FREE and RELAX Sailing Adventure in Singapore🇸🇬 Setting Sail with DBS Bank / How to book DBS Sailing

ABBEY: Sailing at Marina Bay, let’s go! You will be transferred by some kind of dingy boat to the sail boat. 

We were aboard a bigger boat this time. It took a couple of minutes before we caught wind and the skipper used this to explain to us the safety protocol and assure all of us that it won’t capsize. However he told us that this is not “really” sailing as we won’t get wet. Haha. It’s good to cruise in Marina Bay; you’ll get different view of the Singapore skyline. We were also given the opportunity to put the sail up (it was hardwork) and not only that but also to be a helmsman. 

Imagine steering the wheel of the boat. Wow! Don’t worry it is fun and you’ll be guided. Until next sailing!

FREE and RELAX Sailing Adventure in Singapore🇸🇬 Setting Sail with DBS Bank / How to book DBS Sailing

WILL: Be creative how you’ll date your partner. No budget to splurge? Don’t worry DBS is there to help you “wow” your loved ones for FREE. DBS Sailing is free for all. Yes for all. The registration is open every 17th of a month and ticket is pretty fast to be filled up. 

What to expect? A dingy boat to pick you up near Marina Bay Customs House’s wharf, a sail boat and DBS Bank introduction, and 30-minute sailing filled with waves and breeze! 

I guarantee you not all have a chance to experience this kind of date. Mark your calendar and goodluck! Fastest Fingers First!

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SAILING AT THE BAY 

(W) https://www.dbs.com/sailing/index.html 

(A) Pontoon beside Customs House, Singapore (70 Collyer Quay 049323) 

(E) marinabay@singaporesailing.org.sg 

Panthére de Cartier - BEST CARTIER PIECE | Singapore 🇸🇬 First-ever Cartier Into The Wild Experience

ABBEY: The Cartier’s Into the Wild experience was held at Bayfront Pavilion, Gardens by the Bay. It was a guided tour where you can see how the Cartier Pathere unfolded and evolved. 

Three concepts; naturalist, abstract and graphic were displayed. The process it takes for a single piece of jewelry takes so much time and passed to different artisan. Now I knew how those spots are placed specially the eyes as they require time, skill and precision.

At the end of the tour you can relax while you sip your coffee, tea or juice and take a snap with the panther to take home with you.

Panthére de Cartier - BEST CARTIER PIECE | Singapore 🇸🇬 First-ever Cartier Into The Wild Experience

WILL: We experienced first hand how important the customers’ feeling for Cartier. They treated everyone like their VIPs. They got us hooked-up by that. 

Cartier’s Into the Wild Experience is pretty immersive. You will be greeted with a poem by a famous Ah Boys To Men lead actor. Then touching the historic and birth of PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER. They gave us the three impressions of the design: Graphic, Naturalist and Abstract. These are the ways of Cartier for a greater customer conversion rate and they are successful with that. Cartier have three two-storey stores in Singapore and the most prominent is their Ion Orchard Boutique. 

VIP or not, they will treat you like a royalty! Book your visit now.

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Cartier® Official Website - Luxury Jewellery & Watches 

(W) https://www.cartier.sg/ 

(H) 11:00AM to 10:00PM 

(A) 2 Bayfront Avenue The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018972 

(T) 6929 8703

Authentic Hermès Bookmark for FREE - Trained by Hermès Artisan Hermès in the Making Exhibit

ABBEY: This is the third Hermes exhibition we attended. But this one really showcased how the products are sourced and be made in to an art. 

I related to the silk screen of the scarves as I did that process back in the days. And they’re doing it large scale and with help of machines. We also saw the ceramic paintings, hand gloves and saddles. They even offer how to stitch and create your own bookmark. And boy, that is no joke but fun. 

The time spent on every product is remarkable. 

Authentic Hermès Bookmark for FREE - Trained by Hermès Artisan Hermès in the Making Exhibit

WILL: This will be our third time to attend an Hermes Exhibit. First was held in Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, second was in ArtScience Museum and the most recent was at Marina Bay Sands Events Plaza. 

Of all, this is one of the most hands-on! We got the chance to mount a Hermes Saddle, color a scarf design, and the limited Hermes-Bookmark sewing session. The artisans are all from France and some of them need English translators. We enjoyed every second of it and we were there for two hours curiously observing.

Thank you Hermes for the experience. Definitely will always be in my mind that someday I will own something from your brand.

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Hermès Singapore Marina Bay Sands

(W) https://www.hermes.com/sg/en/

(H) Monday to Thursday - 11 am to 10 pm / Friday to Saturday - 11 am to 11 pm / Sunday - 11 am to 10 pm

(A) 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-32-33-34 B2-30-31, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 018972, Singapore

(T) + 65 6688 7111

GVMax with Dolby ATMOS Surround Sound Technology at GV VivoCity

ABBEY: I’m excited to watch the Eternals since I saw it’s trailer. New batch of heroes and characters. A group of ten is overwhelmingly specially in the first minutes of the movie; you need to catch up who is who. The story is somewhat a so-so and some of the acting is not that great. 

Good thing we watched in Golden Village GVMax Dolby with Atmos. It somehow saved the movie with the superb sound and screen. The whispers and the intense actions can be heard crisply. But I bet it would have been better if the movie complemented the tech as well. Haha. 

Let’s see in the future if Eternals will redeem themselves.

GVMax with Dolby ATMOS Surround Sound Technology at GV VivoCity

WILL: You keep on going for an average cinema or you already splurge on a movie with a la-z-boy seat, quilt and a meal? Well, have you tried this kind of IMAX equipped with Atmos?

We experienced the IMAX ‘s large screen plus the spatial, realistic sound of Dolby Atmos at GVMax! For what movie? Eternals!

Well, I know, this is one of the most boring movie you have watched this 2021 but I’ll tell you, that fight scenes a large screen plus this sound technology somewhat make a difference. Maybe, at least it won’t make you fell asleep. Haha!

Check out the GVMax located at VivoCity for your next movie escapades. Oh yeah! How’s the seat? Comfortable and the cinema is as usual freezing cold so don’t forget to wear your jackets!

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GVMax with Dolby ATMOS Surround Sound Technology at GV VivoCity

(W) https://www.gv.com.sg/GVCinemaDetailsBranding#/cinema/051

(A) #02-30 VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, VivoCity,

(T) 6653 8100

Spiderman on IMAX with LASER at Jewel Changi Airport

ABBEY: The wait is over as the Spiderman : No Way Home was shown in the big screen. For us it is literally a big screen as we watched it in iMax with laser. 

I can say that it’s worth it. It’s as if you’re in the room with the characters. Top it up with great sound and you can really feel the action. The picture is crystal clear and sharp. Now into the movie, Marvel did an awesome storytelling . The loose ends are tied up (paying homage to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield) and other branches are getting lined up (Yes, I guess the X-Men are coming). 

It’s the edge-of-your-seat kind of thing; funny, heartbreaking, tearjerking, as well as promising. The Pinoy in me is really proud, thank you Ned’s lola.

 IMAX with LASER at Jewel Changi Airport

WILL: After watching Venom and Eternals, the excitement to watch Spider-Man: No Way Home plunged. The fun thing for me and Abbey is, he doesn’t like what I love and vice versa. Haha! And yes! I am not fond of Spidey! 

Anyways, as a good wife, I booked his requested cinema hall…IMAX with Laser! This kind of technology was only offered by Shaw Theatres on their Jewel and Paya Lebar Quarter. So, we booked at Jewel on a 9am. Yes! Morning. So our eyes are from a good rest and we can see the difference.

Is there a difference? Absolutely! OMG! It seems that you are inside the movie peeking on what’s happening! The seat? Well, Shaw as always gives an ample leg space and aircon is not that cold as others.

This kind of IMAX is truly remarkable and “A MUST” to book for your next favourite movie!

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Shaw Theatres IMAX with LASER

(W) https://www.shaw.sg/lumiere

(A) 78, Airport Boulevard, Jewel Changi Airport, #B2-237, Singapore 819666

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre

ABBEY: At last Reflections at Bukit Chandu reopens after a three-year upgrade. If you’re into hike this is a good one. Bukit Chandu or Opium Hill was once a plant that packed and distributed opium. But this hill tells a rich story of heroism during Japanese invasion of Singapore. 

The heroes? Malay Regiment who fought valiantly led by Lt. Adnan. It showcases how the regiment was formed and how little time the soldiers have for training when the war called them to service. They were against fearsome invaders backed up with more weapons (both air and land) but the Malay soldiers was not deterred and kept on fighting. And the rest is history. 

The patriotism they showed is truly admirable.

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre
Opium Packing Machine

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre
Video Room

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre
The Lounge 

Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre
Front Building

WILL: This is one of the museums that I really wanted to visit. Unlike other museums that is located in CBD area, Bukit Chandu is located in what else, on a top of a hill (Bukit - Malay word for hill). 

You can trek up for 15mins or via car to reach the newly renovated museum. So what to expect? This is the not so famous stories of Malay soldiers who battled with Japanese troops to defend Singapore. 

First floor showcases how the battalion was formed and trained how they gave their lives with honor. Second floor have this machines and procedures for opium packing. If you are history buffs, you will surely enjoy spending an hour or more in this building. 

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Reflections at Bukit Chandu

(W) https://www.nhb.gov.sg/bukitchandu

(H) 930am - 5pm

(A) 31-K Pepys Rd, Singapore 118458

(E) RBC@nhb.gov.sg 

K BOWLING CLUB || 313@Somerset - Multi-Entertainment Venue

ABBEY: Wilma and I are both novice in bowling world. After we booked our session at K Bowling Club we watched videos how to play, the scores and etiquette of the game. At the bowling alley we were greeted with neon light and lively music. After changing our shoes we were on for our first game. 

We laughed at ourselves we had our share of gutter between the frames. I had two consecutive strikes on the last frame though. 

We had five games for almost 85SGD. It’s fun and definitely will have more bowling games.

WILL: Abbey have wishlist and to bowl is one of them. We went to K Bowling Club located at 313Somerset. So what we have done? We played! And Abbey defeated me. 

It is a neon/blue light area. Which gives a more playful and feel young aura. The place gives this kind of happy energy that you want to play more! Haha! Each game is $11++ each/per pax.

The bowling shoes are provided for a fee (of course) and please be careful on the weight of the balls. Do not forget to sanitize your hands, sanitizers are located in the entrance and cashier area. 

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K BOWLING CLUB 

(W) https://kbowlingclub.com/

(H) 10am - 3am

(A) 313 Orchard Road 313@Somerset, #03-27 Singapore 238895

(T) +65 9127 0313

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48-Hour Staycation with Club Lounge Access - 2021

ABBEY:

 

Our The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48 Hour Staycation at Club Deluxe Marina Room $550++/NIGHT

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48-Hour Staycation with Club Lounge Access 2021
BUTLER DRAWN BATH

 

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48-Hour Staycation with Club Lounge Access
 FREE FLOW OF WINE AND CHAMPAGNE

WILL: The Ritz-Carlton chain of hotels are well known as a business hotel and one of the top notch here in Singapore. For your information this is the hotel where Apple got the idea for their Customer Care/Experience service.

If you have watched our vow, you will know that Abbey and I are not well off but we have many goals that we want to achieve and staying in The Ritz-Carlton is one of them. Our 10th wedding anniversary is the best time to cross those goals one-by-one. Ha! Ha!
Ahmm, we are not only the one celebrating an anniversary but also The Ritz-Carlton. They have a parade of promotions for their 25th anniversary and luckily got a very good deal on their room with a Club Lounge Access.

 
ROOM
The Ritz-Carlton is not your typical room. They are known for their octagonal window in their bathroom which they made it to the list of most sexiest and most instagrammable bathroom. But I want you to take a look on their walls. It is not a paint or wallpapers. It was covered with leather. Look closely how thick their mattresses are! That is the highest bed I have slept. I am climbing a bed. Haha!
They don’t have a care pack unlike other hotels so you may want to call their hotline or just go down to the concierge to get your masks or sanitizer needs.
Speaking of sexy bathtub. They gave us a complimentary butler drawn bath. Forget about bathhomb, butler drawn bath by The Ritz-Carlton is one of the must experience here. The aroma will fill up your entire room and the milky/creamy water will enveloped your whole body.

CLUB LOUNGE
Upon researching, The Ritz-Carlton is the only one who serves champagne from breakfast till evening. OMG unlimited pours of Exclusive champagne for The Ritz-Carlton.. the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Reserve Ritz.For the food, they have an array of currated menu from their chefs. The Club Lounge ambiance resembles to an airport lounge. It is quite and relaxing. So quite you can do a wfh in here. Haha.

The Ritz-Carlton’s Club Lounge will not be complete without Ms Sheila. Gosh! You will know that she is a manager because of her different outfit from the rest but she is so welcoming. It feels that you are in her home and you are one of her VIPs.

We were well served by her and her team. It seems that they know us well. They know our food and drink preferences in a small span of time! This is one of the most memorable staycation Abbey and I had. This set a new standard for the staycation in Singapore. Club Lounge of The Ritz-Carlton is best!

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The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore

(W) https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/singapore

(A) 7 Raffles Avenue Singapore, 039799 Singapore

(T) 63378888

World Dream Luxury Seacation Cruise To Nowhere | The Palace Suite and What To Expect

 ABBEY:

WILL: And we are still under travel restrictions! We saved money to roam around this year to celebrate our 10th anniversary but as we all know it ia pretty dangerous to travel outside country. 

Will we be depressed on this case and blame whoever we want because of this situation we are in? Of course not! So we diverted part of our travel savings in Singapore’s Cruise To Nowhere! And we did it with style of luxury. Yeahbah! 

As Abbey told in his video, we splurged in a tune of S$2074 inclusive of COVID-19 Swab Test, Gratuities and all. We booked it from Ms. Liezel of Luxury Tours and Travel. 

We are self-declare avid fan of different cruise ship, so what I can say with World Dream’s The Palace Suite and what should you expect: 

CHECK-IN & LOUNGES

    -You are prioritized on your check-ins and swab test. You will not do any legwork upon getting your travel pass. They will do it for you. 

ROOM 

    -The real estate in The Palace Suite comprises is really huge. It seems as huge as 2-3 regular rooms. You will have a spacious area for your clothes and a back-to-back working station and make-up desk. 

    -Queen size bed a sofa bed for your disposal. 

    -Your bathroom have seperate tub (daily replenish of bath salt) and shower. It features his and hers’ sink too. You’ll be provided a luxury brand toiletries from Italy the La Bottega. 

    -Mini Bar is complimentary and comprised of soda, sparkling water and even beer. Few nuts, chocolate and chips are at tge snack plate. They can replenish it for a fee. You can choose your coffee from Nespresso to instant. 

FOOD/DRINKS 

    -You are entitled for one set menu per specialty restaurant on your lunch or dinner. 

    -We had a free flow of drinks. But alcoholic drinks can be served until 930pm only. 

    -The Palace Lounge at Level 17 is open to serve until 2am. 

BUTLER 

    -Do not imagine that you will have “Alfred” of Batman. As we have experienced we over expect the Butler service maybe because it is how they advertised them. They can provide a free ship 

POOL/JACUZZI/GYM/SPA 

    -The Palace guests have their own pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna and steam room located at Level 18. You need on book this. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

    -The Palace guests do not need to book this. They have priority access on the shows.

Is the The Palace Suite worth it? Of course YES! In the instant you stepped your foot at Marina Bay Cruise Centre, you will automatically feel that you are like a celebrity.. Haha1! There's is always someone assisting you and making you feel that you are their priority :) 

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Luxury Travel and Tours

(F) https://www.facebook.com/LuxuryToursandTravel/

Look For: Liezel Balatbat 

(HP) 90678156

Go Anywhere in Singapore With Anywheel! | Cycling Routes in Singapore + Suggestions for Anywheel Bike Sharing App

ABBEY:

Watch our three cycling routes here:

https://youtu.be/uMzk-iDFJTs

-Upper Serangoon to Seletar Mall

-Upper Serangoon to Changi Beach

-Upper Serangoon to AMK-Bishan Park

WILL: Abbey and I won a 7-day pass worth $3.90 and that is the cue for us to roam around Singapore on wheels. wink-wink 

Here are my suggestions to anywheel. 

    1. Please update the app to enhance the GPS system. As Abbey discussed in the video the bike whereabouts are somewhat unreliable and we spent more than 20mins just to look around for a bike which is can’t be found in the location advised by the app. 

    2. We know that 30-minutes allowance was based on your data but maybe this is high time to check again the 30-minute rule due to high volume of locals challenging themselves for a Singapore’s Round The Island. 

Okay. Those are my suggestions and here is why I totally recommend the Anywheel bike. First, I love the color! Haha! Second, it is pretty lightweight, it won’t require extra effort if you need to lift it. And the best is, the seat feels like a shock-proof. 

So what are you waiting for? Download the Anywheel app top-up and get their affordable rate unlimited ride of $3.90 for one week.

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Register here and receive $2 discount coupon on your first trip:

https://hello.anywheel.sg/pub/referral/6LF8CX3

Below is how to use anywheel app: 

Step 1: Download the Anywheel app on the App Store or Google Play.

Step 2: Sign up an account 

Step 3: Top up your Anywheel wallet (minimum top-up $10.00). 

Step 4: Search for the nearest Anywheel device on the Anywheel app. 

Step 5: Scan the QR code on the device to unlock it. 

Step 6: Enjoy your ride & ride safely. 

Step 7: Locate your nearest designated parking area (’P’ icon) on the Anywheel app. 

Step 8: End your trip by parking at the designated parking area and manually locking the device. 

Step 9: Verify your parking by scanning the QR code found at the designated parking area.

Marina Barrage's Sustainable Singapore Gallery

ABBEY: We’ve been in Marina Barrage Tour multiple times as we want our family to know how water is being valued here in Singapore. But it was only the two of us during our last visit to the Sustainable Singapore Gallery. Their dam simulation is already outside the gallery. Every visit is always a new learning. And we can see that Singapore keeps on improving and setting the bar higher. The guided tour will explain to you their problem with water and how they combat the hurdle. Sacrifice and discipline play a key role to make solution happen and to sustain it.

Due to pandemic the interactive displays are off limits but our tour guide put a lot of effort to help us understand the programs towards water.

Marina Barrage's Sustainable Singapore Gallery

Marina Barrage's Sustainable Singapore Gallery

WILL: Forgot that Marina Barrage renovated their gallery few years back. And upon thinking what are the things we can do or visit in Singapore, Sustainable Gallery popped out of my mind.  The old gallery is not boring BUT the new Sustainable Singapore Gallery emphasised not the problems of global warming but the layout plans for the SOLUTIONS. 

Singapore has difficulty in acquiring a good quality water. Now, Singapore has a tap water suitable for drinking (based on WHO standards). Singapore is lacking of water supplies. Now it has 17 reservoirs! Maybe water source is not enough in the future? There are 2 working desalination (sea water to fresh water) plants and 5 NEWater (recycled water) facilities. 

Rubbish? Heat? Noise pollution? Everything was tackled in the gallery! Please visit them, it is FREE! A good way to learn more about the initiatives of Singapore Government of the country. 

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Sustainable Singapore Gallery

Book Here: https://www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage/ssg 

(H) Wednesday to Monday : 9am to 6pm 

(A) 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951

InterContinental Singapore: 5-Star Luxury Heritage Hotel - FREE Upgrade Deluxe Room King With Bathtub | Breakfast Included

ABBEY:

 

InterContinental Singapore Bugis - FREE Upgrade Deluxe Room King With Bathtub | Breakfast Included

InterContinental Singapore Bugis - FREE Upgrade Deluxe Room King With Bathtub | Breakfast Included

WILL: Our holiday booking was cancelled and moved to Hearts’ day, but Ash Harris of Holiday Inn Express gave us a news.. they still can’t accommodate us but helped us to move our reservation to their sister company, the InterContinental Singapore. Whew! That is an automatic upgrade of a HOTEL! 

InterContinental is adjacent to Bugis Plus Mall and it is quite convenient for people who love to shop. We were greeted gleefully by the concierge. The check-in process only took us around 15 minutes and informed us of room upgrade! From Heritage Room to Deluxe Room! Yeyyyy!!! We were reminded of SGD10k penalty if we breached the “hotel visitor regulation”. 

The Deluxe Room is clean. Well it should be. InterContinental is one of the prestigious hotel chains in the world. Hehe. Bathroom has separate bathtub that have this classic faucet design. They are serving TWG tea and French press coffee. Their bed is explicitly soft and relaxing. The carpet design is so cool, I mean cool in a sense that the color gives somewhat calmness. 

Of course there is mandatory check-in when entering their premises and facilities. Before heading to the gym, pool or even for your free breakfast, please book it. Gym is huge! There's space for all! Haha! Pool is not an infinity pool and many hotel guests prefer the shaded jacuzzi. Breakfast is a set menu but Ash and Elm waitress is so accommodating and advised us that we can mix their fresh fruit juices on our convenience. The beetroot juice is awesome! 

I am surprised when saw the flock of people at the lobby. I thought it might take us half-hour for checking out. But I am wrong. It didn’t even take us 5 minutes because of their express check-out program.

Even the hotel is next to a mall and busy shopping street, you will feel well tucked-up for a relaxation. Again, thank you Ash for the hotel upgrade. Thank you so much InterContinental for warm staffs, free room upgrade and of course how can we forget the free macarons and chocolates!

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InterContinental Singapore: 5-Star Luxury Heritage Hotel 

(W) https://singapore.intercontinental.com

Tiffany & Co. Singapore ION Orchard Store Experience

ABBEY: I always wanted to give Wilma a ring from Tiffany & Co. Presenting your gift in that iconic tiffany blue box is worth it. But since she already got her second engagement ring, I bought her a pair of ear”ring”.

The ordering process is seamless and online. Their staff Michell really attended me well. She threw suggestions along the way and I made our purchase. She even arranged a personalized note and have the item delivered to our preferred store at Ion Orchard. The online service is superb and all went well.

Then came the collection day. We went to the shop and we told we were for item collection. The staff checked and a few seconds later our order is in front of us.

We prefer to collect at the store rather than delivery as we wanted the Tiffany experience. After it was given to us we feel it’s as if they wanted us to get out of the store as soon as we can. We were never given the courtesy to verify the item. It was even us who asked if we could check it on the couch. The pieces of jewelry is good and as what we’ve seen in the site. It is beautiful. But the shop in Ion Orchard (1st level)? No.

Tiffany & Co. Singapore ION Orchard Store Experience  (The White Box)

Tiffany & Co. Singapore ION Orchard Store Experience  

WILL: Abbey asked me and I received. 

Haha! I told him that I want earrings as a gift and yet he went extra mile giving me a Tiffany & Co jewelry. 

We reached Tiffany & Co ION branch and we were greeted by a man. Abbey ordered it online so it was well packed. The white box was immediately put in their iconic tiffany blue bag. Now my question is, “Is this really the Tiffany and Co?”. You may asked why? I didn’t feel any warm welcome from the store and as I said the white box was just handed to us. How do we know if the jewelry is there or if the item is correct? So I asked permission if I can sit at one of their chairs. While opening the box (it is really hard to open) the same man just handed us a bottled water. Not even asking if we need any help. (Nike customer care is better than him. OMG!) At that time there are only 3 clients including us so I am not sure why he care less on us. We went off and I am not sure if someone bid a goodbye to us. Tiffany and Co absolutely tarnished my expectations on them. 

Anyways, I am surprised how Abbey pulled off his surprise message. Thank you so much baby! Of course I will marry you again and again!

Will I come back? I don’t know? Abbey is the one buying pieces of jewelry  for me. Haha. But he saw my frustrations and he can compare the kindliness and care of local jewelry company than Tiffany & Co.

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Tiffany & Co.

(W) https://www.tiffany.com/jewelry-stores/ion-orchard-street/

(H) Mon to Sun: 10AM - 930PM 

(A) 2 Orchard Turn , #01-21 and #02-11 Singapore, 238801

(T) (180)0 843 3269

 

LUXURIOUS YACHT SINGAPORE CITY SKYLINE CRUISE | FROM SENTOSA COVE TO MARINA BAY - ONLY $50 MOCKTAIL INCLUDED

ABBEY: Being on a yacht cruise is one of the items in my list. At last we managed to book a 1-hr City Skyline Cruise on December 12. This includes a mocktail. We’re ready and excited for our cruise. But a couple of hours before our schedule I got a call that due to bad weather it will be cancelled. We were able to reschedule it at the end of January the next year. Come that day, we’re at One15 Marina Club thirty minutes early.

We onboarded late but the crew assured us that we will be having our whole 60 minutes. And just we were promised we maximized our time; taking snaps with Singapore Skyline and explore the perimeter of Singapore Southern Islands. We enjoyed the whole time and even got a tote bag as souvenir. This is indeed a new way to explore the Red Dot. 

WILL: We are scheduled to have this yacht cruise for our festivity celebration BUT the weather didn’t  permit it. After waiting almost 2 months we were re-scheduled. Anyways! Safety first right? 

 What you will expect at the yacht Singapore skyline tour? Well, it is an hour of travel. You will be seeing the Lazarus Island, Sister and Kusu Island. You will be having a cute lecture about Singapore’s history. You will see for yourself the floating hotel that is on standby for sudden COVID influx. Of course the sight of Marina Bay will not be missed. Be cautious Singapore has huge waves maybe because of the cargo ships moving around the island. 

Yacht Cruise is only $50 (mocktail included) if you book through Sentosa but you can book directly to Le Tara look for kabayan Capt. Fred and you know the drill right? Cough** Discount - Cough**Freebies Haha.

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YachtCruiseSG

(W) https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/yachtcruisesg/

Le Tara

(T) 9117 2627 (Mr Nizam) 

Jurong Lake Gardens - Parks & Nature Reserves

ABBEY: 

WILL: I am quite curious how the Jurong Lake Garden looks like. Well, Chat made me jealous on her exercise videos. So when she invited on her birthday, I suggested if we can roam around the famous Jurong Lake Garden. It is quite late because we waited for the rain to stop so I told Chat that we will come back to see the huge park through sunlight! 

After a week, Abbey and I were back and marvelled the beauty of not yet fully opened 90 hectare park. 

We enjoyed the playground specially the zipline. We were amazed by the Allotment Garden and spend some time at The Lone Tree. 

We covered around 7km of the park and we are definitely be back once the Chinese and Japanese are renovated. 

That is a fun run we have. Your kids will definitely enjoy the Jurong Lake Gardens

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Jurong Lake Gardens - Parks & Nature Reserves 

(W) https://www.nparks.gov.sg/juronglakegardens

(H) 24Hours

(A) 50 Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore 618661

(T) NParks Helpline: 1800 471 7300 

HOW TO GET THERE:
Via East-West Line:
Nearest MRT: Lakeside MRT (EW26)
Directions:
It's a 3 minutes walk from Lakeside MRT.
Take Exit A from Lakeside MRT.

Singapore's Largest Indoor Hedge Maze at World's Best Airport - The Changi Airport

ABBEY:

LARGEST HEDGE MAZE AT WORLD’S BEST AIRPORT | SINGAPORE JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT + CANOPY PARK

WILL: Most airports will cater the typical needs of passengers like restaurants, lounges and shops meanwhile Singapore Airport is providing an extra experience not only for tourist but also for transit passengers. I am not surprised why Changi Airport is  always awarded as the WORLD’S BEST AIRPORT! 

In Changi, there are already four airport terminals and in the middle of those terminal lies the Jewel Changi. Hey you do not need a plane ticket to get in there. It is open to public. It is a mall with direct link to Singapore airports.

You can see the famous and world’s tallest indoor waterfall, the HSBC Rain Vortex and if you are wanting for more you head to level 5 of Jewel Changi and enter the Canopy Park that holds the only hedge maze in airport!

Wwwweetweeewww! I truly enjoyed that experience. I love the idea of getting lost and solving my way out haha! I think this is a perfect test of patience and problem solving for your kids. Totally recommendable!

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Hedge Maze - Jewel Changi Airport

(W) https://www.jewelchangiairport.com/en/attractions/hedge-maze.html

(H) 10am - 10pm Daily

(A) 78 Airport Blvd, Level 5 Canopy Park 

(T) 6956 9898 

LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge - Executive Set Lunch

ABBEY:

How We Celebrate Birthday In Abroad! Ofw - Singapore | Singapore Apple Floating Store & Level33 | The World's Highest Urban Craft-Brewery

WILL: For every birthday of my husband, I always make it a point that it will be a special celebration. Why? He is one of the greatest gift I have received from the ALMIGHTY! That is why I always want to shower him with my attention and loving care. 

On 2020 while the world is on a halt, I looked for a place where we can dine with a relaxing sight! Of course, on a budget! Haha! LeVel33 came to the rescue! 

LeVel33, the the World's Highest Urban Microbrewery is giving its diners the luxury of the view of Singapore’s Marina Bay, the scattered ships at the sea and magnificent horizon. 

LeVel33 offers a Weekday Executive Lunch with a buffet of entrée, fruits and cheese for only S$42.00. For main course, Abbey ordered a medium well steak and I went for halibut with mashed potato. 

OMG! This is not the first time I ate halibut but this is the time I really appreciated the texture of the said fish! It is soft and somewhat buttery! Perfectly matched with the mashed potato. 

Kuddos to the Level33 staffs as they are quite attentive on what you need and observant on what we like on their raw bar. +10 points on that! Highly recommended if you will be having a business lunch meeting!

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LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge

(W) https://www.level33.com.sg

(H) 1130am - 1030pm Daily

(A) 8 Marina Boulevard #33-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 018981

(T) 6834 3133

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Wetland Centre

ABBEY:

WILL: Okay! Okay! I am preparing myself to test if I am really over with my fear of lizards. Small or big I really have a huge fear and disgust over them. So where should I go to face my fear? At a wetland! Sungei Buloh adventure it is! 

It is early in the morning I mustered and talked to myself that it is only an animal and man have power over them. Haha! What a self talk! On the gate of Sungei Buloh there’s a huge photo of what to expect inside the park and of course, giant lizards were there! 

Upon entering the park, we immediately greeted by a fresh and misty air. Love to be around the nature. The walkway was not that soft as mud. Just perfect for our great adventure. 

Sungei Buloh is Singapore’s first ASEAN Heritage Park. It is popular for birdwatchers so please keep your voice down so birds won’t be disturbed. Please do not litter too! Do not forget to take a photo of the famous observation pods tower of the Sungei Buloh. 

Uh-oh! At the centre of our walkway on the middle of our travel, there it is my ENEMY waiting if I really conquered my fear! Haha! I kept my calm and wait for him to walk to the side of the road. I can look at it for now but I can’t stand a minute beside it. Oh well, who will? Monitor lizards are wild animals! Haha! 

That was a great exploration! Come visit the Sungei Buloh and be succumbed by nature! 

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Wetland Centre

(W) https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/sungei-buloh-wetland-reserve

(H) 7am - 7pm Daily

(A) 60 Kranji Way 739453

(T) 6794 1401

Sembawang Hot Spring Park With Cascading Pool and Egg Station - One and Only FREE Onsen in Singapore

ABBEY:

 

Sembawang Hot Spring Park With Cascading Pool and Egg Station - One and Only FREE Onsen in Singapore

 

WILL: Sembawang Free Hot Spring is not a new thing BUT it was closed for renovation and early 2020, National Parks opened it with a good design to accommodate more residents. 

 

Even it is quite far from our place, we still muster ourselves one early morning of July. We arrived 5 minutes after 7am and to my surprise, around 20 people were already enjoying the benefits of the hot water from the springs. 

 

They have told that hot springs have benefits like: 

Boosts Blood Circulation

Reduces Stress and Promote Sleep

Relieves Pain

Heals Skin Problems

 

We queue around 20minutes and soaked our feet for 30mins. The feel? I can’t feel my legs. Haha! It is not numb but it is like that my feet really felt the relaxation.

Things To Do in Sembawang Hot Spring:

- Foot Bath

- Hot Spring Water Collection

- Educational Zone

- Nature and Heritage Appreciation

- DIY Egg Station 

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Sembawang Hot Spring Park

(W) https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/sembawang-hot-spring-park

(H) 7am – 7pm 

(A) Along Gambas Avenue

Singapore Condo - Lipat Bahay | Buhay Expat

ABBEY: We recently moved to a new place as our previous contract expired. It was a nice and peaceful 3-year stay as the unit is closed to anything I like; mall, grocery, park and airport. There are few things that were brought up upon moving out. Partly my mistake for not clearing things up. First is the professional cleaning. This is the first time we were asked to have the unit cleaned with receipts. Our previous landlords were satisfied with only us cleaning it. We even got a feedback that the unit is so clean as if nobody occupied it. Next is the dry cleaning of curtains. The agent told before the unit is handed over to us these two were things done. Third is the parquet sanding and varnishing. I get it but if it’s a normal wear and tear then no need for us to pay. I felt that I’m held “hostage” as I my security deposit is withheld until all the damages will be repaired.

I understand the point of the landlord but we also need the deposit in full for the new place.

Anyways since that happened before the holidays and I  want to finish the saga before my vacation, we caved in. Thanks to my understanding housemates.

Our new place is great; out of the hustle and bustle of busy neighborhood. But the catch is it is somehow remote. Grocer shops are there but of limited items. A mall is 10-15mins of travel which means my fastfood fix is thru delivery only. They provide free shuttle service to and from MRT station and also have the usual condominium amenities; bbq pit, gym, steam room, tennis court and pool.

We had a difficult time finding a new home that fits our budget and preferences but I can say I’m enjoying my stay. This is also the first time for us to have housemates from different part of the world.

WILL: One of the challenges of being an expat is looking for a house that you can call it a home. For 10 years of stay in Singapore, we changed house for about 6 times. The reasons? Well...

Compassvale: July 2009- end of contract 

Punggol Central: November 2009 - end of contract 

Ridgewood Condo: October 2012 - Cheating Main Tenants 

Compass Heights: April 2015 - Unit was sold 

Parc Centros: Dec 2016 - Landlord needed the unit 

Imagine, packing and unpacking, disinfecting the house and everyting. Oh my gosh! It is quite tiring specially when th last flat we rented deducted to our deposit the curtain’s dry cleaning and professional cleaning which is not indicated in the contract. Varnishing the parquets even they are admitted that is a fair wear and tear. It is indeed a hostage as we can’t do anything but to agree for us to avoid any arguments and headaches. Whew! First time our deposit got deducted. Unforgettable experience and learned a lot on that. 

Now here in Singapore, the new trend is co-living. It excites us. Means the agents is renting out per room and not by whole unit. The monthly rental fee includes everything.. water, electricity and aircon cleaning, oh agents also hires people to clean the whole flat weekly. Yes, even your room. It is a worry-free living in Serangoon. Oh! First time to live with different nationalities too. Our housemates now is a Japanese Chef and Brazilian IT. 

Please do take note of the lesson we’ve learned and be more inquisive on what are to dos when ending the contract. 

Happy Room/Flat Hunting!