Arrived in Nagoya way too early to check in. Dumped the luggage at the hotel and went hunting for lunch. Misokatsu Yabaton kept popping up on every Nagoya must-eat list, so off we went to their Esca Underground Mall outlet, right by the Shinkansen side of Nagoya Station. Spoiler: it lived up to the hype. […]
After spending the morning on a leisurely walk along the Water of Leith and visiting the fairytale-like Dean Village, we did a half-hour drive over to the seaside — to Portobello Beach, Edinburgh’s most famous and beloved beach. Apparently it’s also an award-winning one, known for its excellent litter management, high water quality and exceptional […]
Stumbled upon Loudons Edinburgh on our very first day in the city, while lugging bags from the carpark to our aparthotel. The cafe sits right behind Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, and since breakfast wasn’t included in our stay, I made a mental note. A few mornings later, we rocked up here for brekkie before […]
After the service fiasco at Bertie’s Proper Fish & Chips (read all about that disaster in my last post), we wandered down Victoria Street feeling a bit miffed and still peckish. That’s when Oink Hog Roast caught our eye, with staff pulling meat straight from a pig’s head in the shop window. A proper Edinburgh […]
Strolling down Edinburgh’s most photogenic street and wondering if Bertie’s Proper Fish & Chips lives up to the hype? I had the same question. After spotting how packed this Victoria Street institution was on multiple walk-bys, my hubby and I finally caved and went in. Twice, actually. And let me tell you—what a tale of two […]
Before flying to Edinburgh, I went down a Google rabbit hole hunting for the best brunch spots. Scotts Kitchen kept popping up with rave reviews, and honestly? It wasn’t the food that sold me. It was the vibes. Perched on Victoria Terrace, this place overlooks the famously photogenic Victoria Street — so you’re basically dining […]
Okay, let me tell you about The Pakora Bar in Edinburgh because honestly, this place left such a strong impression on us. We went in not expecting much and came out absolutely stuffed, smiling, and still talking about the meal days later. It’s the kind of meal that ticks every box — food, vibes, service […]
Acai bowls are my weakness, especially on those lazy, humid Singapore afternoons when cooking feels like a chore and I just want something cold and refreshing. For years, An Acai Affair at Waterway Point was my Punggol go-to (basically the only game in town back then). But ever since The Summer Acai opened at One […]
Back again for another June Bakery review, and honestly, I’m not even surprised at myself. Hubby and I checked into PARKROYAL on Beach Road for our third staycation, and the first thing I did after dropping our bags? Sprint over to June Bakery before the tarts sold out. If you’ve read my first June Bakery […]
For Mother’s Day lunch this year, I gave Mum two options: Good Bites or Galangal in Bishan. She picked the latter without hesitation. No surprise there—my folks have always been Thai food enthusiasts. Both restaurants boast eyebrow-raising 4.9-star Google ratings, which had me genuinely curious. Were those reviews legit? Only one way to find out. […]
After two solid hours wandering around York Castle Museum, our stomachs were grumbling. Hubby was craving a burger, so a quick Google search led us to Burgsy’s, just a five-minute stroll away. We rocked up around 1pm to a packed house but somehow nabbed the last free table. Lucky us. The Vibe at Burgsy’s The […]
Before heading to York, my sister-in-law gave us one firm instruction: don’t miss Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms. Apparently, it’s the tea room every York visitor should pop into. As a self-confessed scone-and-tea lover, I didn’t need convincing twice. So after dropping our bags at Novotel York Centre, we made a beeline for it—and promptly ran […]
Our first meal upon reaching York was lunch at a pub. We wanted to check out the York Minster, so we decided to have lunch nearby at Hole In The Wall York — a traditional red-brick pub with an authentic British pub atmosphere serving classic comfort food. Wait… It’s a Haunted Pub? I spotted this […]
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 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 […]
