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What differences between Belgium and Poland?..

Among the differences is the iron design. This apply to the antique design base on their country name. Belgium got Brussels Iron and Poland got the Poznan Iron. I saw it at the museum.

In the old days, they build things with the same function but distinguish it with other brand through the look. But today, same function like washing machine but with technology that other brand don’t have.

They are people who really like to collect antique iron. I only know a charcoal iron. Actually there are other type of antique iron like flat sad iron and spirit iron.

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— asmaliana

Nyonya Beads Shoe …



photo from flickr..

Is not cheap if you think you think it is. Looks like ordinary shoes in the market but it home based craft..more like an art. So it price from about RM150 to RM1500. If in USD about from $50 to $500.
Not for everyday used eh? The more the beads surround your shoes, the more the money.

This expensive shoes are also from leather and imported beads. Not plastics ok. But there is a cheaper version and its plastic.

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Courtyard at Hereen Street



How about the experience of having a courtyard at historical road and China Street. Feel classic and 1950s huh?This one boutique hotel can give you the experience. Rated 4 to 5 star at tripadvisor such as “A little Gem, A-” , “Best of the best hotels in Melacca” , “Lovely staff compliment the beautiful hotel…” etc…etc. and many more satisfaction comment from the guest.

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Walking Along Jonker Walk..

A pedestrian walkway situated along Jalan Hang Jebat and continued along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. Jalan Hang Jebat is previously known as Jonker Street. The walkway till today is still called the Jonker Walk. Jonker Walk is situated at the heart of Melaka town. This street is one of the oldest in town dated back when Dutch conquered Melaka. The name Jonker is Dutch word for ‘Jonkheer’. Jonkheer means prince or master. The street established in Dutch era for lower level of people to live such as servant to the Dutch Officer that live at Hereen Street or now Tun Tan Cheng Lock Street. Historian said that Jonker Street has been here as early at 1641.

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