2016-10-21 10:39
Despite sunny skies, winter came earlier than expected. The mild heat from the sun was not enough to keep us warm for long, and we had to make frequent trips back to the hotel or to a cafe t… Read More
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A record of our carefree travel to different parts of the world with lovely photos and travel tips.
2016-10-04 09:07
Staying in a mountainous area means waking up to extremely fresh air and a splendid view from our room in Santa María de Guadalupe.Breakfast was served in the dining hall. The spread… Read More
2016-09-30 09:51
We planned to visit the Lisbon Aqueduct (Aqueduto das Aguas Livres) today before our journey back to Spain. According to the hotelier, there is no direct bus or tram from our hotel. We have… Read More
2016-09-08 11:21
Our original plan for today was to visit Cabo Da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe before spending the rest of the day in Lisboa city. However, after much consideration, we d… Read More
2016-03-22 09:29
Having heard of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima every so often from families and friends who had gone for their pilgrimage, we were finally going there ourselves! No more hearsay....yippy!!… Read More
2016-03-22 09:29
Having heard of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima every so often from families and friends who had gone for their pilgrimage, we were finally going there ourselves! No more hearsay....yippy!!… Read More
2016-03-10 10:44
Today is an exciting day for us.....we're heading to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.Since we only have one pit stop planned for the day, we decided to walk around Braga old city before head… Read More
2016-03-10 10:44
Today is an exciting day for us.....we're heading to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.Since we only have one pit stop planned for the day, we decided to walk around Braga old city before head… Read More
2016-03-08 08:46
This morning, we left Spain and travelled towards the third highlight of our trip...Fatima in Portugal.We drove through Combaro to satisfy our curiosity of how the unique horreos looks like… Read More
2016-03-08 08:46
This morning, we left Spain and travelled towards the third highlight of our trip...Fatima in Portugal.We drove through Combaro to satisfy our curiosity of how the unique horreos looks like… Read More
2015-10-15 10:57
We were up early....it must be the excitement that was bursting inside us (or perhaps the urge to get out of our really small and spartan room?). Well, being just 3 mins walk to the Plaza de… Read More
2015-10-15 10:57
We were up early....it must be the excitement that was bursting inside us (or perhaps the urge to get out of our really small and spartan room?). Well, being just 3 mins walk to the Plaza de… Read More
2013-05-01 06:08
The sky promised perfect weather for the day.....blue sunny sky, slightly warm air with a hint of chill. After 'freezing' for the past few days, couldn't wait to be embraced by this weather… Read More
2013-05-01 06:08
The sky promised perfect weather for the day.....blue sunny sky, slightly warm air with a hint of chill. After 'freezing' for the past few days, couldn't wait to be embraced by this weather… Read More
2013-04-01 14:33
SOLD.....just to ensure we're not giving false hope :)We are selling away a BRAND NEW Nokia Luna Bluetooth headset....anyone interested?Why are we selling? Well, seriously we don't need one… Read More
2013-04-01 11:31
The abundance negative ions from the mountains (plus the in-room jacuzzi) was the best therapy to rejuvenate our tired body and soul, and did wonders to nurse our depleted "battery" back to… Read More
2013-04-01 11:31
The abundance negative ions from the mountains (plus the in-room jacuzzi) was the best therapy to rejuvenate our tired body and soul, and did wonders to nurse our depleted "battery" back to… Read More
2012-10-28 05:27
After so much adventure the day before, we were dead tired and slept exceptionally well, waking up pretty late this morning....that's the beauty of free & easy trips....freedom! It was g… Read More
2012-10-28 05:27
After so much adventure the day before, we were dead tired and slept exceptionally well, waking up pretty late this morning....that's the beauty of free & easy trips....freedom! It was g… Read More
2012-09-03 09:09
Just like yesterday, we will be doing a lot of driving today with as many stop-overs as we can squeeze in to break up the boredom of the long drive, and to experience as much of Spain as we… Read More
2012-09-03 09:09
Just like yesterday, we will be doing a lot of driving today with as many stop-overs as we can squeeze in to break up the boredom of the long drive, and to experience as much of Spain as we… Read More
2012-08-16 09:14
We woke up with mixed feelings, sad (and very unwilling) to leave Montserrat yet at the same time excited over the unknown journey ahead.....wondering what's in-store for us at every turns a… Read More
2012-08-16 09:14
We woke up with mixed feelings, sad (and very unwilling) to leave Montserrat yet at the same time excited over the unknown journey ahead.....wondering what's in-store for us at every turns a… Read More
2012-07-14 14:03
Good morning, Montserrat....and it's only 5am!The first thing we did was to open our window to breath in the cold fresh air, listen to the early birds chipping away happily and the soothing… Read More
2012-07-14 14:03
Good morning, Montserrat....and it's only 5am!The first thing we did was to open our window to breath in the cold fresh air, listen to the early birds chipping away happily and the soothing… Read More
2012-07-12 06:55
Today is an extremely exciting (and somewhat jittery) day for us. It is so call the start of our journey, primarily in the northern part of Spain where the St James Route runs.By now, we wer… Read More
2012-07-12 06:55
Today is an extremely exciting (and somewhat jittery) day for us. It is so call the start of our journey, primarily in the northern part of Spain where the St James Route runs.By now, we wer… Read More
2012-06-14 14:29
Today is our 3rd and last day in Barcelona, and we still have so much of Barcelona yet to discover and experience! Anyway, with limited time on hand, we will have to make do with all the maj… Read More
2012-06-14 14:29
Today is our 3rd and last day in Barcelona, and we still have so much of Barcelona yet to discover and experience! Anyway, with limited time on hand, we will have to make do with all the maj… Read More
2012-05-14 07:41
After a good night's sleep, we were fresh again and ready to explore the city of Barcelona.Despite it being close to winter with temperature hovering between 11 to 16 degree Celsius, the sun… Read More
2012-05-14 07:41
After a good night's sleep, we were fresh again and ready to explore the city of Barcelona.Despite it being close to winter with temperature hovering between 11 to 16 degree Celsius, the sun… Read More
2012-05-11 11:09
Having often heard from friends lamenting on the good food, cheap shopping and cheap and authentic Thai massage there, it didn't rub off on us to plan a holiday there until Adelina… Read More
2012-05-11 09:06
For those who followed our blog, you would probably notice that we hadn't updated our blog, in fact we left our updating on our Spain & Portugal trip dangling there for more than half a… Read More
2012-05-10 15:21
After so many hiccups that arose during the planning stage, having overcome them and finally being there at the airport waiting for our flight seems so surreal. And the thought that we will… Read More
2012-05-10 08:41
When designing a blog, the KISS (Keep It Short and Simple OR Keep It Simple Stupid!) is a general principle to observe.Remember, not all internet users have a 10MB broadband line, even in th… Read More
2011-03-19 07:28
There are many temples in Singapore but we only came to know of this beautifully architectured Burmese temple when we visited Wan Qing Yuan (or Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall). It&nb&hell…Read More
2011-03-19 07:24
Having always wanted to visit Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (also known as Wan Qing Yuan 晚晴园) yet never seems to have the time due to work, we finally… Read More
2011-01-31 14:36
Singapore is also known as the land of acronyms. For those unfamiliar with acronyms, it is basically a short form of the longer version of the name. For example, MRT = Mass Rapid Transport… Read More
2011-01-28 11:08
When building your blog, it is important to have usability in mind. If the potential reader is irritated by the layout or design of your blog, they will not visit your blog again.According t… Read More
2011-01-25 13:52
Nestled in a housing estate in Toa Payoh is Singapore’s oldest Buddhist monastery, Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery. Entrance to the monasteryBuilt according to the traditional Chinese c… Read More
2011-01-20 07:03
It was a sunny day…..good weather great mood….hubby is celebrating my birthday with a visit to this park that we have never been to…..the Bottle Tree Park. Singapore is… Read More
2011-01-11 11:36
As we were planning for our trip to Spain in Nov 2010, we were wondering if the memory in our digital camera is sufficient. After some research, we manage to obtain a table that can&nbs&hell…Read More
2011-01-03 14:18
It was gonna be an exciting day......we were going to Ayutthaya, a much anticipated trip....can't wait!!Ruins of Phra Maha That TempleAyutthaya, Thailand's 2nd capital from AD1350 to 17… Read More
2010-12-28 09:57
Today, we kick start our day early to beat the crowd at The Grand Palace which is about 15 minutes walk from the South gate of Wat Pho.The Grand Palace (or Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang) is an… Read More
2010-12-24 03:14
This is the toughest optical illusion created by an American wildlife artist Rusty Rust, that shows a huge Bengal Tiger standing in a bamboo forest. Your mission is to look for "The Hidden… Read More
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