Planning a two day itinerary in Florence and Pisa – A nutshell
If you have only two days to explore Florence, fret not. There’s more than enough time to visit most sights and good …
Reflections: An Asian travelling in Italy during COVID19
As an Asian travelling in Italy during COVID19, it wasn’t the smoothest of all experiences. I was in Italy in early February 2020, …
Four vineyards to visit in Montalcino Italy
If you’re planning a trip to Italy once it is safe to travel again, we recommend visiting Montalcino in Tuscany. It is …
Beware! How we got ripped off by a female taxi driver in Naples
During the earlier leg of our trip, we traveled to Milan, Venice and mostly around Florence. It was a rather pleasant experience …
Baking a sourdough in Singapore – it’s tough but satisfying
I love eating sourdough and used to think that it could only be baked in professional kitchens. I thought Singapore’s warm and …
Success! Moving out of my apartment in Beijing during COVID19
For those renting an apartment overseas, COVID19 must have been quite a heartache, especially if you’ve returned home and left the apartment …
Why the Antinori winery near Florence is a must-visit
If you’re visiting Florence, a visit to the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery is a must, especially for those who appreciate wine. …
Why are there so many empty buildings in Venice?
During our last trip to Venice in early Feb 2020, I was taken aback. Not by the number of tourists in Venice, …
Which Cathay Pacific lounge should you visit in Hong Kong?
In an earlier post, we reviewed Cathay’s Business Class lounge in Singapore, at Changi Airport Terminal 4, before its opening. We were …
Visit Niajo for good Spanish food in Beijing
It has been a while since we had Spanish food (most of the time it’s our friend in Singapore cooking for us) …