This was turning out to be quite an ‘exceptional’ trip - our daughter, Dana started the trip ill. During breakfast on our first morning in Bangkok, she was too weak to join us for breakfast. But she needed some food with the medication, so while the wife stayed with her in the room, I went down to ask if the buffet restaurant could prepare congee for her. I approached a staff in the Espresso Restaurant and vividly remembered stating my request with “ My daughter is ill and I was wondering if the … [Read more...]
DIY Japan – Kyoto…and a fond Sayonara
I have a couple of confessions about this post. Confession 1: This is a long delayed post and I have very good reasons to procrastinate – I just didn’t want to say ‘farewell’ to our first Japan trip which we did DIY-style. Confession 2: Kyoto is chronologically not our last stop. Osaka was but I’ve decided to make Kyoto our last post to wrap up the entire ‘epic’ Japan vacation. Why Kyoto? Quite simply because of all the places we’ve visited this trip, Kyoto left the most … [Read more...]
Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok
Like most busy folks, when we go for a holiday, we look forward to rest, relax and rejuvenate. But like most parents who travel with young kids, unless the kids are meaningfully engaged, it is often a struggle finding time for each other and to enjoy the holiday. When we were invited to the Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok, we knew we were in for an unforgettable experience. After all, this is one of Bangkok’s most luxurious hotels. However, we were also apprehensive since we are travelling with … [Read more...]
Swissotel Nankai Osaka Hotel – Unsurpassed Centrality, Unparalled Hospitality
Osaka was the very last stop of our family's DIY vacation to Japan. The very last visual memory I have of this wonderful country was not a bowl of steaming Ramen or a plate of fresh succulent sashimi. Nope, given that we travelled in June, it was also not of the pretty cherry blossom trees. Instead, it was the sight of a hotel bell hop, a pint sized Japanese lady (yes, lady!) pushing our luggage from the Swissotel Nankai, Osaka Hotel lobby, accompanying us all the way … [Read more...]
DIY Japan – Maximising your day at Universal Studios Japan
This visit to Universal Studios Japan completes our ‘trilogy’ of the 3 large theme parks in Japan during our inaugural trip in the Summer of 2015. Despite having ran and screamed our way through two of the most popular Disney theme parks (namely Disneyland and DisneySea), our visit to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) still gave us some unexpected surprises in more ways than one - lots of ‘thrills, spills and excitement’ in their many movie-themed rides. In all, we conquered 8 iconic rides and … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: NYC – The City That Makes Me Happy
Our 7yr old brought home a writing assignment where she was asked to write on a city she would love to live in. Here goes: Hello everyone! I am Dana. I went to New York last year with my parents. It is one bustling city with lots of attractions and fun activities for kids. 1. I enjoyed watching musicals at Broadway. We watched Les Mis and Matilda. 2. I saw extinct animals at the American Museum of Natural History (such as Blue Whale, Woolly Mammoth, T-Rex, Stegosaurus and … [Read more...]
DIY Japan: Osaka – Of Deers, Whales and Seriously Stunning Temples!
Exploring Nara Deer Park, Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN, Tōdai-ji Temple, Kōfuku-ji Temple. The next leg of our DIY Japan trip brings us to Osaka – the 3rd largest city in Japan and it is from here that we will fly back to one of the smallest countries in the world – Singapore. While I’m sure there are lots of eating, shopping and taking ‘KAWAII’ photos in Osaka, I made sure we incorporated some educational experiences (this is what happens when you have a teacher in the family). For this … [Read more...]
Penang…with a Penangite
I was born and bred in Penang. Spent 20 of my formative years there before I headed overseas to study. It is no surprise that Penang will always have a special place in my heart even though I've now relocated to Singapore. My family, along with many close friends, in fact, are still there. So what does a Penangite do, where does he eat and go whenever he goes back? Well, here’s taking you on our trip last Dec (Yes! This is a super late post!) when we brought Buddy … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, Mai Khao Beach – Perfect holidays are made of these…
We travel to get away from the hectic pace of life and to reconnect with our family. However when a family with diverse needs and age groups travels together, ensuring that everyone's idea of a 'happy' holiday is fulfilled can be a tad challenging. Not so if you’re at the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach. This gem of a beach resort, a mere 2 hours by flight from Singapore and a 15min ride from Phuket International Airport are what perfect holidays are made … [Read more...]
The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore – Luxury with a touch of Heritage
We all know that the Fullerton Hotel is a luxurious hotel but luxury can often be misconstrued to be stiff, detached and formal but not so at the Fullerton. What, then sets it apart? This Grand Dame has seen the evolution of Singapore, from a bustling port city to the modern metropolis. The Fullerton Hotel is a building which has stoically seen the transformation of Singapore. Built in 1928, it has been regally gracing the mouth of the Singapore River with her majestic facade. Modelled after … [Read more...]
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