Sometimes, the best holidays are not about ticking off famous landmarks—they’re about the people you share them with and the memories you create together. This year’s birthday trip to Da Nang, Vietnam was exactly that: a wonderful combination of breathtaking scenery, exciting adventures, delicious food, and quality family time. From walking across the iconic Golden … [Read more…]
We spent our March holidays on a 4D3N Disney cruise, and here’s a quick recap of the experience. The boys had a great time onboard—even though none of us are die-hard Disney fans. The food was definitely a highlight: both the lunch buffet and sit-down dinners were generous and well-organised, though we did have to … [Read more…]
K has been reminding me to finish the video montage of our Egyptian holiday so he can share it with his friends—the sandboarding, the hot air balloon ride, the camel ride. He experienced so much joy (and mosquitoes) on that trip. He is fortunate to have travelled widely and to have been exposed to different … [Read more…]
This June, we traded the usual holiday hustle for something a little more wild, a little more remote—and a whole lot more exciting. Destination? Fiji! Tucked far south of Singapore, this island paradise welcomed us with sunshine, turquoise seas, and a promise of adventure. Getting there wasn’t the hardest part—convincing the boys was. They were … [Read more…]
If you’re a durian lover like me, you probably know that not all durian desserts are created equal. Some barely whisper “durian,” while others pack a punch that makes your taste buds sing. Recently, I had the pleasure of being sponsored by The Durian Bakery, and they absolutely did not disappoint. They sent over their … [Read more…]
At a recent social event, someone posed a question that caught me off guard: “If your 10-year-old self could meet you today, what would she say?” For a moment, I froze. My mind went blank. But then, memories of my childhood flooded in—the loneliness, the aching desire for love, the silent wish that someone, anyone, … [Read more…]
The kindergarten graduation ceremony is one of the most memorable milestones in life—after all, we can only be six years old once. As we grow up and move through the education system, we mature into young adults who become less dependent on family. Watching your child graduate from university later in life is a completely … [Read more…]
The trilogy of animal paintings is finally complete, each telling a unique story of the animal kingdom. It all began when I first laid eyes on the paintings of a solitary leopard and a pair of lions in a tender embrace, displayed on a grand canvas at an outdoor zoo in Johannesburg. The animals were … [Read more…]
We had a wonderful short getaway to Koh Samui during the September holidays this year. Without a set itinerary, we decided to go with the flow, and the boys were all excited about the trip—except for the little one, who was a bit scared by the imagery of the Buddha. Over the span of just … [Read more…]
The year 2024 marks the end of our 19 years of marriage. We have grown apart in the last few years and come to the decision that we are better apart. Even though we may not be husband and wife, we will continue to be responsible parents to our boys and nurture them in the … [Read more…]