by The Travel Sisters | Jun 7, 2015 | Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
We chose to stay at Jinpyokaku Ryokan as it was just a few minutes walk to the Jigokudani Monkey Park trailhead. Although our main motivation in visiting the area was to view the famous Japanese snow monkeys, this Japanese style ryokan turned out to be one of the...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 5, 2015 | Trip Reports
People say they monkey around. If monkey around means frolic in an onsen hot spring, then yes, yes they do. We wanted to witness this adorableness in person and traveled to Jigokudani Yaen Kōen (aka Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park) in Japan to do so. The snow monkeys are...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 5, 2015 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
ANA, All Nippon Airways Flight: NH960 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) – Tokyo Narita (NRT) Aircraft: 767-300 Business Class This flight was our Plan B. We hoped to fly directly from Singapore to Tokyo in Singapore Suites but had to settle for a shorter flight in...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 4, 2015 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
We were flying ANA Business Class from Shanghai Pudong to Tokyo Narita so we had access to the Air China Business Class Lounge No. 71 in Shanghai-Pudong’s Terminal 2. Lounges in the Pudong airport are named according to their closest gate, hence the 71. The entrance...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 4, 2015 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
Singapore Airlines SQ830 Singapore Changi (SIN) – Shanghai Pudong (PVG) A380-800 Suites Class Seats: 3C and 3D We were flying Singapore Airlines Suites class for the first time so we went crazy and booked the middle suites. Everyone says those are great for...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 4, 2015 | Trip Reports
Everyone had that one friend in high school with multiple piercings – some visible, some not. Well, they got nothing on the devotees observing Thaipusam. Warning: photos are somewhat graphic. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly by the Tamil...
by Matilda | Jun 4, 2015 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
It’s not you. It’s me. I’m sorry. We were airport bound for our first flight in Singapore Suites class. Our taxi slowed down as it approached the entrance to the first class check in and before we knew it, our doors were pulled open and our bags...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 3, 2015 | Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
We did not want to use points for our Singapore accommodations so we opted for something that has yet to disappoint us: a serviced apartment. We are fans of these “aparthotels” as they offer hotel service with the bonus of extra amenities. Location Pan...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 3, 2015 | Trip Reports
Like many travelers, we look forward to experiencing the food in a new destination. Our usual approach involves trying anything that looks unfamiliar and/or figuring out where the locals eat. We were thrilled when we recently discovered food sharing websites as that...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 3, 2015 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
Singapore Airlines SQ181 Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) – Singapore (SIN) Aircraft: 777-200 Business Class We flew Singapore Airlines again on our way to Singapore but this time in business class. The business class cabin consisted of recliner seats in a 2-2-2...
