Micro break: day trip to Tempat Senang Spa, Batam

“Welcome to mini Bali!” called our driver with a knowing smile. Looking around, I could see what he meant.

I’m 11,000 km from home and feeling homesick

My first three months as an expat have passed in a blur of new experiences, places and faces. I honestly haven’t really stopped to think about missing home. There has, of course, been regular facetime’s with family and friends, and whilst I’ve loved catching up on their news, things have been exciting enough in Singapore to stop me missing home too much.

But last night marked the end of a three week visit from my parents and sister. And it hit me suprisingly hard, I’m a long way from home! 

A cooking lesson in Peranakan food: hello Nonya

When we left the UK, two good friends bought us an extremely generous and thoughtful  leaving (good riddance?) gift; a cooking lesson in Singapore. There’s no denying that we both love our food, so this was the perfect present. 

13 things to pack when visiting Singapore

A holiday in Singapore can be tricky to pack for. It’s a city break, a beach holiday, and a nature trip all wrapped into one hot humid bundle. For those travelling here, I’ve got some tips on what to bring: 

Our first week living in Singapore

A whole week has passed since we touched down in the Red Dot to begin our Southeast Asia adventure. It’s been an absolute whirlwind, but what have we done with ourselves?