Singapore’s only hot spring park reopened last Saturday (Jan 4) after a revamp that cost the country $4.3 million (dayum), attracting folks across the island to soak their feet and their eggs in geothermally-heated groundwater. Who better to review the Sembawang Hot Spring Park than an actual Japanese person who’s more than familiar with onsens? Even better if that person is a popular vlogger who managed to show that Yishun is not as dangerous as local netizens (jokingly) make it out to be. Ghib Ojisan made a return to the heartlands of Yishun recently to check out the refurbished park — partly to see how it compares to the hot spring facilities he’s used to back home, and partly to try his hand at boiling an egg using the heated spring water. Which is totally a thing there. But before making the sojourn there, the YouTuber made sure to visit Chong Pang Market & Food Centre nearby to nosh on duck rice from Michelin Big Gourmand-recognised Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck. … [Read more...] about Japanese vlogger calls Sembawang Hot Spring Park a ‘legit onsen’
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Cannot go Japan? Still can hot spring: Best onsen places in Singapore
It has been quite a while since we last travelled. Some of us might even have difficulties deciding how to spend our annual leave that has been rolled over last year… Besides going for staycations and day trips around the city, we might be looking for other ways to relax our souls after an incredibly stressful day at work. If you’re always up for some good and cheap massage or have even gone for spas , why not take things a little further and plan for an onsen visit? While we are always big on saving money and stretching your dollar, we also believe in treating yo’self every once in a while. Anyway, a good healing experience could help us recharge our batteries to earn even more money, right? Simi is onsen? What is an onsen, and how is it different from a spa? A spa experience usually includes treatments such as facials, massages and even beauty treatments such as manicures and pedicures. On the other hand, onsen means hot spring in Japanese, and is essentially a … [Read more...] about Cannot go Japan? Still can hot spring: Best onsen places in Singapore
Chiang Mai – the wellness destination
Wellness Tourism Resorts in Northern Thailand are quick to adapt, as wellness tourism is on the rise. Many operators now offer packages that include anything from ancient spas, yoga in the forest, and monastery stays to farm-to-table produce, local cooking, Thai kickboxing classes, and mineral hot springs. And they have good reasons for it. Though wellness trips now account for about 7% of all trips taken worldwide, a study by the Global Wellness Institute found wellness tourism is growing fast at 6.5% annually (from 2015-2017). More importantly, wellness holiday makers are also generous spenders. For Thailand, international and domestic tourists spend about 36% more than the average tourist for quality stays that rejuvenate their body and mind. Find out more about investing in the Chiang Mai Onsen Wellness Resort. Why are people taking wellness trips? As daily stress, rising chronic diseases, and general unhappiness become part of modern life, … [Read more...] about Chiang Mai – the wellness destination
New STALKER 2 video, 15 new Game Pass titles, and everything else from the [email protected] showcase
A new look at STALKER 2 was a highlight of the [email protected] showcase, in which Microsoft teamed up with /twitchgaming to take viewers on a nearly four hour tour of news, trailers, and interviews. On top of showing off a new behind-the-scenes look at the free roaming survival horror shooter (including its custom NPC teeth tech), the [email protected] showcase went in-depth with dozens of games. It's especially good news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, since a full 22 of the games featured will join the service's lineup for free as soon as they launch. Here's the full list of games featured at the [email protected] Showcase, followed by the list of games coming to the service on day one. All the games featured at the [email protected] showcase Adios (Mischief) Aerial_Knight's Never Yield (Headup Games) Airport for Aliens Run By Dogs (Strange Scaffold) Alba: A Wildlife Adventure (Plug In Digital, ustwo games) Alchemic Cutie (PM Studios, Viridian Software, Vakio) Among Us (Innersloth) Art of … [Read more...] about New STALKER 2 video, 15 new Game Pass titles, and everything else from the [email protected] showcase
All The Xbox Games Showcased During Microsoft’s [email protected] Stream
Microsoft's [email protected] event on Friday featured a great many independent games--in total, the company showed off more than 60 games that are coming Xbox and PC in the future. More than 20 of these are launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. If you missed the broadcast or need to catch up, a selection of 50+ games is below. The list includes higher-profile games like Among Us from developer Innersloth and the new D&D game Dark Alliance from Wizards of the Coast and Tuque Games. STALKER 2 is also on the list, as is the intriguing-looking top-down interactive thriller 12 Minutes from Annapurna. This was the first [email protected] showcase from Microsoft and its streaming partner Twitch. Microsoft said it will share more details on these games and others later in 2021 and beyond. Outside of indie games, Microsoft will host some kind of news event this summer where it will talk about its own upcoming games and new projects from its recently acquired studio, Bethesda. All The [email protected] Games … [Read more...] about All The Xbox Games Showcased During Microsoft’s [email protected] Stream