Trip Moments Recommendations
Luxury hotel in KL city centre
✔️ Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
📍 145 Japan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450, Malaysia
When I saw the photos of this hotel, it was clear we had to check it out as it looked absolutely mesmerizing and luxurious! Located in the heart of the city centre, it is very near to the Petronas Twin Towers and mega shopping malls like Avenue K so it’s very convenient for exploring.
Their rooms are impeccably clean and spacious, and the facilities include a gym, swimming pool, lots of restaurants and even an in-house spa treatment centre. Love this hotel!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Oasia junior suite staycay
✔️ Oasia Resort Sentosa
📍 23 Beach View Road, Palawan Ridge, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098679
Nestled on the island of Sentosa, Oasia Resort is a wellness-focused hotel that combines modern luxury living with health-conscious practices. They have many free activities for guests that centre around the theme of wellness, such as morning yoga, aqua fitness, making edible cutlery and bath bomb making workshops.
We stayed in a spacious junior suite that came with a sizeable bathtub and rainshower. The bedroom was bright and breezy with natural light but the living area and sofa was quite dim unfortunately. I felt the layout could’ve been better, or maybe need to add more lights in there.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Chill out at Hard Rock Desaru
✔️ Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
📍 Jalan Pantai 3, 82200 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia
Sometimes when I travel solo, I choose hotels that have nice and casual cafes that I can sit at to read a book or listen to music. One of the memorable ones I’ve been to is this hotel, which has a cosy cafe exuding a relaxing and inviting atmosphere! On the menu, they have sandwiches, pastries, cakes and coffee available for guests to enjoy.
I especially love the decor that incorporates cool music icons like the Beatles and guitar displays at the counter. You can also find a mini-mart area at the front of the cafe selling all sorts of treats, like cup noodles, potato chips and even ice cream! One of my favourite hotels to visit for a stress-free vacation.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tropical resort with an amazing pool
✔️ Dusit Thani Laguna Resort
📍 11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047
This hotel is great for a tropical resort experience as it is located in an area where there aren’t many tall buildings, so it really feels like you’re away from the bustle of city life! I thought that the highlight of our stay here was the amazingly huge swimming pool that stretches the length of the hotel.
One thing you have to deal with though is the noise from planes flying overhead sometimes since it is near the airport. Other than that, the rooms and common hotel spaces are gorgeous and luxurious. An overall comfortable stay!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Customize your own perfume at this attraction
✔️ Scentopia Perfumery
📍 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099007
If you are staying on the island of Sentosa and are looking for fun group-bonding activities to do, I recommend checking out Scentopia, one of Sentosa’s latest attractions! Located down at the Beach Station, Scentopia offers small group workshops where you get to learn about the different scents that are inspired by the various plants on the island.
In addition, these workshops allow you to choose your preferred scents to mix them and create your very own customised perfume. It’s very interactive and you get to take home your very own souvenir!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mondrian Hotel: A Fusion of Art, Luxury, and Comfort in Singapore
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Our recent stay at Mondrian marked our first experience at this relatively new hotel in Singapore.
Mondrian stands out with its striking KAWS installation adorning its facade, making it Southeast Asia's first permanent KAWS display. The hotel impresses with its stylish spaces, featuring a curated collection of international and locally commissioned artwork. We particularly enjoyed the luxurious amenities provided by MALIN+GOETZ, with their bergamot shower gel being a standout. The interior design and furniture in our room were exquisite, with the emerald green stool catching our eye. We appreciated the addition of a sofa and table, providing a comfortable space for meals, a departure from the typical working desk setup. The carefully curated music playlist perfectly complemented the hotel's aesthetics. Overall, our stay at Mondrian was enhanced by these thoughtful details, including encountering various artworks throughout the hotel.
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Best hotel in JB for travelling in a group
✔️ Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
📍 12 Jalan Ngee Heng, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000, Malaysia
If you’re planning on visiting Johor Bahru with a group of friends or family, I highly recommend this hotel to stay at! The in-house restaurant called Makan Kitchen is designed for large groups of guests as there are big spaces and furniture can be combined to create one big dining area. The variety of food is also very wide and the stations are well-spaced out so it doesn’t feel that crowded.
The rooms are spacious and affordable as well! Consider getting connecting rooms or the 2-bedroom deluxe family suite for an apartment-like experience. It evens come with club lounge access to enjoy.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sustainable garden hotel
✔️ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering Hotel
📍 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
Nestled in the downtown city area of Singapore, this hotel is known for its beautiful gardens and nature themes! The ceilings are quite tall, making the place feel very bright and open. As for the rooms, they are nicely furnished with a light wood interior but it can be a bit dim in the evenings.
On level 1, you can have breakfast at the in-house restaurant called Lime. They offer a buffet spread that has quite a wide variety. Highly recommend this hotel to nature and sustainability lovers!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tower wing staycation
✔️ Shangri-La Hotel
📍 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
This Shangri-La hotel has three different wings and this time, I’m trying out the Tower Wing! It is the newest of the three wings and sports a modern contemporary look and feel. The room we stayed in is a Junior Suite and it came with a splendid view of the city. You can even enjoy a nice bath in the big tub.
There are a number of restaurants located within the hotel itself so it is convenient to get food. But if your room includes club lounge access like ours, you can have your breakfast and evening cocktails provided at the lounge!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The Final Exhibition on Attack on Titans at Fahrenheit88 KL
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"Attack on Titan: The Final Exhibition" is having its last exhibition at Fahrenheit88 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Come delve deep into the heart of the narrative and characters of Hajime Isayama's dark fantasy story at Fahrenheit88, 2nd Floor (Lot 2.02 - 2.06) from April 25th to July 21st, 2024.
Explore Isayama's sprawling dystopian world with life-sized Titan balloons, dioramas, outfits and props to enhance the immersive experience
Engage in the 2D mini-theatre experience for a visceral insight in the series battles intensity
Rediscover the Titans and join the Cadet Corps Training. Grab your event brochure, and collect nine stamps and complete your training and get an honorary certificate by Keith Sades
Not to be missed collaboration cafe featuring an exhibition-only refreshment menu
Check out the official merchandise as well as the cute photobooth with limited edition AOT frames!!!
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Visit a happening Thai themed market in Singapore
✔️ Artbox Flea Market
📍 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
For solo travellers who love to visit night markets, this one is perfect for you. Not only is it completely indoors and air-conditioned, it has a ton of pop-up stall vendors specially flown in from Thailand! You get to enjoy the bustling and vibrant atmosphere without the uncomfortable heat and sweating.
I highly recommend the fried chicken bucket that is just nice for one person, very filling too. We tried the bottled Thai milk tea with condensed milk, but that was a little too sweet. Lots of shopping to do in the retail section of this market, have fun!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Have the best time at Disneyland
✔️ Tokyo Disneyland
📍 1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chi ba 2791-0031, Japan
A fantastic theme park attraction to visit when you travel to Tokyo is definitely Disneyland! The park is really huge with different themed zones and lots of rides.
I highly recommend going for the beauty and the beast ride even though the queues are long because the special effects inside are so worth it. You can’t cover all the rides in one day so consider getting a 2-day pass, there might even be discounted tickets if you buy them in a group!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Stay in the heart of Brisbane
✔️ Lucid Lofts
📍 38 Hope Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
Conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane and near popular tourist attractions plus local farmers’ markets, this accommodation is perfect for solo travellers looking for a little more space and modern comforts. The space was well-maintained and hygienic, and there was a balcony overlooking the city. Just imagine waking up to this view every day with a cup of coffee in hand!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Emerald waters at this beach
✔️ Maya Bay
📍 Phuket, Thailand
Maya Bay is an amazing beach on one of the many islands just off the coast of Phuket! This is a very popular tourist spot so it can get quite crowded later in the day. We easily booked ourselves a tour that came with a specialized local tour guide to bring us around the area.
You will be amazed at how clear and green the waters are here. I have never seen anything to beautiful like that before. If you wait and watch closely, you can even see baby sharks swimming in the shallow beach waters! A must-visit if you’re in Phuket.
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Comfortable 4-star hotel stay
✔️ Subway Pyramid Hotel
📍 Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
This 4-star hotel was surprisingly pretty well-maintained and had rather charming spaces to relax in! Conveniently located near the Sunway Lagoon theme park attraction and Pyramid shopping mall, I find it to be a more affordable option than the other hotels in this area. They even have a cosy linkway cafe for guests to grab a fresh cup of coffee or tea! The only thing is that the design of the rooms can be quite dated but other than that, it is sufficient for a short getaway here.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Grand Sentosa villa staycation
✔️ Capella Hotel Singapore
📍 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Nestled among lush greenery and nature trails on the island of Sentosa, Capella Hotel is a luxurious 5-star accommodation that has huge villas you can stay in! Staff will drive you to your villa in a buggy for your convenience as the villas are located a further distance away from the reception area.
Inside the villa, you will find a massive living area and a separate bed and bathroom. But the best part is having your very own private dipping pool to enjoy! We also dined at the in-house restaurant called Cassia, fantastic dishes there. A great stay overall!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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A Desaru beach outing
✔️ Desaru Beach
📍 81600 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia
Head down to the sandy beaches of Desaru for a cool swim or a refreshing time out in nature. The stretch of beach is actually quite long so it doesn’t feel crowded at all, just venture further down to find a quiet spot. Many resorts are located nearby so it is very convenient to get to!
Try not to visit during the monsoon season of November to January, where the weather is mostly rainy. But if you are there, do look out for tiny white crabs scuttling about in the sand, very cute!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Shop & Indulge in the best at Amari Bangkok
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The Amari Bangkok is a luxury hotel offering more than 500 rooms in the heart of the Pratunam shopping area making it the perfect location for shoppers… there is the wholesale clothes market at its doorstep and just a bit farther from the Platinum Fashion Mall via the R Walk, you’ll find Central World, Siam Paragon, MBK, Gaysorn, Gaysorn Amarin, Big C and more! Whether you’re in the mood for bargain shopping, or looking to splurge on luxury brands, you can find everything within a short walking distance from Amari Bangkok.
The Club Premier room was spacious, gorgeous and contemporary designed with modern furniture reflecting the local setting with Club Siraa benefits including an excellent selection of food and beverages for breakfast, and evening cocktail…
My Club Premier room is of course equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay from a plush and comfortable bed with ample plush pillows, well stocked minibar with soft drinks and snacks, free wifi, etc
The staff at Amari Bangkok are friendly and helpful, and service here is definitely top notched.
There is also a gorgeous free-form pool on the eighth floor surrounded by a lovely garden and their FIT Centre / gym is definitely one of the best gyms around !!!
Amari Bangkok offers a very generous breakfast spread for their guests at Amaya Food Gallery on the 4th floor….. but because I had access to Club Siraa, I had my breakfast there which was a different and more premium spread that included a smaller but more premium buffet spread and also a generous menu spread from:-
Address - 847 Phetchaburi Rd, Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400
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Designer hotel stay
✔️ Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba
📍 2 Chome-2-4, Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-0086, Japan
Newly opened hotel in the Namba district of Osaka, very modern and classy ambience. It is not a very big hotel but is sufficient as a base to explore the Osaka area. There is also a famous chocolatier dessert shop in the hotel itself, where you can buy amazing craft dessert creations. We tried the cocoa chocolate puff, absolutely delightful!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Daimonji nature trail
✔️ Mount Daimonji
📍 Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 606-8442, Shishigatani Daikokudanicho, Japan
Famous for the gigantic Mandarin word “da” or “big” carved into its mountain side, this scenic attraction in Kyoto is a peaceful place to take a stroll. The paths are mostly gentle except for some brief steep slopes but still suitable for beginner hikers.
At the base of the mountain, you will find a quaint street lined with shops selling all sorts of food, drinks, souvenirs and ice cream too. Be sure to bring sufficient water up the mountain as there were no water points when we visited.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Have you heard of dim sum omakase!
✔️ Peony Jade Chinese Restaurant
📍 AMARA Hotel, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 2, Singapore 088539
Nestled on the second level of AMARA Hotel in town, this Michelin restaurant came up with a very unique idea of having dim sum in an omakase style! We were served three bite-sized creations for each “season” of spring, summer, autumn and winter. They looked and tasted amazing!
That’s not all the food you’re getting though, as there is also a free-flow buffet of items you can order. We ordered dishes like cereal prawns, coffee pork ribs and even dessert bowls! The ambience was also pleasant and the environment was nicely decorated. Will definitely be back again.
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Delicious dim sum in KL
✔️ Dolly Dim Sum Restaurant
📍 LG. 43, NU Sentral Shopping Mall, No. 201 Jalan Tun Sambathan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur
Looking for a restaurant that sells delicious authentic Hong Kong dim sum? I would recommend Dolly Dim Sum as the food here is super legit and good! I wasn’t expecting this quality and taste but I was truly blown away.
We ordered a few items such as the siew mai dumpling, chicken congee, custard buns and golden fish crackers. The crackers are a must-try, flavourful and crispy piping hot!
In addition, the interiors are beautifully designed to resemble a classy cha chaan teng with oriental motifs all around. The ambience was relaxing and comfortable, great place for a meal!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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【Cafe de Itamomo】Cafe @Heng Fa Chuen HK
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Had visited a Hong Kong styled Cha-Chaan-Teng, Itamomo @Paradise Mall, Shop 217-230, 2/F, Heng Fa Chuen, HK.
Itamomo was furnished with retro-styled tables and chairs, and the overall cafe was in wood and plank decoration, great vibe with cosy spacious dining environment.
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🌟Fried Udon
🌟Beef Stew
#mustorder great taste and delicious!
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Alfresco Maldivian dining
✔️ Latitude 5.5 Restaurant
📍 Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives, Kuredhivaru Island, 20076, Maldives
On the island resort of Movenpick, this restaurant with stunning interiors is open every day for lunch and dinner! Built like a traditional wood house but with the use of luxurious materials and furnishing, this restaurant exudes a laid-back and breezy ambience.
The menu is a combination of local cuisine and western favourites. We ordered the Maldivian tuna salad, mushroom soup, steak and local fish. Then we finished it off with a chocolate pudding and cheesecake. The steak and cheesecake were much better than the fish and chocolate pudding though!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Underground street of food trucks
✔️ REXKL Arts & Culture Hub
📍 80 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Located in the basement of REXKL Arts & Culture Hub, this open-air spot is home to many food trucks selling yummy fare! These range across a variety of cuisines such as Chinese, western and Malaysian. The atmosphere has a very grunge and hipster feel, with graffiti and neon lights decorating the space.
We ordered the local fried noodles, a beef burger and some artisanal cakes. All of them tasted really delicious and was filling! The only drawback is that the prices here are much higher than the other eateries.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Amazing boat noodles
✔️ Chillva Night Market
📍 Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
If you’re planning on visiting Chillva Night Market in Phuket Town, be sure to check out this amazing boat noodles shop located further inside at a corner! It is cutely designed to feel like you’re dining inside a shopping container and the ambience is very rustic.
We ordered the chicken noodle soup and it came with a sizeable drumstick. The meat was so tender and flavourful. Plus the broth was rich and thick with stock, super delicious. They also sell seafood items at very affordable prices too, most value meal at the market!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Enjoy an incredible buffet spread
✔️ Turmeric Restaurant
📍 Anantara Resort & Villas, Persiaran Pantai, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia
This amazing buffet restaurant is designed with traditional dark wood and accented with modern pops of colour in luxurious heritage style. Also, the food variety is so wide that we had trouble deciding what to eat! I would certainly recommend the freshly prepared daily special eggs by the chef, which change every day.
I also really liked the noodles and having so many fruit juices to choose from. Halfway through, I spotted a super cute kitten that was playfully fiddling with a cupboard corner haha. Very nice place to dine at!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Poolside dining at a beach club
✔️ Soho Pool Club
📍 23 Boat Lagoon, Thep Krasattri Road, Ko Kaeo, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
A great way to spend the afternoon is coming to this beach club to eat, swim and chill! The menu consists of mostly local authentic Thai food, but there are some western favourites like sausages and eggs as well. I love the breezy ambience here as it is located right next to the marina lagoon, so you can watch the boats come in and out to the sea.
Bring along your swimming gear as you can take a dip or just relax on one of the deck loungers beside the pool. It wasn’t too crowded when we visited as it’s a nice hidden gem that not many have heard of!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Spanish evening delights
✔️ UNA Spanish Restaurant
📍 The Alkaff Mansion, 10 Telok Blangah Green, Level 2, Singapore 109178
This Spanish restaurant is a romantic spot to bring a date to because it is located at the top of a scenic hill and the ambience is very classy. They have a wide tapas menu if you want to experience the authentic Spanish style of dining, but they also have regular mains as well.
We ordered their famous pork dish to share, wow it was juicy and succulent, and an omelette pie tapas. Prices are a little more expensive but worth the splurge once in a while!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Streets of Dotonbori Osaka
✔️ Dotonbori
📍 1 Chome Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-0071, Japan
Japan is deemed one of the safest countries for solo travellers and the best part is there are so many cool streets to explore here! A famous area to soak in the bustling vibes is at Dotonbori, where the iconic Glico running man is. But head further into the smaller streets and you will find a ton of small restaurants and eateries. Some even sell grab-and-go sushi and matcha lattes.
There are also a number of buskers, hawkers and musicians all across the area, adding life to the atmosphere here. If you do visit this place, I recommend checking out Panshirou, a boutique bakery that sells extremely soft and fluffy bread made from Hokkaido milk!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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