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[KOREA EATS] A Visit to Loco Quan 401 Restaurant by Haha ( “Running Man (런닝맨) Variety Show” Team Member)

E & I were searching what to eat around our hotel area and I found Loco Quan 401 Restaurant. What triggered my interest to visit the restaurant is that it is opened by Haha, the Running Man Team Member. If you are a fan of Running Man or Haha, check out this place. Read More

[KOREA TRAVELS] Train to Busan In A Day- Haedong Yonggunsa , Gamcheon Cultural Village & Jalgachi Fish Market

[KOREA TRAVELS] Train to Busan In A Day- Haedong Yonggunsa , Gamcheon Cultural Village & Jalgachi Fish Market

Oh well…When I told my friend that I am heading to Busan, the first reaction was “ Train to Busan!”. Hence, that’s my post title to start of the post. E & I checked the weather forecast before deciding the day to head to Busan. I think that is the best part when you travel free and easy. We get to manage and change our itineraries as and when we want to.Alternatively if you prefer day tour ready plan itineraries, you can check Klook activities. Read More

[KOREA EATS] Myth Jokbal 미쓰족발 At Myeongdong | Seoul

[KOREA EATS] Myth Jokbal 미쓰족발 At Myeongdong | Seoul

During my one week stay in Seoul, E suggested to try Myth Jokbal and we headed to the outlet at Myeongdong for lunch. So why is Myth Jokbal is famous? Jokbal is a Korean braised pig’s trotters cooked with soy sauce and spices. It is a combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic and rice wine. This reminds me of our local braised pig’s trotters but taste wise is different. Read More

[KOREA TRAVELS] A Day in Gangchon Rail Bike , Nami Island And Garden of Morning Calm By Trazy.com

E & I decided to spend a day out of Seoul during our one week stay in Korea. Thus, we visited 3 famous destinations in Gapyeong within a day. This was made possible courtesy of Trazy.com.Trazy.com is an one-stop portal for discounted attraction tickets, tours and transport! You can book the tour here to save your trouble arranging transportation and entrance tickets. Read More

[TRAVEL TIPS] How to Survive Winter in Seoul,Korea

[TRAVEL TIPS] How to Survive Winter in Seoul,Korea

Winter in Seoul, Korea was freaking cold especially on the month of November and December. I just came back from winter wonderland and glad that I survived from the icy cold. This is my first time experience the Korean winter. I was being warned by friends who travelled in the month of November. So I did some research beforehand. Read More

[KOREA TRAVELS] 5 Reasons Why You Must Visit Garosu-Gil When You Are In Seoul

[KOREA TRAVELS] 5 Reasons Why You Must Visit Garosu-Gil When You Are In Seoul

During my recent trip to Seoul, I went exploring Garosu-Gil and fall in love with this place. Garosu-Gil is an area in Sinsa-dong,Gangnam-gu,Seoul. This area is known for its galleries, restaurants, bars,cafes, boutiques and art design bookshops. This hipster street has so much inspiration from architecture to fashion and many more. Read More

[KOREA TRAVEL TIPS] How to Claim Tax Refunds At Incheon International Airport | Seoul

My last visit to Seoul was 4 years ago and their tax refunds system has changed since then. So I decided to share my latest experience on how to claim tax refunds at Incheon International Airport. Hope you guys will find it useful when you travel to Seoul! Read More

[TAIWAN EATS] Café Hopping in Taipei | Taiwan

[TAIWAN EATS] Café Hopping in Taipei | Taiwan

Just like Singapore, Taipei’s café culture has been trending over the past few years. So during my recent trip to Taipei, I did café hopping with my foodie friends. The cafes here are so different from Singapore and Malaysia. It is a place not just for food and drinks, but also an instagram-worthy spots for photography too. Each café has own unique concept and designs. The locals here also enjoyed hanging out in cafes for hours. It is a part of the current lifestyle now. Read More

[JB TRAVEL GUIDE] How to get to Desaru from Singapore?

[JB TRAVEL GUIDE] How to get to Desaru from Singapore?

*Updated 30 Sept 2019*
Desaru is a beach and resort area in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. The beach resort is located at the south eastern tip of Johor State facing the majestic South China Sea. My parents used to bring me and my sisters to Desaru when we are young. It is just approximately 45minutes drive away from Kota Tinggi. My last visit to Desaru was 3 years back when I attended my bff’s beach wedding. Read More

[TAIWAN HOTEL REVIEW] Hotel Stay Experience at Aloft Hotel Taipei Zhongshan

[TAIWAN HOTEL REVIEW] Hotel Stay Experience at Aloft Hotel Taipei Zhongshan

During my Taiwan holiday, I stayed 2 different hotels and one of it is Aloft Hotel Taipei Zhongshan. Aloft Taipei Zhongshan is one of the luxury hotels under Starwood Hotels & Resorts that delivers a fresh, fun and fulfilling reinvention of the travel experience. True enough that each Aloft Hotels has different theme and concept. Aloft Taipei Zhongshan showcases the vibrant and arty-farty lifestyle concept. Hotel guests can instantly feel the moment you enter into the hotel lobby. Read More