Japan’s rainy season coincides with the appearance of stunning hydrangea blooms. Don’t pass up the chance to see some of Kamakura’s most delightful temples overflowing with lush foliage and flowers in June. Make your summer plans before you have to wait another year! … Continue readingKamakura Summer Guide: Enchanting temples to visit during Japan’s hydrangea season
Whimsical fox statues, never-ending tunnels of red torii gates, and a beautifully sacred atmosphere. Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha is truly an unforgettable place. These magical photos will convince you to add this location to your travel bucket list. … Continue readingKyoto’s Best Shrine: Guide to seeing the torii gate tunnels of Fushimi Inari Taisha
This Whitsundays destination is not just a tourist gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is paradise on earth with its stunning vistas. Get your camera out, here are our top spots to get the best panoramic views! … Continue readingHamilton Island: Where to enjoy the best panoramic views on this slice of paradise
Located in a colonial-style heritage house at the verdant Seletar Aerospace Park, Wildseed Cafe & Bar is a spacious, family-friendly lunch spot that offers bright and airy alfresco seating. Its quaint surroundings make it a unique dining destination. … Continue readingWildseed Cafe & Bar: Garden-inspired patisserie and bistro nestled in Seletar Aerospace Park
Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari is a charmingly rustic cafe with a safari-themed twist that sits between the verdant Singapore Botanic Gardens and the upscale restaurant hub of Dempsey Hill. From the best croissants to quaint furniture and taxidermy butterflies on display, here’s why you should visit. … Continue readingTiong Bahru Bakery Safari: Enjoy coffee and French pastries in this beautifully rustic safari-themed cafe
Want to get in on the mazesoba craze in Singapore? Kajiken’s the place to be. Here, you get to upsize your noodles for no extra charge. Also, don’t forget to mix your saucy bowl for 20 whole seconds before you get to slurping! … Continue readingKajiken Tanjong Pagar: This is how you get massively addicted to “dry ramen” in Singapore
Old-world charm meets modern elegance at this stunning heritage hotel. Refurbished and transformed into a luxury property that houses just 40 romantic guest rooms, The Barracks Hotel Sentosa is an outstanding addition to the boutique hotel scene in Singapore. … Continue readingThe Barracks Hotel Sentosa: A boutique property that blends war-era heritage with modern luxuries
Merging resort-style living with modern amenities and chic design, The Outpost Hotel is an impressive addition to the Sentosa Island scene. Choose from multiple oasis-like swimming pools, customise your own mini bar snacks, and enjoy being smack in the middle of all the island’s attractions. … Continue readingThe Outpost Hotel: What to expect at this cosy adults-only Sentosa Island hideaway
Looking for a speedy weekend getaway to one of the nearby Indonesian islands? Bintan Lagoon Resort, just 75 minutes from Singapore, has its own private ferry terminal and immigration counter. Talk about an easy-breezy uncomplicated stay! … Continue readingEffortless Escape: Bintan Lagoon Resort is just a 75-minute ferry ride from Singapore
Cafe-style confections you can bake at home! Learn to make these deliciously soft and moist coconut cake donuts, slathered in a kaffir lime and lemongrass sugar syrup glaze! … Continue readingCafe-style coconut cake donuts with lemongrass, kaffir lime & curry leaf sugar glaze
Soft and pillowy buns with a crunchy sweet cookie shell that melts in the mouth. This step-by-step Japanese melonpan recipe will not disappoint! … Continue readingHomemade Melonpan メロンパン: Perfect soft milk buns with cookie dough crust
Put away the deep fryer, here’s our take on a healthy oven-baked version of the Grill’d zucchini chips recipe. With a crispy parmesan coating and a tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth interior, these make the best veggie side dish! … Continue readingOven-baked zucchini chips + homemade herbed mayonnaise — easiest recipe!
