Review: Hilton Singapore Orchard Hotel (Singapore)

A few minutes’ walk from Somerset train station, this hotel is conveniently situated amongst the popular malls along the Orchard Road shopping belt. Previously Mandarin Orchard Hotel, it was rebranded and given a major, much-needed facelift to become the largest Hilton hotel in the Asia-Pacific region. I was pretty excited to see what it had … More Review: Hilton Singapore Orchard Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Fairmont Hotel – Deluxe Harbour View (Singapore)

Having stayed at Fairmont Hotel twice already, I was taken by surprise when my husband asked me to wield my coupon queen powers to get us a reasonable deal for a room here. It was the first time he initiated a stay in a local hotel, something he isn’t usually too thrilled about. Upon further … More Review: Fairmont Hotel – Deluxe Harbour View (Singapore)

Review: Kopilicious Restaurant, Taman Sentosa (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

While my husband was researching for places to visit on our trip to Johor Bahru, he came across this restaurant recommendation on Google and exclaimed without hesitation that we had to go. This particular outlet we visited is located at Taman Sentosa, a 10-minute car ride from DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel where we were staying. … More Review: Kopilicious Restaurant, Taman Sentosa (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Conveniently situated just a 10-minute walk away from the JB Sentral train station, this hotel was one that I wanted to try after reading and hearing some good reviews about it. I hadn’t been to Johor Bahru in a while anyway so I figured it might be an apt time for a short getaway here. … More Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Review: Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel (Bangkok, Thailand)

After checking out from sister property, Siam Kempinski Hotel, my husband and I hopped straight over to Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel for the tail end of our Bangkok trip. Opening its doors in 2020, this hotel has a strong focus on wellness, with many of its programmes, facilities and dining options reflecting this philosophy. However, what … More Review: Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel (Bangkok, Thailand)

Review: Yuzu Ramen Restaurant, ICONSIAM Shopping Mall (Bangkok, Thailand)

Trip.com was promoting ICONSIAM shopping mall gift cards on their platform for pretty decent prices ($28 for THB1000, $33 for THB1500), and since my husband and I hadn’t visited this relatively new shopping mall before, I figured we could add this to our trip itinerary armed with subsidies for our spending 😀 There are quite … More Review: Yuzu Ramen Restaurant, ICONSIAM Shopping Mall (Bangkok, Thailand)

Review: The Orchard Cafe, Orchard Hotel (Singapore)

As my husband and I were staying at Regent Hotel with my dad and uncle, I explored dining options in the vicinity and came across a National Day promotion that The Orchard Cafe (the all-day dining restaurant located in Orchard Hotel) was running. It was a local-themed Singalicious buffet with 57% off for the second … More Review: The Orchard Cafe, Orchard Hotel (Singapore)

Review: Regent Hotel – Premium High Floor (Singapore)

During our last stay at Regent Hotel, my husband and I enjoyed the warm hospitality and quality offerings of the Regent Club lounge, which left us with a good impression of our time here. As a result, when a promotion came up on Trip.com, I decided to bring my dad and uncle along this time … More Review: Regent Hotel – Premium High Floor (Singapore)

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

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: Four Points Hotel By Sheraton (Batam, Indonesia)

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)