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May
4
2011

Casa del Rio Melaka

We were lucky to be invited to Casa del Rio Melaka Open House last Saturday. Darling, Ethan and I woke up really early in the morning and began our journey down south. We took the North-South Highway and exited at Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza. Drove another 15 minutes or so and here we are at the Quay Side overlooking Casa del Rio! :D Located on Jalan Kota Laksamana, the hotel is a literal two minute […]

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May
2
2011

Travel

Malacca River Cruise

We were in Malacca last weekend and this time I did not just stay home. I ‘toured’ the city :D We met up with Carol and Eric and started planning what to do. I tell you, being a Malaccan, I’m the BEST person to get opinion of where to go, what to do and eat in Malacca! My answer is always an almost immediate, “DUNNO” LoL! What can I say? I seldom go out jalan-jalan […]

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Apr
22
2011

Travel

World’s Tallest Indoor Tube Slide

We went to Empire Mall for the very first time a couple of days ago. I needed to look for something but couldn’t find it in the end. What we did discover however was… This! The world’s tallest indoor tube slide! Aiyayayaya! My knees went wobbly just looking at it! This is the ‘launching’ platform.. No turning back once you’re tossed out of that hole! All the way down, down, down and down. Four-storey down! […]

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Apr
6
2011

Family // Travel

Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary

One of the activities during our stay at Philea Resort and Spa, Ayer Keroh, Malacca recently was a visit to the Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary. It is situated just after the Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza from North South Expressway. We took a buggy from the resort to the Butterfly farm. Kimmy feasting on crickets :P The first thing we did upon entering was to feed the monkeys bananas followed by feeding the iguanas life […]

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Mar
30
2011

Family // Travel

Philea Resort & Spa, Ayer Keroh, Melaka

We spent an unforgettable weekend at Philea Resort & Spa, the largest and biggest log resort in Malaysia recently. Located in fast developing Ayer Keroh, Melaka and wholly owned by Majestic Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd; they invested RM140 million for a total of 15 acres of luxury living and relaxation. “Philea was built utilizing natural resources. The resources are Malaysian-made; using 8,000 pieces of disused railway sleepers for staircases, more than 6,000 tons of […]

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Feb
26
2011

Travel

Indoor Theme Park @ Genting

It has been almost a decade since the last time Darling and I stepped foot in Genting. We have always wanted to go back there again but has always been procrastinating. Last week we ‘planned’ of going but was never really serious about it. Then on Sunday Ethan woke up really early prompting me to shove Darling out of bed and get ready. We got ready in a jiffy and I sms-edMakcik Irene.. Mana tau, […]

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Nov
20
2010

Travel

Singapore River Cruise

When we visited Merlion Park, Ethan requested to ride on the River Cruise but we were in a rush to somewhere else that we had to decline his request. However in the evening, with slightly over 2 hours to go before boarding our flight, we made a quick dash for the Singapore River Cruise. Unfortunately for us, when we arrived Merlion Park we were told that there will be no boat available until at least […]

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Nov
8
2010

Travel

Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Singapore

One of the MUST go places in Singapore is the Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay. Marina Bay Sands, the world’s most expensive hotel, was officially opened in June 2010. Designed by the renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the three-towered hotel has over 2500 rooms, a casino, an indoor canal and a museum among other grand attractions. But the highlight of this luxury resort is its infinity pool on the roof of the boat-shaped ‘SkyPark’ perched atop the […]

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Nov
6
2010

Family // Travel

Universal Studio Singapore

After that horrifying experiencein the Night Safari the night before, we woke up early, fresh and ready to start the day with happy thoughts. Universal Studio Singapore In case you get lost. But seriously, you won’t! It’s all just a circle. Walk along the road and you’ll end up at the starting point. You won’t be able to get lost even if you wanted too! :P The weather was PERFECT! First stop – Guest Services […]

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Nov
3
2010

Travel

Horror in Singapore Night Safari

The first day we were in Singapore, we spent half a day resting in our hotel room. In the evening, we waited anxiously at the lobby of our hotel for the Fun Vee Hopper to take us to the Tourist Hub at the Singapore Flyer to validate our Night Safari ticket. After validating our tickets, they took us to the Night Safari… The Fun Vee Hopper that took us to the Night Safari and back […]

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Nov
2
2010

Family // Travel

Marina Mandarin Singapore

For our trip to Singapore, we stayed in Marina Mandarin Hotel. Conveniently located in the city, Marina Mandarin Singapore offers easy access to shopping and nearby attractions, stunning city views and a 25-metre mineral water pool. Attractions nearby the Marina Mandarin Singapore include The Esplanade, Merlion and the Singapore Flyer. Extremely wonderful, friendly and helpful staffs. The moment we stepped out of the cab, the porter helped us right away and the concierge staff lead […]

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Apr
7
2010

Travel

Aquaria KLCC

We went to Aquaria KLCC the only state-of the art 60,000 sq. ft. aquarium right in the heart of beautiful Kuala Lumpur City last Sunday. The usual admission fee is RM35 for adult with MyKad. But we got our tickets during the last MATTA fair at RM20 only per adult :) The first thing we saw as we entered were the piranhas. Don’t play a fool here, can you see skeletons all over? Scary.. *shivering […]

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Mar
29
2010

Ethan // Family // Food // Travel

Rabbit Fun Land, Broga

City folks live a life full of stress. If you are willing to go a distance of about a half-hour drive out of the Klang Valley, you’ll discover a fun petting land in Broga just outside of Kajang town. Unlike the old days when the winding road will guarantee to give you motion sickness, the newly constructed road will give you a feeling of calm and serenity while driving pass Nottingham University campus and then […]

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Sep
27
2009

Travel

Zoo Negara, KL

Since Ethan enjoyed the Bird Park trip so much, we thought why not bring him to the zoo too? It will be so much more fun as he will get to see many types of animals. So to the zoo we went…Ticket price is RM15 per adult. As we entered, we were greeted by monkeys.. monkeys and more monkeys! I was like, what? monkeys again? And let me tell you, they don’t smell […]

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I am a mother to two boys; Ethan and Ayden and a wife to Darling William. I'm a stay at home mum who blogs to break the monotony of life and to avoid feeling jaded. Would love to get to know all the Super Mommies and Daddies and Babies or Singles out there with the hope that we can learn more from each other. Most of all, I am a happy person, and I hope YOU are too.