Kyoto is such a special traditional city in Japan. Beautiful in every way! Highlights from our time: Fushimi Inari Torii Gates, Arashiyama Bamboo forests, Gion district, shrines and temples, tofu, bakeries, and strawberries. We walked…
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Nagoya City Half Marathon 2025
One of the best ways to explore a new city is on foot—so why not run it? 😊 On March 9, 2025, we laced up for the Nagoya City Half Marathon, kicking off at Vantelin…
Japanese Calligraphy and Nohgaku performing art
I was able to participate in a Japanese calligraphy session and a Nohgaku performing art workshop during my stay at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology as a visiting professor Fulbright Scholar. Shu-ren, a professional…
Zip, Bike, and Cook in Phuket, Thailand
A tropical, beach island, Phuket, Thailand, is only a two-hour flight from Singapore, so we love to go as often as we can. In a recent trip, we did a zip line, a coast-to-coast bike…
Spectacular Sydney! Sea, surf, sky, and sights
Sydney is one of the world’s most spectacular cities with a sparkling harbor, lovely waterfront, gorgeous Sydney Opera House, and iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, all the while offering outstanding museums and great food. A swim…
Melbourne, Australia, a city of gardens, cafes, rivers, and art!
Melbourne offers expansive parks, multicultural cuisine and art, cool cafes, and beautiful rivers. Beyond the city limits is stunning scenery, from the Great Ocean Road hugging along one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines and…
Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Early March 2020, we were able to make a quick trip to Kuala Lumpur. Singapore is still months into its lockdown, so this is especially nostalgic for us to reflect back on our last trip.…
Sydney, Australia
Known for its harbourfront, Sydney is one of Australia’s largest cities and the capital of New South Wales. The distinctive Opera House with its ‘sails’ and the Sydney Harbour Bridge connecting the central business district…
Sydney and Tasmania Cruise
Cruising with our parents has become a great option to see one another. Living on opposite ends of the globe, we met halfway in Sydney for a 8-day, 7-night cruise on the Majestic Princess. We…
London
One could spend a year in London and still not see everything. So much to do! See the iconic sites– Westminster, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and London Eye. Shop at historic Harrod’s and Fortnum…