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• Exquisite Sunday Brunch at Viu at The St. Regis Bangkok

  

  We were seated among a crowd of mostly expats and what Bangkok calls its hi-so (high society) locals. Chandon and prosecco were free-flowing, as we were... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• How to Go to Sentosa in Singapore

  

  Sentosa Island, although detached from mainland Singapore, is very easy to reach, thanks to the city-state’s accessible and efficient transportation system. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Year in Travel and Flying: 2014 in Numbers

  

  Diligently throughout the year, the aviation geek in me recorded each flight I took, and these statistics gave me an insight on how much I flew, and somewhat,... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok: All About Well-Being

  

  Remember when we had Westin Philippine Plaza Manila back then? It was among the most luxurious, grandest hotels in the city, if not the entire country. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Bo’s Coffee Presents Origins: A Travel Journal

  

  Whilst everyone is in a mad rush collecting stickers for their holiday coffee shop planners—not that there’s anything wrong about that—Bo’s Coffee is going... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Shanghai Sojourn: Worried and Unprepared (Prelude)

  

  Imagine my surprise when a friend told me that he’d be going to Shanghai. Admittedly, Shanghai or the entire Mainland China isn’t top in the list of my... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Salt Grill & Sky Bar: Great Food and a Beautiful View of Singapore

  

  For travelers, Singapore cuisine almost always equates to hawker food. But away from the steaming, fiery woks of Maxwell Food Center, in the most refined... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Sama-Sama Express Klia2: A Deluxe Airport Transit Hotel

  

  When flying budget, there’s always a possibility of overnight layovers, and almost always, low-cost cariiers do not provide accommodations. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• What to Do in Sentosa: Trick Eye Museum Singapore

  

  The three-dimensional art gallery that has taken South Korea by storm has come to the shores of Sentosa! Trick Eye Museum Singapore is the first one built... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Weekend Retreat at AWAY Spa W Bangkok

  

  With so many things to do in Bangkok, each day can be tiring, and after spending lots of time there, I know that for sure. Anyway, one weekend, I surrendered... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Sofitel So Bangkok: A Gorgeous Urban Design Hotel

  

  One afternoon, I found myself sitting at a lounge, taking small bites off a French macaron and sipping on an afternoon mocktail to fend off the tropical... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The New Star Wars Miniland at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

  

  Behold Star Wars fans, jedi, and sith, the Force is now in Johor, Malaysia! For the first time in Asia, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort recently unveiled a much-awaite... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• What to Do in Sentosa: Madame Tussauds Singapore

  

  Set in Imbiah Lookout, Madame Tussauds Singapore is the newest attraction to hit Sentosa Island. With branches in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the US, the... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Practical Tips on Chinese Visas That Are Not on the Website

  

  Filipinos require a Chinese Visa on every visit to the Mainland, except when on a tour of Hainan. On my first-ever tourist visa application recently, I processe... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Ibis Singapore Novena: Quality Rooms at a Budget-Friendly Hotel

  

  It’s no secret that real estate is expensive in Singapore, and the premium costs are naturally reflected on hotels—that a matchbox-sized room may easily cost... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Yeepeng Lanna: The “Tangled” Moment in Real Life

  

  Truth be told, our main motivation and inspiration to attend the Yeepeng Lanna in Chiang Mai, Thailand was the Disney film Tangled. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• This Is Sentosa: The State of Fun

  

  I’ve gone to Sentosa Island several times before, as it is surely among the quintessential parts of a fun family trip to Singapore. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Flying from Manila to Singapore with Tigerair

  

  For a long time now, Tigerair has been flying between Manila and Singapore, making it among the first low-cost carriers to operate in the country. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Greyhound Café: Stylish Bangkok Restaurant with Affordable Fare

  

  Greyhound Café, now with 10 branches scattered across Bangkok, started out as a food and beverage outlet to complement an eponymous fashion brand. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Masskara Festival 2014: The Wonderful Weekend That Was

  

  Our friends at Globe Telecom brought us to the City of Smiles for Masskara Festival 2014, along with Instagram maven Cheyser Pedragosa, TV heartthrob Juancho... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION