Beijing is said to be one of the most popular cities to visit in the world, but it can be a bit challenging if you’re not accustomed to the culture. When I travelled there last August, I had a great time exploring all the culinary offerings this city had to…
Beijing
In Beijing, I ate very well. I had a good friend who took me around during my stay and he made sure I had plenty to eat and drink. He even brought me to Opera Bombana, a new restaurant concept by the renowned Chef Umberto Bombana in Parkview Green Mall.…
Janes and Hooch in Beijing is possibly one of the best bars in Beijing, oozing Chicago-style appeal beyond its unassuming entrance. The décor is tastefully glamorous – exposed brick and wood panelled walls, polished cement floors and lighting so dim, it feels like I’ve stepped into a different era. The…
The Westin Beijing Financial Street is strategically located in the midst of the city’s financial district and just a taxi (or train) ride away from The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing. The hotel has 483 rooms including 49 suites, each equipped with the signature Westin Heavenly Bed for a…
I’ve taken a liking to afternoon tea in the past year or so and reckon it started from my experience at Cameron Highlands Resort. Then there’s the amazing afternoon tea at St Regis Bali that I’m still drooling about. Almost each hotel has its ‘special’, so it depends on which…
While Badaling is the more popular section of The Great Wall, I was told to check out Mutianyu as it is less crowded and with just as nice a view. Planned the journey on my own since I didn’t travel to Beijing with rif – took a lot of getting…
As a somewhat frequent traveller, I’d like to think I’ve been to quite a few countries and cities in the world – mostly Europe since I was studying in the UK. In the past two years or so, I started travelling in South East Asia and my most recent trip…
