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The inclusive resort experience
We just got back from a week in Bali at Club Med. This was my first time staying at an inclusive resort, and I had no idea what to expect. I’d heard good things about the resort from friends in … Continue reading
Cambodia: Sunset at Pre Rup Temple
The most popular place to observe sunset is the top of Phnom Bakheng looking back at Angkor Wat. But honestly, by the time sunset rolled around on my first day I was just over the big crowds and I asked … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Travel, Travel by Continent, Country
Tagged Asia, cambodia, pre rup temple, Siem Reap, solo female travel, sunset photography
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Wordless Wednesday–Near the ArtScience Museum
The weird effect is due to my lens fogging over after leaving air conditioning Water Lillies in the pond by the ArtScience Museum View of the city skyline as seen from MBS ArtScience and the Marina Bay area Skyscrapers Looking … Continue reading
Posted in general places, Pictures, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged ArtScience Museum, Asia, expat blog, Marina Bay, Marina Bay Sands, photo post, Singapore, Singapore photos, water lillies
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Pink Dot 2014
I’m so excited to be taking the girls to Pink Dot tomorrow. Last year we were running late–Rhi fell asleep in the car, and Ravi stayed with her so that Elanor and I could attend and witness the lighting of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged Asia, Bisexual, Gay, Gay Pride, Lesbian, Love is Love, Pink Dot, Pink Dot 2014, Singapore, Transgender
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Sponsored Post: Food Playground Cooking Class
Those of you who know me in real life and are friends with me on facebook know that apart from talking about my girls, I post a lot about cooking. I made a vow to expand my palate this year, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, food/drink, Pictures, Places to Eat, Singapore, Sponsored Posts, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged Asia, asian cooking, Char Kway Teow, Chicken Satay, cooking class, cooking class singapore, expat blog, Food Playground, food playground Singapore, Kueh Dadar, Peanut Sauce, Singapore, singaporean food
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Exploring Angkor Wat
Initially I didn’t plan to use a tour guide at all while I was in Siem Reap. The whole point was to be alone and away from everyone. However, my hotel encouraged me to have a guide and on the … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday–Kampong Glam
Posted in general places, Pictures, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged american expat blog, arab street, Asia, clothes shops, expat blog, exploring singapore, kampong, kampong glam, Singapore, singapore malay neighborhood, sultan masjid, sultan mosque
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Exploring Singapore-Malay Heritage Centre
Last week Claire and I visited the Malay Heritage Centre. We checked in right as a guided tour was starting, and joined the tour in time to learn that the Kampong Glam area gets the name from the Gelim tree. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, general places, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged american blogger in singapore, Asia, expat bostonians, kampong glam, Malaysia Heritage Centre, Singapore, singapore expat blog, stamford raffles, white privilege
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Ice Art 2013/2014 Review
One the items on my bucket list is to attend the Harbin Ice Festival in Harbin, China. So I was super excited to read about the Ice Art 2013/2014 show. I guess that it is an annual thing, but this … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Pictures, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, With Kids
Tagged art ice, art ice 2013 2014, art ice review, Asia, harbin ice festival, ice sculpture, review, Singapore
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Trick or Treating 2013 PSA
At this time of year, my old entry on Halloween gets a lot of hits. I figure it was time to do my annual PSA on Halloween for both my fellow expat Americans and those who are new to the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Singapore, With Kids
Tagged Asia, Halloween, halloween singapore, Singapore, singapore with kids, Trick or Treating
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