Our first Club Med vacation took place in March 2012. David and I have gone on many resort holidays but Club Med truly takes the cake.Reception and Welcome: Hassle-free and speedy! Upon arrival at Bintan Ferry Terminal, our luggage was collected and sent directly to the resort. We boarded the Club Med coach which brought us to the resort 15mins away. Teams of smiling G.Os (Genteel Organizers or Club Med Staff) lined the main lobby waving their hands and dancing to the Club Med theme song … [Read more...]
Top 20 Things To Do in LEGOLAND Malaysia (Part 3)!
Top 6 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (or those with younger kids)This is the 3rd review of our visit to LEGOLAND Malaysia. If you are bringing your family for a visit, do not miss these attractions suitable for the entire family.LEGO® CITY 1. Legoland ExpressSee all the sights of the park aboard a life size LEGO® train.Minimum age: 8 years old (0-7 years old if accompanied by an adult)We sat on the LEGO Express at the end of our visit when we wanted to rest our weary feet. We enjoyed the … [Read more...]
Top 20 Things to Do in LEGOLAND Malaysia – Part 2
Part 2 - The TOP 7 RIDES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN! In Part 1 of our LEGOLAND Malaysia review, we picked Top 7 Rides for Preschool Kids (aged 4-6). Here in this post, we have Caleb (Dana's cousin) to share with us The 7 Top Rides recommended for children his age (7 years and up).LEGO® CITY1. Driving School Minimum Age: 6 - 13 yearsThe LEGOLAND Malaysia Driving School offers a unique and interactive hands-on experience for kids. Caleb was given an opportunity to learn the rules of … [Read more...]
Top 20 Things To Do in LEGOLAND Malaysia (Part 1)!
If you are planning a visit, here is the first installment of Our Pick of Top 20 Things to Do in LEGOLAND Malaysia.Part 1 - The TOP 7 RIDES FOR PRESCHOOLERS! Photo CreditLEGOLAND is Malaysia's first international theme park which was opened to public on 15 September 2012. Even before its official launch, it generated a great hype being the first LEGOLAND to be opened in the Asia Continent! The other LEGOLANDS are situated in Billund, Denmark (The Original LEGOLAND!), California and … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Thai Afternoon Tea!
Good food is aplenty in Bangkok. When we were planning for our short getaway, our cousin has highly recommended the Thai Afternoon Tea at the Erawan Tea Room. Despite the shortage of time, we decided to carve out an afternoon to see what the hype is about.Hi-Tea @ Erawan Tea Room, BangkokFacade of the RestaurantThe Erawan Tea Room is a cosy and relaxing respite away from the hubub of the human traffic at the Erawan shrine outside. It is a lovely place to stop for tea on a busy, blistering … [Read more...]
Dana Tours Siam Ocean World!
Mention Tutuk, Tom Yum Goong, Pole Dancing Pornsak (from The Noose) and Bangkok instantly springs to mind. Each year, 500,000 Singaporeans visit Bangkok. With cheap eats, affordable massages, plethora of bargain shopping, and promises of warm hospitality, it's no wonder Bangkok is a top favourite travel destination. We last visited Bangkok 12 years ago as a newly married couple. This time, armed with tips on the 'Must-Dos' and 'Must-Eats' from friends, we rediscovered Bangkok with Dana in tow to … [Read more...]
Thankful Tuesday: Getaway to Get Together…
We just got back from a short getaway to Bangkok...a destination which we last visited in 2000 as a young couple...I'm thankful that despite hubby's hectic workload, he managed to set aside few days to grant my desire for a regional getaway...we've both been feeling we've neglected each other of late and this trip, though short, was a good one. We visited new sites, tried new cuisines and even indulged in Thai massages two days in a row...something which we've never done before.So I'm thankful … [Read more...]
Around the World in 18 Days: Taiwan!
All Swans are White… One of the reasons I love to travel is, like most, to discover new things - new places, attractions, culture, people and be inspired and enriched by the whole experience of discovery. Almost everything in the modern world, I believe, can attest to the influences from the Western World (primarily the American and British Culture) – fashion, finance, entertainment, education, business… For me, anything else would be a poor copy. It didn’t help that, growing up, I was … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: The Magic of Disney
Sharing our absolute favourite memories of visiting Disneyland, Anaheim last September 2011. Being able to experience the magic of Disney with our kids just makes the experience DOUBLY memorable and magical! Disneyland - Truly and irrevocably 'The Happiest Place on Earth'!Look how overjoyed our Princess is at meeting Mickey! … [Read more...]
Dana Tours the Australia Zoo!
This is the 7th and final installment of our Queensland holidays. On the day before we depart, we made a short stop at the Australia Zoo. Coming from Singapore where we have such an outstanding zoo, I had initially wanted to skip this attraction altogether! Thank God we didn't! The Australia Zoo is big on conservation, making it such an amazing place for the little ones to discover the rich Australian wildlife.Here one can cuddle a koala, hand-feed Asian Elephants, walk with … [Read more...]