We spent three days exploring Singapore and here’s what we did, where we ate, how we got around and where we stayed.
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10 places to eat and drink in Singapore
We ate a lot of food in our three days in Singapore. There’s heaps of western food to be eaten, Asian delights and even ice-cream vendors on every other street. But not all food in Singapore was created equal. Oh no. We had some hits, but we also had some misses, even at famed Michelin […]
What to do in Hong Kong
Three days was fine, but with an extra day we might have been able to hit up Hong Kong Disneyland and eat at a few more places. Here’s what we managed to do in our allotted time. Harbour Front We stayed in Tsim Sha Tsui (more details here) and were in walking distance to […]
Where to eat and drink in Phuket
We love Thai food and were so excited to arrive in Phuket. We had mentally prepared for the best Thai of our lives, actually in Thailand. We have a great local Thai restaurant in Auckland, so expected this and the rest. We ate as we went and tried the food in Karon, Patong and Phuket […]
Probably won’t go back – Phuket
Before you wonder what the heck kinda travel blog this is and stop reading, don’t. Just because it wouldn’t be on the top of our list for places to go back to, doesn’t mean we didn’t have a good time. Is it our favourite place? No. Were the beaches the best we’ve seen? No. Did […]
Where to eat and drink in Pantai Cenang
During our stay in Langkawi, we really only ate in Pentai Cenang where we were staying. While there are a number of food options, we weren’t overwhelmed by the choice of restaurants available to us, with lots of options over-priced and not so inviting. In saying that, there were a couple of gems we found like the below. Yasmin was our pick of the food choices, with the Roti at Restoran Almaz hard to beat.
When the rain stopped – Langkawi
On the north-west coast of Malaysia, just a half an hour by plane from Penang lies Langkawi, a popular holiday destination for both domestic and international tourists alike. It was obvious upon arrival, this is where Malaysian families liked to spend their holiday time, with both affordable and high-end accommodation options overlooking clear waters and island vistas.
Where to eat and drink in Penang
Penang is a foodies dream. And even if your sole purpose for travelling isn’t eating your way around the world, I promise you’ll be won over by the food of George Town.
Photo friendly – Penang
We were excited about Penang even before we got there, hearing from multiple people how cool this place is. An island just off the west coast of northern Malaysia, Penang is joined to the mainland via bridge and functions as it’s own big city. While the main tourist attraction has to be the UNESCO listed city that is George Town, Penang also offers beaches and amazing street food that are worth the stop alone.
A respite from the sweat – Cameron Highlands
We used Cameron Highlands as a stop over on our way to Penang, enjoyed the cooler climes, the slower pace of life and change of scenery it offered. We only spent two nights and one full day here and found that to be more than enough for us. If you’re planning on doing a rainforest trek, you’ll probably need a little longer.