I often forget when I'm sat in my little bubble that our life is very different to most of the world. What feels like 'normal' to us and routine is actually very unique. Whilst covid-19 has effected everyone and the impact has been felt all around the world, but those ripples have been experienced very differently. So I thought I'd share our covid-19 journey so far, it's basically the only 'journey' we'll be taking in 2020.
I'd heard that the iconic Raffles Hotel was open again after its lengthy refurbishment and was offering some really good rates for those staying more than one night. I'd also read good reports from other expats who'd already been and stayed. What an opportunity to stay in this iconic hotel with no other tourists, plus they always do the best Singapore Slings.
I've been wanting to share this post for a while, phase two of covid-19 in Singapore has meant a lot more time ferrying the kids around and a bit less 'me-time' or writing time. But today is an uncharacteristically rainy day, so I've put a cardigan on (this only happens twice a year here in …
From small pools in decadent medinas in Marrakesh to luxurious pools with jaw dropping views, I've tried to include something for everyone. Check out my top 11 swimming pools from around the globe.
Well after my other two blog posts on things to do in Singapore have been such a hit. I thought I'd do a third post in the series but this time focused on what to do with kids when you're visiting Singapore. I can safely say that after two years living in Singapore we've road …
Continue reading Travel // 19 Places to Visit in Singapore with Kids {2019}
Parents coming to stay? Not sure where to take them this time? Already exhausted your fail proof list; including Marina Bay Sands, The Night Zoo and everything in between. Yes I've been there, especially as my parents come with a long list of demands including... a little culture, air-con is a bonus, not too far …
Continue reading Travel // 17 Things to Do in Singapore when your Parents are Visiting {2019}
I remember my very first trip to Pulau Ubin because it was on New Years Eve 2017. It was a rainy day and we were newbies to Singapore. Our friends invited us for a day of cycling, we were a bit daunted as we had no idea what to expect. We stocked up on bug …
Continue reading Travel // Exploring the Jungle of Pulau Ubin, Singapore {2019}
Back in England our weekends would be filled with walks in the muddy British countryside. The wellies would always be ready and waiting in the boot room for their next adventure. One thing I've noticed about kids in Singapore is that they just don't get muddy. Our shoes are always clean. So on the bank …
Continue reading Travel // Getting Muddy at Bollywood Veggies, Kranji Countryside, Singapore {2019}
Back when we lived in England I fell in love with a little village called Shere in the deepest Surrey Hills. I would visit every few weeks for lunch or a walk around the woodlands with the kids and always a stop at the quintessentially English sweet shop. When we landed in Singapore I was …
Continue reading Travel // Why you need to visit Tiong Bahru, Singapore {2018}
We've been fortunate to have lots of visitors this year. It's been such a pleasure showing people around the town we're lucky enough to call home, Singapore. What's been really interesting is watch each of these visitors carve out their own experience and view of Singapore. Each one has had a different experience, my brother …
Continue reading Travel // 9 Things to do on a Weekend in Singapore {2018}
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