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ABBEY:  Our next destination is Japan so we checked the required documents and have them ready before our embassy appointment. We also booked our flights and hotels. But as soon as we check the appointment system, all slots are full (for Visa(Tourism)).  We called their hotline but that move made is all the more nervous as we were not given any option but to wait for an opening or move our flight. What we did is send them a mail. Lo and behold they replied and gave us a link (under Visa(All other visa applications and services)) to book a slot.  On the day of appointment, I got my queue number and wait for it to be called. The consul reviewed our documents and referred us for Multiple-Entry Visa instead of Single and got a feedback that I’m well prepared. Of course. I also got a comment that the place where we are about to stay looks nice.  I was asked to come back after five days. We got approved for multiple entry and visa is free . The time for document revie...

ABBEY: As Christmas is nearing, me, Wilma and Chat planned our buffet Christmas dinner at Mitsuba. And we got the best seat in the house; a bar seat (in front of the chef). We didn’t waste a minute and we immediately ordered via iPad all the Chef’s Choice items like Sashimi Moriawase (the swordfish is so tender), Sake Mentai Aburi, Ikura Sushi, Spider Temaki, and Wagyu Bifu Maki. My repeat orders are roast pork belly (yaki buta), ebi tempura, smoked duck (oh the layer of fat melts in your mouth), and Meltique Bifu (beef slice with garlic and salt). They also have ice cream; chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and lychee flavors. There are hundreds of choices so be sure to keep the orders coming but in moderation. I can say that we’ll definitely be back to this restaurant. Counter Seating Kaunta Seki at Mitsuba Japanese Cheap Buffet - The Central Clarke Quay WILL:  Mitsuba is one of the renowned sushi buffet here in Singapore. If you’ll check the online reviews and the long queue outsi...

ABBEY: Another restaurant to satisfy your steak cravings but not break the bank. I got medium-well hanger steak with sides of potato tartiflette (premium version of potato with cheese), corn and chimichurri sauce.  My beef is tender and juicy; no tough part. And the corn kernels almost fall off the cob. As for the potato, it is blanketed by melted gruyere cheese. Adjacent to the restaurant is their butchery. Pick your choices of meat and take them home. HUBER’S BUTCHERY THE BISTRO: CHEAP WITH A QUALITY STEAK IN SINGAPORE WILL:   Steak is one of the intimidating foods to eat. There are rules on how to cook the meat itself and etiquettes to follow while eating in a steakhouse. Well, that breaks your comfort zone if you are always prompted to dine in a fast food chain. Right? But here comes Huber’s Bistro located few steps away from Singapore Botanic Gardens.  The Bistro's aura is friendly and accommodating. Not too casual but not too fancy either. It is like a diner ambianc...

ABBEY:  Shining Riverside Hotel and Spa The staff picked us up from Da Nang. At Hoi An, we only stayed at Shining Riverside Hotel and Spa for 4D3N. Our room is one of the largest with bathtub and some kind of sala. It is overlooking the hotel’s pool, rice paddies and a waterway connecting to Thu Bon River. Breakfast can be buffet or ala carte depending on the volume of guests. We had our fill of fried rice and pho. The spa is under renovation so they recommended us which spa we can try. Vi, Ai and Thuan ensured our stay is great and we have memorable experience. Rice Paddy Cafe It’s our plan to get a taste of different Vietnamese coffees and our hotel recommended us this cafe at Paddy Boutique House. The place is along the highway but across rice paddies hence the name. We tried their egg coffee. Unlike the other egg coffees, their egg is separated with the coffee. To eat it, you scoop the egg and dip the spoon in the coffee and into your mouth. You can sweeten the coffee with...

ABBEY: Stella Maris Beach Danang Hotel Stella Maris is our hotel of choice upon landing to Da Nang. They picked us up in the airport and was welcomed warmly upon arrival. The hotel is having that open concept so I was surprised to see our sink outside the washroom. Haha. Breakfast is also provided but I found the meats on the dryer side. They have a bar at the rooftop where the horizon shows the mountains and coast as far as your eye can see. Boat Tour Catching a good view of the Dragon Bridge is through the boat tour. For 150k VND, you’ll board the boat while a plate of guava and watermelon is waiting for you. It was breezy and the boat will cruise with music and lights. A cultural show is rendered for more entertainment. The highlight is the Dragon Bridge where it spits fire and water. The attendant gave us another plate of fruits which we truly enjoyed.  Sun World Ba Na Hills  We’re not sure if we’ll be able to go to Ba Na Hills during our trip. The website is not translata...