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)

Review: Kopitiam By Wilai Cafe, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

This cafe is one of the dining spots my husband found when researching where to find good traditional coffee. Located in a shophouse at Old Phuket Town, it is also known for its Peranakan and classic Thai dishes on the menu. We initially planned to grab a bite here before our appointment at Kim’s Massage … More Review: Kopitiam By Wilai Cafe, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Wan Fang Cafe, Soi Rommani (Phuket, Thailand)

My husband and I initially planned to grab a small bite at Kopitiam By Wilai Cafe before walking over to Kim’s Massage & Spa for our appointment, but unfortunately, the cafe was completely full when we visited! As a result, we had to search for another place to eat at. After considering the other options … More Review: Wan Fang Cafe, Soi Rommani (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant, Patong (Phuket, Thailand)

My husband came across this Turkish restaurant on one of his leisurely walks to the Patong Beach area from our accommodation and was intrigued enough to want to try it. As such, we headed here for a quiet supper after taking in the overwhelming sights and sounds of Bangla Road nearby. It is located on … More Review: Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant, Patong (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Bookhemian Cafe, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

After exploring pretty much all of Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street Market, my husband and I were in dire need of a sitting break. We spotted this cafe earlier while walking the market and made a mental note to come back and peruse the shelves of books they had inside! This cafe sells beverages, pastries … More Review: Bookhemian Cafe, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)