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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Decathlon is a global sporting goods retailer originating from France. With over 1400 stores in 48 countries, the chain claims to be the largest sporting goods retailer in the world. Also, Decathlon did their first foray into Singapore around 2016 with 6 stores all over Singapore. They aim to bring their presence in the country further with...
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is the largest museum of European art in the Russian Capital of Moscow. Geographically, it is located along Volkhonka street and is about a 15 minute walk from the Kremlin Royal Amoury. Also, it is located just opposite another iconic Moscow landmark, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. It is...
The Moscow Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines is one of the few quirky historical attractions worth visiting in downtown Moscow if you are into video games and have a couple of hours to spare. Opened on April 2007, the attraction museum is a private historical interactive museum. Additionally, the establishment offers a collection of arcade machines that...
Following my walkabout of Moscow city, let me take a time to share about my experience using their public transport system to get around and to the city.
Trains from the Airport- Aeroexpress
When you fly into Moscow, chances you will land at the Moscow Domodedovo (DME) International Airport. The airport is very well connected with a dedicated Airport...
Following the astonishing success of Don Don Donki flagship branch at Orchard Gateway, the group has embarked on their rapid expansion of their Japanese lifestyle stores right into the Singapore Heartlands. Come Don Don Donki 100am Mall, their first of such stores right in Tanjong Pagar region at Tras street.
Donki in the Heartland
This new Don Don...
HIFUMI Japanese Restaurant is a small casual dining restaurant located on the second floor of Marina Square. They serve a small section of dishes and for their locality are pretty value for money. Let's check out this little gem of an eating place I always see myself coming back to.
Casual Japanese dining
The restaurant ambience is chill, especially...
Howdy happy new 2019! It is that time of the year again! Lets take a step back from the bustles of life where we take time to reflect on the past year happenings, as well as to make new resolutions in the light of the new. It can be for better health, fitness or the best for...
Tallinn is the most populous and the primate city of Estonia. The modern country sees a blend of traditional culture and a modern city living together as one. One with much history, let’s explore Estonia Capital Tallinn with a walking day tour.
A young country with a rich history
As the locals would say, Estonia’s history had been pretty...
This article follows on from my first impressions of the new Vivo V11 smartphone. I covered the exterior impressions as well as functionality of the in-screen fingerprint sensor- a world first. In this second part, I am checking out the Vivo V11 Camera, Gaming Benchmarks and Performance.
FunTouch, zippy, but not perfect
The heart of the phone is...
Let’s take an explore of Yokohama city in Japan today, checking out key sights like the city district, Chinatown, and Shinko Island. Yokohama city...
Let’s dine in today at Yappari Steak VivoCity. The restaurant is famous for serving 100% Certified Black Angus beef, lightly seared and presented on...