Where’s a good place to shop for Japanese beauty products in Singapore? Yesterday, I spent a good one hour shopping at Welcia-BHG Takashimaya and was delighted to see so many items on sales. Most of them were at 35% off with some at an even more attractive discount of 50%. From now till 31 Oct, Welcia-BHG Takashimaya is having a […]
I’d completed Hakone loop the day before. Today’s post will share what I did on Day 2 in Hakone. Obviously, one day is not enough to fully explore and embrace Hakone, an onsen town located 2 hours from Tokyo. This is especially so as we also have to buffer for poor weather since most of the attractions in Hakone are
Hey friend, I’ve something cheap and good to share with you today – Cezanne Natural Cheek Blusher which I’d first hauled back from Okinawa in 2019. After using this blusher for more than 4 years, I am still loving it and have repurchased it many times. Check out the pros and cons of this Japan-made blusher which you can now
You’ve read how I travelled from Tokyo to Hakone in the morning. Now, let me embark on the tourist-friendly Hakone Loop Tour and share 9 things to do in Hakone. Specifically, I would be covering Hakone attractions in an anti-clockwise direction on my first day there. You’ll also see why more than one day is recommended to fully enjoy this
Mid-Autumn Festival is coming! Check out Tai Cheong Bakery Mooncake Set, air-flown from Hong Kong to Singapore and housed in an exquisitely-designed “tiffany blue & gold” gift box. Available in either a 4-piece Golden Treasure or a 6-piece Divine Medley Mooncake set, you’ll be spoilt for choice because each box is made up of a combination of mooncakes in different
It’s Day 4 in Tokyo. Today, I would be moving my “barang barang” (belongings) to Hakone, a hot spring town located about two hours’ train ride from Tokyo. Check out this post if you like to include a mountainous destination not too far from the very busy and populous Tokyo. I highly recommend Hakone as a destination because it offers
I’ve been given the opportunity to try a new anti-aging treatment – FACESTIM – that focuses on firming the skin using both radiofrequency and muscle contraction. Having gone through two treatments thus far, I am keen to share everything you need to know about this treatment that literally gives your face a little workout. If you like a no-downtime and
Singapore Zoo has been ranked as top attractions in Singapore by many. Is it really worth visiting? Should you spend your precious time and money visiting a zoo on foreign land or even as a local? I have the answer for you as I’ve just visited the Singapore Zoo. The last time I’d been there was at least a decade
Hey all, I’m back with Day 3 (PM) itinerary. Having spent the morning exploring Ginza, I was back at my base in Akihabara – a place known for its electronics shops and Otaku culture. I would be doing a bit of shopping and lots of eating in Akihabara. In fact, you’ll see me savoring the best Tonkatsu I’ve had in my
This was my final day based out of Akihabara, and my plan was to shop around Ginza and Tokyo Station. You’ll also see me travelling to Shinjuku to collect Hakone Free Pass, which I would tap on for all my travelling needs for the next 3 days. If you like a chronological flow of my 9-day Tokyo solo trip, check out