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iShopChangi.com – Purchasing Travel Essentials From Changi Airport With 7% Off On Top Of Duty-Free Prices

March 11, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

It’s that time of the year again when the travel season is coming into full swing – with school holidays starting and many people taking their first major holiday of the year during the long Easter weekend. I am writing this as I touch down in Mauritius and embarking on my first trip to Africa. Prior to departing for my trip, I came across iShopChangi, a platform that allows passengers to pick up products being sold at the airport online. I buy a lot of duty-free items at Changi Airport both for myself and for friends overseas and the platform saves a lot of time.

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Filed Under: General Travel Tagged With: ishopchangi

Sunday Brunch at Bayswater Kitchen – Fine Views of Keppel Bay

March 7, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Bayswater Kitchen in picturesque Keppel Island must be one of the most compelling places to have Sunday brunch in Singapore. With fine views of the picturesque marina and the striking “Reflections” condo in the distance, it’s just the place I would imagine enjoying my eggs benedict on a day that’s free from the thought of work.

Recently, I was invited down to Bayswater Kitchen as they launched their first ever brunch menu. The venue is part of The Prive Group and guests actually enter Bayswater Kitchen via the Prive restaurant in front of it.

The maritime theme is palpable from the moment you enter with different shades of blue contrasted against familiar motifs such as a giant octopus. This is done without being tacky at all – the look remains sharp as is the case with Prive restaurants in my experience.

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: sunday brunch

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – Taipei Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 1 Zone D (TPE)

February 25, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

The Plaza Premium Network has expanded quite substantially in Asia over the years with a number of lounges within the region’s major airports. During my last trip to Taipei, I checked out the Plaza Premium Lounge in Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 1. Within the airport, there are actually 4 Plaza Premium lounges. Two in Terminal 1 and another two in Terminal 2. During this particular visit to Terminal 1, I checked out the Plaza Premium Lounge marked as Zone D. Passengers with DragonPass, Priority Pass as well as some regional Citibank credit cards are able to access the lounge.

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Filed Under: Aviation Tagged With: plaza premium, taipei airport lounges

Matsuyama Design Week

February 20, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Background: Design Week is an event concept that originates in Tokyo and which has extended to over 100 cities worldwide. Within Japan, around 1,800 municipalities hold their own events in conjunction with the Design Week. The aim of the Design Week events is to showcase local creative talent – be in the musical, performing or visual arts. These events also serve to boost tourism in more off-the-beaten path cities in Japan.

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Hotel Review: Parkroyal Penang Resort – Newly Renovated in Batu Ferringhi

February 16, 2018 by Bino 1 Comment

Parkroyal Penang Resort in Batu Ferringhi recently reopened after undergoing a MYR 55 million transformation encompassing the public spaces and guestrooms. The hotel has been around since 1990 and has an enviable position as it faces the Andaman Sea. It is also the only resort being managed by Parkroyal Hotels and offers a good peek at how the city hotel chain does its leisure infrastructure. For the reopening, I ventured to the Malaysian island for the weekend to check out the hotel and also some new attractions in Penang.

lobby of parkroyal penang resort

lobby of parkroyal penang resort

From Penang International Airport, the resort is almost an hour’s drive as Batu Ferringhi is located near the northern tip of Penang. If you decide to take a ride sharing service such as Uber, the fare is around 35 to 40 Ringgit.

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Hotel Review: W Taipei – Unbeatable Views of Taipei 101

February 11, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

There are hotels that are cool without even trying really hard and W Taipei in the city’s Xinyi District is a fine example. Even as Taipei is experiencing a boom in hotel construction in recent years, this property dating from 2011 is still as iconic as ever with the inhouse WooBar still considered today as one of the city’s top nightlife hotspots. I have personally stayed in a number of W properties around the region including the W Bangkok as well as the W Singapore Sentosa Cove so I was curious to see why this particular W property is frequently singled out for awards where Taipei’s best hotels are concerned.

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Filed Under: Hotels Tagged With: SPG, W hotels

Hotel Review: citizenM Taipei North Gate (台北北門酒店) – Funky Rooms Just Across Airport MRT Station

February 4, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

citizenM Taipei North Gate has been one of my anticipated hotel openings in Asia in 2017. I remember visiting Taipei a year back, walking past the city’s north gate to find the chain’s first property in Asia under construction. That was fresh from my stay at the citizenM New York Time Square months before where I had pretty good memories of the brand’s unique proposition. I was determined to see how the Taipei property panned out so the next time I visited the city in January 2018, there was no question where I was going to stay.

citizenM Taipei North Gate has plenty going for it. The airport MRT station is located just across, a mere 3 minute walk. While it is situated a bit off the lively Ximending area, it’s within walking distance. There’s also a bus stop next door from where guests can move to various parts of the city, at just TWD 15 per ride.

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Filed Under: Hotels Tagged With: citizenm, hotel in ximending

10 Safe Cities For a Winter Break

January 31, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

The safety and security of travellers in any country around the world should be a top priority. If you’re going on a winter break with your loved ones, it is perfectly understandable that you would want to ensure that everything goes smoothly and everyone is safe.  In order to protect you and your family just in case, an unprecedented occurrence happens during your winter holiday, it is a good idea to get cheap European travel insurance. Travel insurance for EU residents is easily available, and there are various options available according to you and your family’s needs and preferences.

For a safe and enjoyable holiday, here are 10 great cities you should visit on your winter break:

  • Salzburg, Austria

Tourists come to the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in winter to enjoy some of the finest ski areas of the Alps. In the South of Salzburg province, there are amazing ski areas which are a favourite of winter sports fans. Salzburg is a lovely city which looks especially beautiful in the snow.

 

  • Maastricht, the Netherlands

One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, the university city of Maastricht has many attractions. Its medieval architecture, epicurean delights, and vibrant cultural scene make it a truly interesting city to explore in winter.

 

  • Bergen, Norway

Norway’s second largest city is called the Gateway to the Fjords.  This is an ideal city to visit because it has a great combination of natural beauty and cultural gems all wrapped up in a stunning, safe, and beguiling city.

 

  • Reykjavik, Iceland

Many travellers are now discovering the beauty of the Icelandic landscape, and the gateway to Iceland’s stunning vistas and natural wonders is its capital city, Reykjavik. Holidaymakers are invited to recharge in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas dotting the city.

  • Andorra

This small European country is nestled amidst the Pyrenees mountain range. It has more than 300 km of slopes, perfect for skiing without the usual crowd of people. You and your family can also do snow sledging; go down from a 40-metre zip-line, karting on ice and much more.

 

  • Zagreb, Croatia

It is great to visit the capital city of Croatia in winter. Experience winter Zagreb with its stunning parks (Zrinjevac and Tomislavac). If you want to go skiing, the slopes of Mt. Medvednica are a mere 20-minute drive from the city.

 

  • Tallinn, Estonia

This gorgeous city is especially wonderful in winter. Walk in its snow-covered cobblestoned streets and appreciate the majestic buildings and fairytale spires of the city’s UNESCO-protected historic centre.

  • Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is one of Europe’s best winter destinations. Visitors can go ice-skating in Kungstradgarden or Vasparken, enjoy the ski slopes at Flottsbrobacken or enjoy an outdoor adventure at Hellasgarden.

 

  • Dublin, Ireland

All the wonderful attractions of the city of Dublin can still be enjoyed during your winter visit, including Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

 

  • Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt is a modern financial and business city in Germany, but come winter time, it goes back to a lot of age-old traditional activities such as ice skating at the Eissporthalle, riding the historical trams Ebbelwoi Express, and enjoying the greenhauses at the PalmenGarten.

These 10 stunning cities will let you enjoy your holiday without worrying about safety. Enjoy what these cities have to offer without compromising your well-being and security. You and your family deserve an incident-free and memorable winter vacation.

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