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Up Ostankino TV Tower observation deck Moscow

Ostankino TV Tower is a television and radio tower. It offers great views from its upper observation deck overlooking the city of Moscow. The tower was designed by Nikolai Nikitin and stands about 540 meters in height. Commendably, it is currently the tallest free-standing structure in Europe. Also, notably, from 1967 and 1974, the tower momentarily was...
Museums

Kolomenskoye Ascension Church Moscow

Kolomenskoye Estate is a historical site located on the outskirts of the city of Moscow, Russia. The highlight of the Kolomenskoye Estate is the 5-century old Kolomenskoye Ascension Church with its correspondingly rich history. The site is also known as Dyakovo Gorodishche, it's historical name. It was said to be about 2 and a half thousand years...
European

Mangiamo Italian Restaurant Albert Court

Mangiamo Italian restaurant is a small family-run Italian restaurant located in Albert Court, Singapore. It is located in a quiet corner in the neighborhood and often go unnoticed unless being told about it. A family friend recommended the eatery. It is tucked in an large central courtyard managed by village hotel group in the Rochor area. Also,...
Gadgets

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro first look hands-on

I had the opportunity to play around with both the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in a first look before Huawei’s March 26th Paris Global launch. Huawei has impressed me again with their impressive camera setup which built on the last year’s flagship P20 series (and subsequent Mate 20). Here are my first impressions of both the...
Buffets

Tangs Marriott Cafe Singapore

Marriott Cafe is an international hotel buffet located right in the heart of Singapore Orchard road. The restaurant sits on the ground floor of the Marriott Tangs Plaza Hotel tucked behind the hotel lobby cafe. It is accessible from the expansive hotel lobby. It is vast and is quite a joy to hang out here. Notably, such...
Russia

Victory Park Pobedy Moscow

If you in Moscow and crave a bout of history is an open city monument park, the Victory Park Pobedy Moscow is one such place to spend some time at. Victory Park is a modern memorial park located in west Moscow, Russia. Also, the establishment is known as Park Pobedy. It is located on a hill known...
Russia

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Moscow

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure is a central park located at Krymsky Val in Moscow, Russia. It is one of the few large open green spaces in the city of Moscow. Gorky Park prides itself as the country eco-friendly recreational zone. Additionally, the 121 hectare park has an open concept and offers free entry 24...
Museums

Peranakan Museum Singapore

The Peranakan Museum Singapore is a cultural museum. The museum is managed by the Singapore National Heritage Board and is the first of its kind in the world. It is located along 39 Armenian St and is easily accessible after a 10 minute walk from the nearest public transit access. City Hall and Bras Basah MRT station...
Asian

Redhill Market Hong Kong Clay pot

The eatery am checking out today is Redhill Market Hong Kong Clay pot. I am always on the hunt for good value for money clay pot chicken rice stores. A gem I had been patronising for about 1-2 months since their opening late last year is a Hawker store located in the Redhill Food market. Moreover, going...
Blog

Experience with Singapore population health studies SPSH step tracker

As part of the on-going Singapore population health studies, I was given the opportunity by a researcher during a visit to participate in a new lifestyle tracking study. As of present, they are piloting the trial in small numbers. I successfully completed a recent step tracking trial run, so I can share on what to expect. Let...
Western

Dining at Char-Grill Bar

If you are looking for good cheap western food, this is a good time to be alive. The Singapore western food scene is probably at one of the riches it had been in the years since the Botak Jones era. Char-Grill Bar started out offering really affordable premium western food right in the heartlands. If that rings...
European

L’Entrecote Duxton Steak and Fries French Bistro

L'Entrecote is a small rustic French Bistro restaurant located in the pub district at the Duxton Tangong Pagar neighborhood. The neighborhood in the Tanjong Pagar area comprises of rows of five foot walkway styled shop houses. Tenants here range at night comprise mostly of Food and Beverage outlets, such as Pub, Italian, French, and Japanese restaurants. The restaurant...
Gadgets

D-link D-Fend and smart home security

D-link Singapore was around to showcase their latest range of consumer-targeted home high security home networking routers and security IP cameras. On feature are two main product ranges, namely their D-link D-Fend and smart home security sensor products. It forms part of a holistic smart home security suite you can use to secure your home network. Check...
Asian

Juz Eat Coffee Shop Chinese Zi char Restaurant

Juzeat coffee shop is a Chinese zi char restaurant serving affordable and Chinese cooked food dishes. The main allure is their Crab signature dishes, which the restaurant claims to be a specialist in. They are located on the ground floor of Alexandra Central mall along Alexandra road. Chinese restaurant tucked in a remote mall Moreover, the restaurant don't really...
Museums

The State Tretyakov Art Gallery Museum Moscow

Continuing on my Russian adventures, The State Tretyakov Art Gallery is a fine arts museum in Moscow containing over 130,000 exhibits. The museum prides itself as the go-to fine arts gallery in the city of Moscow, Russia. It is the foremost depository of Russian fine art in the world. Moreover, the State Tretyakov Gallery is located rather...
Places

Don Don Donki City Square mall

Today, let's check out Don Don Donki third and largest outlet in Singapore in City Square Mall at Farrer Park. The establishment had undergone a rapid expansion since they first came into Singapore shores late 2017. Since then they had opened their second branch last year at Tanjong Pagar's 100am Mall, and most recently, this newest Don...
Asian

Wok in Burger Bukit Merah Alexandra

If Keng Eng Kee Seafood is a dining name familiar with you, Wok in burger is their take on bringing ze-char Chinese burgers in a western burger style. I was there to try out their burgers during their opening week. The burger joint is tucked in their ze-char coffeshop in Block 124 Alexandra village. It near an light...
Blog

Happy 2019 Lunar New Year of the Pig

Mandarin oranges, lion dances, red packets and fireworks. It is the time of the year again with the Chinese new year. For 2019, the Chinese Lunar new year starts on February 5th. Also, it marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year of the Pig (Or boar). Moreover, the lunar new year this year falls right on...
Blog

Anniversary: 15 years of Shaunchng.com

Boy, time do flies, 15 years of ShaunChng.com. The site is a labor of joy to run. It brings forward my hobbies of writing and photography, with my love for food, travel, technology and sports. A walk down memory lane Notably, the site had undergone a couple of revisions throughout the years, both in design and content. Going down...
European

John’s Pizzeria and Bakery Alexandra Central Mall

John's Pizzeria and Bakery Alexandra Central Mall is a new pizza joint opened recently at the Alexandra Central Mall. It is located inside a mall part of Park Hotel Alexandra which I visited their Carvery buffet restaurant previously. Geographically, it is sited on the crossroads between Jalan Bukit Merah and Alexandra road. Also, it is located beside...
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Galaxy Ai 2024 new Fold 6 and Flip 6

Let’s take a hands-on of Samsung’s new foldable phones and wearables at this year’s Galaxy AI Unpacked 2024 event in Singapore. The global event...

Belkin BoostCharge portable Magsafe 5k charger review

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Belkin 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad review

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 unpacked

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Singapore Night Festival 2024

Singapore Night Festival 2024

Cable Cars A Ride Through Time at Vivocity Mall

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Singapore Garden Festival 2024

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Astro Boy Journey through Time BLAXK Funan

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European

Kapitan Slavic Ukrainian restaurant

Let’s take a dine-in today visiting the Kapitan Slavic Ukrainian/Russian restaurant at Tanjong Pagar. The restaurant offers a curated offering of Eastern Europe. The...

Sheng Ji Fishball Noodle Bukit Merah

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Yat Ka Yan Dessert (Fortune Centre)

Asian

Kheng Fatt beef noodles Golden Mile

Asian

COCA steamboat

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Mio Fine Foods Neil Road

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Food for thought National Museum

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