Review: Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba Hotel (Osaka, Japan)

Ever since I saw the launch of this relatively new hotel on Accor, I had my eye on trying it out at some point! A collaboration between Accor’s midscale Mercure brand and Japanese long-stay brand Tokyu Stay, this pioneering dual-branded hotel opened for business in December 2022. It is situated in a really convenient spot, … More Review: Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba Hotel (Osaka, Japan)

Review: Good Nature Hotel Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)

Completing our theme park stint at Disneysea and Disneyland in Tokyo, my husband and I then made our way to Kyoto for a change of scenery. When researching for hotels, this one in particular piqued my interest because of its contemporary aesthetic and a certain character it had about its spaces. Opening its doors in … More Review: Good Nature Hotel Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)

Review: Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo, Japan)

After an awesome experience at Disneysea the day before, it was time to check out what its neighbour, Disneyland, had to offer! Funnily, my husband and I didn’t actually plan to visit Disneyland at all. It was purely an error I made while trying to snag a 50% off capped at $50 promo code with … More Review: Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo, Japan)

Review: Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)

Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa is a 4-star hotel situated within a 5-to-10-minute walk from Takanawa Gateway Station, Shinagawa Station and Sengakuji Station. It is convenient to have a variety of train lines so close by but the walk to and from these stations are largely unsheltered, so do come prepared with your umbrellas (: Given … More Review: Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)

Review: Dolly Dim Sum Restaurant, NU Sentral Shopping Mall (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

After our fifth and final escape room at Breakout located in NU Sentral shopping mall, my husband and I opted for convenience and decided to grab lunch in this mall. We did a Google search for what’s good to eat here and this restaurant came up! Located right at the mall entrance where the drop-off … More Review: Dolly Dim Sum Restaurant, NU Sentral Shopping Mall (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Review: REXKL Arts & Culture Hub, Jalan Sultan (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Once an iconic cinema back in the day, REXKL is now a rejuvenated cultural and arts community hub with a curated line-up of indie stores and an expansive digital art gallery on the first floor. My friend was the one who recommended this place for its funky, artsy vibes and character. It was indeed a … More Review: REXKL Arts & Culture Hub, Jalan Sultan (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Review: Alila Bangsar Hotel (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Alila Bangsar is a luxury hotel that occupies levels 35 to 40 of The Establishment, a mixed-use development nestled in the district of Bangsar. It is conveniently connected to Bangsar LRT station via a direct sheltered bridge. Having heard many good things about this property and seeing photos on the website of how absolutely alluring … More Review: Alila Bangsar Hotel (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Review: She Sells Seashells Bakery, HillV2 Shopping Mall (Singapore)

After following a whole bunch of bakers on Instagram, She Sells Seashells was one of the accounts that inevitably popped up on my recommended feed. Their bakes looked really enticing so I decided to try them out (: They have a small physical store at HillV2 shopping mall for walk-ins and an online website for … More Review: She Sells Seashells Bakery, HillV2 Shopping Mall (Singapore)

Review: Crossroads Cafe, Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Singapore)

Crossroads Cafe is the main all-day buffet dining restaurant at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel along Orchard Road. Thanks to a HSBC Wow weekend 1-for-1 promotion, my husband and I were enticed to give it another shot despite a rather mediocre breakfast experience during our last stay. The theme of the buffet this time was John … More Review: Crossroads Cafe, Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Singapore)