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Hotel Review: Novotel Melbourne South Wharf – Amazing Views

March 31, 2018 by Bino 1 Comment

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf opened in March 2018 in the city’s buzzing bar and restaurant district immediately south of the Yarra River. The property is adjacent to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and is visible even from afar. The golden glass panels of the 26 storey hotel makes it one of the more recognizable skyscrapers in the city.

I recently stayed at the Novotel Melbourne South Wharf when I flew to the city on the inaugural Qantas flight with the Airbus A380 servicing the Singapore to Melbourne route. From the airport, the hotel is roughly 35 minutes away. While corporate guests are likely to comprise the majority here, the hotel is also conveniently located for leisure visitors. One can easily cross the bridge to catch the tram at the opposite side of the river, where rides within the city’s central core are free-of-charge.

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Review: British Airways Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Terminal 1

March 27, 2018 by Bino 2 Comments

Refurbished in 2015, the British Airways Lounge in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 has always piqued my curiosity. It’s located along the same stretch as the Qantas Singapore Lounge, the SATS Premier Lounge and the Thai Airways Lounge and while these lounges look more subdued from the outside, the BA Lounge demands attention with the sparkling blue decor that is visible from the glass door.

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Mexico For First Timers

March 25, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Mexico, a bustling metropolis is indeed one of the most exciting destinations of the world. The country has a lot to offer, from the pristine beaches to stunning architecture, museums, and a great culinary scene. Mexico offers good connectivity from major cities across the world and is family-friendly too. The excitement doubles if you are visiting Mexico for the first time. However, it helps to stay a little informed and figure out what you need to get your trip planned. After all, there are different aspects to consider and what activities to pursue or which Mexico mansion to stay at during your stay to make your Mexico vacation a success. Here is a must-read Mexican guide for the first timers in Mexico.

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Flight Review: Philippine Airlines Business Class A330-300 – Delayed & Dirty Seat

March 21, 2018 by Bino 4 Comments

I have in the past year been flying with Philippine Airlines with increasing frequency. After encountering a spate of delays (6 out of the last 6 PAL flights I took were delayed by at least an hour), I decided that I’ve had enough.

However, I found out sometime late last year that Philippine Airlines was rolling out its new tri-class A330-300 on the MNL to SIN route. These planes were recently refurbished with fully-flat business class seats with a 1-2-1 configuration. Finally, I thought; PAL now has a decent business class seat (though I thought PAL’s 777-300ER business class was not too bad). This led me to make a J class redemption on one of the A330 flights.

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The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary For Yangon (仰光自由行)

March 19, 2018 by Bino 1 Comment

Yangon may no longer be the capital of Myanmar but the city still remains to be its largest and its primary commercial center. In recent years, the face of the city has undergone a massive transformation as Myanmar opened up to the outside world. The dilapidated cars of yore have since been replaced with the latest models while chic speakeasies and specialty restaurants have popped up throughout the city. Whether you are here on a weekend trip or to get your bearings before heading out to Bagan or Mrauk U, here is a suggested itinerary for Yangon that you can easily follow. The city is worth at least two days with its plethora of temples, markets and host of colonial buildings.

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Le Binchotan at Amoy Street (2018) – From Uni & Caviar to Edible Charcoal

March 18, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Having passed by the inconspicuous Gemmill Lane a couple of times, I’ve always been intrigued by that 35-seater restaurant with interiors mimicking that of a train tunnel. Le Binchotan has been around for a couple of years now and was recently taken over by Chef-Owner Jeremmy Chiam who has had successful stints at Iggy’s and the Jewel Box in Mt. Faber. Recently, I was invited over to check out the French-Japanese fusion restaurant for the new menu that Chef Jeremmy introduced.

We started off the dinner with the Uni & Caviar (S$25), a visually striking dish. As suggested by the name, this is not your typical corn mousse. The highlight is the generous layer of caviar, shoyu pearls and bafun uni on top which really adds a nice sweet-salty contrast. I love the creamy nature of the corn mousse which is made even creamier by the supple pieces of fresh uni. For something this premium, you’d expect the price to be inaccessible but at $25, it’s reasonable. This is Chef Jeremmy’s way of thanking clients for their patronage. Le Binchotan has had a number of repeat customers just for this starter.

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Hotel Review: Club Med La Plantation D’Albion Mauritius

March 16, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Nestled prettily on the northeastern coast of the idyllic island of Mauritius, the Club Med La Plantation D’Albion is one of the flagship resorts of the iconic hospitality brand. Opened in 2007 as the first 5 Trident (equivalent to 5 stars) property of the brand, think of it as an all-inclusive luxury resort – where you can just order a cocktail (or two) at anytime or have wine while dining in style for every meal during the stay. During my trip to Mauritius, I stayed at the Club Med La Plantation D’Albion for a couple of nights – my first time to experience Club Med.

The Club Med La Plantation D’Albion is located in the town of Albion, not far from Port Louis. From the airport, watch out for the Club Med kiosk at the arrivals area. Transfers are complimentary for staying guests – make sure to have a copy of your welcome letter (a digital one will do). The journey from airport to resort is around 50 minutes.

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Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge Concourse B – Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3

March 15, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

My recent flights with Emirates to Mauritius and Seychelles gave me the opportunity to spend a couple of hours at Dubai International Airport. It had been some 6 years since I last flew with Emirates and during that interim, Terminal 3 opened with a whole slew of airport lounges. DXB’s Terminal 3 which is dedicated to Emirates flights has three varying Business Class Lounges at Concourse A, B and C respectively. The Concourse A lounge, which is catered to Emirates’ A380 flights, is the largest one while the Concourse C lounge is the smallest.

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