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[Random] Re-visited Wild Coco + daily happenings

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I am a fan of Nasi lemak, and I enjoy the yummy nasi lemak at The Coconut Club. However, in my opinion, it is kind of steep and it can't be eaten regularly. Therefore, I usually go to another similar place, and I re-visited Wild Coco, which is located at Hamilton Road . The Nasi Lemak here is similar to ‘The Coconut Club’ but at an affordable price. I ordered the Ayam Berempah which came with a massive chicken leg with nicely cooked crispy brown skin. The chicken had been marinated in a mix of fragrant spices such as lemongrass and ginger. While, the chicken meat wasn’t as well-seasoned as compared to their competitor, the crispy skin and house-made sambal saved the day! We completed our meal with a 'wok-hei' side dish - 'Stir Fried Three Heavenly King' that consists of long beans, brinjals and lady fingers. Wild Coco is definitely an affordable choice if you’re looking for an alternative affordably priced rendition of Malaysian-style nasi lemak! It is a beloved,...

[California Dream] Day 06 : Day trip to Palm Springs

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It's another day trip in California , and this time we had our late breakfast at Domino’s Pizza ! It was a fuss-frill brekkie for us! We drove for about 2hrs out of downtown Los Angeles to Palm Springs , and it is known for its sunshine, retro vibes, and a whole lot of desert magic. You know you’re almost at Palm Springs when you see these two colorful dinosaurs standing right off the highway! The 65-foot-tall  Mr. Rex (the Tyrannosaurus rex) and 150-foot-long  Dinny (the Apatosaurus) are local celebrities. A classic roadside attraction - Cabazon Dinosaurs is a photo opportunity for any dinosaur fan! We continued on our journey onto Palm Springs ... This is the first attraction we visited at Palm Springs - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The tram car is a fun ride – it felt and seemed safe but there are some bumps encountered as the tram goes over the pylons, which we enjoyed so much! The views as you go up are stunning, and as the car rotates so everyone has a great view...