We began our Taiwan trip by first spending a week in Taipei before heading to Hualien and Taichung, after which we would come back to Taipei again for a couple more days. For our first hotel in Taipei, we chose Taipei M Hotel Main Station as it was within walking distance from Taipei Main Station, […]

OMG, so excited to be in Taiwan! The last time I was here (donkey’s years ago, haha!), it was when I had a 24-hour layover when flying back to Singapore from New York via EVA Air. My mates and I took the opportunity to explore Taipei city but we barely had the time to do […]

Food is an awesome way to delve into the culture and cuisine of a city. And when it comes to Penang, Malaysia, food becomes a way of life. This vibrant city is an absolute heaven for foodies, offering a wide array of diverse and delicious food options. If you’re a food lover, Penang is a […]

Penang is a city rich with history, culture and natural beauty. It’s also known to be one of the best holiday destinations in Malaysia. From its colonial-era architecture to its vibrant nightlife scene, there’s something for everyone here. If you’re visiting Penang on vacation or looking for somewhere new to visit while travelling around Southeast […]

Switzerland holds a special spot in my heart. It was the destination J and I celebrated our engagement, right after he popped the question. It was pretty much a surprise, as he had planned the entire trip on his own. I didn’t even have to do any research beforehand, which was a first for me! […]

No matter what part of Singapore you find yourself in this December, whether you arrive there by train, plane, or your personal jet, one thing that will remain a steadfast and solid tradition and popular holiday on the island is the celebration of Christmas. As millions around the world gather to feast and celebrate, you […]

Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia, is garnering more attention worldwide with its plateau of great events, entertainment, food, and a whole lot more. It isn’t just empty buzz that is attracting people to Brisbane and cementing its status as a hotbed for the ambitious. With a bigger story unfolding, Brisbane definitely has the […]

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Halloween’s back and that means spooks galore! After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, you can expect a ghoulishly good time now that horror events in Singapore are back with a vengeance.  Some of these events are also scarily pricey so why not get your money’s worth? Capture […]

Have you ever watched the film ‘The Truman Show’? If you have, you might recall a young Truman Burbank (played by Jim Carrey) wanting to become ‘an explorer, like the great Magellan’ only to have his bubble burst by his teacher, who claims that he’s ‘too late. There’s really nothing left to explore’. In a […]

People love watching travel videos. For inspiration. For travel ideas and tips. Or simply to satisfy one’s wanderlust, particularly during post-COVID-19 days when many of us are still cautious about travelling. As such, it is not surprising that social media has catapulted travel content into the spotlight. Travel content on TikTok for example has been […]

Dubai is placed on the Middle Eastern Persian Gulf, which has seen a huge surge in the tourist sector since its amazing transformation in the last decades. The city has been beautifully planned and built from scratch. And today it is regarded as one of the top tourist destinations in the world for individuals and […]

If you love old school treats like the banana cakes and coconut buns from Hiap Joo Bakery, you may also want to check out Salahuddin Bakery while in Johor Bahru. Salahuddin Bakery is located on Jalan Dhoby, which is about a 2-minute walk away from Hiap Joo, right on the next street. If you don’t […]

Having tried many banana cakes in Singapore and elsewhere, I just couldn’t find anything close to the banana cakes from Hiap Joo Bakery in Johor Bahru. Their banana cakes really reminded me of my childhood in the 1980s. My late granny and I loved banana cakes a lot then and they were readily available at […]

Besides the pastries from Ghee Hiang which would make great food souvenirs from Penang, you can also check out the array of Malaysian food products and snacks from Ban Heang. Ban Heang sells tau sar piah, beh teh saw and the like too but for such pastries, I think Ghee Hiang does them better since […]

One of my favourite things to buy when in Penang would be the tau sar piah (豆沙饼) from Ghee Hiang Bakery. I must say their tau sau piah is one of the best I’ve ever had. It’s a taste of tradition yet their pastries are made very giftable with proper box packaging. Prices are reasonable […]

On our last night in Penang, we went to Pulau Tikus Hawker Centre for our last supper. One week in Penang just flew by in an instant! I’m so going to miss all these good food we had. And of course, thank you to my readers for following me on my Penang food journey for […]