Tag: Asia

Richmond Hotel Sapporo Ekimae: Review

Accommodation Review of Richmond Hotel Sapporo Ekimae Double Room (Non-Smoking): sapporo-ekimae.richmondhotel.jp; booked via booking.com Price: ¥7,000 per night (~S$88) Duration: 1 night in March 2016 (Friday night) Saving Tip: We saved quite a bit by using Shopback (booking.com) to book our accommodation. We got a 6% 

Review: Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

Review: Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

Accommodation Review of Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Double Room (Non-Smoking): hotespa.net/hotels/otaru; booked via booking.com* Price: ¥8,990 per night (~S$113), price before cashback* Duration: 1 night in March 2016 (Thursday night) Saving Tip: We saved quite a bit by using Shopback (booking.com) to book our accommodation. We 

Bus from Patong Beach to Phuket Town

  If you have one day, I suggest you stay at Patong beach to suntan, shop, massage, or enjoy some sea sports. But if you really want to explore the Phuket old town, take a look at my Phuket’s one day guide. Here’s how you 

What to Do in Phuket? | One Day Guide: Patong Beach, Phuket Town

What to do in Phuket if you have only one day? We travelled to Phuket with Mariner of the Seas and took their tender boat to start our one day tour in Phuket. If you want to maximise your day at Phuket, be sure to queue for 

Famous Food in Penang, George Town

Famous Food in Penang, George Town

A guide to the best food in Penang, George Town Coffee and Bread If you are finding food in Penang for breakfast or afternoon tea, Eng Loh Kopi Tiam (translated as Eng Loh Coffee Shop) might be a good option. Along with traditional Chinese coffee 

Interesting Things to do in Penang (George Town)

Interesting Things to do in Penang (George Town)

A guide to the best attractions and things to do in Penang, George Town Looking for things to do in Penang? With a well-preserved cultural and historical heritage, George Town, Penang’s capital city, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Get lost in 

Airbnb In Tokyo Shinjuku: Our Experience

With sky high accommodation prices in Tokyo, Airbnb was a great alternative for us. And… I won a $250 Airbnb voucher while looking for accommodation! Thank God for this blessing. :) We started searching for the accommodation only 5 to 6 weeks prior to our 

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

My husband and I decided to each get a Yokoso SIM Card to travel around Hokkaido and Tokyo. My husband got the 15-day SIM card for the whole Japan trip, while I got a 8-day card for our 8.5 days stay in Hokkaido. And for the rest