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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Khao Lak is known for its series of white sandy beaches along Phang-Nga’s west coastline, backed by forested hills; a sought after vacation spot for its serene ambiance and uncrowded beaches. At Pullman Khao Lak Katiliya Resort & Villas, serenity is a given and its expansive space allows for guests…
Southern Thai cuisine has an appeal of its own – an unparalleled simplicity that unfolds into a multitude of flavours in every bite. I’m not talking about Pad Thai or mango salad; but “real” Southern Thai food that is delicious by even local standards. We found this at Anchalee Restaurant…
For our third wedding anniversary, rif took me for a getaway in Krabi where we stayed at Holiday Inn Aonang. We usually try to squeeze in one beach vacation a year and this trip was a much welcomed retreat – business class flight and premier room with poolside view. When…
Last month, I joined rif and a few of his friends on a road trip up north – to Hat Yai. I’ve never been a fan of such excursions until I met him and this has become one of my favourite ways to travel. When you drive, you see and…
