I was at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands with several friends when we were attracted by the exhibits. We bought tickets (S$5 each) and was immediately transported into the magical world of Narnia. I was pretty upset when a staff informed me 'No phototaking' is allowed in the exhibitio...
Win's Balinese friends recommend that we visit The Rock Bar at Ayana Resort and Spa to see the sunset in Bali. I don't fancy going to bars .... plus it's located in a 5-star resort, the prices are going to be exorbitant. *$$$ flies..... gulp* Most Spectacular Bar in the World! Thank g...
Firewalking at the Sri Mariamman Temple An hour before midnight on Sunday, I joined the crowds witnessing the Thimithi Firewalking Festival at the Sri Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road. Thousands of devotees and their supporters and tourists swarmed the brightly-lit temple. The Hi...
Passengers flying out from Singapore Changi Airport or perhaps waiting for a connecting flight will never feel bored in the world's most awarded airport ...... more than 340 awards under her belt. :) There is a wide range of facilities and services to keep passengers occupied. Along t...
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Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign On 7 December 2010, I went for my first mammogram at HPB. 2 weeks later, I was advised to go for an advanced breast screening as a suspicious lump was found in my left breast. On 19 January 2011, I consulted Oncologist, Dr Ong Kong Wee at ...
houses have become a rare sight in land-scarce Singapore. Singapore’s last remaining residential village on its mainland, Kampong Buangkok, is rich in heritage and history. This kampong evoke the nostalgia and fond memories of yours truly who have long left to move into the comfort an...
Presenter Melissa Hyak with invited guests I was surprised when the producer of Talking Point invited me to participate on an episode of Channel NewsAsia’s long-running studio discussion series. Talking Point is a weekly half-hour programme which airs on Sundays at 10.30pm. Hosted by ...
Prawns in a greasy Yellow Curry Sauce My doctor told me to avoid sweet, salty or greasy food.... if I want to slim down and for health reasons. I was a disobedient patient .... for a weekend. :P Non-greasy Crisy Fish Skin and accompanied by lots of Thai Iced Tea I was in Bangkok recen...
Sentosa Buskers Festival returns with 13 fascinating street performances from 8 countries this year! On its first day, I was invited to interview several of the performers. From 3rd to 11 September, guests can catch the performances at 4 locations around Sentosa - Merlion Plaza, Imbia...
Hubby and I were at Toa Payoh stadium to wait for the results of our Presidential Election 2011. When it was announced there would be a recount, we knew who would be the winner. Up close with Dr Tan at Toa Payoh stadium Around 3 am, before leaving Toa Payoh stadium for the Elections D...
Today, more than 60,000 people (some from all corners of the globe) have indicated on Facebook that they will cook and share a pot of curry or eat curry. Singaporeans hope the newly arrived citizens will appreciate curry and also embrace the cultures of the various ethnic groups here.
Outside the popular Goddess of Mercy temple in Waterloo Street, we noticed numerous stalls offering fortune telling. This particular one attracted me. A large crowd had gathered around the makeshift stall. The fortune teller was using an abacus to 'calculate' the events of his clients...
Gourmet Cooking with Chef Eric Low It's been quite some time since I attended a course at the local community centres. I receive frequent emails and texted messages from the administrators about courses but with the newly launched mobile portal OurCommunity.sg , it allows residents li...
