Kyoto itself is a foodie haven. There is no lack of good ramen and Japanese restaurants there. You can easily walk into any Japanese restaurant or eatery to enjoy a decent meal. But if you are up for a unique foodie experience which combines food with some entertainment, then you might want to check our…
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5 attractions which are worth visiting in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan I’ve been to Japan a couple of times and interestingly, I noticed that each prefecture and city in Japan gives off a different vibe. Kyoto, for instance, is more of a cultural destination because many of its historically significant sites are still left intact. Many of the prehistorical buildings are still preserved even…
Our budget accommodation in Kyoto, Japan: Gion Ryokan Q-beh
We travelled to Kyoto in December and It was the peak season in Japan. Thus, the prices of the air tickets and accommodation were all marked up. I had a tough time searching for accommodation in Kyoto as most of the most affordable hotels were either fully booked or costs way beyond our budget. Our…
My 7-Day Japan Trip Itinerary (Kyoto and Osaka)
Finally! I am quite excited to share about my recent trip to Osaka and Kyoto in Japan. This is my third time in Japan but my first time travelling to Osaka and Kyoto. It is also our first time travelling around Japan on our own. If you need to a point of reference, you can…
Is Plaza Premium Lounge one of the best Changi airport lounges?
I was determined about getting a business class air ticket so I sign up for a credit card which allows me to earn miles. Since I was a loyal customer of DBS, I decided to sign up for their DBS Altitude card and cancelled the other credit cards I owned. With DBS Altitude card, I…
Is it worth bidding for ScootPlus seats on Scoot?
Flying business or first class on air seems like almost an unattainable dream for me. I’ve always wondered what it is like to travel luxuriously. So this year, my travel goal is to earn enough miles in order to exchange for a business class air ticket. I am keeping my fingers crosses and I hope…
How to plan your trip to Christmas Wonderland so that you won’t miss out any of the festive highlights
Why I visit Christmas Wonderland year after year? That’s simply because year after year, they switch things up. Every year, there seem to be new attractions and Christmas displays. The more popular attractions and programmes stay while the rest of it gets eradicated to make way for new highlights. Also, there is really no other…
Make Your Own Orchid-infused Perfume at Scent-OSA Perfume Workshop
Sentosa is going through a major revamp. But once all the construction work is done, this tourist-friendly island will turn into another exciting attraction and destination for all. This place is already ‘soaking’ up with beautiful scents of orchids. Hidden within Sentosa Nature Discovery is a place where you can shop for Singapore-inspired scents and…
Chinatown Opera Festival 2019 brings back the charm in Chinese Operas
You may have heard of Chinese Opera but have you actually sat down to watch a Chinese Opera performance before? It was actually a thing of the past for the older generations (in the 1950s and 60s) to watch Chinese Street Opera during the Hungry Ghost festival. A week ago, I had this golden opportunity…
Craft Walk: Exploring the Arts and Heritage of Kampong Glam
The art scene in Singapore has indeed become more vibrant, with the increased support for the arts from the government and private entities. With events like Singapore Biennale 2019 (which has already started a week ago), there is something for everyone to experience Singapore’s art and cultural heritage. There’s never a dull moment in Singapore,…
5 New Food Trends in Japan which you probably did not know
Food Japan 2019 Our recent visit to Food Japan 2019 at Singapore’s Suntec City Convention Centre was an eye-opening experience for us. This large ASEAN trade event features over 200 exhibitors across 40 Japanese prefectures. These exhibitors were there to showcase new-to-market and new-to-Singapore products. The trade show tasted for 3 days from 31 October…
Get chauffeured around on an Audi A6 through the Li-nk app
Riding in style is made easy with Singapore’s new premium ride-hailing app called Li-nk. It is developed by Wolero, a leading limousine service provider in Singapore. Wolero has more than 10 years of on-ground experience in providing premium rides for business clients and executives. Previously, you have to call or contact premium limousine services directly…