How we self-shot a photoshoot in beautiful green Singapore

How did we celebrate 10 years together? We spent a day in a rain-soaked tropical park with a camera, a tripod, a remote – and each other – doing our very own self-shot photo shoot!

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Our homemade Singapore National Day dinner.

Why is everything red and white? The 9th August is Singapore’s National Day!

One of the things we love about living in another country is discovering the different holiday traditions. We always really enjoy Singapore’s National Day Holiday – and this year we created some extra special recipes to celebrate!

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One day getaway to Pulau Ubin

P1100360We have been wanting to go on an adventure to Pulau Ubin island for years – but it took a three day break to give us the energy do it!

Pulau Ubin has been preserved, at least for now, because of the fragile ecosystems that still exist there. It is like time has stopped. There are some abandoned mines, and a small kampong village, and not much else. Paths and riding trails are spread all over the island, and you can rent a bike (super cheap and easy) and start exploring right away. Continue reading

The Year of the Water Snake

 

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Have you celebrated Chinese New Year?  This has become one of our favourite times of the year here in Singapore. It is the perfect opportunity to take some days off, spend time with family, and wish each other luck and success. It is also a time to spring clean, pay off debts, express gratitude, and celebrate. What a refreshing and happy way to start the year! We love it. Continue reading