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Diary: Travel around France with children

Diary: Travel around France with children

“How is it to travel around France with children?” I asked a friend who had lived in France. “Paris is not really a kid-friendly city. It’s hard to push a stroller around because there are many steps and squeezy small restaurants,” she advised. I was 

Shopping in Paris: What to Buy?

Shopping in Paris: What to Buy?

Paris is the world’s fashion capital. Many are also familiar with major French fashion brands, such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior. So clothes, accessories, bags, and even vintage clothes are some of the things to buy in Paris. Of course, there are other things 

Paris Shopping Guide: Beauty Products in French Pharmacies

Paris Shopping Guide: Beauty Products in French Pharmacies

The French beauty routine. The French women’s natural beauty. You have heard about them and want to age gracefully too. Is the transforming magic in French skincare products? Since you are in France, it’s your chance to find out if these products do wonders for 

Is Paris always a good idea?

Is Paris always a good idea?

Paris was okay, my friend said, I like (insert another European country) better. Other lukewarm responses came from family and friends who had visited Paris. We heard things about the French people too, especially their attitude towards the Chinese race. According to a friend who 

I saw a pickpocket in Paris. Tips to stay safe in France.

I saw a pickpocket in Paris. Tips to stay safe in France.

Family and friends generously dish out tips on being safe in Paris, such as how to spot suspicious characters, or how to guard our belongings against pickpockets. Over the years, I have also heard a fair share of horror stories about Europe. So before a 

Food Diary: What’s Our Food in Paris?

Food Diary: What’s Our Food in Paris?

“What’s your favourite food in Paris?” I asked the family. My husband and I unanimously voted for the Falafel at L’As du Fallafel. The runner-up for me is the burger we had at Alfred (Chessy Val D’Europe), it’s good but we can find such quality 

What to eat in Sentosa and Vivo City (with the children)?

What to eat in Sentosa and Vivo City (with the children)?

A year after my Review of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa (Family Staycation), here’s the post on the yummy food we ate during our staycation. I forgot to follow up until the request from a friend, so here goes! Hope it gives you some 

Review of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa (Family Staycation)

Review of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa (Family Staycation)

Last year, we went to Changi CSC for a foodie staycation. Few months later, we needed another break, an escape from our daily grind. So off we went to Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa (“Rasa Sentosa”) from 12 – 14 April 2021 (Mon-Wed) for