Note: This post contains some information accurate for past events in 2014. It could be your first Christmas at home in a while, or maybe you’re simply looking for new and exciting ways to celebrate this time of year with your loved ones. Singapore …
The 87th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol will be celebrated throughout Thailand as a national holiday. It is also the nation’s Father’s Day. This year marks the king’s 87th birthday. Along with members of the monarch, the revered king …
True to the nation’s fun spirit, New Zealand has a special day for flip flops. Jandals (japanese sandals) is the local word for flip-flops. National Jandal Day is an annual fundraising appeal in December, that doubles as a day of …
Government of the people, by the people, for the people
On November 19th, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech on the grounds of the bloody Battle of Gettysburg, remembering the soldiers of the Civil War. His speech lasted no more than 2-minutes but was so influential, his words on that day have been immortalized as one of the greatest speeches that changed the world.
In 2011, hungry for a big travel adventure, I packed a 60litre backpack and headed even further than ‘Down Under’ to experience a working holiday in New Zealand. Leaving Singapore behind, I had quite a few adventures in the 6 months …
Okay, there was no time travelling but I’ve had quite a few memorable experiences involving hot tubs that make it almost qualify as other-worldly. Like most Singaporeans, I’m used to feeling cool inside buildings and sweaty outdoors. Being in New Zealand …
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