What are the things worth buying from Malaysia? As many of you know, I travel to Malaysia frequently, at least twice a month. Over the years, I’ve figured out the stuff worth lugging back to Singapore. Obviously, with Singapore being the most expensive city in the world, many things may seem worthwhile to bring back from Malaysia, right? Well, what […]
What do we buy in Japan? Today, I’m going to share 25 things to buy in Japan that appeal to both locals and tourists alike. Yes, we are going to skip the touristy souvenirs – those that are so steeply marked-up that locals would shun. So, come take a look and check out the practical and functional stuff that I
9 years after my first purchase, I’m still loving Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick. I first published this post in 2017 when I bought a trio pack at Changi Airport DFS. The tinted lip balms in shades of pink, red and nude felt like a practical addition to my luggage, protecting my lips from dry cabin air
Bought France-made skincare – Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream – during a recent trip to France. What’s unique about the cream was the built-in metal applicator which promised to offer a quick, refreshing eye massage during application. Does it work? Also, is this a gel or cream since both are in the name? Read on for a quick review
This post was first published in 2018. Seven years on and I’m still happy using it. Read on if you are looking for a mascara that is close to being perfect. Oh, wait. Does Integrate mascara sound familiar? Good memory you have! Yes, we have earlier reviewed Integrate Volume Mascara, but they are not the same. One offers volume while the
After six days in Xi’an covering numerous attractions such as Mount Huashan and Terracotta Army Musuem, we wrapped up our last day in Xi’an with shopping, a sunset stroll along Xi’an Ancient City Wall, and indulging in a good BBQ dinner (Chinese-style). Don’t miss what we did earlier: Day 1: From Singapore to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven Day 2: Step
Continuing our Beijing-to-Xi’an travelogue, we visited Terracotta Army on Day 11 and had a terrible time trying not to be squashed by the crowd there. Read on to check out our experience at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, an UNESCO World Heritage site with about 8,000 Terracotta warriors protecting Emperor Qin in his afterlife (or so he believed). How
If you are into sheer, natural-looking foundation that’s travel-friendly, check out this review of Media Liquid Foundation – a Japan-made product I picked up during my Fukuoka trip. Since then, I found myself bringing this on most holidays, thanks to its light and compact packaging. About Media Liquid Foundation Media (媚點) – as you can read from my previous media
What are the things to do in Haikou? Yay! We’ve come to part 4 – the final chapter of our Hainan travelogue! You’ll see us travel from Sanya to Haikou – a port city with an old world vibe. There, we would stroll along Qilou Old Street, savour good food at Haida Night Market and indulge in quite a bit
In our 10-day Hainan trip, Wuzhizhou Island ranked high as a must-visit attraction. We visited the island on Day 7 of our Hainan trip, and am dedicating a post to share our experience on the popular island. For a better story flow, you can check out these day-by-day account first. And when you are done, scroll right through to continue