Is it safe to Grab in Chiang Mai?

by Anna - July 16, 2019August 21, 20190

One friend has warned me about taking Grab in Chiang Mai. She said because the region is still less established than Bangkok, and the maps are misleading at times, it can be dangerous. I went ahead with Grab anyway. The rides felt safe, the drivers are friendly. And the taxi prices

World Latte Art at Ristr8to in Chiang Mai

by Anna - July 9, 2019July 10, 20190

Chiang Mai is brimming with coffee shops at every corner. At the hipster neighbourhood of Nimmanhaemin Road are little cafes, brunch spots and boutique hotels. Ristr8to LAB is located about 3 minutes walk from our hotel, so we visited it every single morning! Credits to Ristr8to Our favourite spot? Under this

I tried this dessert at The Baristro in Chiang Mai

by Anna - July 1, 2019July 9, 20190

and it blew my mind. The dessert's name is Roti. I was travelling with three local ladies who are all about the desserts. One of them is a home-baker. They explained that this dessert is a modern take on traditional dessert! Crispy Roti with Thai Sweet and Whipped Cream (90฿) The Baristro's Roti

Lhong Tou Cafe, Bangkok’s Best Kept Dim Sum Secret

Bangkok

by Emma - May 26, 2019May 26, 20190

I'll be honest. Lhong Tou is Bangkok's best-kept secret not because they have delicious dim sum. To be fair, their dim sum is pretty good but their restaurant interior is what you'll remember them for. Here's why you should be adding Lhong Tou to your itinerary :) 1. Enjoy a better

Hanging out with floofy cats at Neko Cat Cafe Phuket

by Anna - May 5, 2019May 5, 20190

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neko Cat Cafe Phuket (@nekocatcafephuket) on Apr 18, 2019 at 4:04am PDT The space & drinks Neko Cat Cafe is so so

Chillax 3D2N Bangkok Itinerary For Those Who Are Tired of a Packed Itinerary

Bangkok

by Emma - April 6, 2019May 26, 20190

If you are reading this, you are either tired of a crazy packed itinerary where rest stops is/are non-existent or you really just need a good break. I'll be honest - it's so difficult to NOT have a full Bangkok itinerary because there's just so much to do/eat/see. But if

12 Most Adorable Corgis at the Newest Corgi Cafe in Bangkok

by Emma - March 23, 2019April 30, 20190

We absolutely enjoyed our time at the Big Dog Cafe and Husky Cafe so we can hardly contain our excitement when we heard about a CORGI cafe. A CORGI cafe with 12 fluffy corgis! Oh my, how are we going to deal with 12 adorable chubby butts all at once?

3 Best Thai Food in Krabi

by Anna - March 11, 2018June 22, 20180

Trips to Krabi are usually short, right? When a trip is short, make good dining decisions. We've narrowed down to 3 amazing local Thai restaurants in Krabi that are well-loved by locals and tourists. Ruen Mai Thai is the undisputed best Thai restaurant in Krabi. Once located in Krabi Town, Ruen

Short and Sweet 2D1N Khao Yai Itinerary That Is #ForTheGram

by Emma - March 11, 2018December 26, 20190

Let's be honest with ourselves - the whole reason why we are willing to cut short our shopping time in Bangkok and spend 3 hours on a car ride to Khao Yai is because there are so many Instagrammable spots. The sunflower fields is one of them but since they are

3 Cheap (And Expensive) Ways To Get To Khao Yai

Khao Yai

by Emma - March 3, 2018March 3, 20180

Almost everyone who is heading to Bangkok fantasizes about Khao Ya i. Located just 3 hour away from Bangkok, it offers a whole new world of experience - think vineyards, endless sunflower hills, farmers' market and yes, a mini Hobbit movie set (no kidding, we'll have a post on this

3 Nearby Places to Extend Your Bangkok Trip!

by Anna - January 21, 2018January 28, 20180

Bangkok may be over-visited by many Singaporeans. Girls especially love the mirage of affordable shopping in Bangkok, and the boyfriends tag along like a cute little puppy. Attention, boys! Accompany your girl to her shopping like a good boyfriend would, but also request to pop by one of these places after.

4 things to do in Bangkok besides shopping

by Anna - January 14, 2018January 28, 20180

Going to Bangkok for Chatuchak, yet don't want to spend your entire day at the malls like Platinum and MBK? Here are a few good things to do in Bangkok besides shopping. 1. Be a local at floating markets Our favourite floating market will be Taling Chan. It is 12km from Bangkok,

Our top 5 favourite cafes in Ao Nang, Krabi

Food
Krabi

by Anna - December 14, 20170

Ao Nang is Krabi's most popular tourist beachside spot. Fancy a cafe to relax after shopping, or a wake-me-up coffee after heavy lunch? We've got you covered! Cafe 8.98 Welcome to Café 8.98 at Krabi Town! A post shared by Cafe 8.98 (@cafe8.98) on Dec 13, 2017 at 7:10pm PST Number 1 on our

Bangkok Big Dog Cafe is the new Husky Cafe!

Bangkok

by Emma - November 9, 2017November 4, 20170

It was all about the Truelove Neverland Husky cafe last year and now it's all about the Big Dog cafe. As the name may suggest, the highlight of the cafe are its BIG dogs. In fact, the word "big" may be an understatement because some of the dogs there are

Best Wanton Mee in Bangkok: Sabx2 OR Chatuchak?

Bangkok
Food

by Emma - July 25, 2017July 25, 20170

Actually, wanton noodles are more commonly known as 'Ba Mee' in Thailand and if you are particular about your wanton mee, you'll realize there are a couple of differences. Serving size apart (rarely do I finish my noodles but I had no problem in Bangkok because the serving is really tiny),

5 Things You Must Eat In Chatuchak Or Regret It

by Emma - May 7, 2017September 26, 20170

No Bangkok trip is complete without Chatuchak Market. It's massive (even massive is not good enough a word to describe how crazily huge this place is) and you can never remember which part of market are you at because there are just too many shops, too many sois, too many distraction. The

Bargain like a pro with these 8 Thai phrases!

by Anna - April 5, 2017May 20, 20170

Thailand is popular as one of the cheapest, most fun vacation destinations in Asia — hip cafes, romantic restaurants, tailors, street food and affordable hotels. Now when it comes to shopping, of course we'd love to keep the prices low too! Here are eight Thai phrases you should know to strike a

7 Cheap And Decent Bangkok Hotels Under SGD 60/night

by Emma - March 23, 2017March 2, 20170

It's true that Bangkok isn't as cheap as what it used to be but you gotta admit that it's one of those rare cities that you can afford to spend without much guilt. Most importantly, there are plenty of dining and accommodation options if you are on a tight budget! With

How To Get The Best Photos At Neverland TrueLove Husky Cafe

by Emma - March 16, 2017March 8, 20170

You should already know by now but the Neverland Truelove Husky Cafe is a MUST visit for all dog-lovers - especially if you are a huge fan of those good-looking huskies! We were pleasantly surprised that the admission fee of 350 baht includes a slice of cake and a glass

The kiasu guide to Poda Island, the best in Krabi!

by Anna - March 7, 2017March 9, 20170

Unless you are a checklist tourist — skip the overwhelming (and overpriced!) 4 islands tours in Krabi and head straight to Poda Island, or also known as Koh Poda! Those tours are messily organised and you'd spend most of your time bumping into huge group of tourists, being ushered up and