Choking times. One year in the pandemic. A few personal words
It's been exactly one year since COVID-19 changed all our lives. Ever since then, it’s been pretty rough. Especially for us living abroad. We felt disconnected and confused and in constant scrutinization whether it was the right decision to stay over 6000 miles away from home. A few pe
Singapore’s First Gin Distillery: Tanglin Gin
The craft cocktail culture continues to grow in Singapore and with travel restrictions and borders staying closed, one has to find new ways of exploring the city-state. After spending too much money on – admittedly – wonderful drinks in Singapore’s bespoke bars, we found it was tim
My favorite breakfast and brunch places in Singapore (2021)(2021)
Still stuck in Singapore, I can tell you I had LOTS of time to explore brunch places in the city-state. And if one thing’s for sure, then that there are many great places serving international food in Singapore. So it certainly won’t get boring here – food-wise anyway. In this post, I will sha
no words for 2020… right?
I can't say it any other way, 2020 was by far the worst year of my entire life. And yet it started off so well. In this review, I take another look back at the year.
Afternoon Tea in Singapore / Local Guide
Afternoon tea may be derived from Britain, but with a significant amount of English influences, it is also a popular afternoon activity in Singapore. That’s why you will find the cute étagères with all kinds of pastries, small canapés, and the indispensable scones-clotted-cream-and-
Exploring the Peranakan Culture in Joo Chiat
It’s time to explore another neighborhood in Singapore! Located in the Eastern part of the island and one of Singapore's hidden gems, Joo Chiat is known for being one of the first heritage towns with its colorful rows of traditional Peranakan shophouses, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. The rus