Experiences

Hotel Review: Retracing the footsteps of migrants to early Singapore with AMOY Hotel
Hotel Review: Retracing the footsteps of migrants to early Singapore with AMOY Hotel

Hotel Review: Retracing the footsteps of migrants to early Singapore with AMOY Hotel

Almost a century ago, the port of Singapore (then known as Nanyang) was bustle with activity as boats from faraway places arrived here bringing people from different walks of life, all around the world in search of their hopes for…

Hotel Review: Village Katong (Katong V) Hotel
Hotel Review: Village Katong (Katong V) Hotel

Hotel Review: Village Katong (Katong V) Hotel

Peranakans and Peranakan culture is unique to South East Asia. Inter-marriages of Chinese and Malays, this ethnic group leaves a special mark in my heart; largely because my paternal ancestors were Straits-born Peranakans. Growing up, I often wonder why my…

A new hotel opens its doors in the corridor of Singapore’s Peranakan Heritage
A new hotel opens its doors in the corridor of Singapore’s Peranakan Heritage

A new hotel opens its doors in the corridor of Singapore’s Peranakan Heritage

The landscape in the midst of the famous shophouse corridors in Katong seems untouched, but in there lies a new gem to be found. Village Hotel Katong, also known as Katong opens its doors on 06 November 2013, the newest…

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas: Fine Dining at Michelangelo
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas: Fine Dining at Michelangelo

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas: Fine Dining at Michelangelo

Fine dining is a must when you do cruise. I had about 3 – 4 nights of fine dining treats on board the Liberty of the Seas. I was most unfortunate to experience Sea Sickness on the first few days of…