Tag: Asia

A Guide to Genting Dream Cruise with Children

A Guide to Genting Dream Cruise with Children

I was a kid when I went on one of the Star Cruises (gambling ships?). I remembered being bored. Then when my hubs and I were without kids, we went to Royal Caribbean. We concluded we are not cruise people. Yet, now with kids, we 

What to do in Phuket – Ethical Elephant Sanctuary?

What to do in Phuket – Ethical Elephant Sanctuary?

Our trip to Phuket was planned to be a relaxing one, one that doubled up as a birthday trip for Grace. So it was–we mainly hung around, used the facilities and swam at Avani+ Maikhao and its sister resorts. The two girls are water babies 

Think Twice about Flying Korean Air with a Toddler

Think Twice about Flying Korean Air with a Toddler

Our family of three travelled to South Korea in October 2018, during Autumn. Grace was about 16 months old, double the age of when she first flew to Japan. From Singapore to South Korea, we flew Korean Air with a toddler and were in economy class. 

What to Eat in Seoul, South Korea? | 15 Food Choices

What to Eat in Seoul, South Korea? | 15 Food Choices

We spent a whole week in Seoul, and that meant lots of time to try out different restaurants! Click and jump to your preferred restaurant: MiGaBon 味加本 (Porridge) Bon-Juk (Porridge) Myeongdong Kyoja (Noodles and Dumplings) Tosokchon Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) Jinwonjo Dak Hanmari (Chicken Soup) 

What to Do in Jeju, South Korea? | 11 Places to Go

What to Do in Jeju, South Korea? | 11 Places to Go

In beautiful Jeju, there are many trails to hike and climb, sea breeze to feel against your face, and mountain top experience to revel in. The focus of our trip was nature and the pace was to go slow. Turns out, my itinerary was still 

What to Eat in Jeju, South Korea? | 21 Food Choices

What to Eat in Jeju, South Korea? | 21 Food Choices

You will have no lack of food options in Jeju. In any case, there’s McDonald’s to fall back on. Here’s a list of those food that we have tried, plus others that were on our list but our stomachs have no more space for them. 

Guide to Driving in Jeju: Lotte Rent-A-Car and GPS phone numbers

Guide to Driving in Jeju: Lotte Rent-A-Car and GPS phone numbers

Update: 22 Dec 22 Jeju’s intercity bus system has improved since I was there ten years ago. Still, taking a bus is inconvenient — waiting time is long and bus stops are sparsely located around the island. Hence, driving in Jeju is a popular option