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...]
Dana Tours Strawberry Fields!
On the last day of our Queensland Holidays, we visited two attractions in Sunshine Coast: The Strawberries Field and The Australia Zoo! First stop was the Strawberry Fields where Dana had her first experienced of PYO (Pick Your Own) strawberries right from the patch! We arrived 5 minutes before 9am and waited in anticipation for the farm to be opened. The farm is very well-kept with lush landscaping.There are picnic facilities at the farm too.Dana … [Read more...]
Dana Tours Eumandi Market!
Our last leg of the Queensland Holidays brought us to Sunshine Coast! We drove to the Mantra Mooloolaba Beach Resort, a serviced apartment with beautiful unobstructed views of the South Pacific Ocean.We timed our trip to visit the Eumandi Market on Saturday. Eumandi Market is a local 'craft' market where you’ll find original artworks, sculptures, furniture, handmade toys, homewares, fashion and jewellery items by local designers. We spent the entire morning soaking in the … [Read more...]
Dana Tours Surfers Paradise!
After an exhilarating day at Dreamworld, we headed to the famous Surfers Paradise Beach just before sunset. We took a short leisurely stroll from the hotel and enjoyed the bonding time. Our little Bumble Bee can hardly contain her excitement! In Singapore, the coastline is dotted with silhouettes of oil refineries and ship tankers. Here at Surfers Paradise, the emerald sea meets the azure sky as far as your eye can see. It's truly an awesome sight to … [Read more...]