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Souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ noun- A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.Dictionary.com Aha, am I finally touching on this topic? The magic word for this article: SOUVENIRS! When I recalled my travels (now COVID, can only look back on our trips ya), my parents had said not to bother to … Continue reading What souvenirs should I gift others from my travels?
This is Part 2 of the Melb-Tassie Grad Trip Guide. Read Part 1 here. I fell in love with Tasmania at first sight. It was a breath of fresh air, especially when you live in a city like Singapore. I loved the natural surroundings and access to wildlife. I was able to relax and take … Continue reading Grad Trip Guide to Melbourne and Tasmania for Two (Part 2/2)
Fresh university graduate in 2017. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye! We are now in 2020. We don't meet our friends as often now, and work sometimes becomes a priority. Three years in, I'm thankful to be in my third posting. To refresh my jaded working life, I wanted to be … Continue reading Grad Trip Guide to Melbourne and Tasmania (Part 1/2)
Visited the HARRIS Resort Barelang Batam back in October 2018, in lieu of the October babies in the family. We stayed for 3 days 2 night, but also headed out one of the days with our regular driver in Batam. Got a free birthday slice! Getting There Since the resort was located in Batam and … Continue reading HARRIS Resort Barelang Batam (3D2N)
Known for its glamping experience, my family headed to Canopi resort (now known as Natra Bintan) in Bintan back in April 2018. Getting There We departed from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to the ferry terminal in Bintan. It was about a 50 - 60 minutes ride. The resort provides free shuttle from the ferry terminal to … Continue reading Canopi Resort (Natra Bintan), Bintan
Batam is a small island in Indonesia, a 40-minute ferry ride away from Singapore (Harbourfront Centre). A few years ago, Batam was stereotyped as a red-light district. Today, it is a hot spot for friends and families to plan their weekend getaway trip. Read the updated post-pandemic list here. My family are regular visitors, and … Continue reading 18 Things to do in Batam (Food, Fun and Shopping!)
Sumimasen, this post is gonna be a long one. First tip to travelling in Japan is to know this word - sumimasen. If you are ever in a pinch and need to ask for directions, or call the waiter, or anyone really, start with sumimasen. It can be interpreted as either "sorry" or "excuse me". … Continue reading 11 Day Family Trip to Osaka-Kyoto-Nara
This is a photo story of my experience getting around the Kansai Region during my family holiday in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, Japan. Amidst all the confusion from the complex train lines, and saying 'sumimasen' at Japanese commuters who helped us out when we were lost, it was a wonderful ride. Disclaimer: I captured these … Continue reading Public Transport through pictures in Osaka-Kyoto-Nara
So here is a short photo story of my trip to Manchester back in 2015, instead of the usual recap. Admittedly, I should have done this earlier so that I could tap on my memory. But hey, this means I'm only remembering the important moments! Credit: CherryBelly Manchester has Quiet, Good People After about a … Continue reading Manchester, United Kingdom
Halal food is hard to come by in Japan, which makes the experience more memorable and sweet. It is great to see Japan committed to meet this growing demand, as I look forward to explore more of Japan after Covid-19. Refer to itinerary here. https://giphy.com/gifs/movie-beauty-and-the-beast-l4EoVNDp9K5Vl0NAk Credit: Giphy Osaka Ayam-ya Namba This ramen shop looks small … Continue reading Halal Food at Osaka-Kyoto-Nara
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