Halloween isn't something that I have ever celebrated so this was all totally new to me. This year though we have to decorate as we are to be trick or treated by my eldests pre-school! Now my arts and crafts posting aren't going to be up to Kids "R" Simple or freebutfun but here we go. My wife started with that indispensable... Continue Reading →
Sharing our Cultures – Deepavali
As you will be aware this Saturday is a public holiday in Singapore for Deepavali but you might not be aware what it is all about. I sat down with a friend to have a chat about what this day means to him and how he’ll be celebrating. One of the things that I have come to realise since moving to Singapore... Continue Reading →
Arab Street
Sometimes it's not so much about going to a restaurant or specific place but about wandering round an area. The other weekend we found ourselves in the Arab street area on the way to Play Eat Love and the kids were enjoying the sights. First up, yes this is just scratching the surface so please add... Continue Reading →
Friday Digest – Movember
It's coming to that time of the year again where men around the globe grow facial hair to promote mens health. I was surprised that my last time doing this was as long ago as 2010, but I'm back again this year. I'll also be highlight a couple of upcoming things to do. Movember Movember is a global movement... Continue Reading →
Nakhon Kitchen
After spotting it from a taxi we headed to Nakhon Kitchen in Bedok. An authentic Thai restaurant in a row of shops under a HDB. I feel I have to give you a warning up front, I am going to gush. This is currently my favourite restaurant in Singapore so there you go you have... Continue Reading →
Singapore Maritime Gallery
I had never heard of the Singapore Maritime Gallery until a friend suggested going this Sunday and it's a real hidden gem. So where is it and how do you get there? It is on the second floor of the Marina South Pier, so it is remote, but was remarkably easy to get to. Get... Continue Reading →
One Bistro Wine Bar
The other weekend we headed out to one of our local restaurants that we go to every now and then. Only to find out, once we were inside, that it had changed name and ownership. How did you not notice until you got inside? Whilst the ownership and menu has changed the decor is still... Continue Reading →
Friday Digest – getting around Singapore
Feeling all local sat here with my ice milo and kaya toast. With cars being so expensive getting round Singapore can be a real chore. Taxis Well you can go local and hold the kids or have them crawling around the car. But some of us would like our kids to grow up, sorry yes I'm... Continue Reading →
Mana Mana Beach Restaurant and Bar
We bumped into Mana Mana as we were going for a walk along east coast park aiming for the food court (that I later found out is under construction). We knew that there had been a water sports centre and restaurant/bar here before but thought that it had closed down. Looks like it just changed... Continue Reading →