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Where I Left Off

April 18, 2022

It started with researching on potential places we can bring the children to on our weekend learning journeys. One potential location led to another. Then it sprang to mind that I’ve brought the children to Singapore Discovery Centre before. But a quick look through my blog and social media left me feeling puzzled… Why weren’t […]

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Family Trip to Taiwan: The Day Before Goodbye

August 24, 2019

The final day to explore Taiwan finally arrived, much to the children’s delight as well as dismay. They miss Singapore and our home, but they also enjoyed themselves so much that they want to stay just a little longer. On our last day, we did a little more sightseeing leisurely. Beitou Hot Springs ( 北投溫泉) […]

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Family Trip to Taiwan: Modern Toilet Restaurant

August 16, 2019

We met up with my sister and her family for dinner at Modern Toilet Restaurant (便所主題餐廳小澡堂), after a rather uneventful visit to Taipei 101. Walking up the narrow staircase, we came across signs like “Crappy Food, Shitty Service” and alike, much to the children’s delight. Haha! And while we thought it was funny when we […]

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Family Trip to Taiwan: Maokong Gondola, Taipei 101… Kinda

August 5, 2019

The first day back in Taipei City was also the first time we took their public transport – Taipei Metro. It took us a while to decide whether or not to purchase their Easycard (it’s like our EZ-link card) as we weren’t sure how often we’ll actually use it, since it will only be for […]

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Family Trip to Taiwan: The Convenience Stores

July 23, 2019

The hotel we stayed in Taipei City, Caesar Metro, was conveniently located near a 7-11 and Longshan Temple MRT station (龍山寺站). I know night markets are usually the rave when it comes to food, when you’re in Taiwan, but I’d like to take a moment to remember how much I love their 7-11 and similar […]