Khao Yai Thailand is a precinct 2.5 hours' drive northeast of Bangkok that offers a wide range of many interesting activities. While there are some that leverage on its natural beauty like walks and hikes, some of the other interesting ones border along the lines of make-believe ranging from a ‘Hokkaido’-like Lavender farm to a replica Italian town and a cowboy ranch from a Western movie. These ‘replicas’ are done so well that they effectively add to the allure of Khao Yai and is a major tourist … [Read more...]
Reimagine Ubin with Village Hotel Changi
As a family who loves the great outdoors , we are always on the lookout for unique and exciting staycation experiences that the whole family can enjoy. One of our top recommendations for families visiting Singapore is the Reimagine Ubin package at Village Hotel Changi where the hotel arranges an experience out at Pulau Ubin and the surrounding islands as part of the staycation. Located on the eastern coast of Singapore, Village Hotel Changi offers a rustic, serene and picturesque retreat … [Read more...]
Penang Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The pandemic has changed many aspects of how families approach travel. Considerations of crowds, cleanliness and convenience become even more important especially when travelling to popular tourist destinations like Penang. We stayed at the new Courtyard by Marriott Penang hotel during our first trip back after the pandemic to visit the kids paternal grandma. Here’s our authentic review. Video highlights from our stay. Location: The pandemic has amplified the convenience of … [Read more...]
Driving Tips – Self-Drive South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand is a popular destination for self-drive trips. Rightly so as self-drive trips offer the spontaneity to manage your itinerary and tons of flexibility for families to travel at our own pace, stopping at scenic spots to take family photos. We share our complete NZ South Island self-drive itinerary and downloadable map in this previous post here . However any self-drive trips come with risks and especially in New Zealand’s diverse terrain – you can go from wide empty … [Read more...]
DIY Family Travels with Kids – Itineraries | Reviews | Tips
16 Countries from Canada to Cambodia, Japan to USA, Scandinavia to Indonesia, Iceland, Finland, New Zealand, Thailand, (and God-willing many more 'lands'!). Cities include: Bali, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Osaka, Penang, Queensland, , Reykjavik, Siem Reap, Tokyo. Activities include: Ski lessons in Hokkaido, Self-Drive Iceland, Self-Drive Hokkaido, Farm stays in Taiwan, Northern-lights and Santa Claus Park in Finland. Theme Parks include: Disneyland (Anaheim); Tokyo … [Read more...]
Teen, Transitions and Travel – Reflection on 2021 and ‘Pandemic Parenting’
2021. A year wrought with sweat, tears and prayers to make family life work. Before it ended, the Husb shared with me his reflections for the year. I asked for him to pen it down and here it is: The ‘Multi-Tasking Working Parents Task Force’ At this point of writing, I’m not too sure if ‘Happy New Year’ is a phrase I’d like to wish others especially since we will enter the 3rd year of this long drawn global pandemic. Truth be told, there were other major ‘shifts’ on the home … [Read more...]
A Night At Singapore Changi Airport: Magical Sleepover Camp 2021
A Review and FAQ Honestly, it didn’t quite strike me until I saw the waters from the HSBC Rain Vortex – the centrepiece of Jewel Changi Airport, came to a complete stop with nary a drop of water funnelling down. Yes, it’s near midnight and we are here, camping overnight at Jewel, Changi Airport. So surreal and magical that we felt compelled to do a blog review to share with you. A ‘Staycation’ with a Difference: To say that it was unforgettable is really an … [Read more...]
Review – The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, Singapore
The 'Pandemic Gamble' I had booked a surprise staycation for my husband's 50th birthday in May but a week before that, Singapore tightened its safe management measures (Phase 2HA) which means no dining out among others. My husband wasn't in favor of having a staycation during these pandemic times because it meant a lot of pre-booking required (think swimming, meal times etc.) and restricted movement and access. The Phase 2HA tightened measures made me consider if I should postpone … [Read more...]
Local Singapore Adventures for Families
Tried. Tested and Recommended. With the prospect of overseas travel still up in the air (pun not intended), here are some interesting local adventures which you can involve the whole family and kids Not just a list: Some of these can incorporate the use of the Singapore ReDiscover Vouchers while some you can just purchase directly online. Whatever it is, one thing for sure, this is not any simple listicle list but it’s something we have personally tried, experienced and therefore … [Read more...]
DIY Batam ‘SPA-cation’ with Kids – A Review & Giveaway
3D2N with Spa Central Batam and Harris Resort Belarang Yes, we did it! We visited Batam as a family for the first time and came home rejuvenated. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and the kids, especially our 5 year old Buddy kept asking when we can return. This trip debunked the misconception that Batam is not a family-friendly destination. In fact, I think it makes the IDEAL destination for those long- weekend getaways! Here’s sharing our itinerary and as usual, some tips to … [Read more...]
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