Makassar is the bustling capital of South Sulawesi, one of Indonesia’s fastest growing cities. Also known as Ujung Pandang, Makassar consists of various ethnic groups including Bugis, Mandar, Chinese, Javanese, Buton and Toraja, offering a multitude of historic gems, cultural experience and sightseeing opportunities. It is the gateway to the nearby pristine islands and natural…
SilkAir’s inaugural flight to Makassar
On 1 August, SilkAir’s inaugural flight to Makassar departed Singapore Changi Airport at 0805 and arrived at Sultan Hasanuddin Int’l Airport in 3 hours. Makassar is SilkAir’s eleventh destination in Indonesia, after an earlier launch to Semarang on 29 July. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, operates flights to Makassar three times weekly on…
Sights and Sounds of Busan (part 2)
Continuing from Busan (part 1) Here is a list of things that we did, what you can do in Busan in a couple of days. There is definitely more to be discovered in this bustling city in the southeasternmost tip of the Korean Peninsula. Haeundae Beach A charming stretch of golden sandy beach fringed with…
To Busan with AirAsia X (part 1)
Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, a major port city that doubles as a tourist destination with many fabulous festivals all year round. Summer sees vacationers heading to the Haeundae Sand Festival and Busan Sea Festival. Dubbed as the city of film, Cannes of Asia, Busan Int’l Film Festival takes place yearly…
To Kota Kinabalu via SilkAir
By Kit Tng Living in Singapore means we are surrounded by rich biodiversity in the region. Whether we are looking for a “rough-it-out” adventure or the most luxurious spa escape, we get it all within a short flight away. Recently, I was invited for a 4-day short trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. When I first…
The Raffles Hotel Staycation
Amongst the many modern and luxury hotels in Singapore, Raffles Hotel prominently stands out as a historically rich landmark dating back to 1887. It encapsulates the old world charm of the British colonial era with exemplary hospitality, a calm oasis amidst the bustling city. Recently, we were invited for a 3D2N staycation at Raffles Hotel…
Paris: Stay & Sights
The next leg of the 3-week Europe trip was to Paris. From London, we took Eurostar’s high-speed train straight into the city centre of Paris. The rail journey only took about 2.5-hour to arrive at Gare du Nord, one of the busiest railway stations in Europe that serves connections from Paris to Northern France and…
Rail Travel in Europe with Eurail
It’s been a while since the UK trip in 2010. Sharon is really nice – she invited us to bunk in at her new apartment in London early this year, so we decided to go Europe for three weeks in April. We’ve known each other through this blog for years! Back in 2010, we only…
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Photos by Jessie Ng The Majestic Hotel has recently been revived to its former glory on the historic trail of Kuala Lumpur. A heritage jewel in YTL Classic Hotel collection, the hotel is the first in KL to be part of ‘The Leading Hotels of The World’, the benchmark for luxury hospitality. With a history…
Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 5)
Continuing from Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe (part 4) … On the last day in Osaka, our departure time for AirAsia X flight was after 11pm. We could still fill the day with sightseeing, yummy food and last minute shopping at Takashimaya Department Store in Namba and Rinku Premium Outlet. Founded in 211, Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine is the main…
