Singapore

10 Out-of-the-Box Singapore Experiences You Can Book on Klook

Posted on September 12, 2022

Are you excited to travel overseas again? Now implementing eased restrictions for fully-vaccinated foreign tourists since April 1, Singapore is one of the easiest countries to visit for international travelers, including Philippine passport holders.  A travel and leisure online booking platform, Klook makes it so convenient to find and book accommodations and activities in Singapore and elsewhere on your mobile phone or laptop. Use the promo code PHHELLOSG to get 10% off your Singapore experiences when you spend a minimumRead More→

YOTEL Singapore: A Really Cool, Futuristic Hotel at Orchard Road

Posted on July 3, 2018

The coolest place to stay in Singapore has opened its doors along the shopping district of Orchard Road. The YOTEL brand launches its Asian flagship hotel in Singapore, after successfully opening in New York and Boston. Inspired by luxury airline travel, YOTEL Singapore marries stylish design with technology, producing a futuristic space-age accommodation with streamlined hallways lit by the purple glow of mood lights. YOTEL’s color palette and trendy design reminds me of W Bangkok. One will notice the high-techRead More→

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong: Peranakan-Inspired Boutique Hotel at Joo Chiat Heritage Town

Posted on March 29, 2017

If you’re looking for a unique, locally-inspired stay in Singapore, check in at Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, a new boutique hotel that draws inspiration from the local neighborhood of Joo Chiat or Katong, the country’s first heritage town renowned for its Peranakan (Straits Chinese) heritage, evidenced by the exquisitely preserved shophouses in the area. Throughout the hotel, one can find Peranakan culture and heritage interpreted in a contemporary manner – a refreshing break from the standard modern hotels you findRead More→

Flytpack Pocket Wifi Rental: Unlimited Internet in Singapore and Malaysia For As Low As PHP 180 Per Day!

Posted on November 24, 2016

With destination research, bookings and socialization done online, the internet has become essential to independent travel that more and more people need to always stay connected on the go. As a travel journalist and blogger, staying online while in transit is part of the job, and can be cumbersome at times when one has to rely on spotty wifi signals, switch local SIM cards for every country I visit, or worry about exorbitant charges when availing of roaming services from yay mobile serviceRead More→

8 Fun Things to Do on the Superstar Gemini Cruise Ship by Star Cruises

Posted on November 23, 2016

Who says going on a cruise ship is boring? I recently joined a three-night cruise aboard the Superstar Gemini by Star Cruises, traveling from Singapore to Penang and Langkawi islands and back. I looked forward to the trip because it was my first time on a cruise ship, but wasn’t expecting to have as much fun as we had in the company of my blogger friends! Here are the most fun things we did during our trip on the Superstar Gemini:Read More→

Chinese Heritage Meets Boutique Chic at Singapore’s AMOY Hotel

Posted on May 16, 2016

One thing I love about Singapore is that while it’s bent on becoming one of the world’s most modern cities, it doesn’t forgo its cultural and historical roots. AMOY Hotel by Far East Hospitality is reflective of this mindset. Named after the old name and dialect of Xiamen, it’s a stylish boutique hotel located at the heart of  Chinatown just outside the Telok Ayer MRT Station, making it a premier home base for either exploring the attractions of this historic area, if you’reRead More→