Chiang Mai has always been that holiday destination that I would tell my friends “I really want to visit” but for some reason, the idea of booking a flight there eluded me. Until mid-last year when Jien and I felt the need to spend some R&R as a family come…
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Koh Samui has been one of the holiday destinations I wanted to check out as I’ve read online and on print, a lot of good things about the place. We decided on a fairly relaxing trip and made sure to space out our activities over the span of five days…
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I’ve been mooting the idea of bringing May Anne on holidays with us, to which Jien agreed when she turned 6 months old. We took her to Singapore by car and three weeks later, she was on her first flight – to Bangkok. Jien and I last visited Bangkok in…
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Travel writer: Melissa Foo It’s a weekday afternoon and you wished you were sipping on a Pina colada overlooking the azure blue ocean whilst digging your toes into the sand – but instead, you’re squinting your eyes at the computer screen trying to make sense of workflows and processes. We…
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It’s been close to 6 years since I last visited Bangkok and the city has changed quite a bit – better, in fact. Jien was there on a work assignment so I tagged along for a short retreat and also to pick up a few items for the office studio. We…
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Travel writer: Melissa Foo Bangkok is often considered as a short getaway destination option as it’s only a 2-hour flight away from Kuala Lumpur. A typical Bangkok holiday consists of mainly eating, shopping, eating, and shopping; not necessarily in that order. Platinum Mall, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Siam Paragon, CentralWorld, Khao…
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Travel writer: Melissa Foo We are spoilt for choice when it comes to holiday destinations within South East Asia. Depending on your preference, an ideal holiday could be exploring a city on foot, diving 20 metres into the ocean observing marine life, reading a book in an obscure café, trekking…
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During our stay at Westin Phuket, rif and I got to sample the F&B offering that the resort has to offer – from robust Thai cuisine to hearty Italian favourites. We also enjoyed the room service since we spent most of our time in the villa. At Prego by the…
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Pool villas make one of my most memorable hotel stays — a luxury that rif and I indulge in every now and then. We would usually book them for birthdays and anniversaries; a form of relaxation and detachment from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. The Westin Siray…
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When I’m on vacation, I would often ask myself if I want to relax and rejuvenate, or to experience the place and enjoy all that it has to offer. Sometimes, I like to stay right smack in the city where there’s easier access to facilities and food. Other times, I…
