I’ve been going to New York City every year for vacation for the last seven years.  And each time, I will make it a point to try one or two new hotels. In estimation, I must have stayed in no fewer than 10...

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I must confess that I have a weakness for Char Siew Baos. Not just any Char Siew Bao, but the Steamed Barbecued US Kurobuta Pork Bun with Black Truffle from Cassia, Capella Singapore, or Cassia’s signature Char Siew Bao with Black Truffle. The...

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I was still a teenager when I first caught the mega blockbuster hit, Dirty Dancing. Then, I was barely 13 and knew nothing about love. But there are two things I still remember about the movie. First, the passion between the two lead characters,...

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Spa Artisan is located on the mezzanine floor of The Fullerton Hotel. It is run by the same people who brought us the garden spa, Aramsa, at Bishan Park, Singapore.  Anyone would expect a better product especially when the management of Spa Artisan has...

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I’ve always adored Bette Midler ever since I watched Beaches as a teenager.  I missed her show in Las Vegas a couple of years ago, so when the opportunity came along, I had to grab it.  A 22-hour flight later, I was in New York...

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Bosco Café is an Italian restaurant located on the ground floor in the iconic GUM shopping mall in Moscow.  It has the advantage of having a very clear view of the Red Square. It is definitely a nice al fresco area to dine...

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