Review: Matsuri-Yu Spa, Asakusa ROX Shopping Mall (Tokyo, Japan)

After alighting from our overnight ride on the Sunrise Express, my husband and I headed to Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa Hotel to check in. Alas, our room wasn’t ready yet and we had a good 7 hours before the official check-in time. Given that we barely slept a wink last night as we were enthusiastically … More Review: Matsuri-Yu Spa, Asakusa ROX Shopping Mall (Tokyo, Japan)

Review: Sunrise Express Sleeper Train – Sunrise Seto (Osaka To Tokyo, Japan)

The Sunrise Express is a pair of overnight sleeper trains, Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo, jointly operated by JR Central and JR West. Sunrise Seto runs between Tokyo and Takamatsu while Sunrise Izumo runs between Tokyo and Izumo. Both these limited express trains are coupled together for a portion of the journey, and then decouple at … More Review: Sunrise Express Sleeper Train – Sunrise Seto (Osaka To Tokyo, Japan)

Review: Rinku-No-Yu Public Bathhouse, Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE Shopping Mall (Osaka, Japan)

Rinku-No-Yu is a public bathhouse conveniently located just one train stop away from Kansai International Airport, where my husband and I touched down that afternoon. We planned to take the Sunrise Express sleeper train later at night, so we needed a place to chill at in the meantime and take a nice shower before boarding … More Review: Rinku-No-Yu Public Bathhouse, Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE Shopping Mall (Osaka, Japan)

Review: Marhaba Lounge, Changi Airport Terminal 1 (Singapore)

Within Changi Airport, you can find Marhaba Lounges in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. My husband and I visited the one in Terminal 1 using my Priority Pass membership as that terminal was where our flight to Japan was departing from. To locate the lounge, simply take the escalator to the level above just … More Review: Marhaba Lounge, Changi Airport Terminal 1 (Singapore)

Review: Kulnari Mystery Golf, Circular Road (Singapore)

Located in one of the shophouses along Circular Road, Kulnari Mystery Golf is an 18-hole mini-golf course where players get to make their way through an immersive, interactive 1920s-themed environment for a mystery story-telling experience. My colleagues and I visited on a Friday night as part of our company-sponsored team bonding session. We picked it … More Review: Kulnari Mystery Golf, Circular Road (Singapore)

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: Breakout Escape Room, NU Sentral Shopping Mall (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

On our previous trip to Kuala Lumpur, my husband and I really enjoyed ourselves at Breakout Escape’s Avenue K outlet! And since we were staying at Alila Bangsar Hotel for this trip, we decided to support them again at their NU Sentral outlet. We bought tickets directly from their website using a return promo code … More Review: Breakout Escape Room, NU Sentral Shopping Mall (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: 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)