This is another restaurant which is part of the Les Amis Group. It serves Spanish food, and located at Shaw Centre at Scotts Road, where several other restaurants of this group are housed too. We came here for lunch after watching a movie at the Lido Cineplex next door. I had suggested this place […]
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As a steak and fine dining lover, I’m constantly on the search for great steakhouses in Singapore that can deliver quality cuts of meat alongside an elegant dining ambience. This brings me to Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse, an award-winning Italian restaurant tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the CBD. Specializing in Tuscan-style
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Singapore is known as a food paradise, with its rich multicultural heritage reflected in its diverse and vibrant dining scene. From hawker fare to Michelin-starred restaurants, there is something for every palate and budget. One of my favorite weekend activities is going out for brunch. Brunch combines the best of breakfast and lunch, usually served
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After exploring Taiwan bustling cities, we looked forward to a more relaxed day taking in the pristine natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake. Taiwan’s largest freshwater lake is nestled among lush mountains in the geographic center of the island. Its serene blue waters have attracted travelers for centuries because of the dense forests and numerous
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After over two weeks exploring England and Scotland by rail and road, today was devoted entirely to Cambridge and its famous university sights. We arrived mid-morning when the city was already abuzz with students bicycling to lectures or tourists ambling down the backs of the ancient colleges gazing at spires and turrets poking up over
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We started our day with great anticipation of visiting Warwick Castle – Britain’s ultimate medieval fortress first built by William the Conqueror in 1068. As our coach wound through the countryside, we caught glimpses of the castle’s soaring towers in the distance before crossing the River Avon and pulling into the visitor center. In this
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After an early start to the day, we headed straight for Stonehenge to arrive just as the site opened at 9 AM. Even at this early hour, there was already a crowd gathering outside the roped off pathway leading up to the famous stone circle. As we walked up the grassy hill, I felt a
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With visions of thatched-roof cottages, medieval castles, and rugged Highland landscapes dancing in our heads, my husband and I commenced ambitious plans for a grand summer tour of England & Scotland by car and train. This “bucket list” journey would be our first in-depth exploration of the British Isles and an opportunity to soak in
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On my recent travels through East Asia, I had a serendipitous opportunity to spend one night in Taipei on a long layover en route to my final destination. While just a mere 24-hour introduction to Taiwan’s dynamic capital, I was determined to make the most of my limited time experiencing the city’s tantalizing cuisine, pulsating
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Beyond idyllic beaches and magical mangrove lagoons, towering high above Langkawi islands unveils breathtaking vantage points and cultural insight into iconic rice cultivation etched across emerald paddy panoramas. During my action-packed week hopping between this Malaysian archipelago’s 99 picture-perfect isles, I soared over dense jungle canopies by cable car to the Langkawi Sky Bridge. After
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