Do you know what this old-fashioned looking gadget is being used for? What does it do? Well, the headline has given it away already - it is a water ice maker. Not sure if this is the official name, but that's what I started calling these big drums that are on a small cart, pulled… Continue reading Bangkok: Thai popsicle at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Author: bluebalu
Food lover, photography fan and avid traveller - living in Hong Kong since 2011
Bangkok: Chatuchak Weekend Market Food Stalls
In yesterday's post I only wrote about the market stalls at Chatuchak Weekend Market, but I did not mention the different food stalls - and the sheer amount of them and the different variety of food on sale is worth an extra blog post. There are specific food sections where you can purchase food and… Continue reading Bangkok: Chatuchak Weekend Market Food Stalls
Bangkok: Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market is probably one of the largest markets in the world. The sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise is just crazy, there are over 8,000 market stalls on a 35-acre site. It might not be the cheapest place to shop, but one of the most interesting ones. Every Saturday and Sunday over… Continue reading Bangkok: Chatuchak Weekend Market
Bangkok: Hansar Hotel, traffic and Erawan Shrine
Together with our friends we travelled to Thailand for a few days in late November/early December and had a great time. We went to Chiang Mai for the lantern festival and then staid in Bangkok for a weekend. We took so many pictures that I've not had time to go through all of them yet… Continue reading Bangkok: Hansar Hotel, traffic and Erawan Shrine
Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 12
The final stage of the Lantau trail runs from Pui O to Mui Wo and is 9km long. It took us about 3 hours to hike it and it was one of the nicest stages of the whole Lantau trail. The hike starts in Pui O village, opposite the Police Reporting Centre and just before… Continue reading Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 12
Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 11
Finally - we continued hiking the Lantau trail. Originally our plan was to finish this hike in 2012, but unfortunately we were too busy and also a little bit too lazy to do so. Given that the Chinese Year has not ended yet, we can still claim we finished the trail this year... but unfortunately,… Continue reading Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 11
Hiking: From Mui Wo to Discovery Bay
The other day, after our Lantau Trail Stage 9 and Lantau Trail Stage 10 hike, I decided to continue onwards from Mui Wo to Discovery Bay. This is a short 4,5 kilometer hike with quite some scenic views. I've walked it a few times, just the other way round, from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo.… Continue reading Hiking: From Mui Wo to Discovery Bay
Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 10
Stage 10 is very similar to stage 8, as it is just a continuation of a previous stage. Apart from a few steps in the beginning it is a really flat 6.5km walk from Shui Hau to Tung Chung road, along a catchment area. However, there are a few things that set this hike apart.… Continue reading Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 10
Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 9
A few weekends ago Monica and I went hiking again - but I've only discovered my photos after sorting and blogging about Tokyo. Therefore apologies for the delay, it was back in early November when we went on Lantau Trail stage 9 which started at Shek Pik and went to Shui Hau. It is a… Continue reading Hiking: Lantau Trail Stage 9
Tokyo: Tajimaya coffee shop
On our last day we were strolling through Shinjuku and found a hidden gem, a fantastic little coffee shop, tucked away in one of the corners of Shinjuku. Tajimaya is slightly to the North-East of Shinjuku station, at the corner of a quiet street. The prices for a coffee and a small piece of cake… Continue reading Tokyo: Tajimaya coffee shop
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