Things to do in Kitakyushu

What to do in and around Kitakyushu City? (Part 4 of Kyushu Trip)

This is Part 4 of our 2-week Kyushu trip. We would be travelling from Beppu to Kitakyushu, bringing us nearer to the starting point of the loop tour – at Fukuoka. To recap, we’d landed at Fukuoka airport 8 days ago, and started our drive towards Nagasaki and further inland to Kumamoto, Yufuin and Beppu.  Part 1: Arriving in Fukuoka […]

Umi Jigoku

One loop from Fukuoka: What we did in Yufuin & Beppu (Part 3 of Kyushu Itinerary)

We are at Part 3 of our 2-week Kyushu trip and would continue the itinerary from Day 7. You’ll see us explore the quaint onsen town of Yufuin, climb Mount Kuju (one of 100 famous mountains in Japan) and visit Beppu, a city known for its numerous hot spring pools.  For a better story flow, do check what we did

Gunkanjima Island (Hashima Island)

Things to do around Fukuoka in 14 days: Nagasaki for the first leg! (Part 1)

Hi all, we recently spent 14 days in Japan, starting our road-trip from Fukuoka and making a loop through Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu and more towns and cities in northern Kyushu. Let me share the attractions and things to do around Fukuoka.  Did you know? Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan. This island is known for ramen, active volcanoes,

Sachelle Collective Ear Rings

Sachelle Collective Review: Timeless Jewelry that’s safe for sensitive skin

Hi folks, I like to introduce a new brand – Sachelle Collective that offers jewelry for everyday modern women. What appealed to me about the brand was its focus on jewelry that won’t irritate the skin.  In the PR email, I like how honesty was part of the promise: “…this led us to build a brand that can deliver honest

What to buy in Japan

25 Things to Buy in Japan that are Affordable & Loved by Locals (2024)

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

Things to buy in Malaysia

25 Things to Buy in Malaysia (2024): A Singaporean’s Perspective

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 what are 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?

Some said Decorte Liposome Repair Serum is a must-try elixir. Is it true?

When travelling in Tokyo, I asked a Japanese local which beauty products were worth recommending. And she said, “Decorte Liposome Repair Serum.”  Hey all, if you’ve read my Tokyo Travelogue, you would know that I made a new Japanese friend on a train when travelling to Hakone, a mountainous hot spring town. This friendly lady recommended two beauty products of

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Secret DUO review: Tried this microneedling treatment and it shaved years off my age!

Hey ladies, I tried a new anti-aging aesthetic treatment – Secret DUO – and looked years younger within a week. Read on as I share more about this treatment that combines RF microneedling with Erbium Glass Laser to reverse the signs of aging.  Are you looking to improve the overall tightness of your skin, minimize the appearance of wrinkles or

Nameraka Honpo Wrinkle Gel Cream

A Convenient Cream: Nameraka Honpo Wrinkle Gel Cream scores a 5-star review!

3 months ago, I took a risk and brought along a never-tried-before moisturiser – Nameraka Honpo Wrinkle Gel Cream – to Guangzhou for a vacation. Admittedly, I was worried.  “What if the cream is not moisturising enough?” “Would it clog my pores and cause me to break out?”  Thankfully, Nameraka Honpo did not fail me. In fact, the Wrinkle Gel

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