When COVID-19 restrictions started to relax in 2022, the family decided to go on a long-haul holiday trip! We travelled to New Zealand for 10 days in June 2022, and it went suprisingly smoother than I expected. But do you know why the trip went well? Because I did all the research and planning beforehand. … Continue reading New Zealand Family Trip for 3 – South Island (Part 1 – Things to Prepare for New Zealand)
We have finally reached the post-pandemic period, and I think that there was a destination that people have been really interested in reading about - Batam! Taking the Ferry from Harbourfront to Harbour Bay The last I've been to Batam was in..2019. Finally after two years, we managed to do a short 4D3N trip from … Continue reading Things to do in Batam (2022) : 4D3N Rediscovery Trip
[post was written in June 2021] I have been enjoying my time learning Thai language over the past few months. I first started my basic level 1 class in Feb 2021. Thai was also a new language achievement for me because I usually stop learning a new language at Level 2, but I actually proceeded … Continue reading Level up with Language – Thai Edition
Kpop today is a worldwide phenomenon. While I do not follow the scene as closely as before, Kpop had always provided us with a reason to explore and find out more about their world. Which was why my first two-person overseas trip in 2015 was Seoul, South Korea! Why Kpop? Back then, I was really … Continue reading Sightseeing and Shopping in Seoul, South Korea (2015)
Here is another smooth and seamless staycay experience, booked with a click of a button and tapped on SRV: Details Fairmont Singapore Couple & Family Staycation Package: 2-Nights Stay at Signature King Suite with Balcony and SGD100 F&B Credits & 2nd Night at 50% Discount Room 22-24 Jun 2021 Purchased on Klook Verdict #1 Great … Continue reading Another day, Another Staycay – Fairmont Singapore
This is a question that no one ever asked me before, but I always ask myself. It was my insecurity, not being able to be the best in something, anything. Growing up seeing many accomplished friends who excelled better than me at studies, who are more creative, have more resources and networks, "better" parents, more … Continue reading How do you feel about being a jack of all trades?
I had planned for this post to be out in December, during the Christmas period, hence the merry title. But hey, it's still relevant! Especially with COVID-19 not letting us travel anytime soon. Still in the right season. Here in Singapore, everyone is out on a journey of wonderful staycays, thanks to the SG Rediscovery … Continue reading Tis the Season of Staycays
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?
Whenever you are sick, there are a few options of treating yourself - at home, the polyclinic, hospital, or a General Practitioner (GP) clinic found near your HDB. [Disclaimer: This is referring to the usual illnesses like flu, cough, fever etc] I thought about writing this after a visit to my GP for a HPV … Continue reading 5 reasons to go to a Family Clinic (GP)
Photo by Pexels.com I had never understood why product categories call it Health & Beauty / Beauty & Personal Care. A few days back, I suddenly realised that health and beauty do come hand-in-hand. Health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in which disease and infirmity are absent. Wikipedia, WHO Constitution Since health is so subjective, it is difficult … Continue reading My epiphany on health and beauty
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