It’s a third time lucky when we were finally able to get a table at Arzak on our third try. As you can read from their website, it’s quite difficult to open the doors of one of the world’s best restaurants to the digital world because its magic cannot be transmitted that easily. So instead, [...] Read More

We like staying in areas that aren’t so crowded and that is where MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel is at. Some of the best features of the hotel include the lounge where you can get coffee and tea for free and the public bath with a vending machine outside. The staff are also friendly and efficient. [...] Read More

As big fans of Din Tai Fung, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the original branch (that now serves take-out only) and try out some of the exclusive items. We then had a proper sit down meal at the nearest branch (after over an hour of waiting) and was amazed by how so [...] Read More

Simple Kaffa is an award winning coffee joint so we went early and lined up to be one of the first ones to get inside their flagship branch. It was nice to feel how busy it was very early in the morning. We watched as our coffee was being prepared and then once ready, we [...] Read More

One of the cuisines that is common in Taiwan is Japanese which most likely has something to do with their history. This is why during our recent visit, we booked at the very highly recommended Mitsui and tried their omakase. Everything was fresh and clearly prepared meticulously. The service was also impeccable. It was probably [...] Read More

We’re so lucky to have had a place near our hotel that’s cozy and served good food and coffee. Mr. Brown had so much to offer that we didn’t mind passing by it everyday and actually coming in for a cuppa or to pick up a pastry. The huge space has everything from solo spots [...] Read More

Beppu is known as Japan's Steam City, boasting the highest volume of hot spring water and the most sources in the country. Interestingly, the half of the city with the most geothermal activity is labelled as "hell" while the other half is "heaven". Make sure to soak in an onsen before leaving. Beppu's water is [...] Read More

Cascais is a beach town located just 25 minutes drive from Lisbon.The marina, the shops, and the beachfront give sort of a Miami South Beach impression, with a distinctive European flair. Head away from the busy area and find the swimming spot tucked underneath a bridge. Photos courtesy of Angie Zafra Read More

Known as the Paradise of the Atlantic, Azores is a group of 9 islands in the middle of the Atlantic - part of Portugal. This magical place established Europe's largest marine protected area in October 2024, creating a network of protected areas covering 287,000 sq. km. of ocean. This initiative positions the Azores as a [...] Read More

We head over to Manly one weekend to have lunch at Cibaria and boy was it with crossing the Sydney Harbour to enjoy good Italian food and then strolling along Manly Beach afterwards so we can then have gelato before heading back to the city via ferry. If you’re wondering why there’s no picture of [...] Read More