Monthly Archives: January 2012

Trip to Delhi – Day 2 (Exploring The Taj Mahal Hotel)

I was not impressed by the breakfast at the hotel. The bacon and eggs I had in Sweden was still tops, but I guess it’s my fault. I should have gone for the Indian vegetarian items instead. However, the Hotel … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trip to Delhi – Day 1 (On the Way to the Taj Hotel)

The most prominent feature on the roads of Delhi were the green and yellow tuk-tuks. We saw them everywhere. And in this shot, a helicopter in the air – probably part of the tight security due to Republic Day. Also … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Trip to Delhi – Day 1 (Arriving at Delhi Airport)

Let me reveal my ignorance. Before this trip I had no idea that Delhi would experience a real winter and that it was located so near the Himalayas. But I did know that it was the capital of the largest … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

How Delhi & Agra Changed Me (& 10 Things I Appreciate About Singapore)

To be honest I wasn’t looking forward to the trip as I hate flying and I had just read about the flight cancellation causing fog and dangerous pollutions levels in Delhi. But the troop really wanted to see the Taj. … Continue reading

Posted in Midlife Musings, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Went to India, didn’t get Delhi Belly but returned with Bollywood Fever

I’ve never watched a Hindi movie before as I don’t understand the language, but during this trip to India, one thing changed – I got so hooked on Bollywood music videos. Finally got to see why so many people around … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Been Away on a Short Trip

Hope everyone has been having a good start in the year of the water dragon. I was away in a place where there was no free wifi. Really missed using my smartphone and chatting with my cousin. Will be posting … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging & Writing | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Chinese New Year 2012: Toa Payoh Hub

Wanted to check out the Chinese New Year Buzz in the heartlands. Instead of the usual dragon we noticed goldfish instead. In the day time the estate gets very hot, but at night it’s nice cool and breezy. Want a … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Afternoon Tea at Goodwood Park Hotel

I am yet again embarrassed to say that this is from two weeks ago. I’ve been so tardy. Had wonderful company at the high tea and we all agreed that the bread used for the sandwiches was a tad too … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tea Cosy at Plaza Singapura

We had the set which cost just S$30 for two people.  The portions were very little but it was enough for us.  I guess petite is good when you don’t want to get too full. Even though the quality of … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Little India Sunset & Crowds on a Sunday

Posting some of my photos taken just after New Year. I have such a backlog and think I will probably go on a blog binge and then take another internet break for a week. It was a big mistake to … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Village: The Japanese Food was Pretty Good at Shin Kushiya

I would come to Shin Kushiya again although the prices are a tad steep. The Pumpkin Croquette I picked, is not the healthiest thing but so yummy. Happy that we were given a huge cosy booth seat. A peek at … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

CNY 2012: My Village

Tasteful decorations at the little mall – My Village. Tried the assam laksa, but it was nowhere near what I had in Geylang opposite Aljunied MRT.

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chinese New Year 2012: Wheelock Place, ION & Wisma

Very subtle decorations at Wheelock Place. The cardboard dragon at Muji. Fanta and F&N Orange is a must at Chinese New Year. I think it’s a particularly Singapore thing. Used to love the free flow of the fizzy drink at … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Starbucks Dragon Bear

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Nanairo: 2 Dollar Store at Liang Court

Nanairo at Liang Court, is another Japanese store like Daiso, where everything goes for just S$2. Some of the products are really good quality like winter gloves that I spotted in pretty colours. Didn’t get a photo though.

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Weather in Singapore during Chinese New Year

It’s typically hot and windy during Chinese New Year. But I welcome the short downpours that come and provide much needed relief. The Tamil harvest festival (Ponggal) coincides during this period and was celebrated on Sunday although it’s not a … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Yayoiken: The New Japanese Restaurant at Liang Court

Been to Yayoiken twice already and I find the food authentic. You can tell by the fact that there are many Japanese patrons as well and there’s always a queue. Tried the Oyaku Don and Udon and they were both … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Chinese New Year 2012: Liang Court’s Japanese Gourmet Supermarket

I think the Liang Court supermarket is just wonderful. It has the most beautiful arrangement in terms of both packaging and layout. Just so relaxing to grocery shop here. I love how they very diligently change their offerings with each … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chinese New Year 2012: Takashimaya & Ngee Ann City

This little pink dancing lion was just the sweetest thing. Kids can stage their own lion dance performance a bit like the puppeteer show in ‘The Sound of Music’. And very expensive gold plated dragons. I think the price tag … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Home Made Pineapple Tarts

The best pineapple tarts that I can’t resist are the homemade ones and I was lucky enough to get loads to greedily nosh on.  Before this I was quite impressed among the store sold ones with the brand known as … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Festive Bazaar

There was one time during Chinese New Year, many years ago when I came down with one of my sweetest friends. We practically had to hold on to each other otherwise we would have been swallowed in the crowd. That … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Street Light Up

The red dragon looked even more awesome all lit up, against the pretty blue sky at dusk. I am so glad I got a close up look. Massive load of cars. And then the massive throngs of people. Felt bad … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments