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...]
DIY Northern Lights in Finland with Kids (7D6N in Lapland)
We typically end our trips with a blog post. This trip was in Dec 2018 and we didn't want it to 'end'. But alas, all good things do. So here it is, sharing our experience how we caught the Aurora Borealis with the kids who were then 10 and 4 years old respectively. *Lapland is Finland’s northernmost region, a sparsely populated area bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea. It’s known for its vast subarctic wilderness, ski resorts and natural phenomena including the midnight sun … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Travel: Experience and Tips
Experience and Perspective As outbreaks of new cases and variants ebb and flow, so these regimes can also beexpected to come and go. That is the price of living with a disease that has not yetsettled into its endemic state. "The new normal is already here. Get used to it" The Economist, 18 Dec. 2021 Travel, near or far, is very much part of most Singaporean’s lifestyle. Although the world is opening-up to travel again and VTL regime may not be strictly in place, health check … [Read more...]