Many readers asked me about the blinds that I used and their costs. I realised I didn’t share much about it, partly because taking pictures of the blinds are very tedious. There is a high contrast, indoor is dark but outdoor is too bright due to the harsh sunlight. I may be able to neutralise … Read more
Otaru is a pleasant harbour city near Sapporo that is famous for its fresh seafood, winter snow lantern festival, well-preserved canal and historical townscape. Just half an hour away from Sapporo by train, it has the perfect size to explore in a day. Thus, many tourists regard Otaru as a day trip destination from Sapporo. … Read more
I’ve been asked by readers on what to wear for winter in Japan, especially in places with sub-zero temperatures like Hokkaido. If this is your first time travelling to a cold country, you may feel apprehensive on what to wear and what to buy. I could totally understand you as I felt the same way … Read more
People often talk about their Hokkaido trip, but when they do, it isn’t always about useful travel tips or things you should know before traveling there such as public transport in Hokkaido. When I headed off to Hokkaido for the first-time, there were a few things I wish I had known before setting off. I … Read more
Like many Singaporean families, we aim to travel twice a year during the June and December school holidays. Sometimes, we go on short trips during the March and September term breaks too. Earlier this year, we went on a 7-day trip to Bangkok and 5-day trip to Clark. And our most anticipated trip this year … Read more
➡ Day 1: Singapore > Taipei | Xinbeitou Hot Spring, Shilin Night Market➡ Day 2: Taipei > Kaohsiung | E-DA World➡ Day 3: Kaohsiung | E-DA Theme Park > Taichung | Fengjia Market➡ Day 4: Taichung City Tour➡ Day 5: Taichung > Cingjing➡ Day 6: Cingjing > Taipei Finally, I’m at my last post now. I pushed myself so hard … Read more
This marks our first Royal Caribbean cruise vacation, and we were SO excited about it. We’ve been on SuperStar Virgo twice in 2010 and 2012, and the cruise duration was only 4D3N. This time, we’ve decided to indulge in a long cruise with Mariner of the Seas from Singapore to Laem Chabang (Thailand) and Phu … Read more
South Korea has so many attractions and unique experiences to offer. During winter season, the country comes to life with interesting winter festivals and exciting snowy attractions. Beautiful landscapes, scrumptious food and an endless array of cool activities – what’s not to love? If you’re planning to visit Korea in winter, bookmark our D.I.Y. 9-day … Read more
Cingjing Itinerary: Puli King Garden, Guangxing Paper Mill, Feeling 18C, The Old England, Green Green Grassland, Small Swiss Garden, Dreamtown Minsu. I can’t believe I took so long to write up our Taiwan trip in June last year. Hopefully, I could finish it before we head for another vacation this coming school holiday. To speed … Read more
Almost every household has at least one 3M product. I looked around my home and found 3M Post-it® notes, Command™ damage-free utility hooks, polarizing lamp, various Scotch-Brite® cleaning products, Nexcare™ first-aid products, and N95 face mask. 3M is a leading global supplier of innovative products that are making lives easier and better. In our work, … Read more