SINGAPORE: In a recent Facebook post, Singaporean celebrity Jeanette Aw shared her experiences with Insight Vacations, a travel company that organises business-class tours.
She highlighted the comfort and quality of their accommodations and the slower pace of their tours, allowing more time to explore.
She has specifically shared photos and posts about a trip to Switzerland, including her time with the Matterhorn.
Slower days, sweeter moments
“Slower days, sweeter moments. More time to explore, snap that perfect photo, or stumble on the best gelato in town,” Aw wrote in the Facebook post. She added, “Even with a tour group, there’s still space for me time. #InsightVacations isn’t just about the service, it’s about travelling at a pace that lets it all sink in.”
In other travel-related news, Aw enjoys visiting Japan. It turns out her trips to Japan aren’t just for sightseeing. Back in 2019, as CNA reported, the actress, author, and filmmaker actually spent three whole months at Le Cordon Bleu’s Tokyo Institute to master the art of Superior Patisserie! So, she’s got some serious culinary skills to go along with everything else she does.
After her role in Eric Khoo’s movie Ramen Teh (also called Ramen Shop), she was actually appointed as a PR ambassador for Takasaki back in 2018. That’s a city just an hour outside of Tokyo by bullet train, so she must have made quite an impression.
Patisserie pop-ups across Japan
Showing off her baking talents, Aw, who is also a skilled baker, actually held pop-up patisseries for her “Once Upon A Time” creations all over Japan in 2024 and 2025. She brought her delicious treats to cities like Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and, of course, Tokyo.
“I’m in Japan at least once a year. As far as I can remember, while most of them were for work trips, I’d usually extend my time there to explore the city,” recalled Aw.
“It’s a beautiful place with so much to offer. The sights, the food and the people. You get such different vibes city to city, town to town. I can’t pin down my favourite city, but I do love Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. There are also some other very quaint places that I really love as well, like Kamakura and Hakone.”
Keeping warm
Aw knows the importance of keeping warm when she is in Japan during the winter season for her patisserie pop-ups.
Aw also mentioned that besides gloves and long socks, a good scarf is a must-have to fight off the chill. “Seriously, keeping your neck warm makes a big difference,” she added.
When it comes to clothes, she always packs the basics like a good jacket or coat, pants, sweaters, and thermal layers. Plus, since she’s often in Japan for extended periods, Aw let on that she usually brings two wardrobes so she can have some variety while she’s there.
And Aw’s newest trick? Popping thermal insoles into your shoes is a game-changer for keeping your feet toasty.