Trick Eye Museum Singapore

mandatory spot

First started in South Korea, the renowned Trick Eye Museum is the original three-dimensional art gallery which has since spawned many followers around the world. This museum at Resorts World Sentosa is their first overseas venture and opened its door in Singapore on 8 June 2014. Operating daily from 10.00am to 9.00pm, visitors to the museum will journey through six themed zones, titled World of Masterpieces, Safari Kingdom, Stars of Circus, Dreams of Fairytale, Love in Winter, and Adventure Discovery.

Basically, I had fun taking photos! I got over 50 satisfying photos only from this place (LOL). Even for someone that is not really into taking pictures like my sister, it was fun actually. The way the pictures turn out when you take them from an angle is the interesting part. Moreover, if you are not an expert, there are instructions on where to stand for the photographers which is really helpful. The place has great lighting and WIFI connection (so you can upload your pic right away). For those who are planning to visit this place, my suggestions are:

1. Buy online and print the receipt (save 20%)

2. Wear comfortable outfits (preferably shorts) bcs there are moments where you have to crawl and lay down

3. Make sure that camera is fully charged & have enough memory space

The Ritz Carlton Bali

During my third visit to Bali this year, I managed to visit Ritz Carlton Hotel Bali with boyfriend. We got lost at first, but finally found the hidden gem thanks to GPS. Once we got in, we entered into a very expansive lobby which happens to be on a cliff overlooking the resort itself. The view from up is sooo beautiful.
  To get to the villas, restaurants, chapel, and beach, you have to take a 70 meter high glass elevator down the cliff. Once you get there you can either take the buggies readily available to where you want to go or simply walk. All the villas, restaurants, pool and beach are very walkable to be honest but you won't complain about having a free ride right? I would love to go back there with my whole family if given the chance. I think it's worth the buck. There is construction still going on on in different parts of the resort and another resort being built up next door. However, it is still a very beautiful resort.  

glass elevator design. Source: google  

sea-side chapel!

La Favela, Seminyak Bali

La Favela is probably the most eclectic restaurant (and bar) I've ever visited in Bali. It got me nothing but looking around, amazed by the fantastic design and detail. It made me feel like I was in an antique museum. The restaurant seems small from outside, but once you enter the gate and pass through the small straight bridge, you're about to enter a whole different place! There are main area, outdoor area with another small bridge and pond, VIP rooms with different interiors, and some more. In the end, you will find a restaurant unlike any other in Seminyak.

The restaurant is easily missed since it's presence is only shown thru a small neon signage, but during night, it's quite eye-catching (because of the lighting) and ear-cathing (because of the loud music). It's located at Jalan Laksamana Oberoi, right next to Bistrot Bali. La Favela looks like a long forgotten colonial building located at the edge of Brazilian rainforest. It has an extreme focus on the small details, retro and antique furniture, plants that grow almost everywhere, old bikes, scooters and even a worn out Volkswagen van makes the illusion complete. 

During the daytime, La Favela functions as restaurant, but on weekend night, La Favela turns into a club. I visited during night after my japanese dinner at Rayjin. I was already full so I came with my two girl friends only for a drink and stayed late for the DJ to start spinning its jam. Price is expensive for sure since it's located at the heart of Seminyak, but that's fine I took is as an entrance fee to a museum :D

outdoor area

one of the private rooms