Standing at 112 metres, it’s equivalent to 42 stories of a typical HDB flat. Putting it into perspective, that’s almost double the height of the building we live in.
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Back again at Osaka Kaiyukan for a magical marine adventure
Compared to other aquariums we’ve visited in Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong, there’s just something extra special about the immersive experience at the Kaiyukan.
Continue readingCoffee at Komeda’s is a nice way to start the day
Each order of coffee before 11am comes with a complimentary set of bread and toppings, offering good cost/performance for a simple but filling breakfast.
Continue readingFrom now on, Fraser Residence Nankai is where we’ll stay in Osaka
Having a spacious and homely environment to slowly start our days, and comfortably wind down our nights, made for a relaxing vacation in a bustling city.
Continue readingKicking off our Kansai vacation with Hanakoireki on Singapore Airlines
I noticed that the Hanakoireki was available on our flight from Singapore to Osaka. I had always assumed that it was only offered on flights out of Japanese cities, but was happy to be proven wrong.
Continue readingLotte Mart Seoul Station is a Korean snack food paradise
Our extensive haul only lasted us a few weeks. We could have stretched it out a bit longer, but when faced with a convenient stockpile of addictive Korean snacks, the first thing that goes out the window is self-control.
Continue readingStarHub Giga data roaming works like a charm
We used gigaRoam in Seoul and had no issues with mobile data access throughout our entire trip. It was easy to buy, seamless to activate and convenient to extend, making it the default choice for our future travels.
Continue readingTrip planning: Washoku, nihonshu and historic Kyoto (Kansai Winter 2024)
Our last trip to Kansai was in October 2018. We barely scratched the surface of what the region had to offer, which is why we’re heading back to Osaka and Kyoto again next year.
Continue readingAnd just like that, The Wife turned into a kkaennip addict
I can still remember the precise moment that it happened. We were having dinner at Hanilkwan and one of our banchan was a simple salad of shredded cabbage and kkaennip, tossed in a light vinaigrette.
Continue readingChanging out the wheels of our Briggs & Riley luggage
One reason for choosing Briggs & Riley 18 years ago was their “simple as that” lifetime warranty. They pledged to repair any damage “free of charge, no proof of purchase needed, no questions asked.” I had never needed to use the warranty before, but the time had finally come to put it to the test.
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