Review: Janice Wong Pure Imagination – Chocolate Mooncakes, Paragon Mall (Singapore)

As a person who doesn’t really eat chocolate on its own (I find most to be too “heaty” for me and I can’t manage any more than a few small bites), it is truly a mystery as to why I decided to buy Janice Wong’s chocolate mooncakes. But having tried her chocolate bon bons during … More Review: Janice Wong Pure Imagination – Chocolate Mooncakes, Paragon Mall (Singapore)

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: Itsumo Tart Cafe, Jl. Komp. Penuin Centre (Batam, Indonesia)

Itsumo Tart is a quaint dessert cafe specializing in tarts, tea and soft serve ice cream. With two outlets across the country, the one my husband, our friends and I visited was located in Batam near Grand Batam shopping mall. After a stint of back-to-back cafe-hopping the day before, we managed to squeeze in one … More Review: Itsumo Tart Cafe, Jl. Komp. Penuin Centre (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)

Having just concluded a relaxing massage session at Eska Wellness Spa, my husband and I, along with our friends, were about to wrap up our day chilling here at Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge. This bar is located atop Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay, well within walking distance of the Harbour Bay ferry terminal. We … More Review: Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Eska Wellness Spa, Bayfront Shopping Mall Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)

Following a whole day of cafe-hopping and lots of eating, it was time for a nice massage to wind down. My husband, our friends and I made a prior reservation here the moment we arrived at Harbour Bay ferry terminal as this outlet was conveniently located in the adjacent Bayfront shopping mall. Eska Wellness has … More Review: Eska Wellness Spa, Bayfront Shopping Mall Harbour Bay (Batam, Indonesia)

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

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)

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)

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)