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Mount Fansipan is known as the highest mountain in Indochina or referred as the “Roof of Indochina’. It is the highest peak located in Sapa, a town in the Lao Cai province in Northern Vietnam. Travellers/ Trekkers used to take at least 2 to 4 days to conquer the summit (including ascend and descend) but with the cable car services operating since February 2016, anyone can visit the peak easily. If climbing/ trekking is too challenging, you can follow this guide to reach to the peak of Mt. Fansipan. Read More

Kuala Lumpur

One destination that should be at the top of every traveler’s bucket list is Malaysia. The Southeast Asian country is not only well-regarded for its exceptional cuisine, but it is also filled with many superb landmarks you’re unlikely to forget, such as KL Tower and Batu Caves. Read More

In collaboration with Gardens by the Bay, art collective teamLab is holding an ever-changing, immersive exhibition #futuretogether from 16 January to 31 March 2020. The exhibition is held in support of the Singapore Bicentennial, a year-long series of commemorative events to mark the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the British in Singapore. The exhibits are available across both indoor and outdoor spaces of Bayfront Plaza. Read More

Sapa is in the northwestern mountain areas of Vietnam. It is located in the Lao Cai province, Sapa, around 320 kilometres away from Hanoi. Sapa has been one of the trekking attractions in Vietnam. Tourists are awe by its breathtaking scenery of rice terraces, mountain peaks, local ethnicity and cultural diversity. As years to come, more and more tourists flooded the place. Here are ways to get you here with different mode of transportation. Read More

Hotel De La Coupole-MGallery Sapa, Vietnam is a newly-opened luxury resort in year 2018. This luxury hotel is a 5-star hotel designed by Bill Bensley and was described as ‘the king of exotic luxury resorts’ by Time Magazine. Hotel De La Coupole Sapa offers 249 rooms and is an upcoming favourite destination to go in Vietnam. My friends and I decided to venture to Sapa all because of this hotel. We compared the prices from different hotel bookings website and secure an affordable pricing for 3D2N here with an additional bed. Read More

Famous Treasure located at Capitol Piazza is a modern restaurant serving Nanyang-inspired cuisine celebrates this Chinese New Year from 13 January to 8 February 2020. Their CNY menu celebration include Auspicious Set Menu S$258.00++ for 4 pax , S$1,498.00++ for 10 pax and Prosperity CNY Takeaway Treats (purchase 1 Small Pencai and receive 1 complimentary small Yu Sheng). Prosperity A La Carte Menu also available from 25 to 27 January 2020. Read More

Chew Seafood Garden Restaurant, formerly known as Matang Seafood View located opposite KSL Mall in Johor Bahru offers fresh seafood porridge and other seafood dishes with affordable pricing. The owner, Chew is one of the brother of Matang Seafood View renamed the restaurant to Chew Seafood Garden Restaurant now. He gets his seafood supplies from Kuala Sepetang, and it is family business. They will arrange the fresh wild caught seafood from Perak to Johor Bahru every Friday evening. Read More

Celebrate your Chinese New Year this year with Sheraton Towers Singapore from 2 January to 8 February 2020. Indulge in exquisite Cantonese cuisine, buffet spread and delectable festive takeaway treats from restaurants in Sheraton Towers. Chinese New Year menus and takeaway are available at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant. Also, enjoy exclusive privileges when you confirm your booking of 50 persons and above. Price starts from S$888.00++ for a table of 10 persons. Read More

Tan Ser Seng Herbs Restaurant is established in 1946 and has been passed down to third generation now. The restaurant is known for its famous turtle soup and double-boiled soups. The recipes have passed down generation to generation. My sisters and I paid a visit here recently. We were here on a Sunday evening for our dinner. Read More

Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro , 2 Michelin Starred Sichuan Restaurant at Mandarin Orchard usher this Chinese New Year with 7 auspiciously-themed set menu starting from 10 January to 8 February 2020. The menu is available from 8-course -Prosperity menu priced S$538.00++ for 4 pax, to 9-course- Majestic Menu priced S$2,988.00++ for 10pax. And the highlight for the new dishes include the Roasted Brown Rice-fed Chicken topped with Garlic, Mala-glazed Barbecued Pork, and Braised “Rat Noodle” with Lobster in Superior Broth. Click here for the full menu. Read More