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Paris: The City of Art

It has been more than a year since I was in Paris, yet I could never forget how it felt like when I took my first step onto the French soils. I was really eager to share the experience with my readers, but I was concerned that I was not able to fitly convey in words the grandeur and splendor of this city. You see, Paris is the city of art, and it's almost illegitimate if I do not give it the full glory it deserves. Read also:  Aéro Club Paul Tissandier, France Paris: The City of Art Delving into an entirely different culture and way of life can sometimes be a little harrowing. Growing up in Asia my whole life, the Western world is undoubtedly very foreign to me. This unfamiliarity has made my travel experience strikingly contrasting with the rest, because I did not have the slightest knowledge of what to expect, nor was I able to find a single likeness in the language and customs in this part of the world. Paris: The City of Art The Parisian streets at twilight Cruising alon...

SPG by Bijan Menu, Price & Review: Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur

Each contemporary dining restaurant today has its own set of unique offerings, yet they all share a few unmistakable common characteristics. These establishments strives to pamper diners with an exceptional experience from the moment they walk through the door - an experience that goes beyond the sparkling chandeliers, tunes that hit the right note, and art on the wall. Read also: Sabayon EQ Hotel: Rooftop Fine-Dining Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur Table of Content SPG Changkat Signature Cocktails at SPG Restaurant Menu & Price Desserts at SPG by Bijan SPG by Bijan Review How to Get to SPG by Bijan Contact Information SPG by Bijan: Menu, Price & Review at Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur SPG by Bijan Menu, Price & Review SPG Changkat First there’s Bijan, then there is SPG by Bijan. SPG or Sarong Party Grill is a kittenish play on words. It was initially coined as the acronym for Sarong Party Girls - a term that dates back to the late 1940s to describe Asian ladies who preferred ...

Sungai Batu Archaeological Site in Kedah, Malaysia

Southeast Asia’s oldest ancient civilizations were made up of Buddhists and Hindus, and Sungai Batu is here to prove it. Sungai Batu is an archaeological site in northern Malaysia, and it holds the ruins of several Hindu-Buddhist temples dating back to the 8th and 11th century. The site, which is located in Merbok of the Kedah state, is believed to have existed since 535 BC. It was a former thriving international entrepot, an iron smelting hub, as well as a religious center. Read also:  Top 12 Temples to Visit in Siem Reap Sungai Batu Archaeological Site: Oldest Civilization in Southeast Asia Entrance to the Sungai Batu Archaeological Site in Bedong, Kedah One of the many smelting centers found at the Sungai Batu Archaeological Site A glimpse of the Sungai Batu Archaeological Site Sungai Batu Archaeological Site in Kedah, Malaysia Background Due to Sungai Batu’s involvement in the global exports of iron, archaeologists have unearthed merchant ships believed to have bee...