Cuisine: Japanese Address: 76 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048464 Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line) / Chinatown (Downtown/ North-east Line) A colleague recommended me to go to this Japanese restaurant using the Eatigo discount. They used to have 50% off main food items during dinner but now it has been reduced to 40%. It is still …
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The state capital of Uttar Pradesh in northern India was once the “city of the Nawabs”, a place renowned for culture and the arts. The Mughal Empire ruled India from the 16th to mid-18th centuries and established native governors – nawabs – as semi-autonomous rulers of its states. Lucknow became the seat of power of …
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In December 2015, the West Line of Hainan’s much-publicised high-speed railway looped with the East Line in Haikou, creating the world’s first round-island high-speed railway. Departing from Haikou station, we pick a few intriguing spots that prove Hainan is so much more than beaches and pool bars. Wenchang Station/ Eastern Ring With half of the …
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Cuisine: Western Address: #01-01/02 Park Avenue Rochester, 31 Rochester Drive, 138637 Nearest MRT: Buona Vista (East-West and Circle Line) Tucked away in Rochester Park is a little glassed-in cafe bursting with natural light, chic eclectic decor, and good vibes. We doubt any spot in Singapore could be more Californian than this bistro-cafe that serves up comforting American grub …
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Cuisine: Chinese Address: 22 Jln Tampang, Singapore 758966 Nearest MRT: Sembawang or Yishun (North-South line) Since we were around the Sembawang area, me and my friends decided to pop by Sembawang White Bee Hoon for lunch. It used to be called White Bee Hoon, but probably it is a mouthful to pronounce, so the official name …
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Cuisine: Japanese Address: 16 Raffles Quay #B1-33 Hong Leong Building, S 048581 Nearest MRT: Raffles Place, Downtown or Telok Ayer stations Helmed by the team that brought us sake gastrobar Kabuke, each bowl is made with fresh ingredients and elegantly simple techniques that come together for a naturally flavourful serving of beef don. Under the direction …
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For first time visitors to Krabi, Thailand, it is always a dilemma choosing where to stay, between Ao nang beach or Railay beach. Railay is known mainly for its great beaches and huge limestone cliffs. Visitors mainly come either for the beaches or for rock climbing. While connected to mainland Thailand, Railay is only accessible …
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The Thai capital’s artisanal cafes will satisfy even the fussiest coffee fanatics. Roots coffee Address: theCOMMONS (Market Floor), Thonglor 17, Sukhumvit Rd. Formerly known as Wattana, Roots has opened an outlet at The Commons. You’ll still be able to choose from a great range of espresso and filter coffees, and pour-over or French-press methods. Conveniently, you” …
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Name: La Petite Cuisine Cuisine: French Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens (Downtown / Circle line) Address: 10 Jalan Serene, 258748 One of my favourite to-go places for French food, La Petite Cuisine has been around for at least 10 over years. The restaurant serves food at affordable and comfortable prices with good quality of fresh products. The concept is …
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PR508 Singapore to Manila Flight time: 3h 50min PR110 Manila to Guam Flight time: 3h 30min This is my first time flying with Philippine Airlines. When we reached the airport around two hours before the flight time, there was a long queue at the checkin counter, even for web checkin customers. Not wanting …
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Elemen元素Millenia Walk #01-75A/76 9 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039596 Nearest MRT: Promenade (Downtown / Circle Line)Tel: +65 6238 0511Opening Hours: 11:30am – 4:00pm Last Order 3:00pm, 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Last Order 9:00pm (Mon – Sun) Though I am not a full-time vegetarian, I do indulge in vegetarian cuisine at least twice a month, as my mum …
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Roam like a local Want to see the city through a local’s eyes? Take one of the many trishaws that fill the streets. Of course, a taxi is a much faster way to get around- but where’s the fun in that? Although trishaws have no meters, the rates are modest: prices start at 2000 kyat …
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Usually I would go to Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia for a day trip and be back in Singapore by night time. However, this time it was different, it was a family trip so we decided to stay over in JB for two nights. We stayed at the Amari hotel, not to be confused with Amara …
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It is not hard to see why Jeju Island was picked as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. After all, the natural landscape of this egg-shaped volcanic island is both lush and diverse. Other noteworthy seven wonders of nature that I have visited are: 1) Halong Bay, Vietnam, 2) Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil, 3) …
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Greek food spreads its culinary influence throughout Europe and beyond. It is known as some of the best food in the world! With an age old tradition, Greek cuisine has been greatly influenced by both Eastern and Western cultures. Fresh vegetables, fishes & seafoods play a significant role in the dishes mostly because of its long coastline while …
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The capital of Argentina is often compared to New York, Madrid or Paris – but Buenos Aires has a soul of its own. The city is seductive and fervent, best known for its guilty pleasure, its streaks and tango saunter. As the birthplace of tango, Buenos Aires pulsates with a passionate rhythm. The fiery dance …
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If there is one place on earth that truly offers a unique experience with nature, that would be Patagonia, a region that straddles both Argentina and Chile in South America. From getting up close and personal with massive penguin and cormorant colonies, to standing in the shadows of spectacular glaciers and towering mountain peaks, this …
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Announcing my next big adventure: one more month to Colombia! It will be my third time to South America, I love this continent so much. I am excited to explore this country which has both the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains, coffee plantations and colonial towns. But what really seals the deal …
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Armenia has borders with Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran, but is only accessible overland through Georgia and Iran. There are three border openings between Georgia and Armenia. Bagratashen – Sadakhlo: Main road between Tbilisi and Yerevan. There is lots of transport between these 2 cities. Easy-breezy-beautiful. Gogavan – Guguti: Border is open for international travelers. Very easy. …
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On 24 April 24 1915, hundreds of Armenian Intellectuals: poets, musicians, publicists, editors, lawyers, doctors, deputies, were arrested in Constantinople (current day Turkey). They were all sent into exile and horrifically slaughtered. The annihilation of the Armenian Intellectuals was the part of a systematic, fiendish plan to exterminate the Armenian people in their homeland. It …
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Perhaps you may have heard Yangshuo being a very touristic place but it all depends on how you explore it. Places where genuinely friendly and welcoming villagers offer you an insight into the local culture and customs. To little local family-run restaurants with character with true local foods and to beautiful isolated spots you can …
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Address: #03-16/17 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road Nearest MRT: Somerset / Orchard It was my first time at Paul thanks to the girlfriend who wanted to have dinner here. Being a lover of French cuisine, I have been eating at other French places such as La petite cuisine at Serene Centre or Saveur, but …
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Americans are known for employing hyperbole. Everything in the USA is the biggest, the best or the shiniest. Therefore, if you ask the typical American what the most powerful place in the world is, the citizen would answer “Washington DC”. Whether this is true may be open to debate, but there is little doubt that …
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Bangkok is a foodie paradise. For those craving for authentic Thai food, here is the place to be. Since people from all over the country come to Bangkok to find job opportunities, to school or to set up businesses, Bangkok is the place to enjoy cuisine from each province in Thailand. My friend introduced me …
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