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YONA in Phuket: the World’s First Floating Beach Club 

Have you ever partied in the middle of the sea, with a breathtaking view of the bay? Imagine lounging on an infinity pool that seems[…]

Singapore fine dining

The Singapore Fine Dining Scene: A Luxurious Culinary Experience

There’s a reason Singapore is often hailed as one of the world’s premier destinations for fine dining. But does it live up to the hype?[…]

Mitisa Hotel

Mitisa Hotel Da Nang Review: Great Location in the City

Our trip to Da Nang, Vietnam led us to discover Mitisa Hotel, an inviting urban retreat that combines modern comforts with local charm. Perfectly positioned in the[…]

Why Visit Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Phuket 

I must admit, I arrived at the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Phuket, Thailand with a mix of excitement and apprehension. This wasn’t my first time[…]

SAii Laguna Phuket

SAii Laguna Phuket: Luxury and Recreation Redefined

The soft sound of the splashing waves outside my SAii Laguna Phuket ocean-front room was like soothing music that lulled me to sleep each night. The spacious[…]

Phuket Thailand

First-time in Phuket: A taste of paradise in Thailand

The sun hung low on the horizon, casting a golden glow over the Andaman Sea as if nature herself had painted the scene just for[…]

Balay Manuela

A Mountain Escape to Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City 

Driving to the mountains for the first time, I wrestled with the steering wheel but was soon rewarded with the breathtaking beauty of the scenery[…]

Hue Vietnam

Hue day trip: a colorful adventure to Vietnam’s citadel

As the sun peeked over the horizon, my day began with anticipation, embarking on a journey from Da Nang to Hue, Vietnam, via the iconic[…]

Citadines Bacolod Coffee

For the Love of Coffee: A Day at Citadines Bacolod’s Coffee Talks and Public Cupping

Coffee has always been a universal language, a comforting constant in many lives, transcending borders and brewing countless stories. This International Coffee Week, Citadines Bacolod[…]

Big Bad Wolf Book Sale

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back in Bacolod City

There’s something magical about the smell of books, the rustling of pages, and the promise of new adventures with every turn. And this year, that[…]

The Jewel Changi Airport

The Jewel Singapore: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Changi’s Premier Attraction

As you step into The Jewel at Singapore’s Changi Airport, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds before you—a torrent of water plunging from above, cascading through the[…]

Tam-is Citadines Bacolod City

Tam-is at Citadines Bacolod City: The Ultimate Destination for Sweet Cravings

Negros Occidental, renowned as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines, is home to sprawling sugarcane fields that have shaped its history, culture, and economy. Bacolod[…]

Da Nang Food

Food in Da Nang: a Vietnamese cuisine culinary adventure

Vietnamese cuisine is a tapestry of vibrant flavors, each dish a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. In Da Nang, the food tells[…]

My Khe Beach

My Khe and Bac My An: beautiful beaches of Da Nang

Stretching along Vietnam’s central coast, Da Nang is a city where the rugged beauty of mountains meets the expansive, sun-soaked shores of the South China[…]

Marina Barrage

Marina Barrage: A Sustainable Marvel in Singapore

My visit this year to Marina Barrage in Singapore was an eye-opening experience, part of our global conference’s “Learn Arounds” focusing on the Water Story[…]