“ A family staycay at Shangri-La?” I asked my wife in disbelief. “ Yes, THE Shangri-La, you know, the one at Orange Grove Road. They have recently launched themed family suites! WAll Postse can choose to stay in a castle room, a tree-top room, a spaceship room, an underwater room or a safari themed room...” My scepticism that this iconic world-class hotel (which is more well-known for hosting foreign dignitaries) would offer themed family rooms (to cater to kids and families) was … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
The Lion King Musical – A Review
Singapore, 2018 By now, you would probably know that The Lion King musical is back in the Lion City after 7 years since it first heralded the grand opening of Marina Bay Sands. It remains, till today, Singapore’s longest running musical. Whether you’re planning to catch it for the first time or wondering if you should watch it again, this review is for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo5ny7nNRGQ https://youtu.be/vdLHwW3LvQM Singapore 2018 – is it ‘just as good’? We watched … [Read more...]
2 new ways to enjoy the Singapore Zoo!
Buddy, our youngest, like his elder sis, loves animals and we believe that for kids to grow up loving nature, we have to let them experience it. Singapore Zoo is the ideal place to cultivate a love for flora and fauna. As working parents, we usually can only visit the Zoo during weekends and school holidays. To maximize our visit, we usually arrive early in the morning. Going early has many benefits: Watch the animals at their liveliest as they wake-up, much like us! Enjoy the … [Read more...]
Ways To Maximize Free & Easy Holiday Trips
As working parents who love to travel with our kids, it's essential that we try to maximize every holiday trip. Our annual leave is limited, our disposable income is limited and having to coordinate with our kids' holiday schedule is another tall order. So, whenever we can, we try to travel free and easy because it offers us flexibility to fully experience a country according to our pace, budget and needs. This is especially important because young kids tend to get impatient during long … [Read more...]
TORUK – The First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil Singapore
Welcome to Pandora! Having enjoyed the many Cirque productions that were performed on Singapore’s shores, I admit, I was slightly disappointed to hear that this latest installation will not be performed under Cirque’s iconic Grand Chapiteau. But shortly after clearing the airport-style security, my disappointment quickly dissipated – there in front of me, inside Singapore’s Indoor Stadium was Pandora – the planet home to the Na’vi people based on James Cameron’s award-winning movie, … [Read more...]
BUDS by Shangri-La, Singapore
Another Hotel ‘Kids’ Club’? No. Far from it. Buds by Shangri-La Hotel Singapore sets the benchmark. We are no strangers to hotels with Kids Club facilities. Although we love travelling with our kids, like many parents, there are moments we crave for some private time or just 1 quiet meal together. This is why hotels with Kids’ Club appeal to us. For many hotels though, the idea of a Kids Club is confining kids to a room filled with lego bricks, board games, a video console, a … [Read more...]
TORUK – The First Flight
More than just Cirque du Soleil’s signature acrobatic performance, TORUK - The First Flight features elaborate puppets, kites and breathtaking multimedia projections! The show, inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR, transports us to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning world of imagination, discovery, and possibility. This live immersive experience also bears the distinct signature of directors and multimedia innovators Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon. Narrated by a … [Read more...]
Julius Caesar by Singapore Repertory Theatre
Murder Most Foul. Quite honestly, I wasn’t familiar with the story of Julius Caesar but that didn’t made any difference. This is coming from someone whose knowledge of the play, was about the famous Roman ruler who died in the hands of his infamous friend, and yes, that final phrase ‘Et tu Brute’. In fact my 10 year old daughter’s knowledge of the plot far eclipses mine. Despite that, I enjoyed Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar thoroughly! Here are 5 reasons we think … [Read more...]
Benefits of Slow Juicing with Hurom Juicer
When cancer came knocking “People generally don’t think about what they eat or drink…until cancer hits them.” I was making this remark to a close friend over the weekend. In fact, the truth is, we were like that too. While we don’t purposefully load ourselves with fatty, oily or sugary food, we weren't mindful of the nutrients our body needs to recuperate and rebuild. We had been guilty of being indifferent about diet and nutrition until cancer came knocking. One of the first lifestyle … [Read more...]
Buying Your Kid’s First Bike – 5 Things to Consider
In conjunction with our son, Buddy's first cycling race at the upcoming OCBC Cycle 2018, we are happy to share tips on how we choose a good bike for our children. A Safe Bike There are tons of bikes out there for kids, even hyper-marts sell bicycles these days. Pretty and cute designs are popular with kids but often do not make for good and safe bikes. How then do you know if the bikes are safe? Here’s what I would look out for: The Seat: This is where the weight of the … [Read more...]