It was a cold Sunday morning in New York City and we were waiting outside Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant for our turn to enter the restaurant. Even though we had arrived shortly after the opening time, we still had to wait for about 30 minutes because the restaurant was already fully packed by the time we reached. However, we had heard that this restaurant serves fantastic blueberry pancakes and we were willing to wait in the cold for those famous pancakes! Read more
10 Awesome Places to Eat in Queens, New York City!
Other than being a great cultural district with lots of fun things to do, Queens also offers an amazing variety of delicious food to eat! We found many different cuisines in the various ethnic enclaves here. From Western to Chinese to Indian to Tibetan, there’s bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds. Below is a list of ten awesome places to eat in Queens, categorized by the respective neighbourhoods of Long Island City, Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Flushing. Read more
Penelope Cafe – Awesome Comfort Food in Manhattan, New York City!
Penelope is a rustic cafe in Manhattan (New York City) that serves satisfying comfort food. We dropped by on a early Thursday morning, and it was the perfect way to start the day. Read more
9 Awesome Things to do in Queens (New York City)!
Queens boasts one of the most diverse demographics in the world. Over here, we saw ethnic enclaves of Indians, Chinese, Latin Americans, and more!
With such a diverse population, it is no surprise that Queens has an amazing food scene. Whatever your preference, there is bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds. Visitors can expect to indulge in exotic Indian chaat, authentic Chinese “Ma La Xiang Guo”, Tibetan dumplings, Mediterranean Greek fare, and much more. Read more
Luke’s Lobster FiDi – Fantastic Lobster Rolls in New York City
It was a cold morning in New York City and we were on our way to Luke’s Lobster FiDi. This is a famous seafood shack that serves simple but delicious fresh seafood. It has branches across eight states in USA. Read more
BCD Tofu House NYC – Awesome Korean Restaurant in Manhattan, New York City
It was a cold night in New York City, and we were on our way to BCD Tofu House. This is a popular Korean restaurant located in the vibrant Korea Town of Manhattan. Read more
The Private Room – Singapore Airlines’ Elite Lounge for First Class Passengers!
I stared blankly at the golden pass in my hand. This was literally the golden ticket that would grant me access to The Private Room, Singapore Airlines’ elite lounge for its Suites and First Class passengers. I had anticipated this moment for so long, but now that it was really happening, I wasn’t quite sure what to feel. And so I turned to Raevian with a sheepish smile and said: “The ticket looks very atas hor.”
She rolled her eyes. Read more
Khao San Road – Awesome Thai Food in Toronto (Canada)
While touring Toronto, Raevian and I weren’t expecting to stumble upon great Thai food. But this was exactly what we found at Khao San Road, a Thai food restaurant located along Charlotte Street in Toronto. Read more
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets – A Shopping Paradise Near New York City
It was 7am on a Thursday morning and I woke up to the pleasant sound of my phone alarm. I looked out of the window and saw raindrops pitter-pattering on the window pane. But the rainy New York City weather did not dampen my mood at all. Still feeling excited, I sprung out of bed to start washing up. No, nothing could dampen my mood today, because we were going on a FULL DAY SHOPPING TRIP to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets! Read more
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory – Delicious New York City Ice Cream in an Awesome Location
Sometimes, you just want to indulge in delicious, no-nonsense ice cream. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, located near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, offers you just that. Read more
iVideo Pocket Wifi – Unlimited 4G LTE Data in USA and Canada!
As you might know, Evan and I recently went on a two week honeymoon to USA and Canada. Whenever we travel, we simply need to stay connected to the Internet. Read more
12 Awesome Things to do in Wall Street (Manhattan, New York City)!
Wall Street is a global financial hub located in New York City. There are many things to do here, and this area definitely has more than just finance to offer. Read more
“Two Hands Cafe” in New York City – Delicious Healthy Food with Awesome Coffee
There are many awesome cafes in New York City, and Two Hands Cafe is one of them. Read more
Eggspectation (Toronto) – Fabulous Brunch in an Awesome Cafe
During our visit to Toronto recently, we visited the Eggspectation branch at Bell Trinity Square in downtown Toronto. Read more
Maafushi Floating Bar and Safari – Awesome Place to Chill out!
Many people do not know that Maafushi (Maldives) has a Floating Bar and Safari that is located about three minutes offshore by boat. Read more
Sunset Fishing in Maafushi (Maldives) – A Surreal Experience
We went to Maafushi in Maldives recently and tried our hands at Sunset Fishing. It was a really fun experience! The trip was booked through our hotel, Velana Beach Hotel, and cost just USD 20. Read more
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives – Awesome One Day Resort Excursion
During our holiday in Maafushi, we booked a one-day resort excursion to Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives through iCom Tours. Read more
Our Xinjiang PreWedding Photoshoot – One of the Most Beautiful Places in the World!
Last year, Raevian and I went for our highly-anticipated pre-wedding photoshoot in Xinjiang, a remote region in northwest China. Read more
Grimaldi’s – Awesome Coal-Fired Brick Oven Pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York City!
It was a nice cool day in Brooklyn and we were on our way to Grimaldi’s, a pizzeria under Brooklyn Bridge that is famous for its pizzas baked in a brick oven using coal fire. Read more
Helicopter Tour of New York City – A Fantastic Way to See NYC Landmarks!
As our helicopter rose into the air, I was blown away by the breathtaking view of the beautiful New York City skyline. I was on the awesome helicopter tour of the Big Apple and it was truly a surreal experience! Read more
United Nations Headquarters Tour (New York City) – A Surreal and Educational Experience!
It was 11am and we were rushing to the United Nations (UN) Headquarters for our 11.45am guided tour of the premises. The UN is an organization founded in 1945 to promote cooperation and peace between countries all over the world. Read more
The Ultimate Ao Nang (Krabi, Thailand) Travel Guide!
Ao Nang (Krabi) is a rustic beach destination in the Krabi province of Thailand that provides the ideal balance between convenience and lifestyle. Read more
Ao Nang (Krabi) – Four Days Itinerary
Ao Nang is a laid-back beach destination in the Krabi province of Thailand. We enjoyed our short holiday here and below is our four days itinerary to help you plan your trip. Ao Nang is not as touristy as Phuket or Koh Samui, but there are still many great activities and awesome food. Read more
The Ultimate Maafushi Travel Guide
Maafushi is a local island in Maldives that has beautiful beaches, plenty of fun activities, and lots of good food. While it might not be as luxurious as exclusive resort islands, it does provide interesting insights into the local culture. Maafushi is also very accessible; it can be reached in 40 minutes by speedboat from Male Airport. Evan and I had a short vacation here after our wedding. We understand that it is quite tedious to plan a holiday, therefore we have come up with this guide to make life easier for other people who are planning a trip to Maafushi. This is a guide for travelers, by travelers. Read more
Maafushi Island (Maldives) – Five Days Itinerary
Imagine a beautiful beach with soft white sand, swaying palm trees and crystalline turquoise waters under the limitless blue skies – this is Maafushi Island in Maldives. This is a summary of our five-day itinerary on the island. Hopefully you will find it useful! Read more