Amsterdam - To Eat 11Sep25 (Salvo Basement)

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Salvo Basement

Nice little minimalist cafe giving off  some light 70s vibe that sits by the river, serving up some nice coffee and great pastries.

Ordered On:

11Sep25
(24yrs to this date since 911. Click here for Ground Zero Memorial Pools in NYC)
(Click here for 911 Memorial Museum in NYC.)

We ordered the Pistachio Cookie and Cheese Cake which were very much comparable to Van Stapele Cookie (AMS) and the similar San Sebastian burnt cheese cake in Istanbul, less the hazel nut drizzle. Coffees here were excellent too with cuppas around the €5 range.  

*Cookies absolutely fantastic. Huge sized and a perfect cup to have by the river side. Seating is very limited so most come in to purchase for to go. A dessert and a coffee would set you back €10*
Food 4/5
Service na

Ambience 3.5/5
Value 3.5/5

Nice stop over for dessert and coffee before heading on to the rest of the shopping street. 

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Jakarta - To Eat 06Sep25 (The Chinese National)

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The Chinese National
(Buffet)
*Special price of IDR295,000net*

Finally getting to try this famed buffet in a really elegant and beautiful setting. Everything was spot on less the dessert which surprsingly missed the mark. Caveat: Apparently the spread is much better on the weekends but its still a hell of a deal. 

*They offer some great of the menu selections which keeps the buffet dining experience exciting and fresh!*

*Dim Sum were all excellent*

*The smoked beef is amazing.*

*Nice sides with local Indonesian salad to enjoy.*

*Roast duck was excellent with the hoisin sauce. Crispy skin and you choose the pieces you want.*

*Looks pretty but fails to deliver in flavor*.

*Interesting but the ice was not finely shaved enough*

Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Ambience 4/5
Value 4.5/5 with crew discount

Super worth it and did not disappoint. All the dishes, less the desserts were pretty much home runs and what was most enjoyable were the periodical specials. Small individual portions which were all fantastic to enjoy and great to keep things interesting. 

Don't miss out on giving this place a shot for what you pay would be almost the same as dining in the restaurant at the mall next door. 
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Singapore - To Eat (M&T (French Restaurant), Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie)

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M&T
(French Restaurant)

Nice location with a little play about area. Pretty picturesque with Pinnacle @ Ducton (Click here for views from the park area at the Pinnacle) in the background and Oasia Hotel (Click here for staycation at Oasia) as well. 

The place is most known for cheeses but that kind of fell flat. The winners were the lamb casserole as well as the beef cheek pasta which were a hit with the kids. 

Ordered On:
04Sep25

*SGD16 sampling of desserts was a fantastic treat. Highly recommended*
Food 3/5
Service 3/5
Ambience 3/5 
*The alternating displays were a little distracting and overall the place not too brightly lit.*
Value 3/5 
Fed 4. Total SGD175

Where they were most known for fell kind of flat. The cheese explanation and flavors weren't really there and could have done with dry crackers to go along with. They were however very generous with topping up of condiments to be enjoyed with the various cheeses.  

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Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie
SG60 special. Adults SGD60+. Children SGD30+

Located right beside Ikea at Alexandra, the Verandah gives picturesque views of the iconic Interlace. A quaint infinity pool together with a really nice bar look out. Great views, not over the top with a nicely curated selection of SG60 special eats. 

Ordered On:
25Aug25
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Ambience 4/5 
*The alternating displays were a little distracting and overall the place not too brightly lit.*
Value 4/5

Maybe at regular retail price, depending on what was offered, the selection lacking the usual raw fish selection maybe a little of a let down. However those into local cuisine and elevated dishes would have very much enjoyed their selection. A small but curated buffet featuring local flavors. Their roast beef however was on the medium side which was a disappointment.

Great views, different location and a quaint setting for celebrations. 
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SFO - To Do 26Aug25 (Legion of Honor, The Holocaust Memorial, Lands End Hiking Trail)

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Legion of Honor
Entry USD20/adult



*Quite cool to see these pack of Dogs as we left the museum.*

*The thinker by Thinker sculpture was created by French sculptor Auguste Rodin*

The Legion of Honor is special because it’s a replica of a Paris palace, was built as a World War I memorial, and holds a world-class art collection with masterpieces from across 4,000 years.

*The grounds itself has some great photo spots*

A decent sized curation that's easy to follow from oldest to newest. Start with the smallest number and work around the museum. It has just the right size and variety to have a little something for everyone and yet not be overwhelming. A welcomed visit really and worth the entry fee. 

*John the Baptist down the halls.*

*Mary Magdalense, the first to see Jesus after his resurrection*

Other Notable Art-centric museums that you may want to check out on your travels that'd I'd recommend for different reasons and focuses. 

> Musée d'Orsay - Great variety of famous works from various genres. 
> MOMA in NYC - Starry Night, Salvador Dali, Warhol, Monet.  A real pleasant surprise especially to see so many iconic pieces..
> Paris - The Lourve of Course. 
> Van Gough Museum in AMS

> Rome - The amazing collection and murals at the Sistine Chapel

> AMS - For impressive street art murals in a grungy and cool location, one has to check out Straat Museum. More modern and definitely worth the entry charge!
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The Holocaust Memorial

One may want to pay Dachau a visit in Munich to get a better understanding of the Holocaust. Click here for full write up.

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Lands End Hiking Trail
Part of the full trail covering about 4.5km hike in total

The views are spectacular but its a hard earned one especially with the walk back up the multitude of steps.
*Note that the Lands End Labyrinth have since been removed.*

Here are some other look out points for SFO's Golden Gate Bridge.
- From the Golden Gate Visitor Center. Great for sunrise and sunset shots.
- Battery Spencer Lookout point across where Sausalito is.
- Crissy Field's South Beach.

*Taken at Mile Rock Beach.*

The entire route is definitely a light workout so keep that in mind! The views are great and its an easy ride back to the pier 39/45 where most of the touristy action takes place. 

Further down is the bathhouse which is another great little hike spot to check out near the now closed Cliffhouse (Click for full write-up).

*The Lincoln Park Steps, famous for their colorful mosaic artwork, created through a community restoration project. They serve as a public art landmark, a popular photo spot, and a gateway to Lincoln Park, near the Legion of Honor and scenic trails.*

You maybe interested in shorter hikes like at Braemar Hill park in HKG for amazing views. It's a little challenging to get 'THE SHOT' but the views are breathtaking. 

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