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 […]
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
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
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
Great! We’ve come to part 3 of our Hainan travel. You’ll see us visiting the popular Wuzhizhou Island, also known as “The Maldive” of China. We’ll also take nice photos at Coconut Dream Corridor as well as visit two night markets in Hainan. For a better story flow, check out these posts first before continuing the Hainan relaxing trip from
In May, I visited Hainan, a touristy island located in southern part of China, where many locals typically descend to escape the winter cold from Nov to April. Let me share my 10-day itinerary covering a few counties/cities in Hainan, including Wanning, Lingshui, Sanya and Haikou. You’ll want to visit Hainan if you like islands, blue water, nature, seafood, coconut
Recall the previous post where I enjoyed a Chinese costume photoshoot in Xi’an? Today, I would make my way to Big Wild Goose Pagoda station to return the costume. The original plan was to visit nearby attractions and soak up the festive vibes at Great Tang All Day mall. But things didn’t go according to plan. Read on to see how
It’s day 9 of my Beijing to Xi’an trip. Today, I would enjoy a Hanfu photoshoot experience in Xi’an, and explore Great Tang All Day Mall, also known as Great Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. To recap, we’d began our trip in Beijing and travelled westward towards Xi’an, making several stops in between and covering interesting sights such as Yellow River
What to do on Day 6 in China? We visited Lee Family Courtyard (李家大院), a sprawling 200-year-old mansion in Shanxi. Getting to this 4A attraction in China required quite a bit of effort. Read on as I share our mini adventure getting to this scenic spot in Shanxi province. Tip: China has a rating system for its tourist attractions, with