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• Taiwan – Experience a Scandinavian Getaway at Yilan’s North Zart 北方札特

  

  From natural environments, cold/hot springs to a wealth of scenic attractions, Yilan is one of the best areas in Taiwan for a leisurely getaway with loved... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Botswana – Watching

  

  An adult giraffe keeps an eye on a young one as it feeds on the leaves of an acacia tree. A giraffe’s extra-thick saliva gets its antiseptic properties from... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Botswana – Blue Waxbill

  

  The blue waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis), also called blue-breasted cordon-bleu, is a small estrildid finch (about 12.5cm) found in open grassland, savanna,... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Botswana – Playful Lion Cubs

  

  Cute lion cubs playing at Mashatu Game Reserve in BotswanaOnce ranging across the African continent, Syria, Israel, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, and even northwest... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2016 PETS

• Botswana – Leopard on the Prowl

  

  Leopard on the prowl for a steenbok. The poor steenbok was highly confused with all the attention it was getting (“I don’t think I am special enough for safari... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Photo of the Day – Margaret River’s Wild Roos

  

  Caught this pair of wild kangaroos at Gunyulgup Drive in Margaret River, Perth. Apparently, everyday at around 5am and 5pm you can see HUNDREDS of wild kangaroo... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Café in Singapore

  

  Returning to Singapore on an odd-hour flight recently, I was able to skip the horrendously long queue at Hello Kitty Orchid Garden café which opened in May 2016. Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Hong Kong – Via Tokyo: Matcha Goodness

  

  If there is a café that gained popularity primarily through social media, it has to be Via Tokyo in Hong Kong – I got to know about the place after seeing... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Pompompurin Café in Singapore

  

  My gal pals and I recently braved the crowds to check out Pompompurin Café at Orchard Central – patience is utmost essential, from queuing for a table (thanks... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Pokémon Café Singapore

  

  My friend laughed when I told her I was visiting the Pokémon Café. Well, I admit I am a little over-aged to indulge in monsters, but who could resist its first... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Bhutan – The Craft of Tsho Lham Bootmaking

  

  Something which I really wanted from Bhutan were their traditional boots – it was love at first sight when I first saw them on the feet of a Bhutanese... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Japan – Mikoshi 神輿 Parade at Yushima Tenjin

  

  I was fortunate enough to chance upon a mikoshi 神輿 parade when I was at Yushima Tenjin for its Plum Blossom Festival. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Japan, Tokyo – Plum Blossoms at Yushima Tenjin

  

  Every year, the arrival of plum blossoms (ume 梅) herald the start of spring. These beauties typically bloom between February and March. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day – Mane Attraction

  

  Trying out my new film camera with my new hairdo..//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Bhutan’s Got My Stamp of Approval

  

  One of the most interesting things that you can do in Bhutan, is to get your own personalised stamps at the National Post Office in Thimphu. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Bhutan, Thimphu – National Memorial Chorten

  

  The National Memorial Chorten is one of the most prominent religious structures located in Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu, and a focus of daily worship for... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Photography – Pit Shore Viper

  

  Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) Spotted at Pasir Ris Park Taken with Nikon D810 + Nikkor 200-500mm (and the only reason why I was taking photo... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Film Camera Shopping – Love at First Sight

  

  I have been shooting with a DSLR for two years now, and I wanted to really get back to the basics of photography with a fully manual film camera, as a way to... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2015 LIFESTYLE

• I’m Looking Forward to Christmas…

  

  Popped by Tanglin Mall’s Magical Christmas activity to soak in the festive mood over the weekend. Well, the foam snow is the closest thing we can get to the rea... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Phuket, Thailand – An Indulgent Wellness Retreat at KEEMALA

  

  I have never been tempted to visit Phuket due to its notorious wild partying reputation, courtesy of Patong Beach. My curiosity to visit was finally piqued by... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2015 LIFESTYLE