“I like Coach Iku…she stayed with me to help me and makes sure that I learn.” Just like that, Buddy, all 5 years old of him, summarized his ski experience at Hanazono as we were having dinner on our final night in Niseko. It’s obvious that this has been on his mind. We enrolled our kids, Buddy and Dana in the children's ski programme at Niseko International Ski School (NISS) in Dec 2019. Our cautious little guy is not as gung-ho as his older sister. As parents, we know that ever … [Read more...]
Skiing with NISS – Diary of a Ski Girl
When we first started our daughter Dana in skiing 4 years ago in 2015, we had no idea she would come this far. After all, coming from sunny Singapore, our kids only get a chance to ski once a year perhaps (if we can afford a trip to a snowy country that year). However, we were pleasantly surprised. What started out as a recreational activity for our daughter then has turned out to be a sport she has taken to quite seriously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK6od6uVH0w&t=2s She … [Read more...]
CATS The Musical – A Parent’s Guide
Will Kids like CATS? CATS The Musical, need no introduction. Aside from its famous tune, ‘Memory’ which has never failed to sweep audiences’ feet off theatre carpets, the musical has swept seats off West End and Broadway faster than anyone can say “Meow”. It has won multiple international awards including the Grammy’s. In fact, it is one of the very few musicals that are the longest-running in Broadway and West End for a record-breaking 21 years. But how can I help my kids … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean – Quantum of the Seas Review
https://youtu.be/yth8clm_dvs Spice of SouthEast Asia 6D5N Cruise Photo credit: Royal Caribbean International 13 countries but no cruise!? This cruise is truly something to remember for the following right reasons! Our very first cruise! : It’s hard to believe that despite having travelled 13 countries stretching from Australia to Iceland and to US, Japan, Scandinavia with our kids, we have N … [Read more...]
Family Biking in Ubin
Here's what the daughter had to say: “ During the trail, we encountered steep slopes, which required us to change gears quickly, rocky trails which were bumpy and fast downhill tracks. With perseverance and constant encouragement from Uncle Tony, my daddy and my friends, I made it through the ride! It was thrilling!” “ Looking back on the day’s events, I was glad that I was able to do my favourite activity – mountain biking while being in one of my favorite environment – around lush greener … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Build a Meaningful Holiday For Kids
During the first 9 years of our marriage when we were childless, we travelled far and wide. Back then, we were undergoing assisted fertility treatments and made a simple ‘promise’ to ourselves that if we were ever blessed with kids, we would bring them everywhere we travel. Now that the wish is fulfilled, we have brought both our kids to more than 13 countries. We would be first to admit that travelling with kids is tough but yet, we will not stop doing so. We are often asked, "Ho … [Read more...]
DIY Desaru with Kids – Itinerary & Tips
Desaru Itinerary, Tips, and FAQs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifEmqCw6MdQ Desaru is so much FUN! “ It’s like taking a flight with inflight entertainment.” This is from my Hubby, who up till the day of the trip, thought I was crazy to book a short getaway to Desaru during the Deepavali long weekend where long unforgiving queues are expected on the causeways. But I assured him that he’s not driving and I think the eldest needed a break after the year-end exams, he good-naturedly … [Read more...]
DIY Penang with kids – ESCAPE Park Review
Tips, FAQs and Review (Including new Waterplay area!) A 'Must-Do' Forest Adventure Park in Penang! Maybe it’s mummy and daddy trying to shed off those extra calories from enjoying all that Penang food but one thing for sure, since our first experience at ESCAPE Penang back in 2015, we have always tried make it a point to devote 1 day to spend at ESCAPE Penang. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd7FXbYb7i4 Check out ESCAPE Park's new waterplay! This huge forest adventure play p … [Read more...]
Jazz Hotel Penang, Malaysia – A Review & Giveaway!
Penang is one of our favorite regional destinations. Aside from being my hubby David’s hometown, Penang has many unique experiences to offer families apart from its famous hawker fare. In this recent September trip back, we wanted to stay in the city for a change instead of the usual beachfront Batu Ferringhi area as I was keen to do some ‘café-hopping’. However, hotels downtown are not only costlier and few are big enough to fit a family of 5 (the kids' Penang Grandma usually joins us … [Read more...]
Learn Cycling Painlessly with Biking Singapore
"Why can't parents teach their own kids cycling?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvf4NevJIwQ Watch highlights from the 2 sessions where Buddy learnt cycling. We experienced two rather surreal encounters while Buddy was learning to cycle that is worth reflecting. Off he goes! First, was when seeing our cautious little Buddy, cycling off on his own, barely 1 hour into his second session with Biking Singapore, oblivious to his parents’ claps and cheers as he peddled forward on his t … [Read more...]
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