Kochi is blessed with a mild climate and natural environment rich in food resources. The mountainous prefecture is well-known in Japan for the finest seasonal food and ingredients. Lauded as “a treasure box of ingredients”, Kochi tops the list for local specialties such as the Sawachi cuisine that presents big portions of sashimi, seared foods…
Gardens by the Bay photos
Flowers… flowers… everywhere. The August theme at Gardens by the Bay was Orchid Extravaganza floral display set amidst a colourful backdrop of shophouses and the rich Peranakan culture at the Flower Dome, the largest glass greenhouse in the world. Over 120 varieties of orchids were showcased alongside intricate Nyonya beaded slippers, traditional tea set and…
Theme Parks to visit in Malaysia
If you are heading to Malaysia for holiday and looking for fun-filled activities to occupy time, read on. Our neighbour up north surely has lots to offer. One of the many things that keeps visitors going back for more is the ever-growing list of theme parks. Below is the list that you can consider visiting…
Staycation @ Furama City Centre
Words & photos by Kelly Khong My weekend staycation at Furama City Centre was a mini getaway from the weekday routine. How delightful it was to experience one of their well-appointed Executive Club guest rooms and not forgetting the warm welcome from the Guest Service Officers that made me feel home. Well situated in the…
Intercontinental Bali Resort
By Sharon Tan We were very excited to stay at Intercontinental Bali Resort having previously experienced the Intercontinental hospitality in both Intercontinental Singapore and Intercontinental Hong Kong. The 2hour 45minute flight from Singapore was pleasant and we were greeted by beautiful aerial views of the island before touching down at Ngurah Rai International Airport. The…
Life, by Okinawa
Okinawa, “Hawaii of the East”, is known as the subtropical paradise of eternal summer. The southernmost prefecture of Japan is made up of hundreds of islands, a popular destination for honeymooners, marine lovers and holidaymakers attracted to the diversified cultural assets, gastronomic delights, Ryukyu traditions and so much more. Did you know that Okinawa has…
From Tokyo Haneda Airport to New York & Chicago by ANA
If you are thinking of making a trip to the U.S, ANA has made it a lot more convenient for you to visit some of the iconic cities, New York (via JFK) and Chicago (via ORD). ANA provides nonstop service from Tokyo to 10 cities in North America: Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, New York,…
Swan Valley & The Pinnacles Desert
A half-hour drive from Perth city will take you to Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region with many award-winning, family-owned and run wineries. Crowned as the first Humane Food Region in Australia, the chefs and producers in the region are committed to produce and serve humane food – free-range chickens, eggs, pork and…
Self-drive Perth & surroundings
While looking for accommodation in Perth, we were recommended the newly opened Sage Hotel West Perth. I read many good reviews about the hotel, which is actually under Singapore-based hotel group, SilverNeedle, so we went ahead to stay there for three nights. With GPS, it was pretty easy to find Sage Hotel and took around…
Perth Holiday
After a 7-month travel hiatus, we needed an overseas trip with the family and shortlisted a few destinations. I was looking for a child-friendly holiday and we decided on Perth, Western Australia as it only takes 5-hour flight and we are both in the same time zone, so it’s easy on our toddler. When autumn is…
