Stop being a tourist. Feel at home in the world. That’s an inspiring tagline on 9flats.com. Often, people yearn to travel like a local, stay in local homes and unique apartments, hangout where the locals go and appreciate the day-to-day activities like one of them. It may seem difficult to find that dream vacation home…
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Asia’s Dining Destination: The Club, db Bistro Moderne @MBS
This is our second staycation and we are back for an epicurean journey at Marina Bay Sands – Asia’s Dining Destination! The view from The Club Room on the 48th floor leads to a modern cityscape of Singapore with skyscrapers and iconic landmarks like the durian-shaped Esplanade, the Marina Bay Floating Platform, the world’s largest…
Jerusalem: Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre
There’s something about Jerusalem like no other. You have to be there to feel it yourself. Perhaps I was overwhelmed by its eventful history and ancient architectures that date back thousands of years, and awestruck standing on a holy ground concentrated with three major world religions – Judaism, Islam and Christianity. For the Jews, Jerusalem…
We are going 2 Hong Kong Disneyland!
It’s hard to come by anyone around us who doesn’t know Disney characters. Most of us grew up with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy … as well as my favourite Toy Story! Going to Disneyland has been a childhood’s dream to some and it follows through adulthood. Mentally, I always thought I can’t catch up…
Ancient Jerusalem: the Tower of David
To learn the history of Jerusalem, the Tower of David Museum is a must-see attraction. The medieval fortress bears testimony to 4,000 years of the city’s history with archeological remains. It’s our first stop to visit when we arrived in Jerusalem – one of the oldest cities in the world that has been destroyed twice,…
Christmas @ Barcelona, Spain
We wish you a Fun-Filled Christmas and Happy 2012! Have you been to Barcelona before? We were there last month when Christmas lights and decorations embellished the city centre, adding joy to the festive season. Not forgetting of course the Christmas markets. As we weaved through charming alleys and historic buildings, we came across a…
Christmas in Santaland #Finland
A couple of months ago, Jacky was on board Angry Birds Finnair for their longest ever flight from Helsinki to Singapore. Recently, I had the travel opportunity to fly to Barcelona, Spain and layover in Helsinki via Finnair. The daily direct flight from Singapore to Helsinki only takes 11 hr 30 min – the fastest…
The city of LOVE #Namwon, S.Korea
Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, and Namwon have something in common. Both are the epitome of love and romance. Located just 45-min away from the provincial capital of Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, Namwon is a popular tourist attractions endowed with rich culture, tradition, history as well as cuisine. The city of love…
HTC Escapade Sydney – Blue Mountains [2/2]
It only takes less than 2 hours drive from the bustling city centre for a complete change in landscape with towering escarpments, cliffs, waterfalls, flora and fauna. An overnight stay in the Blue Mountains means you can catch the golden sunrise and sunset and feels like you are part of “National Geographic”! View photos taken…
HTC Escapade Sydney – Blue Mountains [1/2]
Experience Sydney not just the downtown area but the beautiful surroundings; Sydney is the gateway to Hunter Valley, Port Stephens as well as Blue Mountains that’s less than a couple of hours drive away from the city centre. I’ve long heard of the famous Blue Mountains so I extended the trip together with Willy and…
