2021-09-28 12:39
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2021-09-21 10:01
Japan is a country that we had been multiple times and can never get sick of! This time round, we travelled in springtime. A three generation trip to Japan in May 2019, with my parents in th… Read More
2021-09-20 12:56
We suddenly found a space in our schedule and managed to squeeze in a trip to Sabah, Malaysia in July 2019, with 2 children, Ed 2 years old and Em 4 years old. 5 days 4 nights1 country… Read More
2021-09-20 06:55
5 days in Luang Prabang, Laos with 2 children, Ed 2 years old and Em 4 years old, in Oct 20195 days 4 nights1 country - Laos1 city - Luang Prabang1 UNESCO World Heritage Site - Town of… Read More
2017-09-15 09:31
I've always wanted to visit Hoi An - old world charm, yellow dirty walls, travelling in boats and bicycles and foot. Not to mention, it is in Vietnam which has some of the best street foods… Read More
2014-05-27 12:24
{ April 2014 - Cape Town, South Africa }After lunch at Cafe Paradiso, we walked along Kloof Street to The Company's Garden. It was an easy 20 minutes stroll (with lots of stops to snap photo… Read More
2014-05-25 14:51
{ April 2014 - Cape Town, South Africa }Our first lunch in Cape Town set the standard for our meals in the city. The food was delicious and fresh at Café Paradiso, with an amazing vie… Read More
2014-05-24 10:06
{ April 2014 - Cape Town, South Africa } Before I went to Cape Town, I have heard that it is a beautiful city. Even then, that did not prepare me for what we experienced and felt on our trip… Read More
2014-03-29 03:41
You know how certain songs are tied to certain events? Well, our road trip from Singapore to Kuantan back in 2010 will always be associated with the song Grenade. The song kept playing on th… Read More
2014-01-13 14:52
Take Me Out is a play that I would not have expected to be produced and performed in Singapore.It covers something close to everyone's heart - tolerance, inclusion and acceptance of everyone… Read More
2014-01-04 08:43
"This is Burma and it is unlike any land you know about.” Rudyard Kipling wrote in 1898. More than a hundred years later, it still hold true for me. I have travelled to a number of pla… Read More
2013-12-13 07:22
{ Mar 2012 - Paris, France } Read More
2013-12-11 07:23
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2013-12-09 13:00
{ Mar 2012 - Paris, France }That's the translation for the name of this gothic cathedral, the famous Notre-Dame de Paris. The first time I came across this name and cathedral would be the Di… Read More
2013-12-07 02:00
{ Mar 2012 - Paris, France }A small little island right in the middle of Paris and surrounded by the river Seine - that's Île de la Cité. It is considered the epicentre of the c… Read More
2013-12-04 13:46
{ Mar 2012 - Paris, France}Before I started to plan the trip to Paris, I was never a Paris kind of girl. When I think of Paris, I thought of those classy Parisian ladies with their Chanel ba… Read More
2013-12-02 13:45
{ Australia Feb/Mar 2009 - Day 7 & 8 - Kangaroo Island, South Australia }The first day in Kangaroo Island was spent with a lighthouse, honey farm, fish and chips and small tiny pengui… Read More
2013-11-30 08:13
What do you get when you combine psychedelic lights, 80's rock and disco music, roller skates and trains? Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express! The way it was presented was definitely dif… Read More
2013-11-18 14:36
I am not a fan of theme parks, and I have probably been to a just handful of them. So, it should not come as a surprise that after more than 3 years, I have just stepped foot on Universal St… Read More
2013-11-15 15:28
Push3 A.M. If You're GoneUnwellBright LightsShe's So MeanThese are the songs by the rock band, Matchbox Twenty. And some of the songs sang in the first rock concert I have ever bee… Read More
2013-11-12 14:44
Caught the quirky play Gruesome Playground Injuries by Pangdemonium - a local production company that I hope can continue to grow and expand, bringing more great productions t… Read More
2013-11-09 02:30
Here's the second part of the Travel Tips series for Penang. I will continuously update this list, so do come back often to check. Do start with What to do in Penang, Malaysia if you have no… Read More
2013-11-06 13:40
That was the question I asked myself and my husband. Of all the cities in the world, if we were given a chance, which city will we choose to live in? It does not have to be permanent. It cou… Read More
2013-11-03 15:02
What a title. I have to admit that I do not know what the show is about when I bought the tickets. We were out having brunch with some friends when we were wondering what we can do for the a… Read More
2013-10-28 14:00
{ June 2008 - Siem Reap, Cambodia }Seeing the houses on the Tonlé Sap lake was an eye-opener, and while the boat that we were in slowly move further down, I kept looking around, tryin… Read More
2013-10-26 06:00
{ June 2008 - Siem Reap, Cambodia }I think it is safe to say that the trip to Siem Reap back in June 2008 was the trip that started my travel bug. With numerous budget airlines that started… Read More
2013-10-24 14:00
{ October 2013 - Greece }Greece is a charismatic country - the beauty, the history, the weather, the people.Here are some photos taken with my mobile and posted on Instagram. Read More
2013-10-03 16:50
It is a story that I have heard many times. The story about the thousands of starfish that had been washed up on the beach.A boy picked up the starfish and one at a time, he threw the starfi… Read More
2013-10-03 13:51
Caught the musical Hairspray at the Singapore's Esplanade Theatre. It is such an enjoyable musical with catchy tunes and groovy dance moves.After the show, I tried to catch some snippets fro… Read More
2013-10-01 13:49
Spent the weekend working, and realised how empty the streets are in the central business district on weekends.However, I was able to have a slow breakfast outdoor with the cool rainy breeze… Read More
2013-09-30 15:48
This time next weekI will be enjoying a beautiful sunsetamongst the bright blue roof with white-washed buildings Read More
2013-09-12 06:25
{ Singapore - July 2013 }Take a famous beloved albeit weird family from a cartoon / TV series / movie and turn it into a musical. It has such huge potential to be funny and entertaining. Wel… Read More
2013-09-09 15:23
Read a few "days" from the blog "40 Days of Dating" where two long-time friends decided to engage in an experiment where they started dating each other for 40 days, and told their stories th… Read More
2013-09-07 10:52
Here's a short simple guide on things to do and places to go in Penang. They include some of my favourite places to go whenever I am back home in Penang.Check out this page for the list of p… Read More
2013-09-07 05:19
Saw the most surprising watch that uses the Singlish term "kan cheong spider" very well! It was unexpected, and definitely put a smile on my face. What better use than to put it on a watch f… Read More
2013-09-04 15:01
If you are stopped and are asked the following questions, what will you answer? How do you think anyone will answer?Will you give up your seat to those who need them more?Will you move in fo… Read More
2013-09-03 13:53
I have heard of the TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway...?", but I have never really watch it regularly. So, when the original stars of the legendary hit British TV show came to Singapore… Read More
2013-08-31 09:12
People expect the bride to be excited and happy about planning her wedding. I tried to be, but every time I switched on my laptop to start planning the wedding, I ended up daydreaming about… Read More
2013-08-13 16:28
A must have traditional local breakfast if you found yourself in Singapore. kaya toastsoft boiled eggscoffee with condensed milkWhile you can find this in any local coffee shop, my favo… Read More
2013-08-08 08:24
Did some yoga a few years back, but never really continued. Knowing that I need some exercise, I tried a few - run, walk, aerobics - but could never keep them up. I decided to take out… Read More
2013-08-03 04:12
Some people called it their wish list, or bucket list, or even a simple to do list. Whatever you call them, I encourage you to have one! You can have simple and easy to achieve items like ea… Read More
2013-07-05 17:33
I am quite sure that not many people know that there is a part of the Berlin Wall in Singapore! It was displayed in the Bedok Reservoir Park for about 3 years, but has since been removed. Th… Read More
2013-04-15 16:20
On the left is "Laocoön and his sons" at Vatican Museum from 25BC.On the right is "Snake" at Singapore Art Museum from 2012AD.More than 2000 years separate the two sculptures Read More
2013-02-06 15:09
Aren't these the cutest?I have been wanting to go to London and the rest of the United Kingdom for a long time.Wondering when I will finally make my way there Read More
2013-02-01 16:17
One of the many wall art that has been cropping up in Penang! Can't wait to be back in Penang for Chinese New Year, and take a walk around the city spotting those wall art! Read More
2013-01-27 15:38
Thaipusam fell on a Sunday this year, and I thought it was a great opportunity to catch the celebration in Singapore (since Thaipusam is not a public holiday). Started the day late, an… Read More
2013-01-23 14:56
Jersey Boys is a fun musical!Didn't know all of those catchy tunes were from the four men in suits. Sometimes, the best music comes from a man, or in this case, 4 men, in suits, a micro… Read More
2013-01-20 10:46
Planning a drive through Spain for a week, starting and ending in Madrid. This would be our longest road trip in Europe! Our previous road trips in Europe were short trips, lasting a fe… Read More
2013-01-16 15:49
I may have travelled to many places in the world, but I still find the best food when I am back home in Penang, Malaysia. After leaving my hometown for 14 years, I still crave for Penang foo… Read More
2013-01-14 15:43
weird little blue fruit that is amazing in all sorts of desserts - muffins, jams, cakes - but it is best eaten fresh! Read More
2013-01-13 15:06
{ November 2012 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia }Spent three days in Phnom Penh - a much needed holiday after a long hiatus from travelling! Bought the tickets at the last minute, with minimal planni… Read More
2012-11-05 12:00
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2012-10-27 04:57
Started the day with a walk/jog to East Coast Park - a beach side park on the South side of Singapore. A great place to jog, cycle, roller blade or just to stroll along the coast, enjoying t… Read More
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