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Famed for championing Cantonese cuisine in the UK with his Michelin-starred London restaurants, Hakkasan and Yauatcha, Hong Kong-born restaurateur Alan Yau has returned to his homeland and opened up an European brasserie. Bettys Kitschen, kitschen being a portmanteau of the word “kitsch” and “kitchen”, provides a retro experience, offering an all-day eclectic dining with culinary influences from the old world and new, bringing together an assortment of signature dishes from Europe and adding a quirky twist.

directions eat BETTYS KITSCHEN, HONG KONG Famed for championing Cantonese cuisine in the UK with his Michelin-starred London restaurants, Hakkasan and Yauatcha, Hong Kong-born restaurateur Alan Yau has returned to his homeland and opened up an European brasserie. Bettys Kitschen, kitschen being a portmanteau of the word “kitsch” and “kitchen”, provides a retro experience, offering an all-day eclectic dining with culinary influences from the old world and new, bringing together an assortment of signature dishes from Europe and adding a quirky twist.

Shop 2075, Podium Level two, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong. Tel: 852/2979-2100; www.bettys.com.hk

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MORTON’S OF CHICAGO THE STEAKHOUSE For over three decades, Morton’s of Chicago, The Steakhouse has earned an unmatched reputation world-wide for fine quality dining, service and elegance.

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first course is a choice of either Caesar salad or Morton’s salad, followed by a Single Cut Filet Mignon and a choice from broiled sea scallops wrapped in bacon with apricot chutney, colossal Shrimp Alexander with Beurre Blanc sauce or jumbo lump crab cake with mustard mayonnaise. In Macau only, the menu also includes a dessert choice from Morton’s legendary hot chocolate cake, key lime pie or crème brulee.

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Crown’s premier Chinese restaurant, Silks, has re-opened, featuring additional private dining rooms, the introduction of a semi-private dining room in the restaurant’s iconic Mongolian silk tent. The new menu boasts a wider range of dishes from Northern China and Shanghai, including tossed jellyfish head with Chinese aged vinegar and garlic, sweet and sour short ribs marinated with herbs, braised sea cucumber fresh leek firstwith course is a in choice of either dark soy, wok-fried lamb fillets Caesar salad or Morton’s salad, as well as an enhanced selection of teas. followed by a Single Cut Filet

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Multiple Mumbai Like an Indian goddess, Mumbai has many faces.

Whether you’re an art aficionado, a history buff or just want to chill out, there’s one to suit you.

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ndia’s most populous urban centre’, ‘The richest metropolis on the Subcontinent’, whichever way you look at it, Mumbai is a megacity. Yet compared with Delhi, whose history as a power centre stretches back over 2,000 years, Mumbai is a teenager.

Just four centuries ago, its population consisted of a few fishermen living on seven separate islands.

The following years, under British rule and Indian independence, saw this backwater become the country’s foremost port. The land between the islands was reclaimed so that Mumbai grew into its current shape: one, long, fat finger pointing into the Arabian Sea.

SEA & BE SEEN Today the sea is banished to Mumbai’s physical outskirts, but it still plays a big part in Mumbaikars’ daily lives. Fish is an important staple; visitors to Mumbai should try out its excellent seafood restaurants and a stroll along Marine Drive is a must. This iconic twomile stretch, which arcs along Back Bay, has played a starring role in many a Bollywood movie. Head to the drive’s northern end to treat yourself to an ice cream from Bachelor’s (flavours include watermelon, roast almond, and green chilli) and while away an afternoon on the promenade.

Mumbai may be a teenager but she is no awkward adolescent. She is a dazzling starlet and nowhere, other than buzzing Marine Drive, is this more evident than the trendy northern suburb of Bandra. Spend a day in the area’s fashion boutiques and you’ll bump into at least one Bollywood actor.

To the south, Mumbai’s rule as India’s cultural capital is showcased by Kala Ghoda, the city’s art district, which is home to top galleries and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Formerly known as the Prince of Wales, this is the city’s largest museum, housing over 30,000 historic objects in a beautiful building that blends British, Hindu and Mughal design.

A RICH HISTORY Flanking Kala Ghoda on either side are some of the best-preserved heritage buildings from the British Raj. To the West lies the Oval Maidan, a half-mile-long green lawn where, any time of day, you find schoolboys, university students and officeworkers playing cricket in

an assortment of starched whites and less formal attire.

Behind this sporting scene is the gothic silhouettes of the 19th-century High Court and Mumbai University.

Look quickly, and you’d think you were in the grounds of Oxford University, that is until you notice the park’s palm trees.

To the southwest of Kala Ghoda looms the Gateway of India, a towering archway built by the British to commemorate King George V’s visit in 1911. It stands monument both to the grandeur of the empire and its inevitable downfall.

A trip here serves as a good prelude to Mani Bhavan, the house that Mahatma Gandhi lived in from 1917-34 and used as a base for his civil disobedience campaign. The three-storey structure is a David to the Goliath of the British Empire’s architecture. An awed silence hangs over visitors here as they reflect upon Gandhi’s simple existence. Particularly inspiring is his spinning wheel, which became such a powerful symbol of Indian self-sufficiency in the face of British economic domination that it featured on early versions of India’s flag.

THE CITY AT WORK Today Mumbai’s cotton industry has all but died. Its mills, derelict by the 1980s, have been converted into nightclubs. Yet, perhaps uniquely for one of the world’s most economically important cities, Mumbai is still home to many trades not yet overtaken by modern technology.

Arrive at Churchgate Station at lunchtime to marvel at the tiffinwallahs, who hand-deliver over 160,000 box lunches daily. They carry the tiffin baskets, which

can weigh over 90kg, on their head, work barefoot and without the aid of a computer or even a telephone booking system. Yet, amazingly, for every six million tiffins delivered, only one fails to arrive. Businesses around the world have studied these efficiency experts and Forbes magazine awarded them the coveted 6-sigma performance rating.

Less renowned but equally interesting are the dhobiwallahs who work by Mahalaxmi railway station. These laundrymen work hard thrashing the city’s clothes clean on flogging stones. Above them rainbows of brightly-coloured uniforms, towels and t-shirts hang drying.

A HOLY CALM Most of Mumbai is in a rush but there are pockets of calm. In the wealthy neighbourhood of Malabar Hill is Banganga holy lake, whose water is said to have been brought from the sacred River Ganges over 1,000 km away, by an arrow shot by Lord Rama’s bow. The tank housing the water was built in the 9th century, making this the city’s oldest holy Hindu site.

Continue northwards to the Haji Ali Mosque, a white domed shrine to the Muslim saint Haji Ali, positioned on a pier out to sea, and enjoy another rare place of tranquillity.

For a complete break from Mumbai’s urban noise, take a boat 9km northeast of the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, one of ancient India’s sculptural wonders. In the island’s caves, temples dating back beyond the 8th century have been carved into the basalt rock.

Time your return for sunset: while the sun shines its last-light-of-the-afternoon golden smile, watch the Arabian Sea retreat to reveal its low-tide rock pools and fishermen, whose ancestors inhabited Mumbai’s original seven islands, busy at their nets. From this viewpoint, you comprehend just how different is the megacity that Mumbai’s now become.

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Hakodate is a town blessed with views to die for and food that you cannot live without

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had never seen a squid before today, only unrecognisable bits in Japanese supermarkets marked with printed tags insisting that they were, indeed, squid. But here I was in Hakodate’s Morning Market, standing in front of a large plastic hip-height tank of swimming squid. I’d seen pictures and I know from books how they move but seeing them in the squid-flesh was, much like a Harry Potter movie, strangely absorbing.

“Who wants to try?” asks our guide, Hase-san.

We look around. A journalist from Hong Kong mumbles something under her breath that the stall attendant takes as “Me! Me! Pick me!” and has a miniature fishing rod thrust at her.

Reluctantly, she steps up and hooks one in seconds, and sheepish becomes puffy in the same amount of time. A scene from Japan Hour unfolds next as the squid is immediately cut and served for us, dismembered tentacles still trashing. Itadakimasu.

Without a doubt, you cannot get seafood fresher than at the Morning Market. The market, which is about four city blocks in length, is opened daily from 5am to noon and is a popular place to enjoy a nice seafood breakfast. Crabs, sea urchin, salmon and salmon roe are some of the seafood caught in the ocean around Hokkaido and sold in the 400 or so stalls here.

Red Bricks A short walk along the coast brings us to the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses. This area, we learn, was where shipyards and foreign settlements were once located, though it flourished as a warehousing district. The self-descriptively named buildings were originally built in 1909 and redeveloped in 1988 as a trendy waterfront area.

The network of huge warehouses is now home to rows and rows of shops. Definitely in my element now, I systematically explore the retail labyrinth. Delicious domestically produced edibles such as cheesecakes and other similarly made-in-Japan products like leather goods and foldable fans are sold in open concept shops that encourage browsing.

Restaurants also populate the old buildings, including a popular Ramen stall that Hase-san convinces us to appraise. So I duly order a bowl of Hakodate Ramen. There are some people who believe that Hakodate Ramen is the origin of all Ramen, and it is easy to see why. If it were an ice-cream flavour, it would be vanilla. Its broth is light, clear, and uncomplicated, which helps to bring out the taste of the noodles. It was plain-looking but warm and very agreeable, I decide.

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On To Motomachi Foreign influenced architecture is even more pronounced in the nearby Motomachi district, which is situated on a slope. The Hakodate harbour was the first to be opened to foreign traders following the end of Japan’s era of isolation in the 19th century. Settlers from Russia and Europe arrived on Hakodate shores and picked Motomachi as their favoured neighbourhood.

Today, many buildings built during that time remain, most in mint condition. At the top of the slope is the old Hakodate Public Hall which housed Hakodate’s government about a century ago. The white and yellow building is now open to the public. Interestingly, some visitors dress up in elaborate costumes, possibly to resemble royalty, and take pictures with the building as a backdrop.

Affectionately called the Ding-Dong temple, the

The Red Brick Warehouses in Hakodate Bay Area were built in the early 20th century

Russian Orthodox Church is in a quaint little compound decked in yellow flowers (which we find out later, close their petals in the night). Just opposite is the RomanCatholic Church. Both churches were built in the mid 19th century and coincidentally, both had to be rebuilt after being burnt down.

View To A Kill A stone’s throw away from the churches is the Mount Hakodate Ropeway, an aerial lift that takes more than one and a half million people per year to Mount Hakodate, making it the most heavily used aerial lift line in Japan (¥640/1160 one-way/return).

On a clear night, the view from the top is simply jawdropping. Dots of lights from the city below curve into a seductive hourglass figure and disappear mysteriously into the horizon. In fact, it is recognised as one of the most beautiful night views not just in Japan, but in the world.

Arguments abound as to why it is as spectacular as it is. One of the more incredible theories is the angle that the scene is viewed somehow give the illusion that the viewer is looking at a runway, which triggers a subconscious combination of stress and relief.

A word to the wise, bring a jacket if you plan on scaling the mountain. Even in summer, it can get chilly with the strong winds taking the temperature down a

There are some people who believe that Hakodate Ramen is the origin of all Ramen, and it is easy to see why.

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Seeing Stars The winner of best night view might belong to Mount Hakodate but in the day, nowhere is magnificient as the one from Fort Goryokaku’s observation tower.

The mid 19th century fort was constructed in a time when canons started to be a major factor in battles, resulting in a star-shaped design that maximised the effectiveness of its defensive canons.

Even viewed from the tall tower, the fort, which is now a park, looks massive. The star shape, which can be immediately seen, gives it a formidable facade. Also, the view from the tower changes with the seasons. In summer, the green of trees dominate the landscape; In fall, the green transforms into autumn shades; Winter sees white taking its turn; Spring is perhaps the most popular season as throngs of visitors queue to get a view of the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

The million dollar night view from Mount Hakodate

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Alluring Lingga

Skip the urban jungles and start exploring the real nature in Lingga Regency, Riau Island Province, Indonesia

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Lingga Islands, also known as the mother land of Malay, is region in Indonesia that consists of 531 big and small islands.

Located at the south of Singapore, this region is less exploited by the tourism industry and possesses an abundance of remarkable natural resources with variety and potency. Some of its attractions include farmlands, green mountains and irresistible beaches, as well as cultural arts and lifestyles.

Mount Daik Widely known as the inspiration to the origin of Lingga, Daik Mountain has a unique shape with three different landforms protruding from its surface, which the visitors are able to observe from afar. With a height 1,165 metres above sea level and a steepness level of 00-10 degrees, it demands a good physical ability to climb.

Its mountaineering route includes crossing a river for about seven to nine hours, and records have shown that mountaineers have yet to reach the mountain peak. Hiring a local guide is advisable.

Benan Island Located in Senayang district, Benan Island takes about one hour from Tanjung Pinang by ferry. Known for its maritime activities, enjoy its submarine world through diving or snorkeling. Expect a variety of delicate corals reefs beneath the clear waters, try out deep-sea fishing and catch squids and fish in kelong (offshore platform). Don’t miss out the chance to watch the Benan Island’s Malay culture shows such as Inai dancing, Silat (indigenous Malay martial art), and join in the dance with performing dancers of Dangkong Dancing.

Penaah Island Also situated in the Senayang district, Penaah Island has been adorned with six units of cottages, which serves as a homestay for visitors who wish to experience a short getaway surrounded by natural habitats and beautiful sceneries. Chosen as the location for many annual events conducted by the department of culture and tourism Lingga District, foreign visitors will find pleasure in its array of events ranging from beach volleyball, kayaking, bazaars to plenty of other traditional entertainments.

Mepar Island With a population of less than 400, Mepar Island is a serene paradise that can be accessed by boat service from Tanjung Buton port. A historical trip around this island allows one to better understand the defence built since the Sultan Riau regime.

See forts of different shapes – square, triangular, L-shaped with large canons dot along its platform.

A local delicacy called the smoked tamban fish is something that’s not to be missed. Another delicacy is the mouthwatering fish crackers that are made by the fishermen, who form the majority of the population.

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Cool Stylings With Winter Time The correct type of cold weather wear is essential if you plan on going on that long awaited winter vacation. Winter Time helps you out with these golden tips on how to stay warm.

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Many people neglect covering their heads for this reason. However, your head is the part of your body that loses the most heat. Your head, being the most important part of your body, is prioritised over the rest of it. Heat is sent to your head before your arms or legs so it is protected from the winter elements at all times.

Therefore, if your hands or feet are getting cold, putting on a hat might help. More heat will be available to be distributed to your limbs if less heat is being loss off the top of your head.

Layer, Layer, Layer Don’t be afraid to pile on the layers.

Layers help you to keep warm in many ways. Apart from providing more material between you and the harsh elements, they also allow heat to be trapped in between.

Another advantage of layering is having the choice of removing or adding a layer or two according to changes in temperature and other weather conditions.

Favour naturaL materIaLs Coats and jackets made from natural materials like down and wool work best in the cold. They tend to breathe better as well, so if you work up a sweat, your perspiration will be evaporated faster and easier. Furthermore, synthetic materials put on some won’t be able to keep you warm when Long johns they get wet; wool on the other hand retains this ability, wet or dry.

Long johns are a must if you want to keep warm. Long johns provide an extra layer of protection against the cold and are especially important if all you have to cover your legs are denim jeans.

Different kinds of long johns made with different material are available, and are rated to suit different temperatures.

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Protecting your feet is vital as they are the parts or your body in contact with the cold ground. A good pair of walking boots with well-insulated soles is paramount to surviving winter.

The boots should also be comfortable and provide enough grip so chances of losing your balance on the slippery ground will be minimised.

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Why Visit Hokkaido With Apple Vacations during winter time?

Hokkaido’s unique powder white snow sceneries are just so mesmerizing & beautiful!

Hokkaido is known for its cool summers and winters (which attract many tourists from other parts of Japan).

During winter its unique powder white snow sceneries are just so mesmerizing & beautiful!

Snow Mobile excursion. You can ride on a Snow Mobile across the snowy mountains. Besides mobiling, you may also enjoy the magnificent scenery along pretty gorges and ravines.

Enjoy the fun of skiing & skating activities by staying over night in the world No.1 & most famous 5 stars skiing Rusutsu Resort. You can also enjoy the beautiful snowy sceneries under the lights of these resorts which you wouldn’t be able to experience elsewhere.

Hokkaido is called “kingdom of food”. Japanese northern style of cuisines and varieties of seafood in Hokkaido are tasty and delicious, e.g Hokkaido king crabs, abalone, salmon, sashimi, shabu-shabu etc. You definitely would not want to miss it!

Not to forget visiting famous places in Hokkaido, such as Toyako, Otaru Canal, Bear Ranch, Usuzan Volcano, Hokkaido Shrine etc.

There are many popular hot spring villages in Hokkaido ,most hot springs originally served the purpose for medical healing of injuries and for health. Nowadays, they are mostly visited for enjoyment and relaxing purpose.

Meanwhile, enjoy a meal and the atmosphere of the old inns is a unique experience too. By staying overnight at Noboribetsu Hotspring Resort, you will gain the best hot spring experience ever in Hokkaido.

With branded factory outlet located in Chitose area, shopping in Hokkaido during winter sales is a MUST!

Mesmerizing snow scene of Hokkaido.

SCHEDULED CHARTER DIRECT FLY TO HOKKAIDO Apple Vacations Singapore(AVS) and Singapore Airlines(SIA) kick-off the direct flights come December this year. With this, Singaporeans will be able to experience a seamless journey to Hokkaido and a chance to experience the delighting winter of the northernmost island in Japan.

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These direct flights chartered on Singapore Airlines are the only direct service between Hokkaido and Singapore, and also it is scheduled only once a year in December.

This will saved time and money by 20% compared with the current flights where passengers had to transit, incurring additional costs for lodging, food and transportation.

Travellers will have more time to explore on the destination Passengers will enjoy premium inflight services like complimentary hot meals, comfortable seats and ontime departures.

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India: Diwali, otherwise known as Festival of Lights, is an important Hindu festival celebrated throughout India. See the lighting of small clay lamps in millions of households, rangoli decoration made from colourful powder, celebrants wearing bright and multicoloured new clothes and savour sweet dishes like badam phirni and lip-smacking gulab jamun.

Taranaki: Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular, New Zealand’s premier spring festival, welcomes the advent spring with a spectacular range of garden displays and events. It includes the International Landscape Design Project, Music & Wine in Gardens, as well as garden tours where one will get to see colourful flower blossoms and artistic garden designs.

Mildura: Taking place during Australia’s spring time, the Mildura Jazz Food & Wine Festival brings together round the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as street sides and riverside venues.

This festival has attracted many tourists and locals to Mildura for its showcase of regional gourmet food and locally produced wine.

New York: There is no better way to spend Halloween than in New York City. Get dressed in a costume and join hundreds in the parade, which consists of bands, dancers, artists and other New Yorkers for a wild party on the street. Also check out local bars and their swanky clubs for an experience of New York’s nightlife.

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Japan: Literally meaning seven-fivethree in Japanese, Shichi-Go-San is a traditional rite of passage for children all over Japan. Many of these children – three and seven year old girls; three and five year old boys – would experience their first visit to shrines, accompanied by their parents to offer gratitude for their healthy growth.

Macau: One of the most exciting motorracing events in the world, Macau Grand Prix is a competition of international drivers and riders in different categories from single-seaters, touring cars to motorbikes. Root for Spanish sensation Roberto Merhi or catch a glimpse of other international racers during this spectacular racing event.

Siem Reap: Set in the beautiful Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Photo Festival will showcase the works of ermerging photographers in the region. As the first photo festival created in Southeast Asia, it is a great opportunity for talented photographers to displays their photos taken from around the world.

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This event draws cricketers from UK, Australia, Shanghai, and Thailand to compete against the Hong Kong club sides. Don’t miss out the chance to be part of the game as a player, team, spectator or even official! www.hkcricketfestival.com

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• Mount Showa: It is a volcanic lava dome in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Initially, a series of strong earthquakes shook the area, and wheat fields were rapidly uplifted. Lava broke through the surface and the current peak was created. The peak is now 398m tall, and still actively smoking.

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Singapore: Attend ZoukOut, Singapore’s biggest beach party of the year at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. This 10th anniversary celebration will see some of the favourite artists performing on stage like Dutch trance music king Tiesto and French house & electro music jock David Guatte. Catch an elaborated fireworks display from the three islets off Siloso Beach and party the night away.

Belgium: For two days visitors will get to taste more than 150 Belgian Christmas and winter beers during the Christmas Beer Festival at Essen, Belgium. This merry festival will intrigue beer enthusiasts as limited editions of Belgian brews are served. Also check out some of the delectable snacks such as beef stew and Christmas beer soup, which will be available during the festival.

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