With our Wedding Anniversary coinciding with Fathers' Day this year, how did we celebrate it? We took off to nearby JB for a one night staycation! It was a last minute decision as we had barely returned from Bali but we decided we deserved another treat (yay!). We booked the hotel through its website on Friday and set off two days later on Sunday morning (Fathers' Day)!Soong Huat Bah-Kut-Teh in JBHere comes our lunch!En-route, we stopped over at this famous coffee-shop to satisfy our … [Read more...]
Prepping kids for Bali
In preparation for our family's vacation next week, we visited the National Library two nights ago and hauled up these books; both for our trip planning as well as to use as discussion points to pique Dana's interest in the mystical Isle of gods.1. Kids go! BaliWritten by Mio Debnam ; illustrated by Tania WillisCall Number: English 915.9804 DEB This series empowers kids to have a say in their vacation planning, to get them thinking about their destination, and to enable them to … [Read more...]
All Day Dimsum in KL!
During our short getaway to Kuala Lumpur last week, my MIL led us to this nice restaurant in the back lanes near the hotel where we stayed which serves delectable Hong Kong Dim Sum. Prices are reasonable, service brisk and environment clean and bright. We are delighted to have discovered this gem as we weren't fond of all the fast food joints that abound in these shopping areas. Here are some dishes we ordered:A fav of ours - Steamed Cheong Fun with Prawns - so smooth and soft it melts in your … [Read more...]
Random Notes at the Hotel…
Daddy posted on his FB the day we left, "a short getaway is still a getaway...". How apt. We thank God that in the midst of crazy busy May, our family was able to book a flight and escape to nearby KL for the family wedding. We were also grateful that through our brother-in-law's help, we were able to put up at a swanky 5-star hotel which eased my frazzled nerves of having to take care of a sick child on our travels. Getting inspiration from the Twin TowerOne evening, as we were … [Read more...]
Home & Away – A Mothers’ Day Staycation…
Mother's Day, a day about thanking and appreciating the women in our lives whose sacrifices and love shape us into who we are today. So when the occasion and the weekend presented itself, we scooped Dana's Grandma, Great-Grandma, Grand Aunt Judy off to somewhere off the beaten track for an inter-generational getaway. Our choice? Nope, not boisterous RWS Sentosa but the quaint old Changi Village. Going East to escape from it all!Bright facade of the hotel jazzing up the relaxed vibes … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Korea…Gangnam Style!
Finally, the video montage of the highlights from our Korea vacation is ready! We spent a frigid but enjoyable 8 days in South Korea in December 2012 - the very same year Gangnam Style swept the world. We learnt so much about its history, culture and are already missing its beautiful snowscapes. I spent many nights gleaning tips from online tutorials to produce this montage as our family's tribute to this scenic holiday destination. . So … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: In love with Jeju!
We recently discovered that Jeju has been officially inaugurated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in Sept 2012. Fondly known as 'Jejudo' by the locals, Jeju is a natural volcanic island deserving this great honour. To find out which other places are the official New 7 wonders of Nature, please read the article here.Here are some photos which remind us how scenic Jeju is, even in bitter cold Korean Winter:Dana's 1st World Heritage Site - The Seongsan Volcanic Crater. Coniferous trees … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Fridays: Abbey Road Crossing
Sharing few fun photos taken at the Trick Art Museum on our recent Family Vacation.I'm with The Beatles!Dana saves the Day!Watering the Money tree!Cool Surfer Babe...Wine of Liberty?The New Spider-man!Thankful for family holidays where we can do goofy things as a family and make lasting memories.Linking up with Catch Forty Wink's … [Read more...]
There’s no place like Club Med!
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...]
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