Review: Naka Weekend Market, Wirat Hong Yok Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Said to be Phuket’s largest market, Naka is a weekend market that only opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 4pm to 10pm (or 11pm, according to some sources). Since it was situated within the vicinity of Chillva Market where my husband and I were, we decided to drop by to check it out. It was … More Review: Naka Weekend Market, Wirat Hong Yok Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Chillva Market, Yaowarad Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Chillva is one of the popular markets in Phuket with a great mix of dining, shopping and bar options. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. When my husband and I visited, most stalls were properly open for business only around 6.30pm. However, we were thankful we came earlier as we … More Review: Chillva Market, Yaowarad Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: SAMA Onsen & Massage Spa, Soi Saphanhin (Phuket, Thailand)

While searching for spas to check out in Phuket, I came across some good reviews online for this one so my husband and I decided to try it out. Situated on the eastern side of the island near Old Phuket Town, this spa is the first of its kind in Phuket to uniquely combine Japanese … More Review: SAMA Onsen & Massage Spa, Soi Saphanhin (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong (Phuket, Thailand)

With so many nice hotels to choose from on the island of Phuket, it wasn’t an easy feat narrowing down the options for our very first trip here! My husband’s friend was the one who initially proposed the idea of a short group getaway and our plan was to book a whole villa for ourselves. … More Review: Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Dusit Thani Laguna Hotel (Singapore)

December 2020 marked the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Hotel, Dusit International’s very first property in Singapore. Situated within the Laguna National Golf Resort Club, I imagine it’d be a hotel of choice for avid golfers wanting easy access to the two 18-hole championship courses. Having said that, the hotel’s appeal does extend to non-golfers … More Review: Dusit Thani Laguna Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru (Maldives)

After checking out of our overnight airport hotel, Samann Host, my husband and I were finally headed for Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru! Situated in the Noonu atoll, this resort is a 45-minute seaplane ride away from Velana International Airport. With the help of promo codes on Trip.com and Traveloka, as well as the use of my … More Review: Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru (Maldives)

Review: Shui Bar, Jalan Sri Pelangi 3 (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

After a dismal dinner at Quivo restaurant at Mid Valley Southkey shopping mall, my girlfriends and I were contemplating whether to head back to Capri Hotel or squeeze in one last activity before calling it a night. One of them suggested this very interesting cocktail bar that she saw on Instagram, so here we are … More Review: Shui Bar, Jalan Sri Pelangi 3 (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Review: Quivo Restaurant, Mid Valley Southkey Shopping Mall (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Mid Valley Southkey is a relatively newer shopping mall that opened its doors in 2019 so my girlfriends and I were keen to check it out. While exploring the mall, we chanced upon this Mediterranean restaurant located on the ground floor and decided to have dinner here. It had a lively sports bar atmosphere and … More Review: Quivo Restaurant, Mid Valley Southkey Shopping Mall (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)