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Ultimate Brunei Itinerary – How to Fully Cover the Country in 3 Days

June 25, 2019 by Bino 13 Comments

Nestled in the northern part of the island of Borneo, the oil-rich state of Brunei is one of the smallest countries in Asia and also one of the least visited. If you fancy history and amazing architecture (particularly Islamic) with a bit of the tropical vibe thrown in, then Brunei is for you. As a developed country and owing to its small size, it is relatively easy to get around and you can conveniently see the sights of Brunei within a few days. Personally, I found three nights to be enough to see Brunei. Here is my suggested itinerary for a trip to the country:

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Win a Free Trip to Taiwan With Asia Super Team (2019)

June 23, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Fancy an all expense paid trip to Taiwan? Asia Super Team could be your answer!

Just fill out this simple questionnaire to enter a lucky draw for a free trip to Taiwan.

Also, there is another competition happening similar to “Amazing Race,” Taiwan style! To participate, all you need is to organize yourselves into a team of four and submit your applications by 15th of August! The shortlisted teams will then travel to Taiwan in October for the competition. The winning team will be awarded an incentive trip to Taiwan worth US$50,000.

I will be there as well in October and hope to meet you and your team personally for the fun 5-day challenge. Hope to see you there!

Mooncakes in Singapore 2019 Massive Guide & Best Mooncake Boxes This Mid-Autumn Festival

June 22, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Mid-autumn festival in 2019 will fall on the 13th of September and once again, hotels in Singapore have prepared some of the most exquisite mooncake flavours for the season. Whether you are looking for snowskin or traditional baked mooncakes, do check out this list which will be updated regularly as with previous years. I will also try my best to highlight some of the most unique mooncake flavours – not just the durian mooncakes but also fruity, tea, acai, bird’s nest and alcohol-infused ones where relevant. I will also highlight which hotels have the best and prettiest mooncake boxes in 2019 for your convenience.

If you are planning to order mooncakes for mid autumn festival, whether in the physical outlets or online, the best credit cards to use this season for promotions are those from DBS/POSB, UOB and Citibank where discounts ranging from 15 to 30% can be had from some merchants. If you are planning to make your purchase online, you may wish to consider getting the Citi Rewards Card where you can earn 4 miles per S$1 for online transactions. Currently, there is also a separate promotion where successful credit card applications with Citibank earn up to S$200 vouchers for new cardholders and S$30 for existing ones while successful card applications with UOB earn a cash reward of S$50.

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Food Review: V Dining Restaurant at Scotts Square

June 18, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

V Dining which is located in Scotts Square is a concept restaurant by the Swiss appliances brand, V-ZUG. This is the brand’s first restaurant and the venue is meant to showcase the capabilities of the V-ZUG brand (their products conveniently showcased in the gallery called Zugorama next door).

I was invited to check out V Dining for dinner one evening. The restaurant is helmed by Head Chef Lee Jing Peng, with V-ZUG’s culinary director, Chef Ryan Clift providing inputs on the menu. The 35-seater venue is relatively small and intimate, with floor to ceiling windows offering views of Orchard Road. The kitchen features an open concept, with V-ZUG’s appliances in clear view from the dining area. One can also see the painstaking process at which the dishes are prepared – even the off-menu snack items!

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The Perfect Itinerary for Belgrade, Novi Sad & Subotica – Serbia in 4 Days

June 17, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

It goes without saying that Serbia is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Even within the European community, Serbia is seen as slightly exotic, with most trips to the Balkans going in favor of neighboring Croatia, Montenegro and even Bosnia & Herzegovina. Serbia probably remains as one of Europe’s best kept secrets with plenty to keep the traveler busy, whether it be for a quick city break or a longer trip covering the great outdoors. This itinerary is meant to cover the main things to do in Serbia within a relatively short span of time, and portions of this can be done in as little as 2 days if a weekend city break to Belgrade is all you are after, to as much as 5 days if you have more time to spare to visit the cities of Vojvodina as well.

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Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore – New Tea-Inspired Menu (2019)

June 12, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Golden Peony, the Chinese restaurant in Conrad Centennial Singapore, has rolled out a new set menu in collaboration with Jing Tea. While most food establishments wrap up such collaborations by introducing tea pairing menus, Golden Peony takes it one step further by infusing tea elements into the dishes.

Lest you think the dishes might actually taste like bitter tea leaves, Chef Ku Keung has introduced a creative spin by infusing finer elements of tea culture into the food. Think: the fragrance of chrysanthemum flowers into soup, the crispy texture of Long Jing tea leaves into stir-fried courses, etc. Being a tea lover myself, I was most curious to try out Golden Peony’s tea inspired menu when the team invited me over for dinner.

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Gram, Japan’s Fluffy Souffle Pancakes, in VivoCity, Singapore

June 11, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Gram, the popular pancake place in Japan, is now in Singapore. The casual restaurant is officially opening in VivoCity on the 16th of June 2019 and will feature the famous wobbly stacked pancakes which originated in Osaka, Japan. A couple of days prior to opening, I was invited to check out the offerings at Gram. Having visited the main store previously during a trip to Japan, I was curious to see how the Singapore outlet compares. I have to say that when it comes to the thick souffle pancakes, the Singapore version compares favorably against the Osaka one. Gram Cafe & Pancakes in Singapore will serve both dessert and savory pancakes when it opens it doors.

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NEW: Min Jiang at Dempsey – A Delight From Start to Finish

June 6, 2019 by Bino Leave a Comment

Min Jiang at Dempsey opened its doors in April 2019, having moved from its former One North location. At present, this is the restaurant’s second location, with the original one in Goodwood Park Hotel’s premises still delighting guests with its brand of Chinese cuisine.

inside min jiang at dempsey

The Dempsey Hill location of Min Jiang is decked up in a semi-zen look. The interiors are dominated by just one color – a soothing shade of light brown achieved through the usage of wood and rattan in not just the blinds but in the furnishings as well. The restaurant also has floor-to-ceiling windows across three of its four corners which I imagine would look exceptional in the day.

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