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Wondering what to do on your next day out? Get inspo for a fun time with family and friends – from food to exhibitions to new places you never knew existed before.
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Poinsettia Wishes 2019 At Gardens By The Bay: Nordic Vibes And Gnomes Called Nisse
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. The last display of the year, Poinsettia Wishes 2019 ushers in Nordic vibes under the creative direction...
“Bello!” It’s A Minions Christmas Party At Bedok Point This Holiday Season
Guess who is heralding Christmas at Bedok Point this year – the Minions! Join Kevin, Stuart and Bob from 19 to 24 November for a Minions Meet & Greet, a ball pit of “mischief”...
Navy At Vivo 2019: Connecting Singaporeans To The Sea From 13 to 18 Nov
Navy at Vivo 2019 is heralding in the first few days of the year end school holiday season. This year is the first year my family managed to ballot successfully for tickets to the Fast...
Play
SEA LIFE Malaysia: LEGO-Flavoured Marine Adventures
With a couple of rabid LEGO fans and avid marine life lovers in our posse, what could be not-to-like about Malaysia’s first LEGO-themed aquarium experience? We needed little convincing – SEA LIFE Malaysia, we...
National Day Celebration Ideas in Schools: Ways to Mark Singapore’s Birthday
Singapore celebrates National Day on 9 August each year. For schools and preschools, it is an opportunity for the student community to come together to remember this significant date that we share in common....
5 Mother’s Day Gifts That Mums Are Sure To Appreciate
Mums are often our unsung heroes - they are our greatest cheerleaders, teachers, disciplinarians and confidantes all rolled into one. They are also one of the hardest people to get gifts for, often claiming...
Lifestyle
What Types of Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns You Know May Reveal Your Age
It’s lanterns galore each Mid-Autumn Festival, so much so that it is commonly known as Lantern Festival here in Singapore and Malaysia. A harvest festival with its origins from China, Mid-Autumn is celebrated on...
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Six Meaningful Ideas Besides Flowers
The pressure is on! Finding a Mother's Day gift can be a daunting task. Indeed, it's a brobdingnagian feat to show your immense appreciation to the most sacrificial woman in your life. Nonetheless, you...
Singapore’s Water Fountains – Alternative Free Water Play Areas for Kids
Singapore's Water Fountains - Alternative Free Water Play Areas for Kids
Sometimes, the best things in life are the simplest. Come rain or shine in tropical Singapore, it is pure joy to see squirts of...
Food
Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop: Hold Singapore In Your Hands
From selling books online to publishing local literature, Epigram’s latest venture is the Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop located in the URA Building at 45 Maxwell Road.
Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, with its 11-metre long bookshelf, is so...
Baker & Cook at Dempsey: Family-Friendly Café With Outdoor Playground
Baker & Cook at Dempsey opened in July 2019 and is already attracting the crowds on weekends. The artisan bakery brand by New Zealander Dean Brettschneider already has multiple outlets around Singapore and this...
Tiong Bahru Goes Little: Exploring Tiong Bahru with Kids
The old and the new nestle snugly next to each other in Tiong Bahru. Hip cafes and swanky boutiques lounge easily side-by-side, against the backdrop of iconic conservation buildings.
One of the oldest housing estates in...
Nature
Punggol Waterway Review: A Tale of Five Bridges
Some children splash among jets of water while other children build sandcastles next to swaying coconut trees and a flowing river a stone's throw away.
Is this an island resort far, far away? No, it is...
Coast-To-Coast Trail: Explorations From Jurong Lake Gardens To Coney Island Park
Get an up-close view of Singapore’s parks, nature spots and places of interest along the new Coast-to-Coast Trail. Stretching from Jurong Lake Gardens to Coney Island Park, the 36 km long trail runs diagonally...
Amazon River Quest Boat Ride at River Safari Opens
The Amazon River Quest boat ride at the River Safari opened on 7 December 2013.
With the long-awaited opening of the boat ride, visitors can now view terrestrial animals such as the Brazilian Tapir, Jaguar...
Arts
Exposing Your Child to Music from a Young Age
“As a parent, I want my child to be introduced to the world of music from an early age. Music is a language, and just as a child picks up English by observing and...
Booking A Lion Dance In Singapore: Six Things You Need To Know
Associated with good fortune, the lion dance is a common feature at many celebrations in Singapore. Lion dances troupes in Singapore are often booked for festive occasions such as Chinese New Year as well...
Bedok Public Library at Heartbeat@Bedok: Built For The Community
Inside the Bedok Public Library at Heartbeat@Bedok, you are immediately greeted by the calms hues of the two-storey library’s nature-inspired décor. Located on the second and third floor of Heartbeat@Bedok, the new library feels...
Travel
A Guide On How To Get To The Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan
The Tottori Sand Dunes are the only large coastal dune system in Japan. It is accessible as a day trip from neighbouring cities. Here's how we got to the Tottori Sand Dunes and the nearby...
J-World Tokyo: Anime Themed Attraction at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro
Experience Japanese anime at the J-World Tokyo indoor themed attraction, located at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan.
J-World Tokyo is home to various attractions based on the One Piece, Dragon Ball and Naruto anime....
TeNQ Space Museum, Tokyo: See The Universe From Different Angles
Explore the realm of the universe at the TeNQ Space Museum in Tokyo, Japan. Located at the Tokyo Dome City, the museum takes visitors on a trip around the cosmos through various presentation shows...
