If you’re anything like me, a trip to Bangkok or Phuket isn’t complete without a proper shopping spree at Big C. It’s practically a rite of passage for Singaporean travellers. I’ve already written about my go-to picks from Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri before (think Lin Zhen Xiang pork floss snacks, Mama noodles, classic Bento squid), […]
So you’ve finally booked that trip to Amsterdam? Lucky you! I just got back from my own adventure in the Dutch capital, and trust me, I learnt a few things the hard (and wet) way. Before you pack your bags, let me share the most practical Amsterdam travel tips I wish someone had told me […]
If you’re hunting for a Patong Beach massage that won’t torch your holiday budget, Limone Massage & Spa deserves a spot on your list. Hubby and I stumbled in after a Starbucks pit stop—well rested, well hydrated, and ready for someone to knead us back to life. What We Got 1-hour foot massage: 250 baht […]
Supporting a parent or loved one from another city feels heavy. You want to be there for every small moment, but life often places miles between you. Tech now bridges that gap in ways that felt like sci-fi a few years ago. These tools do not replace your presence. They provide a safety net when […]
On Day 3 of our 4-night Penang and Phuket cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, we arrived in Phuket. The ship anchored offshore from 8am to 8pm. Unlike Penang—where we docked right at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and strolled straight onto land—this cruise to Phuket required tender boats to ferry passengers to shore. […]
In my earlier blog post, I shared what we got up to during our few hours in Penang — our cruise ship had docked there as part of a 4-night Penang and Phuket cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas. So we had limited time and wanted to make the most of it. I […]
We’ve been to Penang more times than we can count — by cruise, by flight, you name it. So when we picked a Royal Caribbean cruise to Penang that included Penang again on the itinerary, people asked if we were bored of it. Honestly? Not at all. Penang is one of those places that always has something […]
We had been to Wonderland once before on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, so we already had a rough idea of what to expect. Wonderland isn’t the kind of restaurant you keep going back to — it’s more of a once-per-cruise experience. The sort of place you visit at least once just to say […]
If you’re on Ovation of the Seas and have the Unlimited Dining Package, Izumi is one of the four specialty restaurants included. It’s a Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and hot dishes. We were curious, so we went. Here’s everything that happened. How dining at Izumi works Once you’re seated, the staff come around to […]
