Tag: Travel

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

May 4, 2025

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)

April 30, 2025

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)

January 7, 2025

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: Kim’s Massage & Spa No. 12, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

January 6, 2025

Kim’s Massage & Spa is a pretty highly rated brand online with many branches across the island. This particular one at Thalang Road is nestled within a two-storey shophouse and was newly opened at the time of our visit, offering a range of massage and facial treatments for a fairly decent price! Making a reservation … More Review: Kim’s Massage & Spa No. 12, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

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

January 5, 2025

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)

January 3, 2025

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)

January 2, 2025

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! Iced Thai milk tea (THB95) … More Review: Bookhemian Cafe, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street Market, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

January 1, 2025

Situated in the heart of Old Phuket Town, this famous night market along Thalang Road opens every Sunday from 4pm till late. Roads are closed to traffic by mid-afternoon and stall owners set up shop in the centre, leaving two walking paths at the side. I must admit that after visiting Chillva Market and Naka … More Review: Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street Market, Thalang Road (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Phi Phi Islands Sunrise Tour, Simba Sea Trips (Phuket, Thailand)

December 31, 2024

One of the quintessential outdoor activities to do in Phuket is to visit the picturesque islands nearby in the Andaman Sea. After much research and sieving through tons of tour providers, I landed on Simba Sea Trips due to their overwhelmingly stellar reviews and the fact that they pride themselves on having the smallest tour … More Review: Phi Phi Islands Sunrise Tour, Simba Sea Trips (Phuket, Thailand)

Review: Naka Weekend Market, Wirat Hong Yok Road (Phuket, Thailand)

December 18, 2024

Said to be Phuket’s largest market, Naka is a weekend market that only opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 4pm to 10pm (or 11pm, according to some sources). Since it was situated within the vicinity of Chillva Market where my husband and I were, we decided to drop by to check it out. It was … More Review: Naka Weekend Market, Wirat Hong Yok Road (Phuket, Thailand)