Ash turns nineteen today. *gasp* 19 years old – a final fling at being a teen and the beginning of adulting. Seriously, where have all the years gone? Why does life have to go by so fast? I wish I could hit rewind and pause buttons and just savor the blessing of Ash as a child and adolescent. But there is no stopping time, of course. It’s a bittersweet moment because I'm saying goodbye to the child the wifey and I raised and embracing the young adult he has and will become. Some people say that turning 19 isn’t that big of a deal, but it’s really the last year you'll ever be able to ..read more

    Here's one final update to all the NEW Attractions and Places that have opened this year in 2023! If you are looking for new places and attractions to bring the family to, good news - there are 20 26  43 of them to take your pick from. In fact, more than 40% of these places are actually FREE to visit so there's no excuse to make use of the remaining school holidays to create more memories! 1. KIDZWORLD @ SINGAPORE ZOO NEW ADDITION! KidzWorld @ Singapore Zoo has re-opened after refurbishment and in short, everything has been levelled up here - from an int ..read more

  So it finally all happened. Today, the wifey and I are officially no longer parents of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers or primary school kids. We have, in fact, THREE teenagers at home now! Yep, Ale turns 13 today. *pause to allow that to sink in* How on earth did that even happen so fast???  Ale is 13!!! As I am writing this post, she is in the bedroom, scrolling through the endless feed of YouTube videos. In fact, she just joyfully told me that she will be able to sign up for an Instagram account today because in her words, "the drama is all on IG!". I playfully suggested ..read more

  Didn't I just write about Ayd turning 16 years old? And now, I am writing about him turning 17 TODAY???  Gosh, time truly flies... especially this year as he has been spending the weekdays during school terms at his school's boarding house. Which means we only get to see him during the weekends and school holidays. And even then, time spent together is pretty rare as he is either holed up in his room rushing school work or waking up close to lunch time. But we try to squeeze some time out, whether it's heading out for a meal or going out for cycling together as a family. Beca ..read more

   It's the June school holidays and we're approaching the mid-year. Where did all the time go??? If you are looking for new places and attractions to bring the family to, good news - there are 18 of them to take your pick from (plus one bonus attraction that opened in Dec last year!). In fact, 50% of these places are actually FREE to visit so there's no excuse in NOT bringing the family out! ? 1. MANDAI WILDLIFE WEST FREE Mandai Wildlife West is an ungated public node that connects to the upcoming Bird Paradise, which means you don't need a ticket to access this area! Ye ..read more

  Advertorial The June School Holidays are in full swing and all parents in Singapore will know what that means - how to keep the kids occupied for 4 weeks! No worries, because The Seletar Mall has got you covered... be it shopping, dining or entertainment. It’s a one-stop destination for all things fun and fabulous! Sir Little’s Adventure Park Dates: 2 to 18 June 2023 Location: L1 Atrium Kids and their parents get to embark on an interactive adventure with Sir Little & Friends where they will get to play a variety of arcade machines and even a bouncy castle! Var ..read more

 Advertorial The June School Holidays are in full swing and all parents in Singapore will know what that means - how to keep the kids occupied for 4 weeks! No worries, because The Seletar Mall has got you covered... be it shopping, dining or entertainment. It’s a one-stop destination for all things fun and fabulous! Sir Little’s Adventure Park Dates: 2 to 18 June 2023 Location: L1 Atrium Kids and their parents get to embark on an interactive adventure with Sir Little & Friends where they will get to play a variety of arcade machines and even a bouncy castle! Variety of game sta ..read more

  It's the June school holidays and we're approaching the mid-year. Where did all the time go??? If you are looking for new places and attractions to bring the family to, good news - there are 18 of them to take your pick from (plus one bonus attraction that opened in Dec last year!). In fact, 50% of these places are actually FREE to visit so there's no excuse in NOT bringing the family out! ? 1. MANDAI WILDLIFE WEST FREE Mandai Wildlife West is an ungated public node that connects to the upcoming Bird Paradise, which means you don't need a ticket to access this area! Yes, it's FRE ..read more

  If you are planning a trip to Taiwan this or next year, read on because there's now an easier way to get around - PLUS, you may just win a travel package too! ? The last time we visited Taipei, Taiwan was in 2008 and I've got the photo to prove it.  This was taken more than 15 years ago - and Ale wasn't even born then!? Since then, a lot have changed but some of the attractions within Taipei and New Taipei City remain popular with tourists... like Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, Wulai Hot Springs, Pingxi, Shifen and many more! But truth is, if you are not self-driving, it can get a ..read more

 [Media Invite] Some call it a museum. Some call it an art gallery. But no matter what you call it, visiting teamLab's Planets when you are in Tokyo is a must-go, must-see and must-experience attraction! Simply because you go through the entire exhibition BAREFOOT. Wait, what? If teamLab sounds familiar, that's because they are also the folks behind the 'Future World: Where Art Meets Science' exhibition at ArtScience Musuem right here in Singapore. A worldwide art collective that blends art, science, technology, and the natural world, teamLab is famed for creating digital artworks th ..read more