Truth be told, we did complete the race – with some help. Both of us went for the last open race slot at 11.45am on that race day. Since it was an open race, the Spartan officials at each booth were quite lenient to us. Without their encouragement and push, I don’t think the two…
2019 marks the 9th year since I posted my first blog post which happens to be a blog assignment for a particular University module I was studying. To me, this blog has always been a personal diary for me to document my travel stories, restaurants I’ve been to and products that helped enrich my life in one way or another.
It’s been almost a year since I’ve last visited Origin Bar at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Time sure flies, and just a week ago, they turned one! Origin Grill and Bar The Origin Bar is located at the Lobby level of Shangri-la Hotel, adjacent to Origin Grill, a restaurant which serves clean, farm-to-table meals prepped with…
#SupportLocalSG The #SupportLocalSG movement is going strong this year especially with the new establishment, Design Orchard. There’s finally a dedicated retail and lifestyle space for local designers and brands to showcase their merchandises. Now our numerous homegrown brands can finally take centre stage at the very heart of Singapore’s popular shopping district, Orchard Road. With…
Pryce Tea Any food item, which encompasses our historical or cultural roots, is worth celebrating for. If you have heard of Gryphon tea, you would have also heard of Pryce Tea. Both Gryphon Tea and Pryce Tea are subsidiaries brands of Lim Lam Thye Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based tea manufacturer with over 100 years of…
The Land of Bakkwa Home-grown brand, Bee Cheng Hiang, is now offering more than just Barbecued Pork slices (Bakkwa or rougan) and other popular local snacks. You can expect to indulge in Bakkwa at a whole new level at their flagship store, Bee Cheng Hiang Grillery at Serangoon Road. Bakkwa is no longer just a…
I’ve eaten Yu Sheng so many times in my life but I didn’t really know the significance of this Chinese New Year traditions and how it comes about. In this article, we will explore the origins of this tradition and how it should be done traditionally. What is Yu Sheng? Yu Sheng refers to the…
We kicked start 2019 with a splash! If you are looking for a new sport or activity to learn, surfing might be it. My repeating new year resolution has always been to pick up a new skill. Due to my love for learning, I’m always willing and excited to try out new things. And it’s…
I came back from Hong Kong not too long ago and I’m already missing the delicious Cantonese food there! Although Hong Kong is just a 4-hour flight away from Singapore, there aren’t many casual Hong Kong-style eateries or restaurants serving true blue Cantonese food here. Or perhaps I have not really combed through the food…
I received Canon Mini Photo Printer months ago but I haven’t got the time to actually test out the device until last month. It turns out to be the most useful device sitting in my room right now. Now that I’m more active in bullet journal, this mini photo printer is currently my best companion….