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Our crazy wedding shoot (and how we did it)

Like many other crazy things in life, it started with a casual idea over the dinner table. At first, KT and I had no plans for a photoshoot since we didn’t sign up for any bridal packages. But then we decided there was no better excuse than our wedding to capture some dramatic shots of […]

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Singapore Stories

Last minute tips for your marathon

It’s that time of the year again – when months of your discipline and hard work pay off at the finishing line. With just a few days before SCMS 2015, your training should be tapering off by now. There isn’t much last minute running you can do to clock the distance, but here are a […]

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Projects Singapore

House Hack #1: Multipurpose Wooden Partition

We wanted a stabilising structure as the backing for our wardrobe. The IKEA’s Mandal headboard appeared to be the first choice. However, it had been phased out from our local stores. So we decided to build one from scratch. Happy with the end result. Even happier considering the total cost (S$249) versus if we were […]

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Shanghai Stories

5 things about Shanghai that surprised me

Shanghai isn’t exactly the typical holiday destination I’d plan for. So when KT went there for work last month, I was semi-enthusiastic about joining. But I was hungry for a short break – from work and the never-ending to-dos of our new home – coupled with KT’s free hotel and some unredeemed travel vouchers. For […]

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Projects Singapore

10 Award-winning Running Routes in Singapore

Singapore’s top running trails Alright, this isn’t some accredited awards commissioned by Nparks or what. But lately, I’ve been on a personal mission to explore Singapore’s running routes. It’s a great way to keep fit and keep exploring in my own backyard. Even among our office skyscrapers and high-rised HDB flats, there are countless pockets […]

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Mountains Vietnam

5 Things to Do in Sapa, Vietnam

Sapa is a laid back, mountainous town in Northwestern Vietnam, blessed with a cool climate throughout the year. The Hoàng Liên mountain range dominates the area, setting a dramatic backdrop for many scenic treks.   Just venture out a little to nearby indigenous villages and you’ll be rewarded with views of stepped paddy fields – […]

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Vietnam

How to get to Sapa, Vietnam

  A 9-hr train ride from Hanoi, the journey to Sapa is an adventure itself. There are so many private operators for this route that I got confused trying to book my tickets online from Singapore. Here’s how we managed to get from NoiBai International Airport to Sapa town:   NoiBai International Airport to Hanoi […]