Bangkok is well known for its sexy nightlife and vibrant adult scenes and it might not always be thought of as the most family-friendly city, but contrary to popular belief, it actually has a lot to offer the under-18s! You’ll be surprised at how it presents enough choices to please even the pickiest four-year old. To save you the trouble of…
With every working week comes the little wandering thought – what should I do this weekend? Watch a movie? Head to a coffee cafe? Watch another movie? While there are tonnes of things to do in Singapore, sometimes it gets a little mundane. And how could you possibly shake it up? By taking a short trip – with hopefully short…
Bangkok is one of Singaporean’s favourite travel destinations. It’s not surprising, considering its proximity, huge bargains, numerous attractions, and delicious food. However, when you’ve been there too many times to count and seen all the familiar landmarks over and over again, that’s when you think you know Thailand like the back of your hand. Well, that obviously can’t be all…
Would you consider yourself to have visited South Korea if you haven’t had local BBQ? Aside from other famous Korean dishes such as spicy rice cake and bibimbap, Korean BBQ is also considered one of the most well-loved dishes among locals. A trip to Seoul is never complete without visiting BBQ restaurants – at least once! (Although most of us…
Planning a trip to Bangkok soon? We’re willing to bet that shopping is on your agenda because where else can you get bargains like you do in Bangkok? And if you’ve been there frequently enough, you might even have discovered a few favourite stores. Instead of going to the same old places however, it’s more interesting to venture into hidden…
To most Singaporeans (and tourists), Raffles City is an iconic shopping mall located in the Central district. Now, you can expect to see the very same familiar logo not in another part of Singapore, but in China! CapitaLand has recently opened a new shopping mall in China called Raffles City Chongqing – this is a 235,000 square meters shopping mall with…
Coffee has increasingly become a staple in many people’s lives, and hence many coffee shops have sprung up in recent times to cater to the huge demand for this caffeinated beverage. Although coffee is believed to originate from Africa, there has been a surge in famous coffee shops in Asia. In fact, some of the world’s most celebrated and well-loved…
If you’re looking for a new but affordable travel destination to spend a quick getaway in, why not consider Penang? Besides delicious food that’s signature to Penang (Asam Laksa, Char Kway Teow with duck egg, Chendol, and more), Penang also has a flourishing cafe culture to check out. If you’re ready to explore the cafes in Penang, here’s something to…
Mark your calendars, everyone – Avenue One is here to help you make travel plans for the long weekends in 2020! 2020 will have a bumper-crop of seven long weekends – three more than in the past two years. Check out the handy guide we’ve created that summarises all the details including when to take leave. If you follow this guide closely,…
If you are a cat lover or are looking to do some exercise after eating all that delicious food in Japan, this rescue cat café offers the perfect activity for you: a cat yoga class! Neko Shiki is located near Mizonokuchi Station in Tokyo’s neighbouring prefecture of Kanagawa, which is a short train ride from the cpaital. Like many other…
Samsonite is well-known for being the go-to brand if you are a jet-setter looking to buy travel accessories. In line with the brand’s new campaign, “Born To Go”, which believes that nothing should stop you from going out there to discover the world, Samsonite has launched a new line of smart, durable, and lightweight solutions for travellers and commuters. One…
Japan is home to one of the most exciting cafe scenes, and is well-known for being so obsessed with bubble tea that they are even having their beer with tapioca pearls. MASHOLA is a cafe that opened just last April, and has quickly overtaken many Japanese girls’ Instagram since then. It comes with Insta-worthy decor that you’ll definitely want to…
Everyone knows that Korea has some of the world’s best snacks. However, the true gem of Korean snacks has to be their wildly popular banana milk. While it sounds kind of boring in theory (it really is just milk with a banana flavour), there’s something about the sweet, ripe yellow fruit balanced with a little bit of milkiness that turned…
Starbucks is unsurprisingly one of the largest franchises around the world, and has earned itself a comfortable seating in the hearts of café lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. However, when one thinks of aesthetic or unique cafes, it is unlikely that Starbucks pops right into mind. It is easy to assume that the franchise’s successful branding has resulted in it…
Whether you are packing for a short vacation in a neighbouring country or a long holiday in a far-flung location, it is important to keep your toiletries well-organised in your luggage. Not only does it make it easier for you to unpack (and pack again), you are also preventing unwanted spills and stains, say, from a shampoo bottle that was…