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A fine dining experience in the heart of Amsterdam

How things change over the course of 7 years. I remember the last time we visited Amsterdam back in 2011 and reflecting on how hard it was to find some solid dining experiences relative to other cities on the continent. Fast forward to 2018 and it’s incredible how things have changed for the better within the restaurant scene. There is now an abundance of choice available that it was difficult to fit in time to visit all the places we wanted to!

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  • Mama Makan Amsterdam Review

    A Taste of Indonesia in Amsterdam I’ve developed a fondness for Indonesian cuisine over the last couple of years – a result of spending our honeymoon in the tranquility of Lombok and the Gili Islands, and more recently, spending a rejuvenating week in Ubud, Bali. We were therefore pleasantly surprised to discover this recently opened

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  • Hotel Review: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht

    The Lobby The Andaz is situated in the heart of Amsterdam, in front of one of the many canals that the city is known for. This hotel exudes a sense of fun and quirkiness in the way it has been designed throughout. Upon arriving at the reception for check in for example, there are a

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  • Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam

    The Lobby Upon entering the Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam, situated within the Oost area of the city, you can’t help but notice how green it is (supposedly the greenest hotel in Europe!). A living plant wall runs gloriously between the back and front entrances, plants hang peacefully from various ceilings and beautifully adorning the

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  • Review of Mandapa – Ritz Carlton Reserve in Bali Indonesia

    A Wonderful Oasis in the Heart of Bali, Indonesia Since Bali’s explosion in popularity as a travel destination – helped by its mention in bestselling book Eat, Pray, Love (which was then turned into a feature film starring Julia Roberts) and TripAdvisor naming it the world’s top destination to visit – luxury resorts have been

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  • The Top 5 Things to Do and See in Kyoto

    Despite being known for a city of classical Buddist temples, Kyoto offered a surprising range of sights and attractions when I visited the region last year. It is one of the most popular destinations besides Osaka in this region of Japan, which is only 1 hour by train away. With the centuries-old history in Japan’s old capital,

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  • Ritz Carlton Kyoto Hotel Review

    Situated alongside the banks of the River Kamogawa, the stunningly beautiful and luxurious Ritz Carlton Kyoto blends in effortlessly with its historical surroundings. Its central location (many sights are within walking distance and the closest subway station is just a 10mins walk away) is actually where the Heian nobility of old located their villas, so

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  • Shoryu Ramen in London

    Shoryu Ramen Bottomless Brunch Review In the street stalls of Hakata in Japan, you’ll likely stumble upon the type of ramen that you’ll find in Shoryu Ramen in London. Thick, creamy broth of pork bones boiled until every bit of fat and marrow have melted into the umami-rich soup. This type of ramen is so

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  • Top Things to Do in Cambridge This Weekend

    The historical town of Cambridge offers some of the best museums, universities, parks, and theatre. It’s also a friendly place with lots of ambitious students and professors. I was excited to find out that my good friend Tevong decided to get married in Cambridge, which also gave Simon and I a great opportunity to go

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