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December 29, 2011
Porcelain Face Spa (Singapore): A Facial Revelation

When it comes to my personal grooming, I’ve had one wish: for my pores to stop being such attention seekers. I’ve tried everything and done everything (from serums to strips to peels to lasers) but my good intentions never paid off. My pores remained clogged and I had blackheads like China has inhabitants. I honestly gave up. That was until I had a 5-hour facial at Porcelain Face Spa. Yeah, I said 5 hours…


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December 22, 2011
Swiss Airlines: The Art of Flying First Class

Flying First Class can be a lot of fun. At least it used to be many many years back. The cost cutting has not spared even the most premium cabins but there are still some airlines around that take their First Class cabin very seriously:

The moment you board your Swiss Airlines First Class cabin, you will be offered a glass of premium champagne (Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle it is at the moment). And not only do they offer a nice champagne, Swiss is also presenting it in a decent champagne flute. An amuse bouche is also offered on the ground, before the doors are closing. Later they will set the table like they would in a First Class restaurant (see …


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November 27, 2011
W Retreat & Spa (Bali, Seminyak)

Bali’s my home away from home and one of my favorite things in life is doing absolutely nothing but eat, drink, read and yeah, do nothing in Bali. The W Retreat & Spa is nestled in the heart of Seminyak, Bali and is what one would come to expect from a W property with a hit of Balinese flair thrown in…


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November 17, 2011
Do You Know Your Political Stance? An Open Letter to Michele Bachmann

Dear Michele Bachmann,

It seems that you have a very interesting stance on the political future of the United States. As far as I knew you were a Tea Party candidate, but then you surprise us all by saying that the U.S. should be less socialist, just like China. Yes, the People’s Republic of China…


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June 11, 2011
Skin Inc Oxy Miracle Peel & Infusion

Oxygen’s essential for life and it goes without saying that we need it and could all use with more of it. The same theory applies to your skin especially since it’s the largest living organ you have. That said, I had Skin Inc’s Oxy Miracle Peel and Miracle Infusion treatment a week or so ago in Singapore and it was just what my skin needed…


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November 14, 2010
Oso Ristorante (Singapore)

Italian food is one of my favorite cuisines and eating my way around Italy is one of the things on my ‘to-do’ list. I’ve overdosed on pasta and cheap wine a couple of times in Italy and each time, it’s been delicious fun. So that said, I am always up for Italian food.

Last weekend, I had dinner at Oso Ristorante which is situated in the Chinatown area of Singapore. The first floor is a bar-cum-lounge area where pre-meal drinks are served. The decor is cozy with a classic Italian touch – think red velvet and plush chairs. I know this is not representative of Italy but the caiprinhas at Oso were pretty good.

The dinner area is located on the second floor and it’s as busy as a restaurant gets. Service is smooth and good recommendations were given.


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