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• Set Sail with the Royal Albatross

  

  When I feel like I need to take a little break and doing something special without the hassle of leaving the country, I love taking to the seas. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2018 LIFESTYLE

• Gold Coast: A Tick off the Bucket List – Skydiving!

  

  I don’t even dare to take the rides at theme parks, so I don’t know how I found the courage for this impulse purchase – a skydive! Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Night Festival Singapore 2017: Convolutions by EZ3kiel

  

  The Singapore Night Festival returns for its 10th at the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct with a spectacular light projection, art performances and installations, and... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Otterly Cute

  

  Was on my morning walk when I caught sight of a family of otters feeding on a huge fish – the little rascals had stolen a fish from the nearby fishing pond and... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Japan – Deer Oh Deers! Nara’s Most Famous Residents at Nara Park

  

  No visit to Nara will be complete without meeting its most famous resident, the free roaming wild deers (シカ ‘shika‘ or 鹿) at Nara Park... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Photography -Cable Ski Action at Singapore Wake Park

  

  I had the pleasure of trying out the new Olympus OMD EM-1 MKII over the weekend at the Singapore Wake Park. It was love at first sight – the continuous... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Cock-a-doodle-doo, It’s Year of the Rooster!

  

  Happy Chinese New Year! It’s the Year of the Rooster. Wishing everyone a prosperous year ahead, may you have something fabulous to crow about everyday :) Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Photography – Crested Goshawk

  

  The Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a bird of prey from tropical Asia, and the only resident and rare accipiter in Singapore. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Yilan – Chalet Gelato 夏蕾義式冰淇淋

  

  Just across Ji Mi Park in Yilan is Chalet Gelato, a cute little cafe serving gelato made from the season’s freshest produce.It’s also a great rest stop... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Thailand – A Taste of Thip Samai: Bangkok’s Most Famous Pad Thai

  

  Pad thai, apart from tom yum soup, is one of the most famous Thai food, and not trying it while in Thailand is like not having chicken rice in Singapore. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Yilan, Taiwan – Yoshino Cherry: A Minsu Which Feels Like Home

  

  A homely and comfortable minsu I stayed at while in Yilan was at Yoshino Cherry Minsu 吉野櫻民宿. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Tokyo – Get up Close with Japan’s Cutest Hooters at Akiba Fukurou Owl Cafe

  

  We have seen our fair share of pet cafes with dogs and cats, but it is in the land of the strange and wonderful that you will find owl cafes. Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Kyoto – Savouring Yuba 湯葉 at こ豆や Komameya

  

  Eating in Kyoto offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Japan’s former capital. Some local delicacies that you should try include Yudofu (tofu boile... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Tai Cheong Bakery 泰昌餅家 Opens Its First Cha Chaan Teng in Singapore

  

  Tai Cheong Bakery, a Hong Kong brand known for its egg tarts, has opened its first Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng diner in Singapore. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Tsuta 蔦 – One Michelin-star Ramen in Singapore

  

  Tsuta, the world’s first and only Michelin star ramen eatery, has opened its first overseas branch in Singapore at Pacific Plaza.Naturally, a queue is to be... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Bhutan – Catch Sight of a Real-life Mythical Creature at Motithang Takin Preserve

  

  At Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu, you will find an interesting animal with the head of a goat and body of a cow. Its creation is linked to local... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Bhutan – Buddha Dordenma: Marvel at One of the Largest Buddha Statues in the...

  

  The Buddha Dordenma is an iconic monument sitting atop a forest hill overlooking Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu. Viewable from any part of the city, the... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Botswana – Milky Way at the Safari

  

  After an exciting afternoon of safari photography at Mashatu Game Reserve, we spied a hint of the milky way appearing up in the skies. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Sydney – OMGish Pretty Rose Gelato at i-Creamy

  

  This is easily the most Instagrammable gelato I have ever seen – it caught my attention when I chanced upon it on my Instagram feed, and I made it a point to... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Botswana – The Little Mousey Who Would Be Shrew

  

  Me: Oh, so this little mouse-like creature is called a Sandshrew? My pal Kai: Err, it is actually called an Elephant Shrew. Sandshrew only exists in Pokemon... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 LIFESTYLE