South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 2 (Miyajima & Tomonoura)

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 2 (Miyajima & Tomonoura)

Day 2 : Miyajima to Tomonoura We woke up early and went to for a walk before the first ferry brings the day trippers.  The morning was peaceful and the walk was pleasant.  This morning the tide was higher and the shrine and torii gate both look like they are floating on the water. Morning … Read more

Singapore

Singapore

I have been asked by a reader of my blog to share some stuff on Singapore since I am from Singapore.  This blog was originally set up to share my travel experiences.  But I suppose, this can include travel at home too.  I have thus decided to include in this blog about the food, restaurants, … Read more

Hairy Crabs Season in China (III) – Hyatt Regency Hangzhou & Where to eat hairy crabs in Hangzhou?

Hairy Crabs Season in China (III) – Hyatt Regency Hangzhou & Where to eat hairy crabs in Hangzhou?

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou During my Dec 2016 trip to China, I had meetings with in Shanghai and Hangzhou.  I love hairy crabs, so since I am in China during the season of hairy crabs, I had to have them everyday! My regular hotel whenever I visit Hangzhou is the Hyatt Regency Hangzhou which is next … Read more

Yogyakarta Getaway, Pre-Trip planning

Yogyakarta Getaway, Pre-Trip planning

Our family are all members of Krisflyer, SQ’s frequent flyer programme.  Although SQ is not known to be generous with their miles, it still pays to get yourself enrolled in the programme and have your miles credited whenever you fly.  While DH and I clock a decent number of points from our business travel and … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 13 (Sovereign Hill)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 13 (Sovereign Hill)

Day 13 (27 Dec 2017) : Sovereign Hill Breakfast at La Trobe Dining Room is included with our stay. Buffet breakfast selection was not extensive, but was very well done. Different types of eggs were presented in small pans. After breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and drove to the main entrance of the … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 14 (Melbourne) (Last Day)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 14 (Melbourne) (Last Day)

Sorry for the delay of this last post of our Tasmania and Melbourne trip. Was busy with Chinese New Year and after that DH and I also made a short trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Will come to that after I have sorted out our photos. Day 15 (28 Dec 2017) : Melbourne This is … Read more

Weekend in Shanghai (II) – Reminiscing Old Shanghai

Weekend in Shanghai (II) – Reminiscing Old Shanghai

Reminiscing Old Shanghai Shopping at Tianzifang After breakfast this morning, we went shopping at Tianzifang.   Tianzifang is a tourist shopping and cafe area in Shanghai in the Old French Quarter. Unlike the better known Xintiandi area nearby, the area retains an “organic and original” feel because the area hasn’t been markedly reconstructed in recent … Read more