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Two of the largest temples in Chiang Mai — Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing — are located within a ten-minute walk of each other in Old City, the historic and cultural district of Chiang Mai. Here’s how we have planned our visit to Old City. We would first hit the popular Sunday Walking ... 
The Old City area is the historic and cultural district of Chiang Mai. Apart from the popular Sunday Walking Street Market, this area is also a hotspot for temple-spotters due to its high concentration of wats. Two of the largest temples in Chiang Mai — Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing — are located ... 
Have you ever seen wine that is cheaper than water? I sure have not, until I decide to walk into a convenience store in Chiang Mai. On this trip, our hotel is conveniently located near a convenience store, manned by a local that I enjoy having little conversations with and polish up my Thai at ... 
In Chiang Mai, our hotel is conveniently located near a convenience store, manned by a local that I enjoy having little conversations with and polish up my Thai at the same time. One night, while browsing for some interesting snacks and drinks, these wine coolers catch my eye. As you would see here, the labels ... 
If you happen to be in Chiang Mai on a Sunday, do not miss the Sunday Walking Street Market. The unique shopping experience in Old City starts from the entrance at Tha Phae Gate, stretching through the entire length of Rachadamnoen Road and its side streets. Comparing between this and the Chatuchak weekend market in ... 
On every visit to the Land of Smiles, I make it a point to visit Black Canyon Coffee. This is a popular home-grown coffee chain in Thailand that is as ubiquitous as Starbucks is in Singapore. A wide range of coffee, chilled drinks and meals are served here. This time round, in Chiang Mai, I ... 
In a recent Sparklette giveaway, 3 pairs of the “Re!Cess” ; set lunch/dinner from Hotel Re!, worth S$41.60++ a pair, went up for grabs. More than 100 of you participated. Read on to find out who the 3 lucky winners are. The Winners Mandy Anne Lim Fish Ang Congratulations to all 3 winners! You have been ... 
If you happen to pick up a map of Chiang Mai, you would notice that it centres around a distinctive square-shaped district. This is the Old City, the historic quarter that was once a walled square surrounded by a moat. Today, this area is brimming with tourist attractions, temples, restaurants, backpacker accommodation and shops. From ... 
Having had a memorable dinner cruise experience on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, I know it would be a good idea to do the same in Chiang Mai. After all, Mae Ping River is an important part of the city, separating the popular western side that includes the Old City, and the less visited eastern ... 
Sa wat dii kha! I am blogging live from Chiang Mai, a former capital of Thailand. While I am not new to Thailand, having visited Bangkok several times,this is my first time in the largest city of northern Thailand. View from my 17th floor hotel room at Centara Duangtawan Hotel This trip is sponsored by ... 
Sa wat dii kha! I am now blogging live from Chiang Mai, a former capital of Thailand. While I am not new to Thailand, having visited Bangkok several times, it’s my first time in this largest city of northern Thailand. View from my 17th floor hotel room This trip is sponsored by Lenovo. Thanks to ... 
In the mood for ice cream? For March, the Sparklette Ben & Jerry’s Flavor of the Month is the wholesome A Cookie Affair, otherwise known as Milk & Cookies in other parts of the world. A Cookie Affair (Milk & Cookies) S$14.90 a pint The base flavor is vanilla with a chocolate cookie swirl, or ... 
Whilst browsing the candy section at the local supermarket, these unusual products caught my eye. Scrabble and Monopoly, two of the world’s most popular board games, can now be eaten. That’s right; the game pieces are made of chocolate. The chocolate editions of Scrabble and Monopoly are produced by Canadian chocolatier Laura Secord. At the ... 
Nasi lemak fans would no doubt be familiar with the famous “Adam Road nasi lemak“, referring to one particular stall at the Adam Road Food Centre. The exact name of this supremely popular stall is Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak, rumored to be the best nasi lemak in Singapore. Late one afternoon when a craving hit, ... 
The chic and retro-themed Hotel Re! on Pearl’s Hill has a fabulous dining deal going on. At its flagship restaurant Re!Fill, the four-course “Re!Cess” ; set meals are going at just S$20.80++ each. Every set comprises of an appetiser, a soup, a main course and a pretty dessert platter, with free-flowing bread, coffee and tea thrown ... 
The Merlion Hotel officially opens today in Singapore. The Merlion Hotel is a single five-star hotel suite temporarily constructed around the eight-metre tall iconic sculpture at One Fullerton. The unique art installation is designed by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi as part of the Singapore Biennale 2011 art showcase. Intrigued by the idea of coming face ...
The Merlion Hotel officially opens today in Singapore. The Merlion Hotel is a single five-star hotel suite temporarily constructed around the eight-metre tall iconic sculpture at One Fullerton. The unique art installation is designed by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi as part of the Singapore Biennale 2011 art showcase. Intrigued by the idea of coming face ...
It takes plenty of resources to continually bring you fresh content, restaurant reviews and contest giveaways. This would not be possible without the following companies and friends that support Sparklette. I would like to thank all valued sponsors and partners for the quarter of Dec 2010 – Feb 2011, and tell you a little about ... 
Hotel Re! occupies the unique location on Pearl’s Hill formerly inhabited by a primary school. Boasting a retro theme, the refurbished boutique hotel offers a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of urban life. If having a meal in a serene environment sounds good, you would want to check out the hotel’s flagship restaurant, ... 
Every month, tcc the connoisseur concerto lays out a special high tea set at its boutique cafés. What makes this set so popular is that you can enjoy a variety of high-quality bite-sized delights at a very reasonable price. On special occasions such as Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, the pretty platters are given ... 
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