Went on a spontaneous Chiang Mai trip with 2 girlfriends 2 weeks back and still reeling from the surprises I’ve experienced there. Decided on Chiang Mai cos none of us had been there before and well, relatively cheaper as well. The friends voted to stay at airbnb and so Astra Condo was home for the…
Category: Travel
Telunas Private Island – A 3D2N Vacation off Batam
I’ve always thought a vacation at a private island looks interesting so I jumped at a chance to celebrate my birthday this year at Telunas Private Island. Telunas has 2 properties, one being the beach resort which is more family oriented while the private island is prided as a more luxurious and intimate escape. We…
Minamishima – An Omakase Experience in Melbourne
It took me a very long time to get my Melbourne trip photos sorted. And I’m still in the midst of doing it. lol. Anyway, I paid a visit to Minamishima just cos friends had said Japanese in Melbourne is pretty decent and since this place has been highly raved on many platforms, I thought…
Kiyama – My First Washoku Meal in Kyoto
Not much information can be found on Kiyama except it specialises in washoku. And since I haven’t had any traditional Japanese cuisine, I thought I could give it a try. The restaurant is located near the Imperial palace so it’s not exactly centralised in Sanjo area. But if you ever had a chance in Kyoto,…
Miyoshi – One of The Best Meals I had in Kyoto
When I looked at tabelog, Miyoshi is being rated as one of the top restaurants in Kyoto and I thought I would give it a try though I spent a long time deciding if I should really go for it cos it’s bloody expensive. Located in Gion and near my hotel, Miyoshi serves wagyu beef…
Easily satisfied, Hard to please 