OIA Cafe Taipei – Dining with Alpacas Roaming Around

Going to OIA cafe feels like venturing into a new part of Taipei, just because the place is located far away from the city. The bus journey will take you at least 40 minutes from Danshui station, depending on how fast your driver is. Locating the cafe isn’t difficult, you just have to open your eyes…

Ladurée – Brunch In Paris Like Never Before

Before I left, the friend reminded constantly to try Ladurée french toasts for they were the best he had tasted. Since I did not get to try them on my first trip to Paris, I made sure I am not going to miss them a second time. We went to the outlet at Rue Royale,…

L’Absinthe – Thoughtful, Modern French Cuisine

L’Absinthe located at 1st arrondissement is on Michelin guide 2016 and was also recommended by the locals. It was a good location being near Rue Saint Honoré (after all that shopping) and conveniently located near our hotel (yay) since the easy accessibility also means we can get back quickly after dinner. This place proved to…

La Bourse et La Vie – Upmarket Bistro, Traditional French Fare

La Bourse et La Vie, an upmarket bistro is helmed by chef Daniel Rose, who also brought Spring to fame. The 29-seats bistro is small and cozy, serving traditional French cuisine and reservations need to be made way in advance. There was a mix of tourists and locals while we were dining there and it proved…

Swiss International Airlines – A Dramatic Experience

Dear Swiss Air, I am absolutely disappointed in your service. I flew from Paris to Singapore via Zurich on 11 September LX645 leaving 2045. I had checked in online prior within 24 hours and chose window seats for both flights. I am very sure everyone knows seat selection plays a critical role in a long…