• coast of singapore - food - Japanese food - Singapore

    Experience: Japanese food at Koma Singapore

    Greeted by the Tori Gate the moment you reach the restaurant Experience at Koma Singapore This post is for sharing of my experience at Koma Singapore, located at Marina bay sands for my birthday celebration. This is not a sponsored post. It was an unforgettable experience with nice Japanese atmosphere + food which makes the evening really well spent. inside the restaurant, there is a Japanese foot bridge with a bell in the middle, this makes the whole place having a mixture of modern and traditional Japanese vibes. We are allowed to take photos n the bridge the view from…

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    Explore Singapore: Cycling to Changi Jurassic Mile

    Jurassic Mile is a permanent outdoor display and was opened in the late 2020 near Changi Airport Terminal 4. It is about 1km long, and it brings us back to the Dinosaur era with many different type of dinosaur display and lights. How to get to Jurassic Mile it is connected from East Coast park connector making it accessible from Terminal 4 and Cycling from east coast park. We cycled from East coast park which is about 13km one way, it is considered an easy route since the path are all flat. For us, we cycled round trip, so it…

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    Explore Singapore: Sentosa Fort Siloso

    My Trip to Fort Siloso, Sentosa This place has its own history, its a well preserved fort, museum and also a poignant reminder of the nation’s wartime history, particularly World War II. How to get to Fort Siloso? Easiest way by public transport is to get to Habourfront MRT station, and take the Sentosa Express Monorail, alight at beach station. then take a beach shuttle from there to reach fort siloso. https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/fort-siloso/ Exploring Fort Siloso First stop will be the sky walk! Take the elevator up the 11 storey high sky walk with a nice view It was really really hot…

  • Central Japan - Free and Easy - Gifu - Itinerary - Japan - Takayama

    Free & Easy Japan Gifu region – 8D7N Part 2/4: Takayama Japan Guide: Historic Old Town, Sake Breweries & Morning Markets

    Nagoya station Takayama was a memorable stop for our Japan trip adventure back in late February 2020. Known for its beautifully preserved history and alpine surroundings, it offered a wonderful contrast to the bigger cities. We bought a 5 days JR pass (S$152.50) for this trip and activated it on the day we leave Nagoya for Takayama. Link to JR pass: Klook JR pass Stayed for 2 Nights in Takayama Took an early JR train from Nagoya. The train, it was empty as this was the beginning of COVID period and people started to cancel their travel plans The nice scenery…

  • coast of singapore - island hopping - Kusu Island - Singapore - St John Island

    Explore Singapore: St John and Kusu island

    Welcome to St John’s island Visit to St John’s island and Kusu island  Visited St John’s Island in 2020, one of the many islands south of Singapore for a quick escape. The islands were just a short ferry ride from Marina South Pier. This tranquil Southern Island escape offers surprisingly clear waters, quiet beaches, and a welcome dose of nature. Just enjoy the nice scenery and breeze there! What to prepare before visiting? There are no shops selling food and drinks especially in St John’s island.  For Kusu Island it depends, if you are visiting on the 9th month of…

  • coast of singapore - Marina bay sands - Singapore

    Explore Singapore: Marina Bay Sands Hotel

    View from MBS SkyPark This post is to pen down my experience at the iconic Marina bay sands hotel. Instantly recognizable by its three hotel towers connected by the Sands SkyPark, it’s a major landmark and premier destination. Besides being a luxury hotel, MBS features a massive casino, high-end shopping mall (The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands), the ArtScience Museum, multiple theatres, celebrity chef restaurants, and extensive convention facilities etc.. We had a chance to stay in this hotel during the Covid period whereby government promotes travel within Singapore.  We paid about S$550 for a 1 night stay in end…

  • changi point ferry terminal - chek jawa wetlands - coast of singapore - Free and Easy - granite quarry - Itinerary - Pulau Ubin - pulau ubin jetty - Singapore

    Explore Singapore: Pulau Ubin

    Plan your trip to Pulau Ubin! This blog post will feature my trip to Pulau Ubin to escape the modern bustle and step back in time! This rustic island, just a short ferry ride from mainland Singapore, offers a refreshing glimpse into Singapore’s past.  It is best to visit the place earlier in the morning so that you have more time to enjoy the place~~ What you can do in Pulau Ubin? There are many things you can do, from Hiking, cycling, Kayaking, Fishing to Camping overnight at the designated campsite!  I think that its a great getaway from the…

  • coast of singapore - Itinerary - Sembawang Hot Spring - Singapore

    Explore Singapore: Sembawang Hotspring Park

    The Cascading foot bath for soaking your feet! Sembawang hot spring .. is one of the few natural hot spring in Singapore! Yes Singapore has a natural hot spring and more than 1!  However, Sembawang hot spring is the only publicly accessible hot spring on mainland Singapore. The other hot spring is located on Pulau Tekong which is not open to the public. My visit to the hot spring was right after the renovation in 2020. The place was nicely renovated and it was quite crowded. Park opening time: The park is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm…

  • Central Japan - Free and Easy - Gifu - Itinerary - Japan - Japanese food - Osaka

    Free & Easy Japan Gifu region – 8D7N Part 4/4: Osaka, Expenses

    This is the last part of my Pre-covid central Japan trip. We were really lucky that we manage to visit Japan right before all the lockdowns and restrictions. Time flies, it has been 5 years since the start of covid.. was glad that i can continue travelling 🙂 From Kanazawa, we took the JR to Osaka making use of our 5 days JR Pass. Journey is about 2hour 10min We reached Osaka and stayed for 1 night only this time since we had visited Osaka before. Hotel Grocery Osaka Namba Located very near to JR Namba and Namba station, it…

  • Central Japan - Free and Easy - Gifu - Itinerary - Japan - Kanazawa

    Free & Easy Japan Gifu region – 8D7N Part 3/4: Kanazawa (Self-drive)

    Kanazawa station Day 4-6 in Kanazawa After visiting Takayama, we were headed to Kanazawa (金沢) Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, located on the Sea of Japan coast in the Hokuriku region of Japan. We were really happy to visit this city, which has a rich history and one of its famous and most beautiful garden, Kenrokuen Garden (兼六園). This city is also well known for the gold leaf products. Took the JR from Takayama to Kanazawa station making use of our 5 Days JR Pass. Journey: 2 hrs plus Went to collect our rental car at Kanazawa station Our…