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Korea/Seoul Apr’19: Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park & Garden of Morning Calm

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Annyeong chingu! This post covers our 5th day in Korea! We had just returned to Seoul from Busan the night before and I’m glad we got our day tour package to Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park and Garden of Morning Calm via Changi Recommends!

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It was a nice change as we did not have to fuss over the logistics of booking entrance passes and transportation. Shuttle bus service is provided so all we had to do was just to hop on and off at the designated timings! The hubs could finally take a break from all the navigation he had to do over the past few days.

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There are 3 pickup locations namely Hongik, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun. We selected Myeongdong as it was closest to our accommodation and we picked up some delicious gimbap along the way!

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Our first stop of the day was Nami Island! Gotta take a photo with these adorable snowmen figurines! My first trip to this attraction was more than 10 years ago, after watching the famous Korean drama “Winter Sonata” starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. I’m sure most of you would know that the popular series was shot on Nami Island!

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There are a number of activities which you can do at Nami Island, one of which is to take photos of/with the beautiful flowers!

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A collection of photos from Winter Sonata!

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I remember there used to be this life-sized cardboard cutout of Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo in this exact same pose.

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Our very own version! Can pass? 😛

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We saw some people riding rented bicycles around the park but I don’t know how to cycle so we stuck around taking photos.

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Our local guide told us to meet him earlier if we wanted to eat the best Dak Galbi on Nami Island and since it was lunch time, we thought it was a great idea! I’m not sure why we opted for the non-spicy version though since I’m a fan of spicy food! We also ordered some tteokbokki and garlic fried rice. Mashisoyo~!

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Do note that this isn’t included in the tour package but it’s really yummy so you wouldn’t wanna miss this!

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Spent the next hour on the shuttle bus to get to our second destination of the day, Gangchon Rail Park! To be honest, I was most looking forward to this part of the day tour! It seems like rail bikes are fast gaining popularity in Korea.

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If you wanna have some privacy with your friends or other half, I would strongly recommend paying a little bit more for the private rail bikes. The queue is also significantly shorter.

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This was the queue for the shared rail bike which was snaking all the way to the back. Also, I strongly suggest that a trip to the washroom be made before you start queuing for the rail bike tour as the queuing plus activity itself would take about an hour.

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One of the perks of joining the day tour is having your local guide snap photos for you!

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Wheeeee! And off we go!

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Pedaling is fairly effortless only if all parties pedal at the same time. Once in a while I would be too engrossed with taking photos, leaving misterchewy to do the pedaling on his own. LOL.

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The Happy Bubble Tunnel is one of the highlights of Gangchon Rail Park as there are different colored lightings and bubbles as we passed through the tunnel. Very pretty!

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We were having the time of our lives!

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It was certainly a very fun experience and I highly recommend trying out this activity!

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The last stop of our day tour was the Garden of Morning Calm, which we ironically visited in the evening! By then we were already very tired but we were thankful to be transported in the comfortable shuttle bus which is included in the day tour package.

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We were given slightly more than an hour to tour the garden and since it was fairly huge, misterchewy and I narrowed down to just two areas for some photos.

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We reckon that the pavilion situated in the middle of the pond is the most beautiful sight at the Garden of Morning Calm. Also, “Love in the Moonlight” starring Park Bo-gum and Kim Yoo-jung was shot at this location! *Eyes shooting hearts*

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There’s also a nice little white church which can accommodate about 8 people.

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Even though we had a filling lunch earlier, we were famished after the rail bike activity and walking around the garden. Grabbed a quick bite before we boarded the shuttle bus back to Myeongdong and this marked the end of our superb day tour to Gapyeong!

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The day tour to Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park and Garden of Morning Calm by Changi Recommends is highly recommended and you can book it easily via this link. Hope you guys enjoyed this post! Stay tuned for the next! 🙂

Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken by Hao Yi Kang

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A very common question that many people like to ask me, “How do you juggle working full-time and being a mother of two young children?” Truth be told, there are days when I get super lethargic and moody. I am no superwoman after all. Over the past month, I have been consuming Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken which Hao Yi Kang is an exclusive distributor of, and I am able to feel the positive effects it has on me.

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I may not be an expert at tasting chicken essence but having consumed a particular brand’s dark colored essence of chicken in glass bottles over the years, my first taste of Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken immediately won me over. The delicious flavor is derived from using 2nd generation hens that are at least 12 months old and boiled together with premium pork ribs for 8 hours. Premium pork ribs enhance the collagen content and add different layers of taste.

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Traditional slow-boiling method incorporating advanced hydration technology is used, while small amount of water is added as a medium to help to fully extract the micro molecular and macro molecular nutrients from the ingredients during the extraction process. Nutritional tests have found that the level of protein is higher in chicken essence prepared by the slow-boiling method.

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I like that Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken is packaged in a 4-layered opaque sachet exclusively imported from Japan. Similar to baby bottles, the inner packaging material is tested with no plasticizer and heavy metal residue thus making it very safe for our consumption. I choose the most convenient way of consuming Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken, which is by submerging the sachet in a bowl of hot water for a couple of minutes, and then drinking it straight from the sachet after tearing it open. The sachets are also flat, making it very easy for me to carry one to work every morning.

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Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken is rich in protein, amino acids & collagen, contains 18 types of amino acids and is 100% natural (No preservative, no additives, no antibiotics, no plasticizer, no heavy metal residue, zero fats & cholesterol). The taste is also very natural, in fact, it tastes like very delicious and rich chicken soup! I can also feel the sticky texture on my lips, which is proof that there is collagen in Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken. The best time to consume this is in the morning, before breakfast. I feel alert throughout the day, and also don’t seem to keep forgetting things.

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Voted 2018 Best Chicken Essence by Mummys Market Singapore, Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken is best for pregnant women as it helps in the growth of the baby, repair cells and tissues in the body and provides fetal support. Post-natal, it aids in wound healing and also boost milk supply. As Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken has a very high protein content, it is suitable for daily nourishment and also supplementation during recuperation. I would highly recommend it to students, working adults and the elderly for boosting immune system and combating fatigue. With a shelf life of 18 months after manufacturing without preservatives, Lao Xie Zhen Premium Boiled Essence of Chicken makes a very meaningful gift for the people you truly care for.

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In proud partnership with Taipei’s 55th Golden Horse Award Ceremony, limited sets of Golden Horse Chicken Essence gift sets (7 packs) are available here at a discount! Be sure to grab some!

The Quay Hotel Singapore: Asia’s First Tokidoki Pop-Up Hotel

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TOKIDOKI FANS ALERT! For a limited time only, grab your chance to stay in Asia’s FIRST Tokidoki Pop-Up Hotel, an exciting partnership with The Quay Hotel at 57 South Bridge Road! The lobby, rooftop and three of their guest rooms have been magically transformed by Creaxis Design Singapore for an ultimate Tokidoki experience, featuring iconic works by the creator Simone Legno!

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Spend a night or two with your favourite Donutella, Mermicorno and more! Apart from the decorations, there are huggable plushies and Tokidoki themed amenities for you to enjoy!

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Only the three guest rooms on the highest floor of The Quay Hotel are Tokidoki themed rooms. Which will you choose? The 24K Signature Room, Pastel Dreamland Room or Mermicornos by The Quay Room?

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Here’s taking a sneak peek at the Pastel Dreamland Room! All Donutella fanatics will be crazy over this one!

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Please don’t bring the plushies home but you can hug them and take as many photos as you wish! They will be sent for dry cleaning after every checkout.

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Even the bathroom is so pretty!

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You can bring home these beautiful coasters!

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The Tokidoki rooms are available for stays from 1st October 2018 to 30th June 2019! Check out www.thequayhotel.sg for more information or book HERE now!

The Quay Hotel Singapore
57 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058688
Email: info@thequayhotel.sg
Tel: 6532 2482

North Borneo Cruises in Kota Kinabalu

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There are many things to see and do in Kota Kinabalu, and embarking on North Borneo Cruises will give you an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, sailing across the South China Sea, while indulging in an International buffet with live entertainment onboard.

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The North Borneo Cruises is the first of its kind in Sabah, taking guests on a 2-hour scenic cruise past the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine park and down the central coast gliding along the city’s famous Waterfront. There are two different sessions daily starting from 4:30pm to 7:00pm for the Sunset Dinner Cruise and from 7:30pm to 9:45pm for the KK Night City Buffet Dinner Cruise.

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Since we were travelling with a bunch of kids, the earlier timing for the sunset cruise worked better for all of us, plus we wanted to catch the beautiful sunset for a more memorable exxperience!

Boarding North Borneo Cruises! Passengers in baby strollers or wheelchairs can board the cruise via the ramp.

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We were first ushered to the main deck and shown to our respective tables. The International buffet spread was already waiting for us! Haha.

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Free flow coffee, tea and water are included. Currently, there is Happy Hour promotion of 50% off beverages, not applicable for peak season, public holidays and eve of public holidays. Terms and conditions apply.

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All guests had to be seated and listen to the important safety briefing before we were allowed to roam around.

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Complimentary orange juice and Muruku fish crackers were served to all tables. We really like the intimate and cosy dining setting.

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Dinner is served! The variety is very wide and you will definitely get to eat your fill.

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North Borneo Cruises’ resident band offers daily stellar live musical performances in different genres and languages while you enjoy your sumptuous dinner. Feel free to join in the fun and dance the night away! The band also accepts song requests.

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Guests are welcome to explore the remaining decks and snap many photos while they are at it.

Even the North Borneo Cruises staff all seem to have plenty of fun! Their energy is simply infectious!

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The sun-deck is very popular as it offers a beautiful unobscured view of the sea and beyond.

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If you want to catch a glimpse of sunset, be sure to arrive at the sun-deck early to grab a good spot. We enjoyed the sea breeze blowing in our faces.

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Even without joining the KK City Night Dinner Cruise, we could still experience nightfall while out at sea.

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If you have a large group or celebrating a special occasion, North Borneo Cruise offers private VIP room which seats 20 to 25 pax comfortably, and the room is also equipped with a karaoke system.

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North Borneo Cruises is offering a Buy 3 Free 1 promotion, book and enjoy by 30th December 2018. For more information on the cruise and rates, visit their website here.

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We have come to the end of our Kota Kinbalu series of blog posts! We would like to sincerely thank the following for their kind hospitality and for making this trip a splendid one for all of us:

Flights – AirAsia
Accommodation – Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Activities – Sabah Tourism Board

THANK YOU! 🙂

Manukan Island in Kota Kinabalu

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In one of my earlier posts documenting our Sabah holiday trip, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is our highly recommended choice of accommodation especially for families with children because of the wide range of kid-friendly amenities. Apart from that, private jetty STAR Marina is exclusively owned and operated by the resort, offering guests easy accessibility to neighbouring islands for day trips and beach activities. If you have some hours to spare, you can take the speedboat shuttle to Manukan Island!

It was the girls’ first time taking a speedboat. Little misschewy was totally enjoying the ride while Mini misschewy was a little scared and clung onto Daddy. Life vests were provided before we set off and the journey was just a short 5 to 10 minutes.

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Manukan Island is the second largest island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. It was mood-lifting to see the sandy white beach and pristine clear waters when we set foot on the island.

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If you like to unwind at the beach, Manukan Island is a great choice. Besides sandcastle-building for young children, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking and parasailing are just some of the many activities that one can do at Manukan Island.

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Great bonding session for families and nice sensory experience for little kids.

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For visitors who want to escape from the heat at Manukan Island, there are many benches lined up along the beach with ample shade from the trees. There are also some shops and cafes selling snacks and drinks.

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We had lunch at a cafe to fill our hungry tummies before returning to our resort.

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If you love the sun, sand and sea, you definitely have to visit Manukan Island when you head to Kota Kinabalu!

Mari Mari Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu

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We travel for a myriad of reasons. Apart from travelling as a form of escapism and to rejuvenate ourselves, we also seek to gain knowledge that you cannot get just by reading books. During our recent trip to Sabah, a visit to Mari Mari Cultural Village provided us with the opportunity to see and experience for ourselves, the culture and lifestyle of how the indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live in the olden days when electricity had not yet been introduced in their land. Mari Mari Cultural Village is situated amidst a remote forest setting in Kionsom, Inanam; away from the hustling and bustling Kota Kinabalu city. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture with the aim to share knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of Borneo with visitors so that it is not forgotten.

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Mari Mari Cultural Village features 5 different ethnic tribes. They are the rice farmer Kadazan-Dusun, the longhouse resident Rungus, the hunters and fisherman Lundayeh, the cowboy and sea gypsey Bajau, and the famously feared headhunting tribe Murut. I find it interesting that the village’s in-house guides are actually descendants of among the 5 tribes in the village.

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Our journey began with all of us crossing the wobbly suspension bridge over a small river.

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Our in-house guide showed us around each of the different tribe houses to learn about their different lifestyles, cultures, and histories.

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Not only did we get to witness how bamboo was used to cook their meals, we even got to taste the food!

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Montoku is a traditional alcoholic drink of the Kadazan-Dusun community and I find that it tastes like whisky!

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Delicious fresh honey.

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All the tribe houses feature something similar like this. The girls would sleep on the upper deck and their fathers would remove the ladders at night.

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We were truly amazed that a fire could be started in less than 5 minutes using bamboo! Back then, it was the ladies’ job and we could tell that it is actually physically tiring.

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Rope making demonstration.

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Little misschewy wanted to bring this “bracelet” home! LOL.

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The Murut blow-pipe was a pretty fun experience for all of us. It is a bit like archery except that you use your mouth to hit your target!

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Looks easy but it’s not! In the olden days, the blow-pipe was used as a weapon.

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The Lansaran is like a traditional trampoline made from bamboo and much to our surprise, it can carry a lot of weight.

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More than 10 people jumping on the lansaran? No problem!

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After visiting the 5 tribal houses, we proceeded to the event hall to watch the traditional performances.

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My favorite was the bamboo dance as I was captivated by how gracefully the dancers step in and out of the bamboo poles.

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Little misschewy and I took part in the bamboo dance too. All I can say that it is a lot harder than it looks but it was a fun experience!

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During the 2-hour tour around Mari Mari Cultural Village, we felt as though we were transported back in time, as we enriched ourselves in new found knowledge. Being able to participate in some of the activities was indeed an authentic experience that we will never forget. Click here to find out more about the itinerary and price if you are keen!

Mari Mari Cultural Village
Address: Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: +60 11-3388 4827

Opening Hours:
Daily
10am – 6pm

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu

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Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

The Chewys had a fabulous and unforgettable three-night stay at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa when we travelled to Kota Kinabalu two weeks ago. Apart from its close proximity of around 6.5km from Kota Kinabalu Airport, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is located just 10 minutes away from the city. For families with young children, the resort’s ideal location serves as a convenient base for exploring Borneo’s rich cultural heritage.

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Just two and a half hours by air from Singapore, we flew with AirAsia and arrived Kota Kinabalu without any hiccups. Upon stepping into Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, we were warmly greeted with nice refreshing welcome drinks and were then led the way to our rooms at the Kinabalu Wing.

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It was a pleasant surprise for all of us when we entered our Kinabalu Club Family Room. The kids were particularly excited by the children’s room. Each Family Room offers 66 square meters of luxury and comfortably accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, with plenty of extra space. All guests of Kinabalu Club rooms will get to enjoy personalised services and added privileges such as complimentary daily buffet breakfast, complimentary beverages all day, and evening drinks with predetermined hours, at the Kinabalu Club Lounge.

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We appreciate waking up to the beautiful and tranquil sea view from our hotel room every morning.

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The children’s room is equipped with a bunk bed and child-friendly furniture. One can also expect children’s amenities and welcome packs.

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Little misschewy and Mini misschewy were so excited that they clambered up the bunk bed and made themselves comfortable there while misterchewy and I checked out the parents’ room with balcony, ensuite bathroom with extra towels, separate shower and soaking tub.

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The kids were allowed to watch cartoon every morning and night, but only because we were on holiday!

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The Kinabalu Club Lounge is where most of the magic happens! We had our breakfast there every morning during our stay. We loved the experience as it was exclusive to Club room guests and we received detailed attention from the staff.

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I was too occupied with eating that I forgot to take photos. The breakfast buffet spread at the Kinabalu Club Lounge is actually very impressive! We had smoked salmon, seafood congee, potato wedges, sauteed mushrooms, sushi, omelette, along with various buns and pastries. The kids usually chose bread or cereal with milk.

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We also got the opportunity to have dinner at Shang Palace with the lovely Comms ladies Claudina and Daphne.

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Living up to its name, the food at Shang Palace was delectable and exquisite. We chatted and ate to our hearts’ content. Some of my favorites include the Marinated Cantonese “Qingyan” Chicken, Braised Beancurd with Assorted Mushrooms, Stir-fried Sliced Grouper Fillets with Ginger, Scallions and Pepper, and Dry Butter Style Crab. The kids were not forgotten and had comforting bowls of minced pork porridge with salted egg and dough fritters on the side. Shang Palace is definitely a family-friendly restaurant in Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa that serves quality food.

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*Ahem..* And if the other half allows, adjourn to the Kinabalu Club Lounge for complimentary evening drinks. The husband was thrilled to see a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, whisky and hard liquor. Of course he had the company of a fellow Daddy friend as his drinking partner while the mummies stayed in the rooms to take care of the little ones.

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Mummies need their “me time” too and there is no better way to pamper ourselves than indulging in a spa session at CHI, The Spa!

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The spa design concept is certainly very unique, with a standalone spa village sitting on an island connected to the hotel by a private causeway. It is also interesting to note that traditional Borneo treatments on the spa menu are plant-based in nature, energy aware and reflect the multi-cultural heritage of the region.

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Advance booking prior to treatment time is recommended. Spa wear will be provided in your treatment suite.

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CHI, The Spa has a very comprehensive spa menu offering five categories of treatments – Wellness Journeys, Body Treatments (Scrubs), Body Treatments (Wraps), Massages and Facial Treatments. If you are a mummy like me, who often feel tightness in the back, neck and shoulders, I highly recommend the Signature Malaysian Re-energizing Massage! My therapist Zetty was very skillful in easing out all the tight knots within the one hour session.

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If an hour is all you can spare, I say, go for the massage and you will definitely not regret it! I felt so rejuvenated and alive after the session!

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Happy mummies who couldn’t wait to get back to the kids!

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It was reassuring to know that our kids had a ball of fun at the Cool Zone when the mummies were away at the spa!

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Upon entering the Cool Zone, the beautifully hand-painted walls, featuring aquatic and land animals found only in Sabah, provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for both children and their parents.

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Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa provides babysitting services at MYR 30 per hour for children aged five and above only when the Kids Club is not open. It is advisable that bookings are to be made at least one day in advance. Parents can drop their children off anytime between 10am to 6pm and the resort’s professionally trained, English speaking staff will supervise and keep the children entertained while parents relax in the sun or explore the sights of Sabah.

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The Cool Zone is divided into different areas such as the toddler section, creativity area for painting and craftwork, and the computer & TV room.

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I’m glad that the husband managed to snap some photos as evidence that Little misschewy and Mini misschewy enjoyed playing with the toys at the Cool Zone!

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The first and only one of its kind in Borneo, the water play area at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa comprises of a dedicated section for toddlers, teenagers and an interactive area for all ages. Guests of all ages can enjoy the theme-park-quality water slides measuring a total length of 100 metres. Other fun facilities include water battle stations with water balloon launchers, a 2,000-sqm swimming pool with a tapered shoreline for children and an infinity pool section for adults.

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Due to our packed itinerary, we didn’t have much time to explore the beautiful resort but we managed to squeeze time out after breakfast for a couple of photos.

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Click here to find out more about Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa’s Family Fun Package! It includes many perks such as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort, complimentary buffet breakfast and buffet dinner at Café TATU, unlimited water balloon fights, unlimited entry to Cool Zone, etc. The offer is available now till 31 December 2018. Also, there is 20% discount for Café TATU buffet dinner when you book direct with their Best Available Rate or Advance Purchase offers on www.shangri-la.com or through the Shangri-La Mobile App. 🙂

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
No. 20 Jalan Aru,
Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, 88100, Malaysia
Tel: (60 88) 327 888
Email: reservations.tah@shangri-la.com

On Board AirAsia from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu

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Hello everyone! We just got back from our Sabah FAM trip and can’t wait to share our itinerary with you! It was our first time flying with AirAsia as a family and the experience was nothing short of amazing! 🙂

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AirAsia is currently having a promo for flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu starting from SGD68 one way, travel period from now till 31 Jan 2019! Promo ends on 15 July 2018. Terms and conditions apply.

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All ready to check in our luggage at Terminal 4!

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We had some time to explore T4 before boarding our evening flight.

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As parents with young children, we highly recommend getting the Hot Seats, which enables you to have priority boarding. It’s always good to have enough time to settle down in your seats before the plane takes off!

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With my naughty little partner who got a window seat 😀

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Lovebirds sitting behind us lol.

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Comfortably settled in her seat.

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As soon as the plane took off, we were treated to a beautiful view.

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We were pleasantly surprised that the seats are actually pretty spacious! Look at the girls sharing a seat. Mini misschewy even had space to kiao kah 😛

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Hungry liao cuz it was dinner time! Do you know that you can prebook your meals? Besides getting your meals sorted out before your trip, you can also get some savings out of it simply via “Manage My Booking” on airasia.com. I was totally looking forward to my Nasi Kandar with Chicken Varuval which is a new addition to AirAsia’s inflight menu. Mixed everything up and gobbled down my food! Very sedap!

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The Spiral Pasta with Chicken Sausage is another new item and it is suitable for kids as it does not contain any spice or chilli. Little misschewy had this as she likes pasta.

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Emperor Fried Rice for misterchewy.

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Chicken Lasagne for Mini misschewy.

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All eager to tuck in!

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On our flight back to Singapore, we had some yummy and filling light bites such as Salmon Ebiko Onigiri + Miso Soup (On Board Combo), Vietnamese Chicken Wrap + Tea/Coffee (On Board Combo), T&Co Salted Peanuts, Assorted Sandwiches, Chocolate Brownie, Mum’s Butter Cake and Mineral Water. I liked both the onigiri and vietnamese chicken wrap!

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Little misschewy loved the sandwiches!

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Before we end off this post, we would like to thank Christina (not in photo) and Amzar from AirAsia for coordinating and taking care of us throughout this trip.

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Don’t miss out on AirAsia’s #TravelFrenzy deals! Click here to enjoy the promo fare from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu from just SGD68 one way, travel period from now till 31 January 2019. Promo ends on 15 July 2018. Terms and conditions apply.

Silhouette Soft Face Threadlift by La Clinic

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Reality sets in once you reach your 30s and you cannot help but notice signs of aging. Just by looking at someone’s face, you can somewhat estimate his or her age. We look at ourselves in the mirror every single day and you know that your skin is aging when you start to notice that your cheeks are less plump, eyelids are drooping and fine lines appear around your face.

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The one thing that had been bothering me for a long time was my nasolabial folds, also known as laugh lines. When I was much younger, laugh lines sounded pretty cool to me as I thought that only people who were truly happy and laughed a lot would have these lines on their faces. Now that I have these laugh lines, I’m worried and horrified at the same time. In fact, I had done face fillers in the past but the effects did not last long enough for me.

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I had a fruitful consultation session with Dr Rachel Ho of La Clinic who graduated from the National University of Singapore and was a recipient of multiple awards including the Dean’s List for multiple years. She has a special interest in minimally invasive treatments for anti-aging and enhancement of facial aesthetics. Dr Rachel Ho regularly attends local and international conferences to stay at forefront of the latest trends and advancements in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine. She believes that one can age beautifully and gracefully by combining healthy lifestyle habits with medical aesthetic treatments.

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After examining my face closely and determining what needs to be addressed, Dr Rachel Ho suggested a face threadlift using Silhouette Soft threads as a solution to my problems of saggy cheeks and nasolabial folds (laugh lines). Firstly, it is important to know that it the Silhouette Soft face threadlift is US FDA approved to treat face sagging, nasolabial folds and marionette lines. The Silhouette Soft Threadlift is an anti-aging treatment that helps to restore one’s youth by repositioning, providing volume, and stimulating lost collagen production in the face. The threads for Silhouette Soft face threadlift are bio-absorbable sutures that are made of poly L-lactic acid (PLLA). There are various types of threads for face threadlifts available in the market and what makes the Silhouette Soft face threadlift unique is that these threads are lined with bidirectional cones, instead of sharp barbs. The results achieved would be softer, more natural and lasts longer with Silhouette Soft face threadlift, compared to other face threadlifts.

To top it all off, the PLLA threads help to stimulate collagen in the skin after the procedure, giving the face threadlift a gradual lifting effect which can last over a year.

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Before the face threadlift, my face was thoroughly cleansed and Dr Rachel Ho began to mark out the insertion points for the face threadlift on my face before she proceeded to inject local anaesthesia. Dr Rachel Ho was careful to make sure my face was sufficiently numb before starting the Silhouette Soft face threadlift. The entire procedure took about half an hour or less; no wonder it’s called a “lunchtime facelift”.

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There was minimal pain and it was the pulling and tugging of the threads under my skin that made me feel weird.

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The results from the Silhouette Soft face threadlift are instantaneous. As this treatment is minimally invasive, it leaves no scars and has only very minimal downtime, depending on individuals. One look in the mirror and I could tell that my nasolabial folds had disappeared (GASP!!), my cheek plumped up and my jaw line much more defined. I would go as far as to say that the Silhouette Soft face threadlift had helped me to achieve a V-shaped face too!

Dr Rachel Ho took great care to prescribe me with some oral antibiotics and cream to apply. I could still go about my daily chores and eat all my favorite food, except that I had to refrain from alcohol for a week as it would cause even more bruising.

Besides the cheeks, Silhouette Soft face threadlift can also be carried out on different areas of the face such as jaw line, eyebrow, neck, mid face area, as well as contours of the face. Silhouette Soft face threadlift works best for people over the age of 30 because of its dual lift-and-collagen-regenerating effect. Besides the immediate and discreet lifting, Silhouette Soft face threadlift promotes the restoration of lost collagen, which ultimately gives gradual and natural looking results over time.

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It has been more than 2 months since my Silhouette Soft face threadlift and I can only say that the results get better with time! If you would like to find out more about the treatment, do arrange for a consultation session with Dr Rachel Ho!

Dr Rachel Ho has a written a detailed explanation on face threadlifts and the Silhouette Soft threadlifts on her blog here.

La Clinic
Address: 290 Orchard Road, #08-01/02 Paragon Medical Centre, Singapore 238859
Phone: 6235 4040