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Perth Trip Day 4: Drive back to Perth CBD

Posted on June 20, 2022 by bookjunkie

Driving from Bunbury crossing the Swan River and back to the Perth CBD area. We checked into a lovely hotel in Perth with a great location – Peppers King’s Square Hotel.

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Perth Trip Day 3: Beachhouse at Bayside – Wonderful B&B at Albany

Posted on June 15, 2022 by bookjunkie

We were charmed by this place from the onset. Truly felt like a beautiful cottage home. So cosy.

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Perth Trip Day 2: Amazing View at the Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Buffet Breakfast

Posted on May 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

You can’t see it here, but the skies were clear and sun was blinding. I’m not used to this as humidity in Singapore is high and there is always some cloud cover. And it was pretty crowded so I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Perth Trip Day 2: Pullman Bunker Bay

Posted on May 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

I was even more impressed by the majesty of the hotel shalet in the morning.

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Perth Trip Day 1: Drive to Pullman Bunker Bay from Perth Airport

Posted on May 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

We arrived at night, but unexpectedly the ride was comfortable didn’t feel too long although it took about 3 hours. The resort looked beautiful so that helped too.

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Weekday Lunch Buffet at Edge (Pan Pacific Hotel)

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bookjunkie

Family birthday lunch celebration today. We tend to like having leisurely lunches or teas at new places – who doesn’t I guess. Among all the items in this huge international buffet, I found the North Indian food, satay and chicken … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: Firecrackers at Pan Pacific Hotel

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bookjunkie

I found the decorations at Pan Pacific Hotel very pretty and the photo I took doesn’t do it justice.

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Katong V: New Hotel Mall

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

Katong V is a quiet small mall connected to a hotel. My kind of mall. A nice place to have tea or coffee perhaps, but I didn’t this time. Just bought a fresh baguette at the bakery called East Manhattan. … Continue reading →

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Hanoi: Sofitel Metropole

Posted on March 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

The highlight of the trip to Hanoi was the stay at the elegant Sofitel Metropole and besides the fact that it was beautiful with great service was the fact that it has so much historical significance. Recently a bomb shelter … Continue reading →

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Hyatt High Tea

Posted on November 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

It has been a long time since we’ve had high tea at Hyatt. I have fond memories of high tea with my Aunty S as the waterfall rushed down in their old cosy lounge. It’s now called 10 Scotts Lounge … Continue reading →

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Memories of Hong Kong & Trip Planning, from My Old Journal Entries

Posted on October 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s strange how details go missing as time passes. Two days ago I blogged about the Hong Kong Trip I took back in June 2007, but I came across old journal entries just after the trip and I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Our Hong Kong Trip Back in 2007: Day 1

Posted on October 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’ve been to Hong Kong a total of 4 times and thought I should dig up photos from my last trip with B in 2007. You see, my cousin’s going there in December and I thought I should jog my … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Hotels for High Tea

Posted on October 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

Blogged about it here. If only the Fullerton Bay High Tea would start earlier and last longer like the one at Shangri-la, I would declare it as my top pick.

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The Best Asian Buffet in Town: Penang Buffet at King’s Hotel

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have come here quite a number of times as I love the buffet at the Princess Terrace at Copthorne King’s Hotel. Lunch is from 12 – 2.30 pm on weekdays and there were many people from various offices out … Continue reading →

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Trip to Delhi – Day 1 (On the Way to the Taj Hotel)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

The most prominent feature on the roads of Delhi were the green and yellow tuk-tuks. We saw them everywhere. And in this shot, a helicopter in the air – probably part of the tight security due to Republic Day. Also … Continue reading →

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Shangri-la Hotel

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

To me Shangri-la Hotel kinda feels like home, because we used to organize several conferences here and I even stayed in the hotel once.  As a teen I always dreamt of working in a hotel as it seems so glamourous, … Continue reading →

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The Free Light & Water Show at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Singapore, it’s great that there is free entertainment, like the light & water show at Marina Bay Sands. Basically it’s a laser and fountain show set to music, like the one that we watched a year ago at Sentosa. … Continue reading →

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Marina Bay Sands Hotel – Beautiful at Night

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was very impressed by how beautiful the Marina Bay Sands Hotel structure looked, all lit up and lined with the palm trees at the bottom.

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Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I could not find any reviews of the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons. Even more reason to blog about it and share what I thought of it. Perhaps the lack of reviews should have been a sign. The place … Continue reading →

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Our Stay at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

My sister booked a room at the Tower Wing of the Sheraton Saigon. We picked this hotel for it’s excellent location in District 1.  We didn’t need to take a cab at all and just walked everywhere from the hotel. … Continue reading →

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WordPress Withdrawal

Posted on February 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am away on a very short holiday in Vietnam right now and I thought it would be a great chance for me to have a blogging blackout period. You see, I have been feeling that I have become addicted … Continue reading →

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Singapore Hotels on Tripadvisor’s Best & Worst of 2011 List

Posted on January 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Tripadvisor is a site I always check out before booking a hotel. After all, what can beat the combined reviews of guests from all over the world who have actually stayed at the hotel. Tripadvisor has just published their best … Continue reading →

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