Category: Travel
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A Guide to Shopping in Harrods London
Harrods is a world-renowned luxury department store located in Knightsbridge, London, England. Its history dates back to the 19th century, and the store has become an iconic symbol of luxury and opulence. It was founded by Charles Henry Harrod and remained in the hands of the Harrod family until 1889. In 1985, it was acquired…
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Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race (TOMER) 2023
This year, I am incredibly grateful to be part of the 80 media participants to join Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race (TOMER) 2023 held in Putrajaya and Selangor sponsored by Perodua and organised by Tourism Malaysia partnered with Perbadanan Putrajaya and Tourism Selangor. During the 2 Day Challenge, we were tasked on a treasure hunt…
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A Guide to Vintage Shopping in Tokyo
If you’ve guessed that my love for vintage designer bags brought me to Tokyo, Japan, you are absolutely right! It was so nostalgic being able to hold some of my favourite old classics and limited editions that you will never find in the boutiques again, unless they are remakes, but frankly, they don’t feel quite…
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The London Pass: Is it Worth it?
London is an expensive city, I’m sure we want the best way to save while making the best out of your visit there so we decided to try going with The London Pass. But is The London Pass suitable for you? The London Pass comes in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10…
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Silks Palace at National Palace Museum Taipei
As part of our trip with Silks Hotel Group earlier this year, we had the opportunity to visit The National Palace Museum in Taipei that houses a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of Chinese artefacts, which many were moved from the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. We had a short tour around the exhibits…
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Farmstay Relau: An Authentic Malaysian Kampong Stay in Kedah
Have you stayed in an authentic kampong house? Growing up in a metropolis like Singapore, I’ve only heard stories of kampong life from my parents, grandparents and older neighbours who lived or were raised in Singapore prior to the 1970s. Even in Malaysia today, kampong stays have become a novelty to tourists so I felt…
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Gopeng Glamping Park: Glamorous Camping and Adventure in Perak
I have a confession to make. I was never a fan of camping because I’m not good at assembling anything together. I’m also not fond of bugs but I don’t mind staying outdoors as much as I loathe fixing and dismantling things (and bugs). So when I saw that Gopeng Glamping Park was in the…
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Tasik Cermin Mirror Lake in Ipoh Perak
Tasik Cermin is a hidden lake within the natural limestone hills of Ipoh, Perak. Tasik Cermin means Mirror Lake in Malay and it’s pretty obvious that it got it’s name through the reflection of the limestone hills on the pristine lake. Table of Content The area use to be an iron quarry but it was…
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Silks Place Tainan: A Hotel Inspired by the Silks Road
Silks Place Tainan is a 5-star hotel that is inspired by the ancient Silk Road where East met West. Located in Taiwan’s oldest capital, Silks Place Tainan incorporates 400 years of Tainan’s culture and history with today’s modern concept. From it’s Dutch Colonial rule since the 1600s to the Qing Dynasty and it’s time under…
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Silks Club: A Luxurious Art Gallery Hotel in Kaohsiung City
Have you had the opportunity to stay in a Art Gallery Hotel? Located in the port city Kaohsiung, south of Taiwan, Silks Club is a multi-award winning 5 star hotel that is a combination of art, design, luxury and technology, a treat for your senses. Table of Content Why you should stay at Silks Club?…
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