I realised that I have tons and tons of photos from all my various trips / outings, and yet those awesome photos are being hidden because I had been lazy to share. Henceforth, a mini resolution of mine for the rest of the year, is to blog and record all these trips on e-von-ne, as a diary of sorts. Most of them will be rather backdated, but I hope I will still be able to record down the major events / activities well from memory =)
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And so the first trip that I'm going to blog about, is a trip to Bangkok a few months ago in Jun'15. Thought that it would be good to do it in a reverse chronological order.
A couple of colleagues and I were drained from work back during the mid-year, and decided to take an extended weekend escapade to Bangkok, BKK! It was a little nervous experience back then, as there were news about BKK having positive MERS cases, though it was contained. After deliberation here and there, we decided to go ahead with it anyway, as the cases reported stopped about 1 week before our trip.
Random abstract photo of a clock and its workings behind,
to show the turning back of time in my head.
[Taken in town of Bath, UK]
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And so the first trip that I'm going to blog about, is a trip to Bangkok a few months ago in Jun'15. Thought that it would be good to do it in a reverse chronological order.
A couple of colleagues and I were drained from work back during the mid-year, and decided to take an extended weekend escapade to Bangkok, BKK! It was a little nervous experience back then, as there were news about BKK having positive MERS cases, though it was contained. After deliberation here and there, we decided to go ahead with it anyway, as the cases reported stopped about 1 week before our trip.
And so, jetting off on the beautiful SIA plane!
Flew off super early in the morning...
Me upon arrival and before leaving the airport to meet up with my friends who flew off one day earlier and hence were already in the city!
I wish I have some photos of the apartment that we stayed at, 6 of us stayed together in this apartment booked via AirBnB. Its located near ChitLom Station, called Tonson Residence. A very awesome and comfortable stay, no squeezing and waiting for the shower required as there were 3 bedrooms, each with their attached bathroom. It also comes with a living room, dining area, kitchen, common area, and facilities such as gym and swimming pool! To sum it up, its just like a condominium.
Address:
58 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, 10330 Bangkok
[I think this is their website, the accommodation was booked by my friend on AirBnB, so can't guarantee but from the pictures of the rooms, it looks the same]
After checking in and meeting up with my friends, we headed off for the first meal of the day! Wanton mee!
SabX2 Pratunam Wanton Noodles
4/32-33 Soi Petchburi 19, Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand
4/32-33 Soi Petchburi 19, Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand
Apparently its a very famous stall amongst Singaporeans who head to BKK, located strategically opposite the crowded Platinum Mall. Noodles are springy and Singaporeans will find the taste very familiar, no wonder its such a hit! Also recommended by DanielFoodDiary .
It was then a day of shopping at Platinum!
Credits to: Tripadvisor.com
Was rather looking forward to shopping at the mall after my awesome shopping experience there 4 years ago, but was disappointed. Due to inflation, prices had went up, and so its no longer as cheap as it used to be =( Furthermore, the fun lies in the bargaining and haggling for lower prices - which is also gone now. All the retail shops have been enlightened and came together to agree on a minimum price, which means NO undercutting of each other for business. This benefits them and tourists / customers like us became at a disadvantage. Even buying 4-5 pieces at the same one store, does not entitle you to lower price. Its all at a FIXED price. Darn.
Needless to say, we were quite sian by it and left shortly after, with only a bit of a loot. As the weather was hot, we popped by one of the new cafes in BKK that took the city by storm - AfterYou Dessert Cafe, at Siam Paragon.
Decorated just like a quaint little cafe, very Instagram-worthy. The cafe culture has spread to BKK and there are tons of cafes that appears online, not only locally, but also from Singaporeans who head there frequently. Not surprising, we were told that the waiting time is 30 minutes.
Check out the crowd - mainly youngsters
The cafe is known for their Japanese shibuya toast and sweet things in general - desserts. So we got 2 different types to try it out, and at the same time, see for ourselves if it is indeed worth the hype.
Ferrero toast
Ordered this out of my desire for something chocolatey, and decided on the Ferrero Toast instead of the Nutella Toast. Since both are chocolate and highly similar, might as well get something of higher value, isn't it? One jar of Nutella has sooo much Nutella in it, just dripping a few spoonfuls on the toast and charging those prices does not seem justified. So the value-for-money me did a quick comparison on the economics in my head and chose the Ferrero.
Got to say, the matching of the flavours are done very well! Rich, smooth, and not too overwhelming. The texture and softness of the toast is also well done, easily on the mouth, soft to chew, and does not overtake the rest of the flavours. I am not a food blogger, so won't be commenting much on the details, but absolutely worth eating! Do note that is is very sinful though.
Kakigori Strawberry Cheesecake,
featured on one of their posters above the counter as a special for the day
This would be a milder version of the rich and luxurious sweetness from the Ferrero Toast - gentle sweetness and easy on the tongue. The snow ice (is that what it is called?) is an absolute enjoyment on a hot day, and the surprise comes at the bottom of the bowl - the cheesecake! From its looks, we actually thought that it is just a bowl of shaved ice with strawberry, but upon digging further (and deeper), we found the cheesecake!
My group has never been one to chase after cafes with the trend, and we do not think highly of all the hype surrounding it. My personal opinion - AfterYou indeed offers high quality desserts that are worth a trip to try, but I still feel that for what it is providing, it IS a little too overhyped. Probably due to the cafe culture these days and all the attention given on social media. I admit it does seem like the place to be seen. If you are in the vicinity of its branches, dropping by is advisable, but if not, making a special trip down for it is a no no.
And a cute little picture of a Harrods bear I took in Siam Paragon to end off this post =)
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