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What’s one of the best places to take in a bird’s-eye view of Singapore’s skyline? I’ve just spent a lovely evening at Ce La Vi, a SkyBar at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and had a great time. As compared to other places that offer panoramic views in Singapore such as The Singapore Flyer and The Pinnacle Skybridge, I thought MBS […]
How to visit 15 Melaka Attractions in a day? Well, it isn’t really difficult because many attractions in Melaka are compactly located around Jonker Street. A google map and a working GPS on your phone are all you need to wander around Melaka like an expert. Of course, you’ll have to first mark down these locations as part of your travel
Looking to do some real hiking in Okinawa? How about Mount Katsuudake, a mountain that takes just 30 minutes to get to the summit. Psst, this place offers one of the most breathtaking views I’ve ever seen. You’ll be blown away by the 360-degree sweeping view of Nago city! Update (Jun 2022): This post was first published in Sep 2019,
I’ve had an enjoyable time hiking the Rail Corridor in Singapore and am eager to share my experience with you. Hope this can help you navigate the most interesting and photogenic part of the green corridor. Before I begin my sharing, let me give you a brief intro of this relatively new attraction in Singapore. What is the Rail
This is a continuation of my earlier review on Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru, and I will share about the hotel’s recreational facilities, food options, as well as overall recommendation. If you’ve missed Part 1 of the review, check it out here before you continue. For info, Part 1 of the review talked more about the hotel room’s design, layout
Grand Paragon Hotel JB is one of the hardest hotel reviews I’ve ever written. I stayed there for 3 nights and my thoughts of it were mixed…very mixed. This is similar to online reviews that you see on hotel booking portals, that can vary from good to bad. So, is this 4-star hotel in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) worth a stay,
Finally, it’s time to travel! I’ve recently stayed in Trove Hotel JB (Malaysia) for two nights and will share my thoughts on whether I think this affordable hotel is worth a stay. If you want a quick answer, then yes, I would recommend Trove Hotel for budget traveler. It has no major flaws and you can have a decent stay
Continuing from Day 1 post, I’m going to share what we did on Day 2 at Village Katong Hotel. I’ll also provide a summary of pros and cons of this hotel that is located in the Eastern part of Singapore, before ending with an overall recommendation. If you haven’t read the previous post, check it out as it shares a
What an amazingly-relaxing time I’ve had at Village Hotel Katong! It’s the best staycation I’ve enjoyed thus far and I’m going to tell you why this place is worth a consideration. This is especially so if you are into great amenities, good food and a relaxing vibe. The room layout was almost flawless too! We stayed there for two nights
I recently visited River Wonders Singapore and had a great time. The experience was so-so initially, but kept getting better as I ventured further into the park. This attraction, next to the zoo, and previously known as River Safari has an interesting theme – which is…yes, you know it…about “The River”. And in case you wonder, it’s not about Singapore’s