Tag: South East Asia

VAT Tax Refund in Bangkok, Thailand

VAT Tax Refund in Bangkok, Thailand

Are you heading to Bangkok to shop? Or shopping elsewhere in Thailand? Regardless, most goods and services in Thailand have a 7% Value Added Tax (VAT). I will share how you can save some money by getting a VAT tax refund in Bangkok or Thailand 

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 

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 

Review: Hotel Clover The Arts (Singapore)

▲ Accommodation Review We had a complimentary staycation in Singapore, because TL WON A 1N STAY AT HOTEL CLOVER THE ARTS! Woots~ Usual Website Price? ~S$247.40/night with Complimentary Breakfast (incl. service charge & GST) Accommodation Type? The Arts King (the most expensive) When? 1 night in July 2015 

7 Tea Rooms in Singapore (English / Chinese tea)

[Updated 14 Feb 2017] Are you searching for tea rooms in Singapore? Recently a reader asked me the following question: … Could you share nice spot for tea? Going to Asia for tea trip. For tea appreciation in Asia, I would think of Maokong in Taipei