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Puning Hot Spring is a hot spring resort located at the foot of Mt. Pinatubo. Dipped in various hot, cold and warm hot spring pools, covered in hot sand, then smeared with cold volcanic mud pack, this is the most unique hot spring resort we’ve been to. We were also caught off guard with the beautiful landscapes.
Clark offered so much wonderful memories and adventures that opened up my world to what Philippines has to offer. This ultimate itinerary is filled with the most famed historical spots, tourist attractions, food choices and other amazing things to do in 5 days. Hopefully, it will help you plan for the best five days in Clark.
We embarked on a day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to visit Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and JEATH War Museum. The trip is inexpensive and takes about 12 hours, but it’s well worth it to witness and feel the hardships that the POWs went through during the construction of Death Railway.
Chocolate Ville is a themed dining park in Bangkok designed to look like an old European village, complete with chapel, barn, clock tower, railway station and candy-coloured shops (plus lots of cute bears!). What’s more? The food is great and admission is free too.
Staycation
ONE°15 Marina offers a luxury Sentosa Cove staycation at affordable prices. From just S$188+, you can enjoy a great stay at the scenic waterfront location on the exclusive Sentosa Cove.
Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore offers a comfortable fuss-free stay peppered with a dash of fun. Staycation package starts from just SGD187++. Incredibly affordable and fun!
We’ve rounded up 10 all-inclusive family staycation packages for you! A relaxing staycation is what we need (and want)! We’re not just looking for a place to stay, but a place with great good and fun activities.
Featured Trips
Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
We indulged in an 8D7N cruise on Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas from Singapore to Laem Chabang (Thailand) and Phu My (Ho Chi Minh Vietnam).
Want to know more about the cruise ship? You’ll find all the information you need about Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas, including our review and a virtual tour.
Bintan & Batam
Fancy a Bintan or Batam getaway with your family without burning a hole in your wallet? There are plenty of family-friendly resorts that are perfect for a short getaway. We love the overall kid-friendly vibe and relaxed lifestyle.
Check out our reviews on Bintan Lagoon Resort, Nirwana Gardens Bintan and Club Med Bintan, as well as Montigo Resorts.
South Korea
This is one of my favourite trips! Korea is totally amazing, especially for a die-hard K-drama fan like me. We joined the 9 Days All In Korea Deluxe Tour by Hong Thai Travel. Highly recommend it!
We went to Jeju Island (highlight of the trip), Everland, Lotte World, Hanwha Waterpia Hotspring, Nami Island and lots of shopping in Seoul. Will certainly be back again, next time will be free and easy tour for us.
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Destination Guides
Sand & Sandals Desaru Resort and Spa is a beautiful resort located in the heart of Desaru, Johor. It provides an ultimate gateway for romantic couple retreat and family-friendly vacation.
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat is an annual spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event that takes place from 6 to 29 October 2017. Kids 3-11 years old in full Halloween costumes enter FREE!
Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri is a serviced apartment less 10 mins walk from LEGOLAND. Family-friendly and spacious, it’s the best choice for a budget-friendly accommodation near LEGOLAND.
Indoor theme park is always a good idea when you want your kids to have fun. Sanrio Hello Kitty Town & Thomas Town at Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is a perfect choice!
Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour Hello Kitty themed room completes my Hello Kitty experience with awesome cuteness. Read my review and find out more about the 12 unique themed rooms.
The Haven Resort Hotel Ipoh is an award-winning 5-star luxury resort hotel in Ipoh, set naturally by limestone hills, forests and lake. It’s quickly gaining fame as a family-friendly resort.
Seoul is easy to get around using the subway. Station names are in English & very foreigner-friendly. We visited Children’s Grand Park Seoul & War Memorial of Korea.
Lotte World Seoul is divided into an indoor Adventure theme and an outdoor Magic Island, next to Seokchonhosu Lake. Lotte World is the largest indoor theme park in the world.
Our itinerary on Day 6 afternoon: Namdaemun Market, Myeong-dong, Korean Ginseng Museum, Hanbok Photo-taking and JUMP Martial Arts Performance Show.
Nami Island, also known as Namiseom, is a tiny half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, 63km away from Seoul. The island is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads and stunning scenery. It was made famous by Korean drama Winter Sonata.
Day 5 of our Korea trip was fun as we went up the gondola at YongPyong All Seasons Resort, visited Mount Sorak National Park and Hanwha Waterpia Hotspring.
YongPyong (Dragon Valley) Resort is one of the biggest ski resorts in South Korea. There is a lot of mountains to enjoy with beautiful natural landscapes. It’s also a popular tourist spot attracting Winter Sonata’s fans all year round.
We embarked on a day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to visit Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and JEATH War Museum. The trip is inexpensive and takes about 12 hours, but it’s well worth it to witness and feel the hardships that the POWs went through during the construction of Death Railway.
Chocolate Ville is a themed dining park in Bangkok designed to look like an old European village, complete with chapel, barn, clock tower, railway station and candy-coloured shops (plus lots of cute bears!). What’s more? The food is great and admission is free too.
Pullman Bangkok King Power is one of the several luxury hotels under AccorHotels Group in Bangkok. It is located next to duty-free giant King Power Rangnam Complex. Additionally, it’s just 30 minutes away from Suvarnabhumi Airport and walking distance to BTS Sky Train.
Located 75 km away from downtown Bangkok, Maeklong Railway Market is a unique Thai market that you should not miss when visiting Thailand. It has a train running through it several times a day, right down the middle and close enough to touch. Uniquely in Thailand.
When we think of Thailand, pictures of floating markets often come to our mind. We had our first glimpse of these iconic vendors selling food and various products from their boats at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. It was an interesting experience to all of us!
Shangri-La Horizon Dinner Cruise is an international buffet dinner served aboard a luxurious riverboat while cruising along Chao Phraya River. It was very well-organized and service-oriented, everything from boarding to dinner to watching the city’s sights.
After spending 3 days in paradise, all I can say is that Montigo Resorts has been truly spectacular in every way. It’s one of those places we’ll never ever forget. A perfect place for a relaxing and luxurious getaway from Singapore.
Montigo Resorts, Nongsa is an upscale beachfront resort in Batam famed for its Mediterranean stylings and all-white Santorini vibes. It also offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities.
Radisson Golf and Convention Center Batam brings together luxe comfort and family-friendly fun. Find out what you can expect from this new and beautiful hotel in Batam.
Here’s our first nature excursion in Bintan – Mangrove Discovery Tour. It was quite exciting. We spotted wildlife such as snakes, monkey & monitor lizards.
Nirwana Gardens Bintan is a perfect family-friendly resort for a short getaway. A peaceful paradise with everything you could ever need for a fun vacation.
Fancy a Bintan weekend getaway with your family without burning a hole in your wallet? Then you should plan a trip down to Bintan Lagoon Resort. Check out our review here!
Itinerary: Nanya Peculiar Stone, Golden Waterfall, Gold Ecological Park, Jiufen, Shifen, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Zoo
We visited the famous Feeling 18C, Hand Made Chocolate at Puli and continued our journey to Taipei. We stayed at Simple Plus Hotel in Taipei.
On Day 5 of our Taiwan trip last year, we visited Puli King Garden, The Old England, Green Green Grassland, Guangxing Paper Mill and stayed at Dreamtown Minsu.
Taichung Itinerary: Xinfeng Farm, Ah Liang’s Mushroom Garden, Lavender Cottage, Princess Annie’s Garden, Summit Resort, Carton King Creativity Park, Fengjia Night Market
8D7N Taiwan Free and Easy Itinerary to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Cingjing, New Taipei City
Summer in Taiwan is extremely hot, temperature in Kaohsiung was 37 deg C. Thankfully, E-DA Theme Park has a huge indoor play area that gives us so much fun and away from the heat.
Here goes my Top Six Recommendations in Hong Kong Disneyland, along with some useful travel tips.
Part 1: Reviews on the two latest attractions – Toy Story Land and Grizzly Gulch, the amazing Flights of Fantasy parade and Festival of the Lion King show.
We had a wonderful trip to Hong Kong Disneyland last weekend! I can’t think of a better way to start off my reviews!
One of the most beautiful high-teas I’ve ever had in my life… is at Main Street Corner Cafe in Hong Kong…
Okay, this will be my very last blog post about our recent HK trip. And it’s gonna be a long…
I’ve heard of Mongkok many times in those Cantonese dramas that I watched since young. In Cantonese, Mongkok means “busy…
Puning Hot Spring is a hot spring resort located at the foot of Mt. Pinatubo. Dipped in various hot, cold and warm hot spring pools, covered in hot sand, then smeared with cold volcanic mud pack, this is the most unique hot spring resort we’ve been to. We were also caught off guard with the beautiful landscapes.
Clark offered so much wonderful memories and adventures that opened up my world to what Philippines has to offer. This ultimate itinerary is filled with the most famed historical spots, tourist attractions, food choices and other amazing things to do in 5 days. Hopefully, it will help you plan for the best five days in Clark.
Gold Coast is known for many fun things. From walking along the gorgeous beaches, watching the whales, going on a hot air balloon and exploring the wild life to having fun at the theme parks!
This post is all about the yummy food that we had at Tangalooma Island Resort and some useful travel tips. Yum, yum, yum, here we go!
There are over 70 different activities to choose from while staying at Tangalooma Island Resort. From whale-watching and dolphin-feeding to sand tobogganing, quad biking and scenic helicopter flight.
Our trip started at Tangalooma Island Resort – a very beautiful resort surrounded by pristine waters and untouched National Parks.
We will bring you on a deck by deck virtual tour on Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. Let’s go on a virtual tour now!
We indulged in a long cruise with Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas 8D7N to Thailand and Vietnam. Read our Mariner of the Seas review here.
As usual, I’ll start this post with a beautiful ocean view from our balcony. As I listen to the ocean waves in the early morning, there’s a subtlety of sound that inspires inner peace.
On Day 2, after having a hearty breakfast at Bella Vista, we decided to go for a golf game. We rented the golf equipments from the Activity Centre (it’s free-of-charge) and head to the Sports Deck at Deck 13.
Two years ago, we went for the 4D3N cruise to Penang – Phuket. This time, our itinerary was just slightly different. We went for the 4D3N cruise to Phuket – Langkawi. I can still remember the gourmet meals and impeccable service on-board that we had during our last trip, and we hope to experience it again.
I’m back from my cruise vacation. Fully recharged now, as I ate and slept very well for the past four days. I’m still sorting out our photos. Will be sharing the details of our trip later this week.
It’s official! We’ll be going on a snow vacation end of this year. It’s our first snow vacation (Edison and me) and we’re truly excited about. It’s also the first time I booked for flight tickets and hotels more than 6 months in advance. Hokkaido is such a popular tourist destination in winter that sells out very fast.
Today was supposed to be the most exciting day of our trip because we will be going to the happiest place on earth – yes, the Disneyland!
Our first destination was Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple). It is one of Tokyo’s most colourful and popular temples.