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Kam's Roast Goose, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Bahasa l English Hong Kong has always been an attractive destination to visit especially with a large number of Michelin Star restaurants that are popular and certainly awesome. After traveling around China for 1 more week, I visited Hong Kong a few days at the beginning of 2019. This time I stopped by a restaurant listed in the Hong Kong Macau Michelin Guide for several years in a row since 2015 until now with 1 Michelin Star . Kam's Roast Goose was originally built by Mr. Kam Shui Fai and his father Kam Kinsen Kwan Sing. In 1942, with the name Yung Kee Restaurant and it turned out to succeed until its name soared to internationally. With hard work and high enthusiasm, they maintain the family legacy of Kam until the 3rd generation to the present day by Mr. Hadry Kam. Visiting this casual eatery, you will be surprised by the super long queues since the morning until the evening. Make sure when you arrive there, register first in front of the outlet and pick up the qu...

Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills, Bogor, West Java

Bahasa l English Green expanse, views of mountain, clean and cool air, that's the nuance that describes the resort that recently operated at the Puncak area, West Java. Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills is one of the recommended stay that is ready to give you a pleasant short getaway experience. My visit on the weekend was certainly marked by traffic jams which become a routine in this area with the open-closed road system for vehicles to the direction up to the peak and otherwise to Jakarta at certain time. But it doesn's take long to drive compare to normal gridlock that we used to at Jakarta. My advice might be to go there early, it would be better. The resort is located in the Vimala Hills, an area of residential and villa. About 5 minutes go inside by car, you will arrive at this resort. Once inside, you will be greeted by staff who use unique attire safari-style uniform. Resort with typical Indonesian nuances, ornaments and a touch of art in several angles combine w...

Hometown Food Journey, Belitung

Bahasa l English Long enough living in Jakarta, of course, there's always a feeling want to go back home. Long vacation during the Eid-Mubarak was really refreshing. During that moment, I took a chance to go back to Belitung island. Besides the beaches, Belitung also famous for its variety of local dishes. Not only seafood, but there are also many special dishes must be included on your list. Here some food I would like to tell you while vacationing in Belitung. 1. Bakmi Belitung At school moment back then, I remember there was only one place was very popular offering this food. But now, it turns out there are several places that also sell this pretty interesting noodle. Unlike the noodles that we used to eat in Jakarta or any other cities, the noodles here are served with thick sago mixture to create the thickness, cucumber, some ebi to enhance the flavor. Sweet savory taste even better enjoy it along with crispy chips. Price is very affordable, around Rp 15,0...

Ho Hung Kee, Hysan Place, Hong Kong

Bahasa l English Still, around Hong Kong, I again visited one of the Michelin Star restaurant which is also popular with its signature dish, Wanton Noodles. Starting from a casual eatery in the Causeway Bay area, now they operate at Hysan Place. This little history of Ho Hung Kee was founded in 1946 by Ho Wing Fong and his wife. Don't be surprised if when you get there, you will see a scene crowded by visitors waiting for the queue. Please take the number on the queue machine in front of the restaurant and you will be called according to the number. There are a few advantages if you are not too many people, so you might be able to get a seat right away, but get ready to sit together with strangers. Each visitor will immediately be served Chinese tea without having to order. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very crowded and the queue still looks long in front of the restaurant, especially during dinner hours. Without waiting a long time, the menu I tasted was...

Hotel Majapahit Surabaya, managed by Accor Hotels

Bahasa l English This time i visited Surabaya, which is certainly one of the most popular cities in Indonesia. As one of the growing business center, Surabaya is quite crowded especially in public areas such as shopping centers, restaurant and other tourist areas. On this occasion i stayed at one of the 5-star hotel with very famous historical stories. Majapahit Hotel is a very popular hotel for the people of Surabaya and even people in other cities. With a classic building that was founded in 1910 by the Sarkies brothers who were famous for the hotel business network in Southeast Asia at that time. Previously the hotel was renamed several times to become a Majapahit Hotel with a luxury and vintage concept giving a different touch to the hotel in general. One of the important moment that made this hotel very well known was the tearing of the Dutch flag by a group of Indonesian youth in 1945 as a form of the Indonesian people's effort to reach the independence. N...

Taman Safari Prigen, Pasuruan, East Java

Bahasa l English Family tourism is currently available in various interesting activities both in Jakarta and outside the city. For those of you who are visiting East Java, there are recommendation for exciting vacation spot for families. Taman Safari Prigen, located in Pasuruan, about 2 hours by car from Surabaya. An huge area animal breeding center with various types of rare animals that can certainly provide knowledge for children and adults as well. Like safari parks in general, visitors will enjoy a safari tour that can use a private car or safari car with a unique appearance. Then the large glass makes it easier for us to see the animals around. Starting with a variety of mammals such as elephants, giraffes, deer and others with a very large number certainly provides a pleasant experience. Followed by carnivorous areas such as tigers and lions can be found here. Tigers with stunning charm certainly attract the attention of all visitors. A group of lionesses who...