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[JAPAN EATS] HARAJUKU/ OMOTESANDO FOOD GUIDES IN TOKYO

[JAPAN EATS] HARAJUKU/ OMOTESANDO FOOD GUIDES IN TOKYO

During my December trip to Tokyo, Japan, I spent half a day at Harajuku/ Omotesando area for a food search. Both areas are centrally-located neighbourhoods in Tokyo. It is my first time to Japan and I am enjoyed every moment here. Omotesando is one of the luxury neighbourhoods in Tokyo where luxury brands are located along the streets. There are amazing modern architecture buildings that are worth taking a shot. Read More

[BANGKOK HOTEL REVIEW]Hotel Stay at DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SUKHUMVIT BANGKOK

[BANGKOK HOTEL REVIEW]Hotel Stay at DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SUKHUMVIT BANGKOK

During my recent trip to Bangkok, I stayed a night at DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok before moving to Hilton Sukhumvit the following day. DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of Sukhumvit’s business, leisure and entertainment districts. The contemporary hotel is also close to The Emporium leisure complex and EmQuartier Mall which is currently one of the recommended places to go by tourists. Read More

[JOHOR BAHRU] GOURMET TRAILS MARKETPLACE & DELI – A FEELING OF HOME AT 1 MEDINI HUB

[JOHOR BAHRU] GOURMET TRAILS MARKETPLACE & DELI – A FEELING OF HOME AT 1 MEDINI HUB

1 Medini Hub located within Medini in Iskandar Malaysia is a relatively new area to explore. It is the first residential condominium in Medini which is a few minutes drive away from Legoland Johor Bahru. Thanks to KK, I get to know this new place and we visited Gourmet Trails Marketplace and Deli recently with Tony (Johor Kaki). Read More

[JAPAN EATS] ASAKUSA GYUKATSU – 5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE BEEF CUTLET IN TOKYO

[JAPAN EATS] ASAKUSA GYUKATSU – 5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE BEEF CUTLET IN TOKYO

It was a wonderful foodie trip to Tokyo, Japan last December. We were there for a week with no pre-planned itinerary. We did have lotsa fun exploring the places. One of my favourite food places is Gyukatsu from Gyukatsu Motomura. This is highly recommended Japanese food to eat in Tokyo. Read More

[BANGKOK EATS] FLOW MILLENNIUM HILTON BANGKOK- BUFFET WITH CHAOPRAYA RIVERVIEW

[BANGKOK EATS] FLOW MILLENNIUM HILTON BANGKOK- BUFFET WITH CHAOPRAYA RIVERVIEW

During my recent trip to Bangkok, I get the chance to check out Flow, an all-day dining restaurant in Millennium Hilton Bangkok.Flow restaurant is also the first ever restaurant in the city introduces Cheese Room that featuring 75 kinds of international cheeses in buffet style. The restaurant is just a boat ride away from Saphan Taksin BTS Skytrain Station. Millennium Hilton Bangkok provides shuttle boat services in certain periods daily. Read More

LOST PASSPORT IN SINGAPORE PROCEDURE & EXPERIENCES

Have you ever lost your passport and do not know what to do? I wrote about my experience back in year 2010 on my first social media platform. I thought of updating this post here with all the comments from other’s experience as well. Read More

[BANGKOK EATS] ON LOK YUN – THE MUST-GO CLASSIC BREAKFAST IN THAILAND

[BANGKOK EATS] ON LOK YUN – THE MUST-GO CLASSIC BREAKFAST IN THAILAND

*Updated Sept 2022*
On Lok Yun is famous with its traditional and classic breakfast among locals and tourists. There are many reviews and photos of the place shared on social media platform. Just like any other coffeeshop across Asia countries, On Lok Yun has been around for more than 80 years. This reminds me of the Kong Thai Lai in Penang which has 100 over years of history. Read More

[THAILAND TRAVELS] THREE SIXTY ROOFTOP BAR MILLENNIUM HILTON BANGKOK- THE UNFORGETTABLE 360-DEGREE VIEW

[THAILAND TRAVELS] THREE SIXTY ROOFTOP BAR MILLENNIUM HILTON BANGKOK- THE UNFORGETTABLE 360-DEGREE VIEW

Bangkok has quite a supply of bars with amazing views being feature across the media platform. The rooftop bars have become a tourist attraction other than a chilled out place. The Three Sixty Bar located at Millennium Hilton Bangkok is an underrated gem that many of the tourists are unaware about it. I am lucky enough to visit the rooftop bar on my recent visit to Bangkok. Read More

[JAPAN TRAVELS] LUGGAGE & BAG STORAGE EXPERIENCE IN TOKYO CITY

[JAPAN TRAVELS] LUGGAGE & BAG STORAGE EXPERIENCE IN TOKYO CITY

While travelling in foreign countries, we subconsciously tend to shop a lot because everywhere is temptation. Or perhaps need to squeeze in last minute shopping before the flight. However, no once wants to carry heavy shopping hauls or even luggage around while moving around the city. Read More

[JAPAN TRAVELS] JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE AT KEIO PLAZA HOTEL

[JAPAN TRAVELS] JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE AT KEIO PLAZA HOTEL

During my recent visit to Tokyo, Japan, I got the opportunity to experience a 20 minutes Japanese tea ceremony at Keio Plaza Hotel. In Japanese culture, matcha green tea is more than just a drink. The Japanese tea ceremony also known as Way of Tea is a Japanese cultural activity involving ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha for centuries. It is a quiet and refined tea ceremony which is meant to demonstrate respect through grace and good etiquette. Read More