, yet one of the city’s most 

tranquil and diverse areas, the West Lake 

area is a charming locale in which to enjoy a 

Vietnamese ca phe da (iced coff ee), pick up 

gourmet goodies and unique pieces for the 

home and wardrobe, or take a seat at some 

of the city’s top fi ne-dining tables. 

Built entirely over the water, the 

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Hanoi’s best hotels. Guests enjoy panoramic 

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The West Lake 

area is one of 

the city’s most 

tranquil and 

diverse areas 

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restaurants are popular, 

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Next door, the 800-year-old 

Kim Lien Pagoda is in stark 

contrast to the InterContinental’s 

contemporary white structure; 

and if you continue along the tree-lined lane 

at the edge of the lake, past Thang Loi Hotel, 

you’ll fi nd a charming row of old, shuttered 

houses in shades of ochre and grey, where 

fl uttering Vietnamese fl ags provide a splash 

of colour. 

Thanh Nien Street, which separates Tay 

Ho and Truc Bach lakes, is home to a strip 

of cafés and fl oating restaurants and is the 

place to hire swan-shaped pedalos to cruise 

around the lake. Pep-ups come in the form 

of bowls of bun cha (rice vermicelli noodles 

and grilled pork patties) or a glass of creamy, 

tar-like ca phe sua da (iced Vietnamese 

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CANADIAN CHEF DONALD BERGER PHOTO: AARON JOEL SANTOS 

coff ee served with condensed 

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restaurants and hawker 

stalls along Yen Phu street. 

Tay Ho has world-class food 

and cocktails. Canadian chef 

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operators to recognise the area’s 

potential. He says that when he 

established Vine restaurant there 

in 2003 there was little in the 

way of development; the area was peppered 

with water-fi lled bomb craters and people 

said he was “crazy” to open a fi ne-dining 

restaurant in a Vietnamese residential area. 

Today, Vine Restaurant and its sister 

wine and cigar shop Vine Cellar Door have 

built a solid reputation. Berger left Vine 

to start his own business in 2007, and 

the four-storey, glass-fronted 

Don’s, set on the lake opposite 

the Sheraton Hotel, has become 

synonymous with fantastic 

international cuisine, from pizzas 

and sandwiches to French cuisine 

and fi ne wines. Don’s rooftop oyster 

bar is a particularly popular haunt 

for locals and expats after dark. 

TOP/BOTTOM: 

Canadian chef 

Donald Berger; 

oysters at Don’s 

Tay Ho has worldclass 

food and 

cocktails — great 

to share over the 

latest gossip 

HOTSPOT // 

Media darling and TV chef 

Bobby Chinn is another Tay Ho 

resident. A steep rent rise forced 

him to relocate his city centre 

restaurant, and his boudoir-like 

signature bar and contemporary 

eatery is now on the shores of 

Tay Ho. It’s a mainstay of Hanoi’s 

dining scene with a plethora of 

loyal patrons booking its rosepetal-strewn 

tables. The laid-back 

downstairs lounge bar, hung with swooping 

curves of red silk and fl oating red Chinesestyle 

lamps, is a great place to share a shisha 

pipe and the latest gossip over a glass of 

wine or a cocktail. 

At the kitsch Love Chocolate café, 

waitresses wearing Parisian-style 

maid’s outfi ts serve chocolaty 

delights in a Victorian tea room- 

inspired setting. A bright yellow 

exterior houses The House of Son 

Tinh, where patrons can sample 

typical Vietnamese dishes with 

home-distilled rice liquors and 

rice wine cocktails. 

At Mandarin, a pair of 

ornate wooden gates leads to Vietnam’s 

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HOTSPOT 

036 

TOP/BOTTOM: Italian 

feasting at Da Paolo; 

InterContinental 

Hanoi Westlake 

former feudal past and a 

taste of regal Vietnamese 

cuisine. Beyond a 

frangipani-shaded courtyard 

and koi pond, traditional 

ca trù music fi lters through 

fi ve separate dining 

areas attended by staff in 

traditional ao dai. 

Soft Water is a less formal, 

Hue-style banqueting hall 

built according to phong 

thuy (Vietnamese feng shui) principles and 

set among tranquil green lawns and fi shfi 

lled streams. 

For homely fare, try Da Paolo, a rustic 

Italian eatery near the Sao Mai swimming 

pool. The crispy wood-fi red creations are 

enormously popular. 

At The Oasis Deli you can fi nd imported 

cheeses, cold cuts and platters of homemade 

pastas. Italian owner Marco stocks a 

range of Italian wines and organic veg. 

Tay Ho is also a hot postcode for chic 

boutiques. Hanoi native Ha Tuong creates 

ready-to-wear designer clothing, and stocks 

edgy casuals in silk and cotton. You’re sure 

to fi nd a chic classic which will outlast fl ashin-the-pan 

fashion fads. 

Italian designer Valentina Bottari retails 

home furnishings in wood, textiles, and 

bronze from her La Casa boutique nearby. 

Her signature motif, the Chinese 

character for happiness, can be 

found throughout her collections, 

from brass coathangers to 

magazine racks, furniture handles 

and inlaid silver-plated trays. 

As any of Hanoi’s hipsters and 

locals will tell you, to discover the 

charms of West Lake is to embark 

on a long-standing love aff air with 

this stunning, seductive retreat 

from the city. Next time you visit 

Vietnam’s capital, be sure to 

kindle your own romance with 

Hanoi’s shore thing. 

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INTERCONTINENTAL 

HANOI WESTLAKE 

1A Nghi Tam, 

tel: +84 (4) 

6270 8888 

VINE RESTAURANT 

1A Xuan Dieu, 

tel: +84 (4) 

3719 8000 

VINE CELLAR 

DOOR 

7 Xuan Dieu, 

tel: +84 (4) 

3719 2922 

DON’S 

16/27 Xuan Dieu, 

tel: +84 (4) 

3719 2828 

RESTAURANT BOBBY 

CHINN 

77 Xuan Dieu, 

tel: +84 (4) 

3719 2460 

LOVE CHOCOLATE 

CAFÉ 

26 To Ngoc Van, 

tel: +84 (4) 

2243 2120 


THE HOUSE OF 

SON TINH 

31 Xuan Dieu, tel: +84 

(4) 3718 6377 

MANDARIN 

74 Xuan Dieu; +84 (4) 

3719 1168 

SOFT WATER 

42 Duong 9, Khu 

TT-F361 An Duong 

Yen Phu; tel: +84 (4) 

2260 8968 

DA PAULO 

18 Lane 50/59/17 

Dang Thai Mai, 

tel: +84 (4) 

8585 1443 

THE OASIS DELI 

24 Xuan Dieu, 

tel: +84 (4) 3719 1196 

HA TUONG 

278 Nghi Tam, 

tel: +84 (4) 3710 0675 

LA CASA BOUTIQUE 

51 Xuan Dieu, 

tel: +84 (4) 

3718 4084 

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038 

THE 

ISLAND 

Phuket, Thailand’s 

most popular holiday 

destination and party 

town, is ever ready 

to serve up a slice of 

sophisticated nightlife 

WORDS SIMON OSTHEIMER 

PHOTOGRAPHY SUKSAN SAMRANRIT 

JOE’S DOWNSTAIRS, 

KALIM 

Located above the rocks at the 

northern end of busy Patong 

beach, Joe’s Downstairs is a 

glowing beacon of white on the 

shoreline, with stunning sunset 

views to match its remarkable 

location. Like almost all of 

Phuket’s best cocktail lounges, 

this is a place you come for dinner 

beforehand. The contemporary 

menu comes courtesy of Oregonborn 

executive chef Aaron Hooper, 

who was honoured at the 2008 

Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 

(HAPA) as Top Chef in Thailand. 

Using fresh ingredients, he 

produces a tapas-style menu with 

an emphasis on seafood — which 

is only natural considering the 

BEAT 

Sit on the balcony area at Joe’s 

Downstairs for the best views 

location. Accordingly, the wine list features 

an array of New World wines that refl ect the 

chef’s taste, which, along with an equally 

extensive menu of cocktails and spirits, 

draws crowds nightly to sit at the long stone 

bar, recline on the silk pillows, or curl up on 

the seaside deck with the waves crashing 

just metres below. Can’t decide where to 

sit? Patron Sam Murphy off ers some useful 

advice: “Tables right on the ocean front 

could be a little too dark at night, though 

they do provide mini torches in order to 

read the menu, but the seating up on the 

balcony area is just great.” 

Sip a cocktail at 

Opus One 

Crowds are 

drawn to the 

stone bar, and 

seaside deck 

with waves 

crashing below

OPUS ONE, SURIN 

The restaurant is located in the 

upscale Surin Beach community, 

which features high-end hotels 

such as The Surin (formerly The 

Chedi), Amanpuri, Twin Palms 

and Catch Beach Club, as well 

as luxury villas Surin Heights, 

Ayara, and Baan Thai Surin 

Hill, so it’s no wonder the rich 

and famous fl ock to these parts. 

A favourite is Opus One, a laidback, 

100-seat restaurant and 

lounge that features an expansive 

outdoor terrace. It sits on the top 

fl oor of the Plaza Surin, a boutique 

shopping and dining destination. 

Named as one of Thailand Tatler’s 

Best Restaurants in 2011, Opus 

One features a fusion menu of 

European and Thai favourites 

AFTERHOURS // 

such as homemade foie gras 

terrine and pan-roasted turbot, 

accompanied by a select list of Old 

and New World wines. However, 

what keeps patrons coming back 

is the truly excellent service. Dan 

Ogunshakin, sports editor for the 

island’s weekly newspaper The 

Phuket News, says: “I wanted to 

take my partner out for a special 

meal before she went away 

for a month, and friends had 

recommended Opus One. I can 

see why — the venue, ambience, 

service, food and wine are all fi rst 

class. We chose to sit outside as it 

was a cool evening and we were 

immediately attended to by the 

staff who were on the ball right 

from the off .” 

Opus One attracts the 

well-heeled 

039

Brasserie has a relaxed vibe 

with no air of pretension 

040 

BRASSERIE, PHUKET TOWN 

At the centre of Old Phuket lays 

a beating, Belgian heart. As its 

legions of admirers will confi rm, 

Brasserie gets everything right, 

from its authentic menu (including 

the best fries on the island, 

cooked in mutton oil and served 

with homemade mayonnaise) to 

its range of Belgian beers, from 

Stella Artois, to the less common, 

refreshing pale ale Leff e blond 

and the rich taste of the Floris 

chocolate beer. Belgian owner 

Alain Tabruyn (along with his 

wife Kwanjai Wonglee) is the 

island’s sole distributor of some 

30 varieties from his homeland — 

something his regular customers 

seem to greatly appreciate. Having 

lived in Phuket for more than 15 

years, Alain and his team have 

acquired a great taste for what 

resident expatriates want — great 

food and even better drinks in a 

relaxed setting with no air 

of pretension.

BOATHOUSE WINE & GRILL PHOTO: BOATHOUSE RESORT ON THE BEACH 

Boathouse Wine & Grill is located 

on the island’s west coast 

BOATHOUSE WINE & GRILL, KATA 

One of Phuket’s original boutique beachside 

hotels, the Boathouse is also home to a 

superb restaurant, the Boathouse Wine & 

Grill. Located on the island’s west coast, 

Boathouse features a strong traditional 

French fl avour. At the helm is executive 

chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s 

only Maître Cuisinier de France, an elite 

700-member group that represents the 

epitome of French gastronomical tradition. 

Accompanying the fi ne cuisine is one of the 

best wine lists on Phuket; the Boathouse 

Wine & Grill has been Thailand’s sole 

winner of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award 

of Excellence in Thailand since 2006. Much 

credit goes to wine director Georges Ciret, 

who has compiled a world-class list of more 

than 800 labels. As Scottish customer 

Andrew D. says, “This [place] for me has 

everything — superb location, tucked away 

like a hidden gem right on Kata Beach, 

where you can sip a cocktail and watch the 

people playing volleyball as the sun sets on 

the ocean and horizon. It is worth visiting 

for that alone.” 

Catch Beach Club is a popular 

venue for private functions 

CATCH BEACH CLUB, SURIN 

Part of the upscale Twin Palms 

Phuket Resort, Catch Beach 

Club is a slice of polished luxury 

on the west coast that attracts 

the island’s well-dressed and 

monied residents. They’re drawn 

here nightly by the magnifi cent 

sunsets, while every Friday the 

grills are fi red up for its famous 

Friday Beach BBQ, which serves 

Phuket lobster, oysters, lamb, 

BBQ ribs, steaks, and more; while 

on Tuesdays it’s all about BBQ 

seafood, including whole tuna 

on a spit, and giant fi sh kebab. 

During the day, guests recline on 

beach loungers while ordering 

Catch signature cocktails — 

particularly recommended are 

the Sly Thai (vodka, limoncello, 

AFTERHOURS // 

Boathouse 

features a 

traditional 

French 

flavour 

Order one of Catch’s 

signature cocktails 

fresh lime and kaffi r lime), the 

Andaman (rum, blue curaçao, 

lychee, pineapple and lime juices), 

and the Phuket Cosmopolitan — a 

heady mix of vodka, Cointreau, 

pineapple and cranberry juices, 

and chilled sparkling wine that 

sums up Phuketians’ taste for the 

good life. Call ahead to make sure 

it’s open — Catch is a very popular 

venue for weddings and private 

functions. According to Australian 

bride Holly Crystel, who held her 

reception here: “I have not stopped 

having comments from all my 

guests about how wonderful the 

food was, and how perfect the 

venue was. If you’re planning a 

wedding in Thailand I defi nitely 

recommend having it here.” 

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AFTERHOURS 

Siam Supper Club is popular 

among fashionable residents 

Siam Supper Club 

turns into a sleek 

lounge after dinner 

042 

SIAM SUPPER CLUB, 

BANG TAO 

It comes as no surprise that 

Siam Supper Club, located 

on the doorstep of Laguna — 

arguably Phuket’s most chi-chi 

housing complex — is a popular 

destination for the enclave’s 

fashionable residents. The food on 

the menu is best described as West 

Coast cuisine with a taste of the 

Orient, including dishes such as 

Thai-style minced chicken salad 

with mint, coriander, lime and 

spices; ocean-fresh red snapper 

with sautéed leeks, roast garlic 

and herbs fl oating on a gazpacho 

broth; and its famous Supper 

TAKE ME THERE 

JOE’S DOWNSTAIRS, KALIM 

223/3 Prabaramee Rd, Patong, 

tel: +66 7661 8245, baanrimpa.com/ 

seaside-restaurant 

OPUS ONE, SURIN 

Top Floor, The Plaza Surin, Surin, 

tel: +66 7638 6562 

BRASSERIE, PHUKET TOWN 

18 Ratsada Rd, Phuket Town, tel: +66 

7621 0511, brasseriephuket.com 

BOATHOUSE WINE & GRILL, KATA 

182 Koktanode Rd, Kata, tel: +66 

7633 0561, boathousephuket.com 

CATCH BEACH CLUB, SURIN 

Surin Beach Road, Cherng Talay, 

tel: +66 7631 6567 

SIAM SUPPER CLUB, BANG TAO 

Near Laguna Phuket, Cherng Talay, 

tel: +66 7627 0936, 

siamsupperclub.com 

Club cheesecake. Once dining is over, the 

space turns into one of the island’s sleekest 

lounges, as patrons sit up at the long bar, 

sip on meticulously made cocktails, and 

listen to mellow jazz. It’s been this way 

for more than 11 years, since owner Sean 

welcomed the fi rst guests of the night with 

complimentary glasses of champagne. As 

Australian patron Maggie attests, “It doesn’t 

look like other restaurants. You just thank 

God it’s there.” 


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BAND U N 

Buckle up for an excursion to this vibrant Indonesian town a couple of hours’ 

drive from the Indonesian capital of Jakarta 

WORDS AULIA R SUNGKAR PHOTOGRAPHY TIMUR ANGIN 

Located some 150km south-east of 

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia’s West 

Java province has a quaint atmosphere. 

With a population of approximately 2.5 

million, Bandung has a laid-back lifestyle 

that is diff erent from the country’s capital 

with all its hustle and bustle. 

Just a two-hour drive from Jakarta 

puts you within reach of Bandung’s 

crisp mountain air, historical buildings, 

fusion food and great shopping deals. 

It’s no wonder the city folks of Jakarta 

hit the road so often for a weekend 

getaway there.

G G E T A W A 

UNFORGETTABLE HISTORY 

Dubbed the Paris of Java, 

Bandung has a mix of European 

elements that blend with Eastern 

culture. As we drive around, we 

witness the presence of historical 

buildings that maintain the city’s 

aesthetic value. 

Literally meaning ‘Independence 

Building’, the art deco-styled 

Gedung Merdeka was the venue for 

the momentous 1955 Asian-African 

Conference. Today, it serves as a 

museum displaying the conference’s 

related historical artefacts. 

On the same street is Bandung’s 

oldest hotel. Originally built in 

1870 as Societeit Concordia, the 

hotel was revamped and expanded 

in 1937. Upon completion in 1939, 

the name was changed to Savoy 

Homann. Featuring Dutch art 

deco-colonial architecture, the 

historic hotel is perfect for those 

seeking a laid-back sanctuary. 

Braga Street was the most 

famous address during the golden 

age of the Dutch Indies. Today, the 

street can be seen as an outdoor 

museum of architectural styles. 

Y 

FLY/DRIVE // 

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: You won’t 

go hungry in Cihampelas; Roti Sumber 

Hidangan; an art gallery on Braga Street; a 

factory outlet in Cihampelas; Gedung Sate; 

shopping at Rumah Mode; more bargains in 

Cihampelas; Tangkuban Perahu 

Going downtown, we stop by at 

Gedung Sate (Satay Building). This 

iconic building has a mix of neoclassical 

style with native elements, 

and now serves as the offi ce of 

West Java province’s governor. The 

design of the building’s central 

pinnacle evokes the shape of 

Indonesia’s satay dish. In 1925, it 

was the only big building in the 

town of Bandung. 

An old bakery on the same 

street named Roti Sumber 

Hidangan serves authentic Dutch 

cakes, breads and hot beverages. 

045

NATURE REVELRY 

Bandung is also dubbed the City of 

Flowers owing to her beautiful landscape. 

On our way to Lembang, the highest 

point of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain, we 

visit Dago Tea House. This cultural park 

is basically a tea plantation featuring a 

restaurant serving authentic Sundanese 

(West Javanese) cuisine and its own tea. 

While enjoying the beauty of the 

panoramic landscapes, we have Sundanese 

teh po ci (hot tea from a clay teapot), 

bandrek and bajigur. The last two are 

traditional drinks made from various local 

ingredients that warm your body. The 

drinks are also best paired with fried corn, 

which you can buy from street vendors on 

the way to Lembang. 

En route, The Peak Resort Dining 

sits on the highest hill of Girindah and 

off ers European dishes. The restaurant is 

surrounded by the beautiful spectacle of 

the mountains of Tangkuban Perahu and 

Burangrang during the day and the sparkle 

of Bandung’s city lights in the evening. 

LEFT/RIGHT: Try local 

coffee when in Bandung; 

The Peak Resort Dining 

Bandung 

offers 

foodies a 

fantastic 

choice, from 

food stalls to 

fine-dining 

eateries 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

LEFT: Put on a wolly 

hat in the mountains 

of Tangkuban 

Perahu; café culture 

buzzes in Bandung; 

fried snacks 

FLY/DRIVE // 

FOOD PARADISE 

Bandung off ers foodies a fantastic choice, 

from food stalls to fi ne-dining eateries. The 

locals we encounter tell us there are more 

than 500 places serving a wide array of 

cuisines, from traditional Bandung fare to 

Chinese and European cuisine. 

There are also dozens of Chinese food 

restaurants spread over the city. One of the 

most famous is Queen, a semi fi ne-dining 

eatery that serves a variety of authentic 

Chinese dishes. And those in search of 

upscale Western dining should reserve a 

place at either The Wind Chime or 

The Peak. 

Coff ee lovers should not leave Bandung 

without paying a visit to Kopi Aroma. 

Located on the corner of Banceuy Street in 

the city’s old Chinatown, this art deco-style 

shop produces and sells what people say 

is arguably one of the best coff ee blends 

in Bandung — if not the archipelago. “We 

produce our own coff ee blends, using the 

same grinder machine and roasting tools 

that my father used since he fi rst opened 

the shop in 1933,” says Widya Pratama, the 

shop’s second-generation owner. 

047

FLY/DRIVE 

048 

SHOPPING NIRVANA 

Bandung houses the country’s 

biggest jeans and garment 

industry, with some international 

brands centralising their 

production here. 

Cihampelas Street is the city’s 

oldest centre of factory outlets, 

selling everything from jeans, 

shoes, T-shirts, accessories and 

other apparel. 

Many of Bandung’s factory 

outlets have gone upmarket. 

Locals tell us there are now as 

many as 50 outlets spread over 

the city. But note: the quality is 

variable. “Some of the sales items 

may be rejects, having fallen short 

of export quality, but there are so 

many of good quality,” says Andre, 

a local who comments that many 

visitors are fi nding these outlets in 

Bandung a great bargain. 

Rumah Mode seems to be the 

hottest factory outlet and sells a 

broad range of men’s and women’s 

clothes. Andre says those seeking 

to buy kids’ clothes should visit 

Victoria and “for handbags and 

shoes, you should go to Toko Diaz”. 

CLOCKWISE LEFT: Larger-than-life characters at 

some factory outlets; it’s bargain shopping for 

quality goods; street shopping in Cihampelas 

TAKE ME THERE 

FACTORY OUTLETS 

RUMAH MODE 

Jln Setiabudi No. 41, 

tel: +62 (22) 203 5498 

HERITAGE 

Jln Riau No. 63, 

tel: +62 (22) 422 0545 

VICTORIA 

Jln Juanda No. 111 

SHOPPING CENTRES 

& MALLS 

PARIS VAN JAVA 

Jln Karang Tinggal No. 7, 

paris-van-java.com 

CIHAMPELAS WALK 

(CIWALK) 

Jln Cihampelas 

BRAGA CITY WALK 

Jln Braga, Bandung Super 

Mall / Trans Studio 

Jln Gatot Subroto No. 289 

F&B ESTABLISHMENTS 

ROTI SUMBER HIDANGAN 

Jln Braga No. 20-22, 

tel: +62 (22) 423 6638 

QUEEN CHINESE 

RESTAURANT 

Jln Dalem Kaum No. 79, 

tel: +62 (22) 420 4561 

THE PEAK RESORT DINING 

Jln Desa Karyawangi 

Ciwaruga KM 6,8 No 388, 

thepeakresortdining.com 

THE WIND CHIME 

Jln Sawungguling No. 10 

A, tel: +62 (22) 423 9963 

HISTORICAL BUILDINGS 

GEDUNG SATE 

Jln Diponegoro 

GEDUNG MERDEKA 

Jln Asia Afrika No. 65 

HOTEL SAVOY HOMANN 

Jln Asia Afrika No. 112, 

tel: +62 (22) 423 2244, 

savoyhomann-hotel.com 

DAGO TEA HOUSE 

State-owned cultural park 

and also tea plantation 

in Dago, upper north part 

of Bandung 

KOPI AROMA 

Jln Banceuy No. 51, 

tel: +62 (22) 423 0473 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Art can be found easily in 

Braga; take a becak around the city; Bandung has 

experienced the mushrooming of malls 

HAPPENING VIBES 

Within the last fi ve years, 

Bandung has experienced the 

mushrooming of shopping 

centres, malls and lifestyle 

centres that house coff ee shops, 

nightclubs and cafés that make the 

city so much more happening. 

Paris Van Java, a very modern 

European-style outdoor shopping 

centre, is one of the city’s most 

fashionable hangouts. Braga 

City Walk and Cihampelas town 

square are also great places to 

hang out, with their innovative 

coff ee shops and cafés wrapped 

with a warm ambience and 

nice music. 

Those seeking family 

entertainment should go to 

Bandung Supermall, where Trans 

Studio, Bandung’s largest indoor 

theme park is located. 


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PHOTO: ANNA KHUN 

A fi rst-generation Cambodian-Kiwi returns to her homeland with her 

family. This is her voyage through fragile Cambodia 

WORDS ANNA KHUN 

MY JOURNEY // 

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052 

have always dreamed of one 

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day walking, breathing and 

touching the land where my 

ancestors roamed. The only 

connection to Cambodian 

culture I had was through 

the food my mum cooked and 

the wat my family and I would 

visit at New Year. One day, my 

dream became reality and I 

touched down at the Phnom 

Penh airport with my mother, 

grandfather and boyfriend Peter, 

to be greeted by the humid air. The 

best time to travel to Cambodia is 

between November-March when 

temperatures are merely warm; 

otherwise it can be too hot to see 

Angkor in its full glory. 

We arrived in the afternoon but 

still managed to try some babar 

(a type of porridge with chicken, 

pork or fi sh) at Psar Thmei, 

Phnom Penh’s central market, and 

ate it with jearquai (deep-fried 

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babar). We had an assortment 

of desserts with coconut cream, 

taro, banana and sticky rice. Later 

that day, I indulged in prawns 

barbecued to perfection with 

banchau (omelette with pork and 

beansprouts served over fresh 

salad and peanut fi sh sauce). 

My style is to mix it all up in a 

big porcelain bowl and drench 

the mixture in the peanut fi sh 

sauce — this is one of my absolute 

favourite meals of all time. This 

one was even better than my 

mum’s version and that is pretty 

hard to beat. 

When night descended, I found 

myself lingering along the Tonle 

Sap footpath. Here, I found heaps 

of food stalls and tried everything 

I could fi t in my hands. Phnom 

Penh really comes to life at night; 

we drove along Sisowath Quay 

towards the Naga Casino. I was

CROCODILE FARM & THE ROYAL PALACE PHOTOS: ANNA KHUN REMAINING PHOTOS: VINH DAO 

captivated by the big bright lights 

and beautiful water fountains. 

Phnom Penh appeared surreal, 

eccentric and fl amboyant — a 

complete contrast from the Pol 

Pot years. My mum, Peter and I 

stopped at Naga and had a couple 

of fancy cocktails. 

A tour is the best way to cover 

a lot of ground in a short time. 

Venture out to the Killing Fields 

situated 15km from central 

Phnom Penh. Here at Choeung 

Ek, thousands fell during the 

Khmer Rouge regime. While 

here, remember to keep your 

voice down and wear appropriate 

clothing to demonstrate respect. 

We visited Phnom Tamao, a 

wildlife sanctuary with native sun 

bears and went to Wat Phnom, 

which is situated in an area fi lled 

with rugged bush overgrowth, 

romantic old temples and stray 

monkeys. Locals come here to sit 

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down for lunch or have a break 

from their studies. My mum 

told me when she was younger 

there used to be hundreds of 

monkeys here. She emphasised 

that Cambodian monkeys are 

mischievous and very naughty in 

character but still valued among 

Khmers. She told me a story of 

a monkey (swar) that set her 

neighbour’s house on fi re. It got 

hold of a lighter and that was the 

end of the house and the monkey. 

After dinner, we headed out to 

The Heart of Darkness nightclub, 

which plays the latest English 

tunes until the early hours of the 

morning with the DJ fusing the 

latest ’90s dance hits of Britney 

Spears and Lady Gaga with 

traditional Khmer music. Locals 

love the fl aming shots (I had fi ve). 

Our friendly front desk staff 

had booked us bus tickets for 

Battambang, 290km from Phnom 

Penh. It’s best to take the day 

buses. Battambang is worth 

a visit because it captures the 

essence of everyday life in rural 

Cambodia. It is the second largest 

city in Cambodia and where my 

family is from, so it holds strong 

connections to my roots for me. 

Battambang has several famous 

sites, including Wat Ek, an 11thcentury 

temple. In the last century, 

Phnom Sampeu (phnom means 

‘hill’) housed the Killing Caves of 

the Khmer Rouge, and the Lang 

La’Coun (Punishment Cave) was 

used for torture. The summit 

of Wat Ek has breathtaking 

views, including one of Crocodile 

Mountain — once a stronghold of 

the Khmer Rouge. Phnom Banon 

FROM TOP LEFT TO 

RIGHT: Crocodile farm; 

religious statues in 

Phnom Sampeau; tuk 

tuk riders wait for 

fares; the Royal Palace; 

a bas relief on the 

walls of Angkor Wat; a 

nori (bamboo train) sits 

empty on a train track 

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is located 25km from Battambang 

and is best known for its 359step 

hike to the top. Here lie aged 

temple ruins with rich, untouched 

forestry. When visiting Phnom 

Banon, take a detour into L’Ang 

But Meas Cave on the left where 

you can sprinkle some holy water 

on your head and wash your face 

for good luck. 

We drove down to the Bamboo 

Train, which runs along an old 

train track to a clay-making village. 

If you’re lucky you may even see 

a snake or two. We visited a local 

man there who had a pet snake 

that he had wrestled off his fi shing 

line. Cambodia is home to cobras, 

sun bears and leopards; you, too, 

can have your own Steve Irwin 

moment. But always stick to the 

well-walked paths. 

MY EPIPHANY 

I found myself lost in wonder 

at children kicking their shoes 

around; contented with the 

simplest of games. We get lost 

in a materialistic world, where 

the meaning of happiness is big 

brands, fl ashy cars and more 

zeros in your bank account. To the 

Cambodians, happiness is peace 

and not war. These are a few 

lessons in life we all can learn from. 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The 

stupa that holds the bones 

of victims of the Khmer 

Rouge at Choeung Ek; the 

many heads of Jayavarman 

VII at the Bayon temple; a 

sun bear at the Phnom Tamao 

Wildlife Park 

We headed to Siem Reap on 

the fi fth day — the pinnacle of 

our trip. When we arrived, we 

went shopping at Psar Chaa, the 

old market, where there were 

souvenirs galore. 

Angkor Wat should have been 

one of the wonders of the world; 

it is unlike anything else you will 

ever see in your lifetime. It’s hard 

to believe that this inspirational 

structure, built between the 9th and 

13th centuries, was once lost, only to 

be rediscovered in the late 1960s by 

archaeologist Henri Mouhot. 

Here lie untold stories and 

magic, a strong testament to the 

mysterious Angkorian history. 

Cambodia is full of rich structural 

design and an infectious beauty 

with unprecedented history and 

culture, and this is refl ected in the 

temples of Angkor. 

When you arrive, locate a 

tour guide; they are found at 

the entrance. Modest clothing is 

essential — no bare shoulders and 

legs or you will not be able to walk 

up the Central Tower of Angkor. 

Cambodia was every bit the 

dream I had dreamt it would be. I 

am already planning my next trip, 

and the next trip after that. 


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Meet the leading designers of Singapore’s new fashion generation. 

They’re plucky, talented and raising the style quotient around town 

WORDS ELAINE EE PHOTOGRAPHY MARK TEO PHOTOGRAPHY 

In an age where mass labels dominate the fashion industry, 

it’s heartening to see bold designs and craftsmanship. That’s 

exactly what these young fashion designers in Singapore are 

creating — to much acclaim. More importantly, they’ve livened 

up Singapore’s fashion scene with new, tastefully unorthodox 

garments that the hip, well-dressed set loves to wear.

THE SANGUINE: JO SOH 

THE MAVERICKS: AFTON CHEN, RUTH MARBUN 

(LOUIS KOH NOT IN PHOTO) 

THE PHILOSOPHER: TEO YING HUI 

THE MODISH: ALFIE LEONG 

THE INDIVIDUAL: CAROLYN KAN 

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ALFIE LEONG’S MAKE-UP: SEKSAN, +65 92374231 

THE PHILOSOPHER: 

TEO YING HUI 

LABEL: DEMISEMIQUAVER; DEMISEMIQUAVER.NET 

STYLE DEFINITION: TEO LIKES TO “IMAGINE A SILENT 

INTERACTION BETWEEN ME AND THE WEARER” 

WHERE: FRONT ROW, #02-09 RAFFLES HOTEL ARCADE, 

328 NORTH BRIDGE RD, TEL: +65 6224 5501 

In a leap of faith, Teo Ying Hui ditched her offi ce job 

and “dumped all her savings into a fashion course” 

at Raffl es Design Institute. Shortly after graduating, 

she presented her fi rst runway collection in 2007 and 

was immediately snapped up by Front Row, Singapore’s 

cutting-edge emporium for local designers. “It was 

almost surreal for a new designer like me to be given this 

opportunity at that time,” she says. “I was still fi nding 

my way within the industry, and before I knew it, I was 

preparing my garments for the sales fl oor. 

“My label, demisemiquaver, is slowly evolving,” 

she explains. “In every new collection, I aim to put 

more thought and imagination into the 

shapes, fi t, proportions and fabrications.” 

Look out for her spring/summer 

collection for 2012. With strong shapes but 

soft lines and textures, it marries subtlety 

and strength. 

Teo marries subtlety and 

strength in her designs 

“My label 

is slowly 

evolving” 

THE MODISH: 

ALFIE LEONG 

LABELS: MU IN SINGAPORE, AWOL (ALL WALKS OF 

LIFE) OVERSEAS; MU-APPAREL.COM 

STYLE DEFINITION: CONVENTIONAL GARMENTS THAT 

ARE UNCONVENTIONALLY CREATED 

WHERE: MU SHOPS AT 04-08B/C, THE HEEREN, 260 

ORCHARD RD, TEL: +65 6235 4523; #01-48/49 BUGIS 

JUNCTION, 200 VICTORIA ST, TEL: +65 6337 7505; 

#02-33 CITY SQUARE MALL, 180 KITCHENER RD, 

TEL: +65 6509 6065 

Alfi e Leong was exposed to clothes making from an 

early age as his mother sewed the family’s clothes. 

Watching her awakened in him his own ideas for 

fashion and a love of tailoring. In school, however, he 

signed up for a diploma in electronics — but ditched it to 

become a fashion designer. 

In 1995, a coveted scholarship to Raffl es La Salle 

International Design school off ered Leong the 

opportunity to get some formal fashion training under 

his belt after several years of working in the trade. 

“After that, I went on to win several awards, which 

assured my place in fashion,” he says. “I set up my fi rst 

offi cial label — FLAGS — and opened shops 

in The Heeren, Bugis Junction and Isetan. 

My asymmetrical, draping style was slowly 

accepted by the mainstream. Eight years 

ago I started Mu and, to bring my garments 

to an international platform, AWOL.” 

Leong’s collection includes 

unique accessories 

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LABEL: CARRIE K.; CARRIEKROCKS.COM 

STYLE DEFINITION: PLAYFUL IMPERFECTION AND 

AUTHENTICITY THAT IS ELEGANT 

WHERE: THE NEW CARRIE K. ATELIER AT 136 BUKIT 

TIMAH RD; TEL: +65 6735 4036 

Carolyn Kan designs jewellery that is fun, clever and 

versatile. Her collections, such as Reborn, which 

turns everyday objects like safety pins into arty 

jewellery, and Grit, which integrates a material’s fl aws 

into beautiful designs, can be worn equally well with 

evening wear, rocker jeans or boho outfi ts. 

Kan won ELLE Awards’ Jewellery Designer of 

the Year in 2010 and launched her 

atelier in October 2011. When fashion 

designer Harry Halim opened Paris 

Fashion Week in 2011, he paraded his 

Carrie K. Magma ring. 

She is planning to reveal a new line 

of jewellery for men, as well as bling for 

furry pets, and will be inviting guest 

artisans and designers to showcase their 

collections there too. “I have experimented with diff erent 

design styles and techniques but fi nd myself gravitating 

back towards simple, organic forms that look seemingly 

unpolished,” she says. 

Kan’s style 

leans towards 

organic forms 

that look 

seemingly 

unpolished 

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THE INDIVIDUAL: 

CAROLYN KAN 

“I gravitate 

towards 

simple, organic 

forms” 

THE MAVERICKS: AFTON CHEN, 

RUTH MARBUN AND LOUIS KOH 

LABEL: RECKLESS ERICKA; RECKLESSERICKA.COM 

STYLE DEFINITION: A MISH-MASH OF MULTI- 

LAYERING AND COLOURS, FUSING NATURALNESS 

AND GRUNGINESS 

WHERE: THE RECKLESS SHOP, #02-08/09 ORCHARD 

CENTRAL, 181 ORCHARD RD, TEL: +65 6338 8246; #02- 

201 VIVOCITY, 1 HARBOURFRONT WALK, 

TEL: +65 6376 8246 

One of the most well respected Singapore fashion 

labels, Reckless Ericka (named after a fi ctional 

character in a short story by Paul Arden), 

comprises trio Afton Chen, Ruth Marbun and 

Louis Koh. 

“The three of us met at Raffl es Design Institute,” says 

Chen. “Ruth and I are fashion designers while Louis is 

in charge of the company’s marketing 

and operations. For Ruth and me, it has 

always been our dream to set up our 

own label.” 

Reckless Ericka’s debut fashion show 

at the Audi Singapore Festival in 2009 

saw them present alongside fashion 

bigwigs Vivienne Westwood, Christian 

Lacroix and Gareth Pugh. 

A pop-up store in Stamford House in January 2010 

was followed by their fi rst stand-alone boutique there 

in June that year. Their clientele includes singer Adam 

Lambert and American Idol fi nalist David Archuleta. 

Stylish bags make up part of the 

collection from Reckless Ericka

THE SANGUINE: 

JO SOH 

LABEL: HANSEL; ILOVEHANSEL.COM 

STYLE DEFINITION: FUN, WHIMSICAL, PLAYFUL, YET 

ELEGANT AND DEFINITELY WEARABLE 

WHERE: THE HANSEL SHOP, #02-14 MANDARIN 

GALLERY, 333A ORCHARD RD, TEL: +65 6337 0992 

Jo Soh has always wanted to be a fashion designer. 

“At the age of 12, I decided to pursue fashion design 

as a career and have never looked back,” she says. 

“I was heavily infl uenced by my very fashionable 

mother who had a huge wardrobe. ” 

Besides designing for her own label, she also designed 

the outfi ts for the Singapore disabled sports contingent 

that competed in the Asean Para Games in Thailand. 

Interestingly, she broke onto the scene in Australia 

fi rst, with her debut collection at the Mercedes 

Australian Fashion Week in Melbourne, Australia in 

2003. She sold the entire collection immediately after 

to a boutique in Melbourne. She’s taken her label to the 

US, Japan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. And Katy Perry 

has worn her sequinned bustier dress from the spring/ 

summer 2010 collection. 

In Singapore, Soh’s label Hansel fl ourishes at her own 

store in Mandarin Gallery and she has plans to secure 

a second shop next year. Her sister label, Hello Hansel, 

focuses on bright and cheerful casual wear. 

Whimsical yet elegant 

designs define Soh’s label 


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INSET PHOTO: AJ HACKETT 

Roar your kart 

around the track 

with Macau 

Motorsports; 

INSET: Hang 

around the top of 

Macau Tower 

HIGH-ROLLING 

at the top in Macau 

without going to 

the gaming tables 

can easily enjoy life 

HOLIDAYYou 

Macau, a former Portuguese 

colony comprising three 

islands an hour’s ferry ride 

from Hong Kong, is often 

referred to as the Vegas of 

the East — and for good 

reason. Its towering hotel casino complexes, 

bathed in neon light, can be seen well before 

the high-speed ferries dock at the pier. Yet 

Macau is not all about the action on the 

WORDS NICHOLAS WALTON 

tables. You can live the high life in Macau 

without risking your children’s inheritance, 

thanks to world-class restaurants, lavish 

lounge bars, and adrenaline-fuelled 

activities that take you to dizzying 

new heights. 

Start off with your heart pumping at 

Macau Tower. There’s a host of adventure 

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If you’re looking for a less 

vertiginous experience, 

there are also great 

restaurants and bars 

at the Tower 

activities on off er at the tower’s tip, 

including the Skywalk X, created by 

Kiwi daredevil and bungy inventor 

AJ Hackett. The Skywalk X allows 

you to walk around the 1.8m-wide 

outer rim of the tower, some 233m 

above the city. You can also climb the 

Macau Tower’s mast, do the Skyjump 

controlled descent, or go all out with 

the Macau Tower Bungy Jump. If 

you’re looking for a less vertiginous 

experience, there are also great 

restaurants and bars at the Tower, 

including the city’s highest revolving 

restaurant, the 360 o Café. 

Adrenaline junkies might want 

to continue the high at Macau 

Motorsports, one of the best karting 

HACKETT 

AJ 

MAIN:The Macau Tower 

draws the eye at night; 

INSET: The Sky Jump PHOTOS:

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Food and Pet Food 

Only small quantities of food from approved sources and small quantities of pet food are allowed. These items must be 

strictly for personal consumption or use and not for sale. Travellers must be aware of the risks associated with consuming 

or using such items, which have not undergone checks by AVA. 

Animals, Fish, Seeds and Plants 

An import permit from AVA is required for all 

animals, animal products, fish, seeds, plants, 

organic fertilisers and their potting medium 

(e.g. soils). If these animals, fish and plants 

are listed under CITES (www.cites.org), a 

CITES export or re-export permit from the 

exporting country and a CITES import permit 

are also needed. Other conditions like AVA’s 

veterinary and plant health requirements will 

also need to be complied with. 

For more details on approved sources, 

quantities and permits, please refer to 

www.ava.gov.sg, or call 6325 7625.

TOP PHOTO: AJ HACKETT 

HIGH ATTITUDE 

Kiwi daredevil AJ Hackett has 

helped shape modern Macau as an 

adventure destination with a host 

of innovative activities located at 

Macau Tower. 

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE 

ADRENALINE-PUMPING ATTRACTIONS 

IN MACAU? 

Pansy Ho invited us over to Macau 

to check out the tower. We were 

given a beautiful brief which 

was to do whatever we could to 

create a unique experience at the 

Macau Tower. We started with 

less adventurous products to test 

the market such as suspended 

walkways, rock-climbing walls, 

Skywalk and Sky Jump, a rapid 

descent machine where customers 

can jump off the tower from 233m 

above the ground and descend to 

the ground at 60km/h, James Bond 

style. Seeing the tower was love 

at fi rst sight. It was a beautifully 

positioned and designed structure 

and the perfect height for operating 

the World’s Highest Bungy Jump, 

Skywalk and Mast Climb. 

HOW HAS THE RESPONSE BEEN 

AMONG ASIAN TRAVELLERS 

IN PARTICULAR? 

Amazing. We thought the products 

we were offering would primarily 

attract Western clientele, however 

from the very start all products 

have been very popular with the 

Chinese and Japanese markets. 

People from Asia are very 

courageous and are eager to step 

out of their comfort zone and try 

something truly memorable. 

HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE 

DESTINATION CHANGE IN THE TIME 

YOU HAVE WORKED IN MACAU? 

The biggest change has been the 

transition from Portuguese to a 

special administration district of 

China. This change has allowed 

Macau to grow and develop 

into what it is today. Macau 

has moved on from a back alley 

gambling destination to become a 

sophisticated, diverse, multicultural 

destination ready to welcome all 

visitors whether they are planning 

on gambling or not. 

DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW 

ATTRACTIONS IN THE PIPELINE? 

We’ve just fi nished installing 

the world’s most technologically 

advanced HD video system, 

capturing customers’ Bungy and 

Sky Jump experiences close up and 

in broadcast quality. The system 

took two years to develop and 

offers jumpers the opportunity to 

re-live their experience over and 

over again from the comfort of their 

living room. We also have plans 

to add a giant swing and vertigo 

product called ‘Xposure’ to the 

Macau Tower, where customers 

can step outside the tower high 

above the ground and experience 

vertigo in a completely safe and 

controlled environment. 

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experiences in the region. Its 

Grade A international course 

off ers a wide range of driving 

challenges, with a circuit that 

engages all drivers. 

When it’s time for a bite 

to eat, make a beeline for the 

Wynn Macau and Golden 

Flower, quite possibly the best 

Chinese restaurant in the world. 

Specialising in Tan ‘royal’ cuisine, 

it took two years to assemble 

the culinary team, which was 

recruited from across China 

and has been dubbed the Seven 

Warriors. Master Liu Guo Zhu 

and his seven gastronomic 

disciples prepare dishes which 

pay tribute to regional specialities 

MAIN: Step off the 

Macau Tower; 

BOTTOM: The opulent 

Golden Flower Tea Lounge 

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and, combined with stunning interiors 

by Roger Thomas, the result is a gourmet 

dining experience that, surprisingly, won’t 

break the bank. 

Walk off your meal with a visit to the 

Shoppes at the Four Seasons. Here, winners 

from the casino tables can live the high life 

with a lavish showcase of luxury brands 

and signature boutiques. 

When you’re all shopped out, take time 

out in the signature Moët & Chandon 

Champagne Lounge, which serves a range 

of the Champagne house’s most soughtafter 

vintages. 

If you need to recover from your bout 

of retail therapy, reach a wellness high 

at the Spa at Encore, arguably the most 

indulgent spot in Asia. Each guest has 

access to a private treatment suite 

MAIN: The Mast Climb; 

INSET TOP/BOTTOM: The 

Macallan Whisky Bar; 

the Spa at Encore

THE MAST CLIMB PHOTO: AJ HACKETT 

TAKE ME THERE 

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Largo da Torre de Macau, Tel: +853 2893 3339, 

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MACAU MOTORSPORTS 

Estrada Seac Pai Van Kartodromo de Coloane, 

tel: +853 2888 2126, macaummc.com 

GOLDEN FLOWER 

Rua Cidade de Sintra, tel: +853 2888 9966, 

wynnmacau.com 

SHOPPES AT FOUR SEASONS 

Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, s/n, 

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, tel: +853 8117 7992, 

shoppesatfourseasons.com 

SPA AT ENCORE 

Rua Cidade de Sintra, tel: +853 8986 3228, 

wynnmacau.com 

ROBUCHON A GALERA 

3F, Lisboa Tower, tel: +853 8803 7878 

GRAND RESORT DECK & MACALLAN WHISKY BAR 

203, 2F, Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Macau, Cotai Strip, 

tel: +853 8883 2221, galaxymacau.com 

complete with changing room, whirlpool bath, 

experience shower and treatment room. 

From a spa high to a culinary pinnacle, 

make your way to the Lisboa Tower and the 

three Michelin-starred Robuchon a Galera by 

acclaimed chef Joël Robuchon. Not only will you 

feast on the likes of caviar jelly with caulifl ower 

cream and chives, king crab with mozzarella and 

white truffl e, and roasted duck breast with foie 

gras and fi gs marmalade, but you can also match 

your dishes with one of the city’s largest wine 

lists with more than 8,000 labels on off er. 

Finish off your day with a tipple in the 

Macallan Whisky Bar. With its plush 

gentleman’s club interiors, knowledgeable staff 

and fi reside ambience, this unique bar off ers one 

of the region’s best collections of single malts 

from Scotland and beyond. 


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PHOTO: ZUAN YUAN RESTAURANT, ONE WORLD HOTEL 

A bountiful Chinese 

New Year feast from 

Zuan Yuan restaurant 

LUNAR 

FEASTING 

T 

he Chinese in Asia come 

together to celebrate the 

return of spring and the 

start of a new year. It’s a 

time for families to get together, 

feast, and pray for prosperity in 

the coming year. Restaurants do 

a roaring trade in festive menus, 

and every dish carries a symbolic 

meaning. Here are some signature 

dishes served up across Singapore, 

Malaysia and Hong Kong. 

WORDS AILEEN LAI 

EAT BEAT // 

Chinese New 

Year is a major 

event in Asia 

and is enjoyed 

with special, 

festive dishes 

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Traditionally, everyone gathers around 

and tosses the dish seven times 

YU SHENG — SINGAPORE 

The tradition of eating yu sheng 

originated during Singapore’s 

nation-building days. For Chinese 

migrants, the dish was a reward 

for a year’s hard work and 

initiated the Chinese New Year 

festivities. “It was created by the 

‘Four Kings of Chinese Cuisine’ 

in the 1960s,” explains master 

chef Steven Ng of Shang Palace in 

the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. 

“These Cantonese chefs from 

China thought it would be good 

to have an auspicious dish to start 

the year.” 

They missed their provincial 

appetiser of sliced raw fi sh mixed 

with oil, ginger, sliced spring 

onion and light soy sauce that goes 

well with porridge, so together 

they devised a dish that added 

shredded vegetables and other 

condiments to the raw fi sh slices. 

Yu means fi sh, and pronounced 

another way it means abundance, 

and sheng means life or increase; 

so the dish signifi es an abundance 

of wealth and life. 

SYMBOLIC YU 

SHENG INGREDIENTS 

FISH — abundance 

and excess 

LIME JUICE — luck and 

auspicious value 

PEPPER — money 

and treasures 

VEGETABLE OIL — money 

to fl ow in all directions 

CARROT — blessings and 

good luck 

WHITE RADISH – prosperity 

in businesses and at work 

PEANUT — a household 

fi lled with gold and silver 

SESAME SEEDS — 

fl ourishing business 

DEEP-FRIED FLOUR 

CRACKERS — fortune 

and prosperity 

TOP LEFT/RIGHT: The 

main dining hall at 

Shang Palace and its 

yu sheng 

It is traditionally eaten on 

the seventh day of Chinese New 

Year to celebrate the symbolic 

birthday of mankind. The fi sh 

used originally was ikan parang 

but as the dish gained popularity, 

restaurants off ered options like 

salmon and garoupa. 

Senior executive chef Li Man 

from Tung Lok Restaurants 

explains: “The type of ingredients 

in our yu sheng will symbolise the 

current animal year. Since next 

year is the Dragon year, we will be 

having lobster meat in addition to 

the popular salmon.” 

Traditionally, each ingredient is 

given its own auspicious greeting 

as it is added to the dish. When 

they are all assembled, everyone 

gathers around and tosses the 

dish seven times while shouting 

auspicious phrases, before 

tucking in. 

TAKE ME THERE 

EAT BEAT // 

SHANG PALACE 

Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore, 22 Orange Grove 

Rd, tel: +65 6213 4473 

TUNG LOK SIGNATURES 

1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-57, VivoCity, 

tel: +65 6376 9555 

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TAKE ME THERE 

LEFT/RIGHT: 

Fatt choy with abalone, 

dried oysters and 

bok choy; nian gao 

from Mandarin Oriental 

Kuala Lumpur 

New Year cakes symbolise wealth and 

prosperity, and are popular giveaways 

FATT CHOY — HONG KONG 

Black sea moss, fatt choy in 

Cantonese, is one of the star 

ingredients in many traditional 

Chinese New Year dishes in Hong 

Kong, which, says executive chef 

Tsang Chiu Lit from Michelinstar 

Dynasty Restaurant at 

Renaissance Harbour View, is 

“best used to make soup or braised 

with Chinese mushrooms, pork 

knuckles and dried oyster.” One 

of the festive — and auspicious 

— dishes to be served at the 

restaurant is braised dried oyster 

with sea moss. 

DYNASTY RESTAURANT 

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour 

View Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd, Wanchai, 

tel: +852 2802 8888 

ABOVE & BEYOND 

Hotel ICON, 17 Science Museum Rd, 

Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, 

tel: +852 3400 1000 

SOAK UP THE 

CNY SPIRIT! 

The New Year 

celebrations include 

parades, fairs and 

carnivals. So join in 

the fun! 

SINGAPORE: RIVER 

HONGBAO 2012 

This annual event will be 

held from 21-29 Jan at 

The Float@Marina Bay. 

Watch out for the Liu San 

Jie performance based on 

a 1960s movie. More than 

70 gigantic, handcrafted 

lanterns depicting the 

auspicious dragon will be 

showcased and the event 

will include a number of 

fringe activities. 

HONG KONG: 2012 CATHAY 

PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL 

CHINESE NEW YEAR 

NIGHT PARADE 

Expect hustle and bustle 

along the Tsim Sha Tsui 

waterfront on 23 January 

as a slew of fascinating 

performances and fl oats 

illuminated with elaborate 

decorations light up 

the streets. 

NIAN GAO — MALAYSIA 

Otherwise known as New Year cakes, 

these sweet, sticky Chinese puddings are 

made primarily from glutinous rice fl our. 

Symbolising wealth and prosperity, they are 

a popular giveaway to family and friends 

during the festive period. 

“There are a few ways to eat nian gao,” 

says executive Chinese chef Ricky Thein of 

Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala 

Lumpur. “In Malaysia, this dish is often 

fried in a sandwich between yam and sweet 

potato, while for the Cantonese, nian gao 

is sweetened with brown sugar and made 

into a pudding fl avoured with rosewater or 

red bean paste — or simply, cut into square 

pieces and served along with yam cake and 

water chestnut cake.” 

TAKE ME THERE 

LAI PO HEEN 

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Kuala 

Lumpur City Centre, tel: +60 (3) 2179 8665 

ZUAN YUAN RESTAURANT 

One World Hotel, First Avenue, Bandar Utama 

City Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 

tel: +60 (3) 7681 1111 


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40-QUESTION QUIZ 

1 

Which new George 

Clooney movie is 

about dirty presidential 

politics? 

2. What is the opposite term to a 

bull market? 

3. Which car manufacturer logo features 

a stylised image of a serpent eating 

a person? 

4. After the Gold Rush, Harvest and 

On the Beach are albums by which 

Canadian musician? 

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What is the capital 

of Malaysia? 

6. Which spotted fabric pattern 

is named after a lively Central 

European dance? 

7. Which country was controlled by 

the Khmer Rouge from 1975-79? 

8. What are sea bird droppings used as 

fertiliser called? 

9. Which fruit is traditionally used to 

make grenadine syrup? 

10. Which A-League soccer club does 

Harry Kewell play for? 

11. Flying Jetstar Asia, where would 

you be visiting if you fl ew into The 

City of Sails? 

12. What is the deepest part of the 

world’s oceans? 

13 

Which famous 

brand of scooter 

has a name that 

means wasp 

in Italian? 

14. Which 

global 

sportswear 

fi rm is 

named 

after the Greek 

goddess 

of victory? 

15. What nickname was given to the 

group of entertainers that included 

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and 

Sammy Davis, Jr? 

16. Where is the Dewey Decimal 

classifi cation system used? 

17. Which letter on a computer keyboard 

is used for the paste command? 

18. How is nacre better known? 

19. Which metal is represented by the 

symbol Ag? 

20. One Hundred Years of Solitude is by 

which Nobel Prize-winning author? 

21. What is the Japanese dish of grilled 

meat marinated in sweet soy 

sauce called? 

22. Who became US president after 

Richard Nixon resigned? 

23. What is the biggest desert 

in Australia? 

24. The Kiss and The Thinker are 

sculptures by which French artist? 

25. How many cents are there in 

a US nickel? 

26. What is Burmese Rangoon 

now called? 

27. What animals are the baddies in the 

video game Angry Birds? 

28. Which company produces the 

Kindle Fire tablet computer? 

29. Clean and jerk and the snatch are 

Olympic events in which sport? 

30. In the Bible, which divine food 

was supplied to the children of 

Israel in the wilderness? 

31. Which fashion designer is credited 

with inventing the Little Black Dress? 

32. Which fruit is used to 

make kirsch? 

33. Which condition is caused by elevated 

levels of uric acid in the blood? 

34. Traditionally, what does a 

cooper make? 

35. Which 1994 Disney cartoon has 

recently been re-released in 3D? 

36. Who wrote Shogun and Tai-Pan? 

37. What is the name of Japan’s 

largest island? 

38. Which French king is known as 

The Sun King? 

39. What is the name of Spider-Man’s 

alter ego? 

40. On a movie set, what is a gaffer 

responsible for? 

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16. Libraries 17. Letter V 18. Mother-of-pearl 19. Silver 20. Gabriel García Márquez 21. Teriyaki 22. Gerald Ford 23. Great Victoria 

Desert 24. Auguste Rodin 25. Five 26. Yangon 27. Pigs 28. Amazon.com 29. Weightlifting 30. Manna 31. Coco Chanel 

32. Cherries 33. Gout 34. Barrels 35. The Lion King 36. James Clavell 37. Honshu 38. Louis XIV 39. Peter Parker 40. Lighting 

and electrics 

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As part of ongoing efforts to 

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Perth 

Nestling on the banks of the river 

Swan, Perth is a city where urban 

buzz and rural aesthetics co-exist 

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our memorable week there, made 

affordable by a fantastic offer 

on Jetstar’s Friday Frenzy, we 

experienced sun-kissed beaches, 

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premium wines and more. 

Perth has a lot to offer and we 

liked the serenity of Kings Park, the 

bustle of malls on Murray Street, 

the mesmerising sunset off the 

marvellous Cottesloe Beach and the 

buzzing nightlife at Northbridge and 

Subiaco. We also loved our day trip 

to neighbouring Fremantle, where 

we ambled among historic buildings, 

ate delicious fi sh and chips by the 

harbour, sipped gourmet coffee 

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Sharon Chiew 

Taipei 

It was more than fi ve years ago since 

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Take the 

family to the 

Singapore Zoo 

SINGAPORE SINGAPORE 

Iwan Yang 

Managing director, 

Lokopoko Pte Ltd 

BEST BREAKFAST: Stop 

by Killiney Kopitiam for its 

famous coffee or tea accompanied 

by toast and soft-boiled eggs. 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: Check 

out St James Power Station — club 

hop their nine distinct venues or go 

to Clarke Quay for a wide array of 

entertainment spots. 

UNUSUAL FACT: English is 

the main language used for 

all communication but Malay is the 

national language. 

MUST-EATS: Go to the 

famous Lau Pa Sat for satay, 

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant for 

chilli crab and Newton Circus for a 

variety of local cuisines. 

BEST IDEA FOR A FAMILY 

OUTING: Visit Universal 

Studios Singapore. 

SINGAPORE 

FROM THE AIRPORT 

CBD 20km 

Travel time 

20-30mins by car 

Taxi Approx S$20 

with a surcharge 

of S$3-5 

Airport shuttle 

services Go to most 

hotels for S$9 adult, 

S$6 child, one way 

MRT The city is 27 

mins away by train 

for less than S$3 

ON THE GO 

MRT An effi cient, 

air-conditioned and 

clean subway across 

the island. 

Catch an outdoor 

concert in scenic 

surrounds 

PERTH AUSTRALIA 

LOCAL RECREATIONAL 

ACTIVITY TO WATCH: 

Football at Patersons Stadium, 

where both West Coast Eagles and 

Fremantle battle it out with the rest 

of the AFL. Not to be missed is the 

local derby, where all WA teams vie 

to be the ‘Best in the West’. 

FAVOURITE LOCAL FESTIVAL: 

Although not a festival, 

Fremantle will play host to the World 

Sailing Championships in December, 

where the best crews from around 

the world will gather. It will create an 

amazing festival-like atmosphere — 

Fremantle is defi nitely the place to 

be this December! 

RECOMMENDED SIDE TRIP: 

Fremantle, for its music 

and arts scene, restaurants and 

cafés. There are fantastic weekend 

markets too. 

INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES 

Llewellyn Wyeth 

Accor regional 

general manager WA 

PERTH 


CBD 12km (domestic 

terminal) and 17km 

(international 

terminal) 

Travel time Around 

20mins by car 

Taxi Approx from 

AU$36 (S$46.60) 

onwards 

City Shuttle From 

AU$15 (S$19.70) 

ON THE GO 

1. CAT (Central Area 

Transit) bus Free 

across the city. 

2. Ferries cross the 

Swan River to Barrack 

Street Jetty. 

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Explore the many 

ancient wats 

PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA 

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Daisy Walsh 

Media sales executive 

GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: 

Tepui is a great new 

restaurant located upstairs in a 

renovated colonial-style house. It’s 

run by a young, friendly Venezuelan 

and the atmosphere and food 

is amazing, especially the fried 

potatoes with salsa and sour cream. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: A 

night out in Phnom Penh 

would not be complete without 

experiencing the infamous Heart 

of Darkness club, located on street 

51 — it’s everything you would 

imagine it to be and more. 


WITH THE GANG: Sovanna is 

a great local Cambodian BBQ spot. 

People go for the grilled beef and 

pork with black pepper and lime 

dipping sauce. Good for big groups 

and very cheap. Start with a pitcher 

or tower of Anchor or Tiger beer and 

see where the night takes you! 

SURVIVAL TIP FOR 

TOURISTS: Stay hydrated, 

drink lots of Royal D. 

PHNOM PENH 


CBD 7km from Phnom 

Penh International 

Airport 

Travel time City 

centre is around 

30mins by car 

Taxi Approx US$7 

(S$9) 

ON THE GO 

1. Motodop Trips in 

the city are usually 

a mere US$1 (S$1.30). 

It’s the cheapest way 

of getting around 

the city. 

2. Tuk-tuk About 

US$4 (S$5.20) to 

anywhere in town. 

3. Taxi Metered ones 

are becoming more 

common; be prepared 

to wait. 

A floating village on the 

Tonle Sap 

SIEM REAP CAMBODIA 

Phil Butterworth 

Helicopter pilot, 

Helistar Cambodia 

BEST BREAKFAST: I like 

River View Café. Located on 

the banks of the Siem Reap River, it 

has an awesome menu of Western, 

European and Asian dishes. 

The owner gives American-style 

breakfast a new meaning here with 

fresh coffee, grits (ground corn) 

and eggs any way you want them. 


Check out Green Star. 

Barely fi ve minutes out of town, 

and supporting a local NGO, this 

restaurant does great food. A 

menu of fried corn, spicy duck, 

crispy chicken, hot curries and beer 

towers makes this a hard place to 

walk past. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: I’m going 

to say karaoke here. The 

new venue at Nokor Soksan Plaza 

is cheap at only $3 an hour; it has 

the best range of Western music to 

beat out power-ballads and sells 

good bottled beer. A couple hours 

in here with a few drinks and you’ll 

believe you’re a rockstar. 

SIEM REAP 


CBD 7km from Siem 

Reap International 

Airport 

Travel time About 

15mins by car to the 

centre of town 

Taxi US$5 (S$6.50) 

ON THE GO 

1. Walking The 

city is very walkable, 

especially the 

central attractions. 

2. Moto US$1.50 

(S$1.90) for a ride 

on the back of 

a motorcycle. 

3. Tuk-tuk Pay US$4 

(S$5.20) for a ride 

in a remorque-moto 

(a trailer pulled by a 

motorbike) to most 

of the hotels. A 

tuk-tuk can be hired 

for a whole day for 

about US$12 (S$15). 

PHNOM PENH: LESTER LEDESMA

GUANGZHOU CHINA GUILIN CHINA 

Philip Choong 

General manager, 

Oakwood Gold Arch 

Residence Guangzhou 

BEST BREAKFAST: Dim sum 

at Nan Yuan Restaurant — a 

beautiful setting in the traditional 

Chinese courtyard house with huge 

Chinese garden, koi pond and 

waterfall. The food is excellent and 

the price is reasonable. 

MUST-BUY (MONEY NO 

OBJECT!): A Chinese painting, 

an excellent artwork to invest in. 

FAVOURITE LOCAL 

FESTIVAL: Spring Festival — 

everyone is in a festive mood, there’s 

lots of fi reworks, fl ea market, fl ower 

market, visiting families and friends. 

BEST IDEA FOR A 

FAMILY OUTING: Biking, 

skateboarding, fi shing, strolling, 

jogging, group singing and dancing, 

group tai chi, and taking photos by 

the river bank of Pearl River on Er 

Sha Island. 

MOST ROMANTIC SPOT: 

Shamian Island with its 

rustic look from the preserved 

colonial buildings, rose gardens and 

cobblestoned streets. 

GUANGZHOU 


CBD 28km from 

Guangzhou Baiyun 

International Airport 

Travel time 30-60 

mins by car 

Taxi About CNY70 

(S$14) 

Shuttle Bus Airport 

bus services to the 

city every 30 mins; 

CNY17 (S$3.50) 

ON THE GO 

1. Bus Public buses 

cost between CNY1-2 

(S$0.20-0.40); tour 

buses to get around 

the downtown of 

Guangzhou cost 

CNY2 (S$0.40). 

2. Water bus Board 

from four piers: 

Zhongda, Tianzi, Xidi 

and Fangcun; costs 

CNY1-2, (S$0.20-0.40) 

every 20-30 mins. 


Shangxiajiu pedestrian street Beautiful karst 

mountain landscape 

of Yangshuo 

Stephane Masse 


Sheraton Guilin 

Hotel 

LOCAL RECREATIONAL 

ACTIVITY TO WATCH: Catch 

people doing tai chi in the morning 

and classical dance in the evening 

on the river bank, right in front of 

the Sheraton Hotel. 

BEST PLACES TO HANG OUT 

WITH THE LOCALS: Any bars 

or karaoke lounges. Lots of locals 

frequent these places. 


OUTING: Take the kids to 

the Merryland Theme Park. 

FOR HISTORY: Visit the 

Solitary Beauty Peak and 

Prince City Scenic Area to learn 

about the culture and history of 

Guilin. There is an old university 

where elite students used to sit for 

the imperial examinations to be 

part of the royal court. 

MOST ROMANTIC SPOT: Sit 

along the river in one of the 

many gazebos. 

I LOVE GUILIN BECAUSE: 

Of the beauty of the hills, 

parks, scenic spots and food. 

GUILIN 


CBD About 

28km from 

Guilin Liangjiang 



35mins by car to 

the CBD 


(S$16.30) 

Airport Bus services 

to the city run from 

6.30am to 9pm; 

6.30am-8pm return. 

About CNY20 (S$4) 

ON THE GO 

1. City-bus There are 8 

tourism buses serving 

110 routes and they’re 

free and very popular. 

2. Bicycle The city is 

compact enough to 

explore on two wheels. 

3. Taxi Metered within 

the city. 

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HAIKOU CHINA 

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Elizabeth Kiderlen 

Owner, Boao Inn 

B&B 

BEST BREAKFAST: If you 

aren’t enjoying the awesome 

breakfast at Boao Inn B&B, you 

might want to try your local Laoba 

Cha. In Hainan, and in nearly every 

Haikou neighbourhood, this local 

institution provides fresh coffee, 

meat-fi lled buns and a host of 

sweet snacks. You can always 

supplement it with some fresh fruit 

picked up from the street stalls. 


TOURISTS: Bring plenty 

of SPF 30+ sunscreen and insect 

repellant. And for some unknown 

reason, Hainan people do not like 

to take coins, so bring plenty of 

paper money and don’t let the 

sellers give you coins as change 

because you won’t be able to get 

rid of them on Hainan Island! 

LOCAL DELICACY: My 

favourite dish is anything 

with Dongshan mutton: a blackwool 

mountain goat fed on 

camellias and orchids, and stewed, 

roasted or cooked in coconut milk. 

Stone gate entrance 

to a park 

HAIKOU 


CBD 25km from 

Haikou Meilan 


Travel time City 

centre is around 

30mins by car 

Taxi Approx CNY50 

(S$10) 

Airport express 

CNY15 (S$3); fi rst 

shuttle is at 5.30am; 

takes about 30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Tourist buses 

No. 1, 2 and 

New Meilai link 

attractions like 

Wugong Temple and 

Hai Rui Park for just 

CNY1 (S$0.20). 

2. Pedicab Threewheeled 

bicycle 

available from 

CNY2 (S$0.40). 

HANGZHOU CHINA 

Rosy Jai 

Director of sales, 

Oakwood Residence 

Hangzhou 

BEST BREAKFAST: Zhi Wei 

Guan — you can fi nd a wide 

selection of local food. 


Lou Wai Lou located right 

next to the West Lake. It’s one 

of the most authentic Hangzhou 

restaurants serving traditional 

Hangzhou cuisine. 

BEST BUY FOR UNDER 

S$50: Silk. Hangzhou is 

known for producing excellentquality 

silk sold at reasonable 

prices. There is a wide selection to 

choose from. 


TOURISTS: If you’re 

travelling by taxi, it’s better to do so 

before 3.30pm. Otherwise, just rent 

a car for the day for easy travelling. 

MUST-EATS: Dong po pork 

(braised pork) and West 

Lake fi sh in vinegar gravy. 

I LOVE HANGZHOU 

BECAUSE: People here are 

really friendly. Hangzhou is also a 

very nice place to live in and relax. 

Boating on West Lake 

HANGZHOU 


CBD 30km from 

Hangzhou Xiaoshan 


Travel time CBD is 

around 30-60mins 

by car 


(S$18.30) 

Shuttle bus Airport 

Bus services to the 

city every 15-20mins; 

CNY20 (S$4.10) 

ON THE GO 

1. Bus Y numbered 

buses will take 

you to a tourist 

site for CNY3-5 

(less than S$1). 

2. Bike Rentals are 

CNY300 (S$61) with 

two-thirds deposit 

paid fi rst. 

3. Taxi CNY10 (S$2) 

under 3km. 

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Isola — it’s a great location, 

overlooking the harbour and I fi nd 

the atmosphere very comfortable 

and well-designed. Isola has great 

contemporary Italian food. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: The 

rooftop bar at the East Hotel 

has spectacular views looking over 

Hong Kong. 


OBJECT!): A contemporary 

silk rug from Fort Street Studio. 

There is a great range of customdesigned 

rugs created by two New 

York artists who are now living in 

Hong Kong. 

MUST-BUY GIFTS: I always 

fi nd the signature Chinese 

chops to be a good gift for friends. 

The antique shops in Soho also 

have some great artifacts. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Patience is a 

virtue! Hong Kong is a very 

dynamic, hectic and overcrowded 

city. Just walking through the city 

can get frustrating! 

HONG KONG 


CBD 30km from 

Hong Kong 


Travel time CBD 

is around 20mins 

by car 

Taxi About HK$300 

(S$50) and 45 mins 

to the CBD 

Shuttle bus The 

Airport Express 

services Central, 

Kowloon, Jordan 

and Tsing Yi Island. 

www.mtr.com.hk 

ON THE GO 

1. Ferry These are 

cheap and scenic. 

2. Bus Go around 

the entire territory 

with coins or the 

handy Octopus Card. 

3. Train Runs ’til 

after midnight. 

Check out the Grand 

Lisboa Hotel 

MACAU CHINA 


Brian Cheng 

Director of sales & 

marketing, Westin 

Resort Macau 

BEST BREAKFAST: Lord 

Stow’s Bakery at Coloane 

— indulge in a decadent Sunday 

brunch, or just a simple chocolate 

croissant or a Macanese-style 

Portuguese egg tart with a cup 

of cappuccino. 


António — a Michelin Guide 

restaurant located in the heart of 

Taipa Village, where you can enjoy 

traditional Portuguese cuisine. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Enjoy a 

barbecue at Hac Sa Beach — 

imagine having spicy chicken wings, 

roasted corn, sausages and grilled 

fi sh right on the beach front. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Made-in- 

Macau almond biscuits. 

MUST-EATS: Pork chop 

bread — tasty pork chop 

between crunchy bread. It’s a local 

favourite and perfect with yin yong, 

a mixed drink of coffee and tea. 


The Casa Macanese at the 

Museum in Taipa. 

MACAU 


CBD 9km from 

Macau International 

Airport 

Travel time Central 

Macau is around 

20mins by car 

Taxi Approx MOP40 

(S$6.40) 

Bus These operate 

all day from the bus 

station outside the 

arrival hall to the 

border and Coloane 

ON THE GO 

Walking Macau’s 

back alleys and 

charming streets are 

best explored on 

foot — so you can 

discover unexpected 

nooks and crannies, 

or holes-in-the-wall. 

Tourists can refer to 

maps from tourist 

offi ce branches. 

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NINGBO CHINA 

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Ruediger Lurz 

Executive chef, 

Shangri-La Hotel 

Ningbo 

GREAT PLACES FOR 

DINNER: Bai Sha Wharf, 

a four-storey restaurant, has the 

freshest seafood, cooked according 

to your preference. Guests can also 

enjoy local specialities at Shang 

Palace, a signature restaurant of 

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: The Old 

Bund (Lao Wai Tan) has a 

good mixture of pubs, bars, cafés 

and restaurants, and you can party 

’til 6am! Alternatively, the Lobster 

Bar & Grill at the Shangri-La Hotel 

Ningbo is a great place for cocktails 

and live entertainment. 


OUTING: Dongqian Lake 

is one of the famous spots here. 

It’s a nice place to spend your 

day off enjoying the great scenery 

of mountains and the lake. 

Guests who stay at Shangri- 

La Hotel Ningbo on the Family 

Getaway room package will enjoy 

complimentary tickets to two 

attractions at Dongqian Lake. 

Tianyi Square 

NINGBO 


CBD About 11km 

from Ningbo Lishe 



20mins 


(S$8.10) 

Shuttle bus Departs 

for the city and 

costs CNY10 (S$2) 

per person 

ON THE GO 

1. Citybus Three are 

tourism bus routes 

that will take you 

to attractions such 

as Fan’s Residence 

and Tianyi Pavilion 

for CNY1-2. 

2. Taxi Both 

standard and deluxe 

taxis run on meters. 

Lantern parade festival in 

Nansha town 

SHANTOU CHINA 

Jin Peng 


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China 

BEST BREAKFAST: Chaoshan 

rice noodle roll and guo 

zhi (Chinese breakfast crêpe) in 

Shantou’s old urban district. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Bar Street 

— many nightclubs and bars 

along Rongjiang Road. 


S$50: Beef balls, dried 

squid and fi sh. Also, clothes and 

accessories from Shantou Station 

Clothes Market. 

LOCAL DELICACIES: 

Chaozhou brined food and 

gongfu tea are defi nite must-tries. 


OUTING: FantaWild 

Adventure Theme Park, Qing Ao Bay 

— touted as the Hawaii of the east 

— the Former Residence of Chen 

Cihong, Queshi Scenic and Historic 

Interest Area. 


Nan Ao is a county composed 

of 23 islands. It is honoured as the 

‘Pearl on Sea’ owing to its romantic 

and charming marine sights. 

SHANTOU 


CBD 13km from 

Shantou 

Waisha Airport 


20mins 


(S$6) 

Shuttle bus Departs 

for the city and 

costs CNY10 (S$2) 

per person 

ON THE GO 

1. Citybus Many 

city buses will take 

you to every corner 

of the city, as 

well as to nearby 

tourist destinations. 

2. Taxi The fares 

start from CNY7-9 

(S$1.40-1.80). 

Opt for cheaper 

motor-tricycles for as 

low at CNY5 (S$1); 

fl ag them anywhere. 

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Metis for its romantic 

ambience. I also love tucking into 

fresh seafood on the beach 

at Jimbaran. 


WITH THE GANG: Get 

together and warm up at Potato 

Head, then move on to 88 by the 

beach at Kuta or Bosche VVIP Club 

on the Bypass. 


FESTIVAL: Ngaben, a 

Balinese cremation ceremony. 

Strange choice, maybe, but it’s a 

celebration of life and death which 

grounds me in the moment and 

makes me proud to be Balinese. 


OUTING: Bali Elephant Camp. 

You can also do white water rafting 

and cycling at the same location. 

FAVOURITE SIDE TRIP: Take 

a Harley ride to Ubud and eat 

Balinese roasted duck at Bebek Tepi 

Sawah. Great ride, rice paddy views, 

delicious duck and spicy sambal! 

BALI 

JAKARTA INDONESIA 


A Hindu temple in Ubud Monas Indonesia’s 

Carved pieces leading 

National Monument 

the way to the 

National Monument 

BALI INDONESIA 

Inda Garritt 

Managing director, 

A True Balinese 

Experience 


CBD 15km from 

Denpasar’s Ngurah 

Rai Airport 

Travel time Kuta 

Beach is around 

10mins by car 

Taxi About 

IDR30,000 (S$4.30) 

Shuttle bus 

Most hotels offer 

complimentary 

pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Get your 

hotel to order one 

for you and try your 

best to arrange a 

return trip. 

2. Hired car The only 

way to go beyond 

the city and into the 

villages. Hiring a 

driver only costs 

a little more. 

Malcolm Hines 


Oakwood Premier 

Cozmo Jakarta 

GREAT PLACE FOR 

DINNER: Loewy’s Bistro 

and Bar, Oakwood Building at 

Mega Kuningan — there’s a 

vibrant cosmopolitan crowd where 

conversation is still the premium 

commodity, and when coupled with 

fashion, the skill of the mixologists, 

good food and laid-back sounds — 

hey, why look elsewhere? 


S$50: Two or three metres 

of homemade Indonesian batik. 

Take it home and have it tailored for 

yourself or your loved one. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Traffi c 

on Friday afternoon after 

prayers is legendary; try to stay 

local or leave before lunch. 


TOURISTS: If you’re thinking 

taxi, think Blue Bird — Jakarta’s 

most reliable network of taxis. 

MUST-EATS: Satay, of 

course, but not just any 

satay. Fresh lamb satay, grilled 

straight after being slaughtered. 

JAKARTA 


CBD 20km from 

Soekarno-Hatta 


Travel time Allow at 

least 40mins by car 

(depending on the 

traffi c conditions) 

Taxi IDR120,000 

(S$17.20) to the 

CBD, including the 

charges 

DAMRI bus 

IDR15,000 (S$2.15) 

ON THE GO 

Taxi One of the 

most reliable taxi 

companies in Jakarta 

is Blue Bird. You 

can call +62 (21) 

7917 1234 to book 

in advance. 

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The serene Lake Toba 

MEDAN INDONESIA 

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Angela Ervinna 

Operation manager 


Check out Jalan Semarang or 

Jalan Selat Panjang. These streets 

come alive at about 6pm. The stalls 

sell a wide variety of delicious food, 

from popiah (fresh spring rolls) 

and siomay (dim sum) to sweet 

martabak (pancake with fi lling) and 

apem cake (steamed, spongy cake). 

Stalls stay open ‘til midnight. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Ambonese 

cake or honeycomb cake 

make great gifts. There are about 

40 stores selling this local speciality 

along Jalan Mojopahit, Petisah. 

MUST-EATS: Durians! 

They’re available all year 

round and are cheaper in Medan 

compared to other Indonesian cities. 


Visit Berastagi and have a 

good climb to Sibayak mountain. 

Also check out the new resort at 

Merek hills called Taman Simalem 

Resort. Activities include jungle 

trekking, camping, fruit farming, 

horse riding and lots more. 

MEDAN 


CBD 15km from 

Polonia International 

Airport 


around 20mins 

by car 

Taxi Abt IDR40,000 

(S$5.70) 

Bus Ask about 

unscheduled local 

buses when you 

arrive 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Many taxis 

don’t use meters. 

Express Taxis is one 

reputable company. 

2. Bus Minibuses 

cost about IDR3,000 

(S$0.40) to board. 

You can still find old 

shops in the city 

SURABAYA INDONESIA 

Ronald Walla 

Commissionaire, 

PT. Wismilak Inti 

Makmur 

BEST BREAKFAST: Dim sum 

at the Ah Yat Abalone, Java 

Paragon Hotel. 


Resto Nine, La Rucola, 

Boncafé and Angus Steak House. 

They have good ambience and good 

food. Great for a relaxing dinner 

with wine. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Surabaya 

Town Square (SUTOS), The 

Loop and Oasis. These places offer 

many varieties of food and bar 

options, indoor and outdoor seating, 

and they close after midnight 

on weekends. 


WITH THE GANG: The D 

Club lounge, Ice Club, Blowfi sh, NAV 

family karaoke. 


TOURISTS: Bring along a 

Surabaya city map and Bahasa 

Indonesia dictionary. 

BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT 

WITH THE LOCALS: Go to 

the malls such as Tunjungan Plaza. 

SURABAYA 


CBD 20km from 

Juanda International 

Airport 

Travel time CBD 

is around 30mins 

by car 

Taxi Abt IDR50,000 

(S$7.20) 

Bus IDR10,000 

(S$1.40) 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Blue Bird 

is one of the most 

reputable taxi 

companies around. 

Book at +66 (31) 

372 1234. 

2. Bus There are 

many to take at 

varying low tariffs, 

but they are largely 

unscheduled and 

unregulated, so 

keep that in mind. 

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WITH THE GANG: Absinthe 

Solaar, located on the 8th fl oor 

of Namba Dining Maison in 

Takashimaya Department Store. The 

eatery offers yummy Mediterranean 

cuisine at very reasonable prices 

plus great live jazz. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Osaka 

is known as a gourmet city 

and okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury 

pancake) is my favourite local 

delicacy and it’s great with beer. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Shiroi 

Koibito chocolate cookie — 

it’s such a great hit that every time 

I visit Japan half of my suitcase is 

loaded with the cookies to meet all 

the requests from family and friends 

back home. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Seishun 

18 ticket, which literally 

means ‘Youth 18 ticket’, is a 

discount railway ticket offered 

by Japan Railway and you can 

travel anywhere in Japan for less 

than ¥5,000. 

The neon displays 

in Dotonbori 

OSAKA 


Osaka CBD 38km 

from Kansai 


Travel time 50mins 

by car 

Taxi Approx ¥17,000 

(S$285) 

Limousine bus Every 

45 mins at ¥880 

(S$14.80), takes 

50 mins 

Nankai Express Train 

Every 30 mins from 

¥1,390 (S$23.30), 

takes 30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway 

Effi cient and takes 

you everywhere you 

want to go. 

2. Bicycle Most 

hotels offer bicycle 

hire, as the terrain is 

easy to navigate. 

Danny Goh 


Hotel Maya 

BEST BREAKFAST: Roti 

canai (fl at bread traditionally 

served with curry) and teh tarik 

(milk tea) at any mamak (Indian 

Muslim) shop. It is a staple 

for Malaysians. 


Restaurant Wong Poh at 

Bukit Mayang Mas, Petaling Jaya. 

Its butter and chilli crabs are worth 

every ringgit spent. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Go on 

a shopping spree at Bukit 

Bintang, grab a seafood dinner at Jln 

Alor and fi nish the night by watching 

the latest 3D movie at the GSC 

fl agship cinema at Pavilion KL. No 

cab fare required. 


WITH THE GANG: Zouk Club, 

directly opposite Hotel Maya. Party 

the night away then walk back to 

the cosy comfort of your room! 


S$50: KL hop-on hop-off 

24-hour bus ticket — the best way 

to see the city. 

Wayang kulit 

KUALA 

LUMPUR 


CBD 57km from Kuala 

Lumpur International 

Airport 

Travel time 50mins 

by car 

Taxi Rates depend on 

your destination and 

are set in advance at 

the counter inside the 

terminal itself 

KLIA Ekspres Train 

Leaves every 15 mins 

and costs MYR35 

(S$14.40) to the city 

ON THE GO 

1. Monorail The best 

way to go to the CBD to 

avoid getting caught 

in the peak hour jams, 

which can get really 

quite crazy. 

2. Taxi Insist on using 

the meter taxis. 

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A Chinese temple 

in George Town 

PENANG MALAYSIA 

104 

Christine Sim 

Deputy general 

manager, Paradise 

Sandy Beach Resort 


Apart from our very own 

Gaya’s Beachside Bar & Restaurant 

where you can unwind and witness 

the beautiful sunset, you should also 

check out favourites such as Penang 

laksa (spicy noodle soup), char kway 

teow (fried fl at noodles), mee mamak 

(Indian-style fried noodles) and nasi 

lemak (rice cooked in coconut milk) 

at local eateries. 

FOR HISTORY: George Town, 

an amazing place to see the 

UNESCO World Heritage houses. 


WITH THE GANG: The bars 

and nightclubs located around 

Penang Road. 


Take a boat around the 

island to Monkey Beach or 

Pantai Kerachut. 

BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT 

WITH LOCALS: Anywhere 

around George Town or Esplanade. 

BEST IDEA FOR FAMILY 

OUTING: Toy Museum. 

PENANG 


CBD 16km from Penang 




CBD 

Taxi Approx MYR28 

(S$11.50). Confi rm the 

price before you get in 

the cab 

ON THE GO 

1. Walking Explore 

Penang on foot so 

you can enjoy the 

town’s quiet charm 

and discover secret 

dining spots. 

2. Taxi No meters, so 

agree on the fare in 

advance. Fares within 

the city are usually 

under MYR20 (S$8.20). 

3. Trishaws Touristy 

and slightly pricey, 

they are found in front 

of the Cititel Hotel. 

YANGON MYANMAR 

May Jue Thet Aung 

Infl ight media 

specialist, Ink 

Publishing 


S$50: Semi-precious 

jewellery pieces are aplenty in 

Yangon. Pearls come in unique 

designs and make great gifts. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Check out 

Bogyoke Market (also known 

as Scott’s Market) which offers 

valuable souvenirs, gems and other 

exotic items from all over Myanmar. 

MUST-EATS: Shan noodle 

and kyay oh (vermicelli in 

soup) are the best noodle dishes in 

Myanmar — they’re delicious. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Try 

Burmese coconut noodles 

(similar to laksa) and mohinga (fi sh 

and noodles in broth). 


FESTIVAL: The water festival 

in April. It is similar to Thailand’s 

Songkran festival, where people have 

fun splashing water at each other. 


OUTING: Visit the Sule 

Pagoda followed by dinner at the 

Green Elephant Restaurant. 

The Shwedagon Pagoda 

at dusk 

YANGON 


CBD 15km from 

Yangon International 

Airport 



centre of town 

Taxi Approx US$6-8 

(S$7.80-10.30). 

Confi rm the price 

before you get in 

the cab 

ON THE GO 

1. Walking If you 

are keen to explore 

Yangon’s downtown 

area, it’s best to do 

it on foot so you 

can fully soak up the 

city’s quiet charm 

and unhurried pace. 

2. Taxi No meters, 

but the drivers will 

quote you a usually 

modest going rate.

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snapper), cool artwork and 

amazing sculptures. 


OBJECT!): Go to Crane 

Brothers on High Street and buy 

yourself a suit. They’re one of the 

best bespoke tailors in the 

southern hemisphere. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: A beautiful 

piece of locally made 

jewellery from either Fingers Gallery 

in the city near the main art gallery 

or from the Royal gallery 

in Kingsland. 

Have a great day sailing 

on the harbour 

AUCKLAND 


CBD 20km 

from Auckland 



around 45mins 

by car 

Taxi From NZ$60 

(S$60) 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 

(S$30), taking 

45–60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Jafa cabs This 

is a bicycle with 

bench seats for 

two. It is free if 

you board it within 

the Auckland central 

business district. 

MANILA PHILIPPINES 


Mae Young 

Managing partner of 

Christian Publishers’ 

Representative (CPR) 

BEST BREAKFAST: BFast by 

Chef Laudico at the Ayala 

Triangle because it offers generous 

servings and there are organic 

items on the menu. Recycled jeans 

have been turned into house seats. 

Tip: if you are not keen on spicy 

condiments, ask for regular Datu 

Puti vinegar. 


Elbert’s Steak Room in 

Sagittarius Building, HV dela Costa 

Salcedo Village in Makati City for 

honest-to-goodness steaks. The set 

lunch menu includes sandwiches. 

Call for reservations; the place is 

closed on Sundays. 

INSIDER’S TIP: The weekend 

organic markets are great 

in the mornings. On Saturday, go to 

Salcedo Market. On Sunday, grab 

brunch at Mercato Centrale. 

MANILA 

Metropolitan 

Theater 


CBD 7km from Ninoy 

Aquino International 

Airport 


around 30mins by car 

Taxi Approx PHP450 

(S$13.40). Prepaid 

taxis are available 

inside the airport 

terminal and save you 

the hassle of haggling 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Found at most 

malls. Insist on using 

the meter. 

2. Jeepney These 

lorries ply most major 

city roads. 

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TAIPEI TAIWAN 

108 

Treena Huang 

Specialist, CNC Line 

BEST NIGHT OUT: If you 

want to experience local 

food, you have to check out the 

Shilin Night Market — the largest 

and most famous night market in 

Taipei. Take the MRT and get off at 

Jiantan station. Try the pan-fried 

stuffed dumplings. 


FESTIVAL: The Pingxi Sky 

Lantern Festival. Write your wishes 

on a lantern and release it into the 

sky — your dream may just come 

true! Tip: people say white lanterns 

are good to be released at night 

while more colourful ones should 

be reserved for daytime. 


OUTING: Taipei Zoo is great 

for families. After your visit, hop 

onto the Maokong Gondola to 

Maokong for a cup of tea amid the 

beautiful scenery. 

MOST UNUSUAL THING 

TO DO: Go to Huaxi Street, 

located in Wanhua district, and try 

the special snake soup. 

Modern Taipei at night 

TAIPEI 


CBD 40km from 

Taiwan Taoyuan 


Travel time Around 50 

mins by car to get to 

the city centre 

Taxi Approx TW$1,100 

(S$47) 

Buses Seven buses 

leave from the airport, 

with some making 

hotel stops. Costs 

TW$110-140 (S$4-6) for 

an adult and TW$43- 

65 (S$1.80-2.80) for 

a child; takes 40 to 

90 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Taipei Rapid 

Transit System This 

is defi nitely the most 

effi cient, fuss-free way 

of getting around the 

city, as well as that of 

Greater Taipei. 

Street food 

in Bangkok 

BANGKOK THAILAND 

Jeerasak Loturit 

Hotel manager, 

Hansar Bangkok 


WITH THE GANG: Bed 

Supperclub — everyone who is 

visiting Bangkok should spend 

at least one evening there! The 

futuristic building and interior is 

totally impressive. It’s absolutely the 

place to party. 


TOURISTS: Bargaining 

is common when shopping in 

Bangkok, especially at outdoor 

markets like Chatuchak and 

Patpong. Brush up on your 

negotiation skills and be prepared 

to walk away when the deal fails to 

go your way. 


Dinner with someone special 

at Eve, the new French restaurant 

at Hansar Bangkok. Try the wagyu 

beef and end your meal with the 

chocolate souffl é. 


Head to Rattanakosin 

Island and go on a walking tour 

of the temples. 

BANGKOK 


CBD 30km from 

Suvarnabhumi 



40mins by car 

Taxi Abt THB300 

(S$12.60) 

Airport Express Costs 

THB150 (S$6.30) and 

takes about an hour 

ON THE GO 

1. BTS Skytrain and 

underground MRT Will 

let you get safely to 

all the major points 

in Bangkok. 

2. Tuk-tuk 

Exhilarating but 

best used for short 

distances only. 

3. Taxi Always ask 

politely to have the 

meter switched on.

Canning College 

Independent Public School 

Pathways to University - since 1982 

Canning College specialises in providing quality university 

entry pathways to Australian (citizens, permanent residents 

and temporary residents) and international students. 

Programs offered: 

• Diploma of Commerce: UWA Stream 

• Diploma of Commerce: Curtin Stream 

• WA Universities’ Preparatory Program 

• Certificate lV (Commerce) 

• Year 12 / WACE 

• Year 11 

• Bridging Programs – academic and English upgrading 

www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

Canning College (or authorised representative) 

T: (+618) 9351 5665 E: iso@canningcollege.wa.edu.au 

CPC: 00463B

HANOI: HARYATI MAHMOOD 

PHUKET THAILAND 

Peter Komposch 


Dusit Thani Laguna 

Phuket 


I would strongly recommend 

that you try the best of royal Thai 

cuisine at Ruen Thai restaurant 

at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. It’s 

housed in a charming old teak 

house with Thai décor, set in a 

beautiful garden overlooking the 

azure lagoon and the mountains on 

the west coast of the island. 


S$50: Handmade sarongs 

called patae that feature beautiful 

patterns. These make lovely 

presents for everyone. 


TOURISTS: Don’t be afraid 

to try to speak Thai when on holiday 

— the locals are delighted when 

you do. 

UNUSUAL FACT: Thai people 

with long surnames are 

normally descended from migrants 

who came from mainland China. 


FESTIVAL: The Phuket 

Vegetarian Festival. 

PHUKET 

Coral Island 

off Phuket 


Patong Beach 

32km from Phuket 


Travel time Patong 

Beach is around 

45mins by car 

Taxi Abt THB400 

(S$16.80). 

Shuttle bus Every 

30mins at THB52 

(S$2) and takes 

about an hour 

ON THE GO 

1. Motorbikes A 

cheap and convenient 

way to explore all the 

tiny lanes around the 

beach — but drive 

with care! 

2. Tuk-tuk 

Exhilarating but 

best used for short 

distances only. 

HANOI VIETNAM 

BEST BREAKFAST: Pho 

(noodles) in the street will 

get your day off to the right start. 


Saigon restaurant at 

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Rooftop 

Bar is a great place. 


WITH THE GANG: Taboo Bar 

at Westlake. 


S$50: Clothes made 

of silk. 


OBJECT!): Vietnamese 

lacquer paintings. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Non, which 

is the conical peasant hat 

popular in Vietnam. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Visit the 

bustling fl ower market in 

the morning. 

MUST-EATS: Cha ca, which 

is grilled minced fi sh that 

originated in Vietnam more than 100 

years ago. 


Nguyen Hang Nga 

PR manager, 

InterContinental 

Hanoi Westlake 

Ha Long Bay 

vendors 

HANOI 


CBD 45km from Noi 

Bai International 

Airport 

Travel time About 30 

mins by car 

Taxi Airport taxi costs 

a fi xed VND160,000 

(S$9.80) for a sedan 

and VND190,000 

(S$11.70) for SUV 

Airport minibus Oneway 

trip to city centre 

costs VND32,000 

(S$2) 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Taxis can be 

hailed on the street, 

at hotels and at 

major attractions. Go 

with an accredited 

taxi company. 

2. Motorbike taxi It’s 

the cheapest and 

fastest way to get 

around the city. 

111


HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM 

112 

John Gardner 


Caravelle Hotel 

BEST BREAKFAST: The 

Boathouse at District 2. 

Admire the river as you dine — the 

outdoor seating has a relaxing 

ambience and the food is great. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Join the 

Night Vespa City Tour, where 

visitors can experience the city like 

one of the locals, on the back of a 

classic motorcycle. 

BEST PLACES TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: The 

rooftop Saigon Saigon Bar 

and Vasco’s. 


S$50: Casual clothes at 

the new Saigon Square on Ton Duc 

Thang, which has more space and 

offers something for everyone. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: 

Lacquerware. 


TOURISTS: Always check 

taxi meters and only take 

genuine taxis. 

MUST-EATS: Ban mi that, 

which is Vietnamese pork bun. 

The Saigon Main Post Office 

HO CHI MINH CITY 


CBD 7km from 

Tan Son Nhat 



20mins by car 

Taxi Get a taxi 

voucher from Visitor 

Information for US$12 

(S$15.50) 

Shuttle bus Most 

hotels offer 

complimentary 

pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Most taxi 

drivers will turn on 

their meter when you 

jump in; always carry 

your hotel card for an 

easy return. 

2. Walking The best 

way to explore alleys 

and one-way streets 

in District One.

Located in Tanjung Bungah, between the 

George Town (UNESCO) World Heritage Site 

and Batu Ferringhi, the Hotel is 45 minutes 

away from the Penang International Airport. 

It consists of 315 tastefully decorated 

bedrooms that are perfect for both business 

and leisure, offering spectacular panoramic 

sea views, all from your own private balcony. 

527, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang, Malaysia 

Tel: +604-899 9999 Fax: +604-899 0000 

Web: www. paradisehotel.com Email: sales@paradisehotel.com

WHERE WE FLY 

114 

YANGON 

BEIJING 

HANGZHOU 

GUILIN 

GUANGZHOU 

TAIPEI 

SHANTOU 

HONG KONG 

HANOI MACAU 

PHUKET 

PENANG 

HAIKOU 

BANGKOK 

SIEM REAP 

PHNOM PENH 


KUALA LUMPUR 

MEDAN 

SINGAPORE 

JAKARTA 

SURABAYA 

PERTH 

BALI 

NINGBO 

MANILA 

JETSTAR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES 

OPERATED BY JETSTAR 

JETSTAR DOMESTIC SERVICES OPERATED 

BY JETSTAR 

JETSTAR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES 

OPERATED BY JETSTAR ASIA OR VALUAIR 

JETSTAR OPERATES FLIGHTS THROUGHOUT 

VIETNAM WITH JETSTAR PACIFIC 

JETSTAR OPERATES FLIGHTS 

THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND 

QANTAS CONNECTIONS TO LONDON AND FRANKFURT 

JETSTAR VIETNAM DOMESTIC 

CONNECTIONS TO SINGAPORE AND DARWIN 

JETSTAR FLIES FROM SINGAPORE TO HANOI 

COMMENCING 15 DECEMBER 2011* 

JETSTAR FLIES FROM SINGAPORE TO GUANGZHOU 

COMMENCING 22 DECEMBER 2011* 

JETSTAR FLIES FROM SYDNEY TO QUEENSTOWN 

TWICE WEEKLY FROM 23 DECEMBER 2011* 

OSAKA 

DARWIN 

TOKYO 

FLY JETSTAR TO MORE 

THAN 50 DESTINATIONS 

THROUGH ASIA, NEW 

ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA AND 

THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

MELBOURNE 

SYDNEY 

*SUBJECT TO REGULATORY APPROVAL 

CAIRNS 

BRISBANE 

GOLD COAST 

QUEENSTOWN 

DUNEDIN 

CHRISTCHURCH 

HONOLULU 

FIJI 

AUCKLAND

PERTH 

AUSTRALIA 

NEW ZEALAND 

VIETNAM 

DARWIN 

QUEENSTOWN 

DUNEDIN 

ADELAIDE 

HA NOI 

CHRISTCHURCH 

HAI 

PHONG 

VINH 

MELBOURNE 

(AVALON) 

HUE 

AUCKLAND 

WELLINGTON 

DA NANG 


TOWNSVILLE 

LAUNCESTON 

CAIRNS 

HOBART 

NHA 

TRANG 

WHITSUNDAY COAST 

(PROSERPINE) 

HAMILTON 

ISLAND 

MACKAY 

MELBOURNE 

(TULLAMARINE) 

SUNSHINE 

COAST 

BRISBANE 

GOLD 

COAST 

BALLINA 

BYRON 

NEWCASTLE 

SYDNEY 

115

WHEN WE FLY 

Jetstar Asia, together with Jetstar and Valuair, operates more than 400 fl ights per week throughout Asia. 

Schedule is valid till 31 January 2012 

JETSTAR ASIA SCHEDULE 

SINGAPORE – AUCKLAND / AUCKLAND – SINGAPORE 

9 hours 5 minutes (GMT+12) 

Departure Time Arrival Time M T W T F S S 

SIN 19:00 AKL 10:05 

AKL 11:30 SIN 17:20 

SINGAPORE – BANGKOK / BANGKOK – SINGAPORE 



SIN 07:00 BKK 08:35 

SIN 11:20 BKK 12:50 

SIN 19:10 BKK 20:35 

BKK 09:15 SIN 12:40 

BKK 13:25 SIN 16:55 

BKK 21:15 SIN 00:40 

SINGAPORE – GUANGZHOU / GUANGZHOU – SINGAPORE 



SIN* 20:50 CAN 00:40 

CAN* 01:20 SIN 05:10 

* Valid from 22 December 2011 

SINGAPORE – GUILIN / GUILIN – SINGAPORE 



SIN* 09:15 KWL 13:25 

KWL* 14:05 SIN 18:15 

* Valid till 17 December 2011 

SINGAPORE – HAIKOU / HAIKOU – SINGAPORE 



SIN 13:45 HAK 17:05 

HAK 17:45 SIN 21:10 

SINGAPORE – HANGZHOU / HANGZHOU – SINGAPORE 



SIN 18:20 HGH 23:35 

HGH 00:35 SIN 05:50 

SINGAPORE – HANOI / HANOI – SINGAPORE 



SIN* 09:15 HAN 12:00 

HAN* 12:40 SIN 17:05 


SINGAPORE – HO CHI MINH / HO CHI MINH – SINGAPORE 



SIN 07:15 SGN 08:15 

SIN 11:45 SGN 12:50 

SIN* 14:00 SGN 15:05 

SIN 19:30 SGN 20:35 

SGN 08:55 SIN 11:55 

SGN 13:30 SIN 16:25 

SGN* 15:45 SIN 18:40 

SGN 21:15 SIN 00:10 


SINGAPORE – HONG KONG / HONG KONG – SINGAPORE 



SIN 06:30 HKG 10:20 

SIN 09:00 HKG 12:50 

SIN* 09:00 HKG 12:50 

SIN 15:50 HKG 19:40 

SIN 01:30 HKG 05:20 

SIN^ 01:30 HKG 05:20 

HKG 11:05 SIN 14:50 

HKG 13:35 SIN 17:30 

HKG* 13:35 SIN 17:30 

HKG 20:25 SIN 00:10 

HKG 06:05 SIN 10:00 

HKG^ 06:05 SIN 10:00 

* Valid from 21 December 2011 ^ Valid from 15 December 2011 

SINGAPORE – KUALA LUMPUR / KUALA LUMPUR – SINGAPORE 

1 hour 5 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 07:05 KUL 08:15 

SIN* 10:40 KUL 11:40 

SIN 12:40 KUL 13:40 

SIN* 19:25 KUL 20:25 

SIN^ 21:00 KUL 22:05 

KUL 08:50 SIN 09:50 

KUL* 12:20 SIN 13:15 

KUL 14:20 SIN 15:25 

KUL* 21:05 SIN 22:05 

KUL^ 22:55 SIN 23:59 

* Valid from 15 December 2011 ^ Valid till 14 December 2011 

116 

SINGAPORE – MACAU / MACAU – SINGAPORE 



SIN 13:40 MFM 17:25 

MFM 18:05 SIN 22:00 

SINGAPORE – MANILA / MANILA – SINGAPORE 



SIN 00:15 MNL 03:50 

SIN 06:25 MNL 10:00 

SIN 16:20 MNL 19:55 

MNL 04:30 SIN 08:00 

MNL 10:40 SIN 14:10 

MNL 20:35 SIN 00:05 

SINGAPORE – NINGBO / NINGBO – SINGAPORE 



SIN 11:25 NGB 16:35 

NGB 17:25 SIN 22:20 

SINGAPORE – PENANG / PENANG – SINGAPORE 



SIN 15:05 PEN 16:25 

PEN 17:05 SIN 18:25 

SINGAPORE – PERTH / PERTH – SINGAPORE 



SIN 17:50 PER 23:10 

PER 00:15 SIN 05:30 

SINGAPORE – PHNOM PENH / PHNOM PENH – SINGAPORE 

2 hours (GMT+7) 


SIN 10:30 PNH 11:25 

PNH 12:10 SIN 15:10 

SINGAPORE – PHUKET / PHUKET – SINGAPORE 



SIN 07:55 HKT 08:45 

SIN 08:25 HKT 09:20 

SIN 20:35 HKT 21:20 

HKT 09:30 SIN 12:20 

HKT 10:00 SIN 12:50 

HKT 22:00 SIN 00:50 

SINGAPORE – SHANTOU / SHANTOU – SINGAPORE 



SIN 13:45 SWA 17:40 

SWA 18:20 SIN 22:25 

SINGAPORE – SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH – SINGAPORE 

2 hours 10 minutes (from SIN to REP); 45 minutes (from REP to PNH) (GMT+7) 


SIN 14:50 REP 16:00 

REP 16:45 PNH 17:30 

PNH 18:30 SIN 21:25 

SINGAPORE – TAIPEI – OSAKA / OSAKA – TAIPEI – SINGAPORE 

4 hours 45 minutes (from SIN to TPE); 2 hours 40 minutes (from TPE to KIX) (GMT+8/GMT+9) 


SIN 07:10 TPE 11:50 

TPE 12:40 KIX 16:10 

KIX 17:00 TPE 19:00 

TPE 19:50 SIN 00:25 

SINGAPORE – TAIPEI / TAIPEI – SINGAPORE 



SIN 18:55 TPE 23:35 

TPE 00:15 SIN 05:00 

SINGAPORE – YANGON / YANGON – SINGAPORE 

2 hours 55 minutes (GMT+6.5) 


SIN 09:10 RGN 10:35 

RGN 11:25 SIN 15:50

JETSTAR SCHEDULE 

SINGAPORE – BALI – PERTH / PERTH – BALI – SINGAPORE 

2 hours 35 minutes (from SIN to DPS); 3 hours 45 minutes (from DPS to PER) (GMT+8/GMT+8) 


PER 10:05 DPS 13:45 

DPS 14:45 SIN 17:20 

SIN 18:35 DPS 21:15 

DPS 22:45 PER 02:25 

SINGAPORE – BEIJING / BEIJING – SINGAPORE 



SIN 18:35 PEK 00:50 

PEK 02:50 SIN 09:30 

SINGAPORE – DARWIN – CAIRNS / CAIRNS – DARWIN – SINGAPORE 

9 hours 10 minutes (from SIN to CNS); 2 hours 20 minutes (from CNS to DRW); 

4 hours 40 minutes (from SIN to DRW) (GMT+10/GMT+9:30) 


CNS 12:45 DRW 15:00 

DRW 18:20 SIN 21:20 

SIN 22:10 DRW 04:20 

DRW 06:20 CNS 09:20 

SINGAPORE – JAKARTA – PERTH / PERTH – JAKARTA – SINGAPORE 

1 hour 40 minutes (from SIN to CGK); 4 hours 5 minutes (from CGK to PER) (GMT+7/GMT+8) 


SIN 19:20 CGK 20:05 

CGK 20:45 PER 01:40 

SIN* 19:25 CGK 


CGK* 20:35 PER 

20:05 

01:40 

^ Valid from 7 December 2011 

PER 02:25 CGK 05:50 

CGK 06:30 SIN 09:05 

PER^ 02:25 CGK 05:50 

CGK^ 06:30 SIN 09:05 

* Valid from 6 December 2011 ^ Valid from 7 December 2011 

MELBOURNE – SINGAPORE / SINGAPORE – MELBOURNE 



MEL 12:00 SIN 16:45 

SIN 20:35 MEL 07:20 

VALUAIR SCHEDULE 

SINGAPORE – BALI / BALI – SINGAPORE 



SIN 07:25 DPS 10:05 

DPS 10:45 SIN 13:25 

SINGAPORE – JAKARTA / JAKARTA – SINGAPORE 



SIN 07:45 CGK 08:35 

SIN 15:35 CGK 16:25 

SIN 20:30 CGK 21:20 

CGK 09:15 SIN 12:00 

CGK 17:15 SIN 19:55 

CGK 22:00 SIN 00:40 

SINGAPORE – MEDAN / MEDAN – SINGAPORE 



SIN 10:40 MES 11:05 

SIN 16:50 MES 17:15 

MES 11:45 SIN 14:10 

MES 17:55 SIN 20:15 

SINGAPORE – SURABAYA / SURABAYA – SINGAPORE 



SIN 14:35 SUB 16:00 

SUB 16:40 SIN 19:50 

Flight durations are estimates only, departing from Singapore. 

Information correct at press time. 

Operated by Jetstar Asia Airways 

Operated by Jetstar Airways 

Operated by Valuair 

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Ms Liyana Kwan, Founder of 

Pagi Sore Indonesian Restaurant 

At Pagi Sore, we insist upon the freshest 

herbs and spices in every single dish we 

serve. Our aim is to give every customer 

the best Indonesian dining experience. 

We’re not just authentically Indonesian, 

we’re also uniquely Pagi Sore. 

Ikan Ota Kukus - The Freshest leather 

Jacket Fish succulently cooked with 

rich and creamy ota gravy. A Ms. Liyana 

Kwan original and voted one of the top 

100 dishes in Singapore in 2007! 

Tahu Telor - presented with 

a culinary award in 2002! 

Udang Mentega – A 

Pagi Sore Favourite 

Voted One of Singapore's Top 

50 Restaurants, Wine and Dine 

Singapore's Top Restaurants 

2008, Featured on Makan King 

2 & Makansutra, Excellent 

Food Award 2002. 

www.pagi-sore.com 

In-house and outdoor catering, Delivery 

Pagi Sore | 88-90 Telok Ayer Street | Far East Square | Singapore 048470 

Tel: 6225 6002 | Fax: 6536 7679 | Email: fareastoutlet@pagi-sore.com 

Opening hours (Monday – Sunday except Public Holiday): 

11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm – 9.30 pm 

www.facebook.com/pagisore

Connecting to 

another flight? 

Learn more about fl ight connections in Singapore! 

Passengers with connecting fl ights on 

Jetstar or Valuair in Singapore and require 

new boarding passes, please proceed to 

Transfer Desk Counter C located in the 

Departure Transit Lounge of Terminal One 

for assistance. 

If you are holding your boarding pass for 

your connecting fl ight, please check for 

your boarding gate details on the fl ight 

information displays in the Airport. 

To leave on-time 

Please remember: 

60 Minutes 

before departure please proceed for boarding 

10 Minutes 

before departure boarding gate closes 

To book, visit Jetstar.com or call 800 6161 977 (24hr toll free) 

Passengers with connecting fl ights to 

other Carriers in Singapore, please 

proceed to the respective Carriers’ 

Transfer Desk for new Boarding Pass and 

Baggage re-tagging. 

Passengers are advised to report early to 

the Boarding Gates to prevent delays. 

C1 

1 2 min min 

Transfer C 

IMMIGRATION 

6 mins 

C20 

C11 

D30 

4 4 mins 

C22C 23 C24 

C13C 15 C16 

1 min 

4 mins 4 min 

D42D 44 D46 

D40D 41 

C25 

1 min 

3 mins 

Changi Airport, 

Singapore 

TERMINAL 1 

3 mins 

C26 

C17 C18 C19 

D32D 34 D35 D36 D37 D38 

3 min 

D47 D48 D49

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMFORT 

CARRY-ON 

BAGGAGE 

Liquids, aerosols or gels (LAGs) 

must be in containers with a 

maximum capacity of 100ml 

each. Containers must be placed 

in a transparent resealable 

plastic bag with a maximum 

capacity not exceeding one litre. 

SAFETY FIRST 

Please ask the cabin crew 

for an infant seatbelt if your child 

is under two years old. Return 

the infant seatbelt to our cabin 

crew upon disembarkation. 

Sleeping on the aircraft fl oor is 

not permitted. 

Please read the safety instruction 

card in your seat pocket, noting 

emergency exits and location 

of life jackets. Please watch the 

safety demonstration prior to 

take-off. 

In an emergency, the crew will 

give specifi c instructions. They 

may speak assertively and will 

require your cooperation. 

SMOKING 

Government regulations 

prohibit smoking on all fl ights. 

There are smoke detectors 

in all toilets and penalties for 

regulation breaches. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF 

BLOOD CIRCULATION 

AND MUSCLE RELAXATION 

DURING FLIGHTS 

Compression stockings can 

assist in preventing swelling of 

the ankles and feet and they may 

improve the blood return to the 

body from the lower legs. 

During your fl ight, move your 

legs and feet three or four 

minutes per hour, and move 

about. 

CABIN 

PRESSURE 

To “clear” your ears, try 

swallowing and/or yawning 

When you are fl ying with an 

infant, give them a dummy or 

feed them during the aircraft’s 

descent. Sucking and swallowing 

will help the infant equalise the 

pressure in their ears 

CABIN 

HUMIDITY / 

DEHYDRATION 

Low humidity in the aircraft 

cabin can cause drying of the 

nose, throat and eyes and 

can irritate wearers of contact 

lenses. Do: 

YOUR WELLBEING 

• Drink water frequently. 

• Drink coffee, tea and alcohol 

only in moderation. 

• Remove contact lenses if your 

eyes are irritated. 

• Use a moisturiser to refresh 

skin. 

JETSTAR 

SECURITY 

POLICY 

Jetstar has a strict policy 

on denying boarding to 

any passengers who are 

inappropriate in fl ight or 

on ground in comments or 

behavior. Jetstar does not accept 

any inappropriate comments 

as “jokes”. All matters are 

referred to relevant authorities 

for prosecution. Jetstar will seek 

to recover all costs incurred as a 

result of infl ight incidents from 

those involved. 

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Excludes Japanese selection

Airport to 

accommodation, 

from just $18. 

Our convenient Perth city and Fremantle 

shuttle services will drop you off or pick 

you up right at your front door. 

To book your ticket: 

Visit the ConneCt kiosk just outside the terminal 

perthairportconnect.com.au 

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