Author: dania

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8

Review: Chanel Beauty Lounge, Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Singapore)

August 30, 2026

Nestled above the Shilla Duty Free store in the Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Transit area, the Chanel Beauty Lounge is a boutique space offering pre-flight pampering sessions and sales of exclusive products. Access to this lounge is by appointment or invitation only. I received a Mastercard Concierge email offering a complimentary pre-departure treatment here … More Review: Chanel Beauty Lounge, Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Singapore)

Review: COMO Metropolitan Hotel (Singapore)

June 7, 2026

COMO Metropolitan Singapore is a 156-room wellness-focused hotel located on Bideford Road in the heart of Orchard Road. Officially opening its doors in September 2023, the hotel forms part of the integrated lifestyle offerings here at COMO Orchard, which include international dining concepts, curated retail collections and wellness facilities. Being fairly newly opened at the … More Review: COMO Metropolitan Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas 3-Night Penang Cruise – Part 3

May 30, 2026

On Day 3, we had a bright and early start at the FlowRider Surf Simulator on Deck 16 as the private time slot for Key guests was 9am to 10am. Note that the recommended attire is swimwear that doesn’t come off easily as the force of the waves is powerful enough to disrobe a person. … More Review: Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas 3-Night Penang Cruise – Part 3

Review: Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas 3-Night Penang Cruise – Part 2

May 30, 2026

The next day (with the ship docked at Penang), my husband and I chose sleep over breakfast and only woke up closer to lunch time. We made our way to Windjammer on Deck 14 to partake of the international buffet. The sheer variety of dishes available was mind-boggling, I’m pretty sure I spent at least … More Review: Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas 3-Night Penang Cruise – Part 2

Review: Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas 3-Night Penang Cruise – Part 1

May 30, 2026

Spectrum of the Seas is the first cruise ship of the Quantum Ultra class in the Royal Caribbean International fleet introduced in 2019. I recall fond memories sailing on an older ship, the Mariner of the Seas, with my family a great many years ago, so I was really looking forward to checking this newer … More Review: Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas 3-Night Penang Cruise – Part 1

Review: The Oasis Spa – Tropical Retreat Spa, Srisoonthorn Road (Phuket, Thailand)

February 21, 2026

Having visited Urban Oasis Spa in Bangkok, my husband and I were keen to check out their sister outlet, Tropical Retreat Spa, since we were in Phuket. These spas are part of The Oasis Spa brand, with a number of outlets across Chiang Mai and Pattaya as well. I found that purchasing spa vouchers on … More Review: The Oasis Spa – Tropical Retreat Spa, Srisoonthorn Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Bartels Bang Tao Cafe, Lagoon Road (Phuket, Thailand)

February 13, 2026

After a hot afternoon at Kata Noi beach, my husband and I wanted to find a nice air-conditioned cafe to chill at before heading to our massage appointment at Tropical Retreat Spa. He spotted this place on Google maps that was a mere 7-minute drive away from the spa, so here we are to check … More Review: Bartels Bang Tao Cafe, Lagoon Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Cafe Dim Sum Restaurant, Soi Surin (Phuket, Thailand)

February 8, 2026

Searching for a lunch spot near our accommodation, Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Phuket Town, my husband and I decided on Cafe Dim Sum restaurant since it was literally right outside, plus it had good ratings on Google. On the menu was a decent variety of local Thai food, western cuisine and Chinese dim sum. Inside … More Review: Cafe Dim Sum Restaurant, Soi Surin (Phuket, Thailand)