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Tower of London : Explore the 1,000 Year Old Castle Protecting the Crown Jewels

Here’s a throwback post to my trip in London in 2016. Nevertheless, let’s take a trip down memory lane in this holiday tribute to Tower of London.

Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels in the year of the Platinum Jubilee, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.

View of Tower of London from across the Thames
White Tower

Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.

Yeoman Warder in action
Guards at the Tower of London
Crown Jewels
The Fusilier Museum
Tower Green & Scaffold Site

Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.

The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here.

Learn more about the Crown Jewels here.

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Tower of London ticket price in 2016 (web concession purchase)

You can pre-book your ticket and time slot (where applicable) online before you visit or purchase tickets on the day from the ticket office on Tower Hill.

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Spots to spot around London Bridge and Tower Bridge

Here’s a throwback post to my trip in the UK and more specifically in London on one of those days in 2016. Before the Tower of London, which was the next stop on our itinerary, we took a stroll between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, along the River Thames. Here are some spots to spot around the bridges.

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On the London Bridge heading towards south of the River Thames

The Golden Hinde

Golden Hinde was a galleon captained by Francis Drake in his circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. She was originally known as Pelican, but Drake renamed her mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden hind (a female red deer). Hatton was one of the principal sponsors of Drake’s world voyage. A full-sized, seaworthy reconstruction of the Golden Hinde is in London, on the south bank of the Thames.

You can visit the Golden Hinde’s website here.

London Bridge City Pier

London Bridge City Pier (also known as London Bridge Pier and City Pier) is situated on the south bank of the River Thames, beside London Bridge and HMS Belfast.

Conduct a self-tour and river commute around the River Thames. River Bus from the pier departs eastbound towards Canary Wharf, Greenwich and Barking Riverside, and westbound towards Westminster, Battersea Power Station and Putney.

You can find more information about London Bridge City Pier, how to plan your journey, and ticket purchases here. Below is a route map to help you plan your journey along the Thames.

HMS Belfast

Next to the London City Bridge Pier, it’s obvious not to miss the 9-deck WWII warship-turned-museum with naval guns, that is permanently moored on the Thames.

There’s so much to see and do on board HMS Belfast. Visit HMS Belfast – Imperial War Museum here and get to know more about it’s history here.

The Queen’s Walk

Take a stroll along the Thames on The Queen’s Walk. This is a convenient route of several miles for tourists to walk from the London Eye Ferris wheel past numerous attractions to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

Tower Bridge

The next bridge after the London Bridge is the Tower Bridge (below photo). Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London. It is sometimes confused with London Bridge, which has led to a persistent urban legend about an American purchasing the wrong bridge.

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Borough Market in Southwark, London

Here’s a throwback post to Borough Market during my holiday in the UK in 2016. If you’re planning a trip to London and open to suggestions; I’ll suggest Borough Market, which is near the London Bridge.

If you’re taking the tube, stop at the London Bridge station.

Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London.

At Borough Market, we don’t just sell good food and drink, we celebrate it. We enjoy how it tastes and the way it makes us feel, but we also appreciate its ability to connect us to the people who produced it and the places it was made.

If all you come with is an appetite, you’ll be able to sate it in a thousand ways. But if you care about what you eat and where it comes from, our traders can feed your curiosity too. Here, in this historic setting, you’ll find an incredible range of food from all over Britain and the rest of the world – and every item has a story to tell.

Check out a list of traders – the heart and soul of Borough Market – on their website here.

OLIVIER’S BAKERY
Bread and pastries, baked in Bermondsey
BREAD AHEAD BAKERY & SCHOOL
Bakery and baking school

Furness Food Hut is a version of Furness Fish & Game, which sits opposite this stall. It hosts a variation of foods from Spanish paella, wild boar hot dogs, venison burgers, and more. The Food Hut has different sections that belongs to the different cuisines being sold – but they all come together to make a collective of traders with a passion for their cooking and food.

Each dish is made right in front of you for you to see. The Bomba Paella and Traditional Chu – Chi Chicken Curry are key features to the Hut – they are cooked in giant pans so passers by can catch a glimpse of it. Employees also give out lots of samples if you only want a small taste.

Furness Food Hut
Poole Harbour Rock Oysters
Utah Beach Rock Oysters
IN PRAISE OF: BLACK WINTER TRUFFLES
Mark Riddaway sings the praises of the peerless Tuber melanosporum from Borough Market’s Tartufaia
IN PRAISE OF: BLACK WINTER TRUFFLES
Mark Riddaway sings the praises of the peerless Tuber melanosporum from Borough Market’s Tartufaia
BOROUGH CHEESE COMPANY
British and European cheeses
TEA2YOU
Specialist teas from north-east India

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Matcha Hero @ Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur

If green tea was a super hero, it’ll be called Matcha Hero. So, welcome to Matcha Hero in Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. 

Specialty Japanese green tea shop

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How to get to Matcha Hero

Lot 10 is located at a cross junction in Bukit Bintang. It is the intersection where Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail meet. Many cars wait at the traffic lights and cross the junction.

Furthermore, the Bukit Bintang MRT and Bukit Bintang Monorial are just outside Lot 10. Parking is not really an issue as customers can also park in Lot 10 or Sungei Wang Plaza, and walk to Lot 10.

If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to LG. But if you’re coming from the Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial, take the escalator or stairs from the ground floor down to LG. Matcha Hero is not hard to miss, as it is directly in front of the Hu Tong entrance in Lot 10.

Matcha Hero

Matcha Greentea with Ice Cream

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Mitsuyado Ramen @ Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur

We’re back with another ramen (restaurant) in J’s Gate Dining in Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Previously, we were at Japanese Tokyo Ramen @ Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur. If not ramen, check out Ma Maison Ebisu, also on the 4th floor in Lot 10.

Anyway, back to the main topic of today’s post: Mitsuyado Ramen. 

Currently, there are 3 Mitsuyado Ramens in Malaysia: 

The Starling Mall
[Unit S-229, 2nd Floor]

J’s Gate Dining
[Level 4, Lot10]

The Gardens Mall
[LG-201A&B, next to Jaya Grocer]

“This” Mitsuyado Ramen is on the 4th floor in Lot 10. The 4th floor – J’s Gate Dining – is commonly and famously known as the Japanese food floor.

How to Get to Mitsuyado Ramen @ Lot 10

Lot 10 is located at a cross junction in Bukit Bintang. It is the intersection where Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail meet. Many cars wait at the traffic lights and cross the junction.

Furthermore, the Bukit Bintang MRT and Bukit Bintang Monorial are just outside Lot 10. Parking is not really an issue as customers can also park in Lot 10 or Sungei Wang Plaza, and walk to Lot 10.

If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to the 4th floor. But if you’re coming from the Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial, take the escalator or lift from the ground floor up to the 4th floor. Mitsuyado Ramen is not hard to miss, as it is directly in front of the lift and Isetan Kuala Lumpur.

Menu

We use Japan most premium wheat to make noodles. Our noodles are smooth and yet chewy with a hint of wheat’s aroma. #mitsuyadomalaysia #mitsuyadomy

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Check out their menu here.

They serve tsukemen, ramen & maze-men, and rice.

Give the original ramen a skip and go for the different and unique types of ramen. For something sweeter than yellow corn ramen, why not try out their green matcha ramen.

Yellow Corn Ramen (RM19.50)
Green Matcha Ramen (RM19.50)
Spicy Ramen
Yuzu Maze-men

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Cafe @ La Salle Hall in Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Near to nature – Bukit Gasing – is Cafe @ La Salle Hall or also known as Canteen @ La Salle Hall in Seksyen 5, Petaling Jaya. It is a bungalow-turned-cafe.

Canteen @ La Salle Hall is located at Lorong 5/15B Off Jalan Chantek (5/13), 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Being a big bungalow with lots of land, it is not short of parking space in it’s compounds. In theme with nature, there are lots of windows and doors to allow in natural lighting and the natural breeze through.

Hi there 👋🏻 We are running a small cozy cafe at La Salle hall. We serve food like Bamboo biryani, chicken chop, and we have a wide range of options when it comes to our breakfast menu. For all the coffee lovers 💕 ☕️ we’ve got premium italian coffee beans. Please drop by and have a look, we have a very calming garden with trees surrounding added with some light and easy music, it will be very relaxing indeed. See you soon!

For afternoon tea and dessert, check out their French Toast Ice Cream and Fruity Pancake Stack Ice Cream.

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Terminal 21 Mall in Bangkok

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As the name suggests, Terminal 21 sounds like another airport-themed spot. True to it’s name, it is an airport-themed shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand.

How to Get to Terminal 21

There are 3 Terminal 21 malls in Thailand: Bangkok, Korat, and Pattaya. The “Terminal 21” in reference is the first Terminal 21 and it is in Bangkok. It is at Soi Sukhumvit 21, by the Asoke intersection, in Watthana District of Bangkok. Hence, the number “21”. Then, the name “Terminal 21” is meant to represent the concept that each retail floor represents different touristic cities.

This Terminal 21 in Bangkok is linked to BTS Skytrain and MRT with a skywalk, at Asok Station and Sukhumvit Station.

Terminal 21

Each floor is decorated based on touristic cities and locations around the world. At each escalator there’s a arch showing your arrival and departure city.

From Istanbul at Level 3, we can either depart up to San Francisco or depart back down to Paris.

Let’s depart up to San Francisco on Level 4.

Above San Francisco is the food court: Pier 21.

At Pier 21 is where you’ll come across the famous red San Francisco bridge.

Let’s depart down to London. Before our arrival at London on Level 2.

Spot the red London bus #21 on the Piccadilly Circus stopping at Camden Town, Covent Garden, and Bond Street.

In the Underground at 1/1 Street, Charing Cross station, and the rest room.

Pointing you around London in the Terminal.

Let’s depart for Tokyo on Level 1. Then upon arrival at Tokyo.

Let’s depart for Paris on Level M. Then upon our arrival at Paris.

Let’s depart for Rome on Level G.

Let’s depart for the Caribbeans on Level LG.

Bonus: this Terminal 21 in Bangkok has the longest escalators in Thailand, up to 36 meters long.

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Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok Thailand

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One of the top 10 malls to visit in Bangkok, Thailand is Asiatique The Riverfront. It is a large open-air mall by a river.

Modeled after Bangkok’s four major trade districts, Asiatique weaves together all the essential elements that define what Bangkok was, as well as redefine what it is and what it will become in the near future.

If you started your day at Chatuchak Market, you might want to end your day at Asiatique.

How to Get to Asiatique

Asiatique The Riverfront as it’s name states, is along the Chao Phraya River.

To get to Asiatique by public transport, the nearest train station is Saphan Taksin Station. From the station, go down to Sathorn Pier. From there, you can take the free shuttle boat and ferry to Asiatique in 10 minutes.

Alternatively, you can take Grab, or drive and park at the parking lots next to and opposite Asiatique.

Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique operates as an open-air night market from 3pm till midnight daily. It features 1,500 shops and stalls and 40 restaurants.

Asiatique is divided into four sections called districts:

  1. Chareonkrung District
  2. Town Square District
  3. Factory District
  4. Waterfront District

Chareonkrung District is named after Charoen Krung Road. It contains performing venues for shows and live performances, as well as shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs. 

Town Square District blends Thai and Western ways of life, featuring foreign restaurants and sports bars. 

Factory District is the area that focuses on trendy fashions, a hip dining scene, and shops selling all kinds of design products from clothing to gadgets. 

Waterfront District is along the Chao Phraya River with several riverside restaurants and a large event space used for concerts, festivals and New Year celebrations. At 300 metres (980 ft) long, it is claimed to be Bangkok’s longest waterfront promenade. Asiatique Sky, the tallest Ferris wheel in Bangkok at 60 metres (200 ft) can be found at the Waterfront District.

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Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok

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How to start the weekend in Bangkok? For us, it was the second day (Saturday) of our holiday in Bangkok. And after a fulfilling buffet the previous night at Baiyoke Sky Hotel, we needed to burn some calories. 

How to Get to Chatuchak Market

Chatuchak Market is on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok.

In addition to taking Grab or taxi around Bangkok, you can also ride the train, and get off at Kamphaeng Phet MRT station on the MRT blue line or the Saphan Khwai on the BTS Sukhumvit Line.

There are 3 entrances:

  • Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road
  • Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road
  • Phahonyothin Road

Chatuchak Weekend Market

The market spans about 35 acres with more than 15,000 stalls and 11,000 vendors, divided into 27 sections. In Chatuchak Market, you can find many different kinds of goods, including antique collections, accessories, thai instruments, books, teen clothing and accessories, used clothing and shoes, arts, paintings, carvings, spas, incenses, handcrafts, artificial flowers, clothing accessories, shoes, postcard souvenirs, pets, tablewares, ceramics, silver and home decorations, dried food, clothing, hiking equipments and leather, silk, photo frames, handicrafts, miscellaneous, and others.

Below are photos of Chatuchak Market in 2018. Sharing memories and recommendations of my 2018 holiday in Bangkok with ya’ll. Even though photos are dated (old) but the content are relevant.

Grab a quick bite before starting the self-walking tour in the market.

Most parts of the market have sheltered walkways, so you can shop under protection from the sun and the rain. In the covered sections, you can find stalls that sell flowers, spices, clothes, and more.

Not to be missed for the gram is the clock tower in the middle of Chatuchak Market.

After a long walk around the market, it’s time to cool down from the heat. Why not end the journey with coconut ice cream!

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Sky Dining Buffet in Baiyoke Sky Hotel Bangkok

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Baiyoke Sky Hotel – Thailand’s tallest hotel, soaring 88 stories above Bangkok. Enjoy dynamic and panoramic views of Pratunam and Bangkok.

How to Get to Baiyoke Sky Hotel

Baiyoke Sky Hotel is just a 3 minutes walk from Ratchapraprop train station on the Airport City Line. If you’re touching down at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, take the train on this line to the Ratchapraprop station.

From the ground floor of the building, take the elevator to the main lobby lounge on the 18th floor. The elevators are split into low zone and high zone.

To go to the 69th and 75th to 83rd floor, you’ve to use the Sky Zone Elevators. The Sky Zone Elevators go to the 69 Seafood Buffet, Baiyoke Floating Market, Bangkok Sky Restaurant, Observation Deck, Stella Palace, Bangkok Balcony, Crystal Grill, the Roof Top Bar, and Revolving View Point.

Sky Dining Buffet at Bangkok Sky Restaurant

The Sky Dining Buffet is at Bangkok Sky Restaurant on the 76th floor. Enjoy an extensive buffet of seafood, Thai dishes, sushi, salads, pizza, pasta, cheese, and desserts in the sky.

From where we were dining, we could see Novotel, Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, Platinum Fashion Mall and Bangkok.

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Observation Deck and Revolving Roof Deck

Then go up one floor to the Observation Deck on the 77th floor – arguably the best place to view the Bangkok skyline. There’s a chart ranking of the world’s tallest buildings. Baiyoke Tower II where Baiyoke Sky Hotel is, is the 48th tallest building in the world at 304 meters high.

Continue up by taking the elevator up to the Revolving Roof Deck on the 84th floor. The deck is a external metal plate which moves very slowly clockwise. The motion makes a loud mechanical noise in the background. Nevertheless, marvel in the 360-degree view of Bangkok from the revolving view point.

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