N Seoul Tower Snapshots - Seoul, South Korea - November 2015

When I researched on what to do in Seoul, N Seoul Tower always comes out on top of the list. It is one of the major attractions in Seoul.

No need to book for a tour as you can go here on your own. Head down to Myeongdong station and find the exit ( look for the Pacific Hotel) to the street leading to the tower.

There is a cable car going up to the tower ( 8,500 won for a return ticket ). Entrance to the observatory is not included. I suggest to get the one way trip ( going up ) and walk down on your own as there will be lots of photo-op here. It's not that high.

The view is amazing on top, as you can see below. 

Up above the mountain, Alive Museum, Locks of Love ( see photos below ) and there are a lot restaurants as well.

Other info, please go here.

The street leading up to the N Seoul Tower. There's a lot of cute shops here. You'll be entertained while walking up that hill. 

Snapshots from Gyeongbukgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea - November 2015

All of our palace tours in Seoul were free. You can book yours ahead of your visit to Seoul at http://www.visitseoul.net. It is highly recommended. The guides were all knowledgeable, friendly and can speak English very well.

The first palace we visited was the Gyeongbukgung Palace.  It was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty ( WIKI ).

Here are just some of my snapshots from the palace.

This is the main entrance of the palace.  

Upper Thomson Road : Habitat Coffee Bistro

Just a few bus stops away from our place, it's our second visit to Habitat Coffee Bistro. It's a cute, little bistro in Upper Thomson Road Singapore. I thought that the cafe stands out from the rest of restaurants on their location. They have this clean, easy, artistic vibe. And the price is reasonable.

Habitat Coffee Bistro in Upper Thomson Singapore

Resort in Batam, Indonesia : Batam View Resort

It was a declared public holiday in Singapore last September 11 as it was the polling day. We took the chance to relax on that long weekend. We wanted somewhere near so we immediately looked online. Batam, Indonesia seemed to be the most affordable option for us. So off we go!

The resort is quite old and I do not know if it was off peak or people just really don't go to this resort anymore. 

We requested for the pool view and I am glad we did because there was nothing on the other side of the hotel. Below is the view from our room.

Maldives snapshots - June 2015 - PART 2

Maldives snapshots - June 2015 - PART 1

Snapshots from my recent trip to Maldives. Was there to witness my friend's beautiful wedding. Photos taken mostly at the resort where we have stayed.

Flight from Singapore to Male, Maldives takes about 4 and a half hrs. Also, Maldives is 3 hrs behind Singapore time.

Some tips :

1. Book a flight that will arrive at daytime. Fully charge your camera/smartphone or whatever you use to take pictures and request for a window seat. The view is stunning when reaching the Male airport!

2. There's burger king at the airport, eat/grab something to eat first before you jump to the boat going to your resort because ...

3. There's 10% service charge and 12% GST on everything you buy at the resort (even the small bottled water!)

4. Plan your escape when you see the shark swimming with you hahaha

Around Sensoji Temple snapshots - Japan - December 2014

Sensoji temple is a buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most popular temples.

Nakamise Dori ( a shopping street ) leads you to the temple. Bring your cash as this is a place where you can buy cute, colourful and cheap souvenirs.

Meiji Jingu Shrine Snapshots - Japan - December 2014

A shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Please make sure you visit before heading to Harajuku. The shrine is accessible via Harajuku station or Shibuya station (very long walk but it's worth it!)

The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.

There are 2 main religion in Japan. Shintoism and Buddhism.

Shrine for Shintoism. Temple for Buddhism.

Nikko, Japan Snapshots - December 2014