Traveling in Hong Kong - OZO Wesley Hong Kong

"Hong Kong will always be special." 

It was the time of the year again where I visit Hong Kong. This is probably my 3rd trip in the last 4 years. I know it's not exactly a lot considering some people might be flying there every week for work. But hey, I love Hong Kong and nothing is gonna change that. There are always more than 1 reason to be in Hong Kong and the reason this time round; family holiday.


The little one looking very satisfied with the hotel breakfast provided over at Ozo Wesley Hong Kong.



Located on Hong Kong Island and near Admiralty metro station, OZO makes it really easy for us to travel around Hong Kong. It's just a few MTR and Tramways stations away from shopping heaven like Times Square.



If you are a big fan of Instagram and taking OOTD like myself, there are plenty of nook and cranny that you can take a good OOTD!



At OZO, everything they do is designed to offer a great sleep experience for smart, savvy travellers on the go. It’s all about quality, not quantity. That’s why they invest in quality sleep amenities so we can get a great night’s rest. From their signature beds, noise-free rooms to blackout curtains.


The little one enjoying the bed. He just KO at the end of each day without much hassle, which is usually a worry for many parents when traveling. "What if my child cannot get use to the hotel's bed?" 

And just in case you don't have time to travel around and look for local food, Ozo's breakfast got you covered! After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day right! We have to sleep and eat well before we explore Hong Kong.



We really had a good time at Ozo Wesley Hong Kong. On top of all that I've mentioned so far, I really appreciate the good service provided by the team over at Ozo Wesley Hong Kong. I would definitely introduce this hotel if you are looking for a hotel to stay over at Hong Kong.

I would be sharing more about our trip at Disney with lil Seth, so stay tuned!



More Details:

Address: 22 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Website: ozohotels.com
Telephone: +852 2292 3000

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10 Coolest Places for a First Date in Singapore

I know I haven't been in the game for a long time but I've always been giving dating tips to friends. I know some of you might say that I do not have much dating experience but the truth is, hello, 1/1 = 100%. It's about the success rate please. 

Anyway, here goes nothing! 

1. Sentosa Island

This is the entertainment center of Singapore: so many fascinating things are out there to be found. The island with an area of ​​5 square kilometers is literally overflowing with all sorts of interesting places: parks, beaches, and attractions that will appeal to everyone, not to mention the rich nightlife of the islanders, so you will find things to do both during the day and night.

2. Singapore Flyer

You have to try this giant out. The Singapore Flyer observation wheel is the largest one in the world, and the panoramic views of Singapore and the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia are simply breathtaking.

3. Jurong Bird Park

This place will appeal to all the bird lovers out there. I am not joking: about 9000 species of birds from different parts of the world have been collected and can be found here! There are lots of tropical parrots, swans, penguins, and other exotic species. The park is divided into natural areas in accordance with the natural habitat of any particular bird, and the birds themselves fly freely over the heads of visitors, which makes up for an unforgettable experience. You have to give this place a try!

4. Sri Mariamman

Sri Mariamman is also one of the places you simply have to visit because this is the oldest Hindu temple on the island, built in 1827. The first thing that attracts attention in it is the five-tier gate tower, intricately decorated with sculptures of gods, demons and mystical monsters.

5. Lau Pa Sat (Old Market)

A fascinating place for it is here that you can try the best Singaporean cuisine in the city and also dishes from almost all of the world cuisines, ranging from European to Asian and do so at a very reasonable price. It is a great place to visit during the weekends to enjoy live music and various food festivals that celebrate the world’s culinary traditions. This beautiful place is best when it’s enjoyed together with a person you love, so don’t miss out and visit https://romancecompass.com/video-dating/.

6. Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo will delight any visitor of the city with its diversity of fauna and fascinating entertainment. About 2000 species of animals live here, and the fact that there are no cages in the zoo only makes the visit more interesting. Here, you can see a rare clouded leopard, a Sumatran tiger, and a Komodo dragon, as well as a variety of herbivores and predators, birds, and reptiles. Special shows are held for visitors of the zoo, and from 6 PM, a night safari opens its gates where you can watch the life of nocturnal animals. In short, the Singapore Zoo is a great option for any first date!

7. Botanical Gardens

Where else to enjoy all the natural wealth and colors of the Singapore flora if not in the botanical gardens? Here, you can get lost for the whole day, wandering along winding paths or walking along the wide alleys near the beautiful ponds. All plants in the garden are equipped with signs with brief information about them so that a pleasant walk in nature can be perfectly combined with an informative excursion to the world of plants.

8. MegaZip Adventure Park

This place is just perfect for all the lovers of unusual activities and hobbies because it is here that some of the most extreme rope roads in Asia can be found! Here, you will be able to check out a cable descent, a free fall simulator, a climbing wall, and tracks of various levels of difficulty. In short, you will not find yourself bored. Be sure to visit https://wanderwisdom.com/ for all of the best traveling tips you can possibly find on the internet!

9. Clark Quay

This is not only one of the most colorful places in Singapore but also a busy commercial artery of the city. It is best to come here at dusk or in the evening when the area is glowing with hundreds of lights and signs of various shops, and the air is filled with the aromas of delicious foods and the sounds of live music. Here, you can just enjoy yourself all night; there is more than enough entertainment to be found here. This place, with its sculptures, unusual architecture, and an unimaginable mixture of things old and modern, is already a lively attraction for people all around the world.

10. The statue of Merlion

Merlion is a mythical animal, half lion half fish, and is a symbol of the city and one of the favorite places among tourists. The statue is 37 meters in height and is located on the island of Sentosa, and from its viewing platforms opens a stunning view of the city. And in the statue itself is a historical museum and an observatory.

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What happened in 2018?

If you have been a reader of this space long enough, you will know that I will always do a summary post and share the crazy things I've done for the year but I supposed 2018 is gonna be a little different. 

2018 was a tough year. I may or may not have shared much about it on my Facebook, Instagram or even on this space but it really ain't an easy one. It's not like my pet goldfish pass away or because LeBron is now in LA but the fact is that I haven't been too motivated in everything I was doing. 

I might have a lot of "friends" but I ain't exactly one of those guys who share my troubles to any friends although I do share my listening ears very often. It's not like I do not have close friends who are willing to listen but I guess it's just not in me to share my deeper thoughts. Although I talk and speak a lot on a day to day basis, to tell ain't exactly me. 

No doubt the business did pick up with more clients but that wasn't enough to keep my head up. 

I didn't manage to visit the gym as much as I want to. I did not pick up my camera and shoot things I like. I did not travel much either.  I wasn't really happy despite the smile I put on most of the time. 

It's not like it's all low and I did not achieve anything this year but I just don't feel that much like myself. I was slipping. I was in a slump. I didn't rest well nor ate well. I wasn't as determined as I was or I wish to be. I lost my focus. I stop writing as much on this space as well. It's like I lost a big part of me and I can't truly explain myself. I was mostly angry and I surrounded myself with bad habits and excuses to make life a little more bearable temporarily. I was delaying my pain. And I put on so much weight. 

1 thing for sure is that I did watch a lot of programs and shows on NetFlix. I hardly sleep so it's either NetFlix or just me staring into space at night. It's not like I'm suffering from insomnia but I just don't feel like closing my eyes. 

Maybe I am just jaded or maybe it's mid life crisis some may choose to call it. Regardless of what it was, it has to stop. I need a change. Not too sure how to achieve it yet but I hope help is on the way. And when I say help, I mean myself. Nobody can change me. It's probably all on me. 

Depressing stuff aside, Seth has grown up a lot over the last 1 year. He is smart and sensitive. A very caring child and probably more than I could ever asked for. I guess that's my only wish now, for him to grow up as a happy and healthy child. 

On top of work and family, it's actually a rather progressive year for me. I became a career guide helping students and young adults with their career choices. I know it's strange how I can do such things by the day and have so much fun but I just become this really depressing person alone at night when night falls. Anyhoo, I met a lot of youngsters and dished out some (hopefully good) advice here and there. Results aside, I did make a lot of new (young) friends through this program by NTUC. I guess my passion still lies in helping people and working with youth. 

Maybe I've set my expectation too high each year and having what I've achieved this year doesn't seems like much. Maybe it's about time things slow down a little, maybe I've reach my ceiling, maybe, just maybe, I need something more in my life. 

My Instagram Best Nine. (Based on the images I like. Seriously who cares about likes?) 

Just for my memory stake in case I lost my memory one day. 

My travels in 2018. 

Hong Kong with Family 

Sheng Zhen work trip 

Bintan with Dream Cruises 

Genting work trip 

I probably need a real solo holiday trip soon. Probably that's why I'm so depressed this year. LOL. 

Happy 2019 people. 

For those who are interested: 

2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 , 2011 and 2010. 

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Genting Dream Cruise Trip with Family

I've posted some images of my recent trip of Genting Dream Cruise on my Instagram and many of my friends have been asking me plenty of questions and I thought I should just blog about it and simply share my link. LOL.

Anyway I know I've been missing in action on both my Blog and and Instagram. I very much like to update it more often but I haven't been very motivated. It's not exactly a writer's blog. I've plenty to say and write but I just haven't find enough motivation to really sit down and type things. I've been spending a lot of time at work and on my nintendo switch playing Diablo 3 and building my new community. I know, priorities right?

Anyway, I digress.

Here's are some of the questions I'm going to answer!

Is it children friendly? 

It's actually the first time the 6 of us travelled together. Me, my wife, Seth, along with my biz partner Flora, and her hubby and son. To be honest we were rather worried before we decided to do this together. Like are the kids even going to be entertained?

In the end? Seth enjoyed himself so much and kept asking for us to go back. So I guess that says a lot!

What are some of the activities available? 

The key highlight has to be the pool and the water play for the kids if you ask me. Just take a look at the picture above. LOL. It's huge! And when night falls this place turns into a nice party dance floor sort where everyone onboard will just hang out and dance.

One of my favourite place has to be the gym. I know it's silly for some people to be hitting the gym during holidays but the gym is very well equipped, clean, and amazing that you can't say no. Like I always say, you are out of town not out of shape! 

Besides the gym we have places like ZOUK! Yes! For those of you who didn't know, Genting Dream Cruise and our popular club Zouk is under the same parent company and of course you will see Zouk on board right? So there's really something for everyone. If you are not into partying, and gym they also have arcade, bowling alley, basketball court, flying fox, aiya. A LOT LAH! You just go and see okay? 

Oh! And one of the highlights I must talk about is the showtime which will change from time to time. The acts are seasonal and I've to say the show I got was pretty good!

And besides the cruise, we also alighted at Bintan where there were much to do. And the Man-made bay was absolutely beautiful. It's like Miami beach in Asia!

Seth all excited about his robot ride!

The wife delivering pizza. LOL.

Miami HEAT!

The mother and son really happy at the mangroove tour.

Food? What's available? 

They have multiple food options. From international buffet, to local food at food stop, and my favourite has to be this Japanese teppanyaki dinner we had. Seth had a really good time! 

The cut of steak... AMAZINGGGGG.

And if you are worry you will miss Chinese food just even for the few days, they have great offerings too. See! it's like a Chinese wedding dinner going on. HAHA.

Is it really as pretty as your Instagram? Your picture so nice but I think it's your photography skill luh. 

I love it when my friends and followers say that my pictures are nice but to discount the venue itself is unfair! You can check out their hashtags on instagram - #DreamJourneyBegins #DreamCruises #GentingDream #WhereDreamSetSail; all the images are very nice. So the answer is yes, it's very IG-Able.

even the wife got forced to play influencer with me. LOL.

I've never been on a cruise, how are the rooms like? Is it like very cramp and tiny? 

I know the color is a little different but I love my edits like this. Just look at the size! The balconyyyyy!!!

Conclusion

Yes, so if you are a lazy reader. Yes, it's worth it. It's awesome. You should go. LOL.

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