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: Kelong Baba Restaurant By Kelong Shangrila Tj. Pinang, Kompleks Green Bay Kav.Kelong Tiban (Batam, Indonesia)

December 20, 2023

This local seafood restaurant is situated along the edge of the island of Batam so customers can look forward to enjoying breathtaking views of the sea as they dine. My husband and I came here for dinner with our friends, and as one of them is acquainted with the restaurant owner, he managed to get … More Review: Kelong Baba Restaurant By Kelong Shangrila Tj. Pinang, Kompleks Green Bay Kav.Kelong Tiban (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Anchor Cafe & Roastery, Dermaga Culinary Paradise (Batam, Indonesia)

December 14, 2023

This cafe was the third stop that my husband, our friends and I visited on the first day of our Batam trip (the first two were Hoods Coffee Cafe and Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe). It was super crowded when we arrived so we had to wait at a table outside. Some customers were smoking nearby, … More Review: Anchor Cafe & Roastery, Dermaga Culinary Paradise (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe, Agung Toyota Batam Centre (Batam, Indonesia)

December 13, 2023

After our first stop at Hoods Coffee Cafe on this Batam cafe-hopping trip, my husband, our friends and I made our way to this next cafe on our friend’s list (: Note that they have two outlets at different locations so do check that you’re headed to the one you have in mind. The interior … More Review: Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe, Agung Toyota Batam Centre (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Hoods Coffee Cafe, Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas (Batam, Indonesia)

December 12, 2023

This Batam trip I was on with my husband and friends was largely a cafe-hopping trip, with our first stop being Hoods Coffee! I was so caught up with whole experience that I forgot to properly document what all of us ordered, so the section below with our orders only entails my best guesstimate (couldn’t … More Review: Hoods Coffee Cafe, Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Four Points Hotel By Sheraton (Batam, Indonesia)

December 11, 2023

As my husband and I were having a short getaway in Batam with some of our friends, I did some research on the hotels there and came across this option. A few minutes ride away from the Harbour Bay ferry terminal, this hotel was reasonably priced and had an updated, modern look about it. Since … More Review: Four Points Hotel By Sheraton (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Horizon Fast Ferry, HarbourFront Centre (Singapore) & Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)

December 9, 2023

Horizon Fast Ferry is a ferry service operating between HarbourFront terminal in Singapore and Harbour Bay terminal in Batam. At the point of writing, this is the only ferry service that docks at Harbour Bay terminal while the others dock at Batam Centre terminal. Passengers can choose from economy, business and even VIP class options. … More Review: Horizon Fast Ferry, HarbourFront Centre (Singapore) & Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa (Singapore)

December 8, 2023

Perched atop a cliff overlooking the South China Sea and the beaches on Sentosa Island, this hotel has retained its colonial aesthetic since its establishment way back in 1930. The most recent and extensive refurbishment happened some time in 2015, so even though much of the landscapes were still pretty breathtaking, the hardware was certainly … More Review: Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa (Singapore)

Review: L’Espresso Cafe, Goodwood Park Hotel (Singapore)

December 6, 2023

Every time I visit Goodwood Park Hotel, the sumptuous buffet spread on display at L’Espresso is always such a tempter. This cafe is situated right next to the hotel lobby on level 1 and has an extensive afternoon tea menu that includes lots of hot items. Since my girlfriends and I tried out the afternoon … More Review: L’Espresso Cafe, Goodwood Park Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Capella Hotel – Premier Garden (Singapore) – Part 2

November 25, 2023

The third activity we signed up for was the Heritage & Art Tour that takes place from 5pm to 6pm every day. We met Jaycelle again and together with Nuurul from the culturist team, they took us on a walking tour to learn about the history and design of the property. It was Jaycelle’s first … More Review: Capella Hotel – Premier Garden (Singapore) – Part 2

Review: Capella Hotel – Premier Garden (Singapore) – Part 1

November 25, 2023

Tucked away on the island of Sentosa amidst lush greenery, this award-winning hotel actually stands on the grounds of conserved heritage buildings previously occupied by British officers back in the late 19th century. Today, these buildings have been beautifully restored and expanded to become the luxurious hotel with 112 well-appointed rooms, suites, villas and manors. … More Review: Capella Hotel – Premier Garden (Singapore) – Part 1