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Lost in Singapore - big shopping centre and a need for lunch - but wanted to try something a little different. We decided to try a Chinese Hot Pot restaurant. We chose what I think might be the Hot Pot equivalent of McDonalds - Super Hi International / Haidilao Huoguo - available in many countries around the world. Apparently - “Not Just Hotpot, But Also A Culture Of Gathering”. We 'google map' walked in the direction of the restaurant and found ourselves heading down to the

This was the first time that we went to the Singapore F1, in fact it was the first time that we had been to Singapore. The blend of new city, track action, food, star studded concerts delivered well. Whilst the race itself may not have set records for excitement, the overall setup and enjoyment were excellent. Let me walk through the details.... Practice Day: A Pleasant Surprise The practice day at the Singapore F1 2025 was great, largely due to comfortable crowd numbers. We

I started this blog on 16th July 2026. Since then I've learnt a lot, and made some errors. We are now back into holiday season for the retired - so I'll need something to do whilst sunning myself.

Whilst in Singapore for the F1, we went to the Tiffin Room at Raffles Hotel. We had their Diwali Celebration lunch, an experience that was very enjoyable but for me didn't quite hit the spot. Ambiance and Setting Entering The Tiffin Room, the cooling AC was very welcome. The tables are elegantly set, properly separated, complemented by soothing music, creating a peaceful backdrop for dining. The service is a standout feature. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, ready

Nestled in the heart of Singapore city is Raffles, a hotel that I've always wanted to visit. Whilst at the F1 - we took the opportunity...

Visiting the 1-Arden Sky Garden in Singapore combines both breathtaking views and nice drinks. Whilst in Singapore we took the...

....I could probably book another trip on Havila today. There are two types of people in this facebook group; those that have just joined...

Visiting the Apple Store in Milton Keynes for the "Today at Apple" workshop on taking better photos with an iPhone was a great...

Today we are off to Singapore - and will be parking at the airport. I decided to do an article about the meet and greet parking that we...

Arriving in a new city always brings a mix of excitement and a bit of anxiety, maybe 80:20 - especially when you're fighting off jet lag....

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Visit the small but interesting Vardøhus Fortress.

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Lecce, a charming city in the heart of Puglia, Italy, is such a lovely place. Our family trip there was the 3rd time I've visited the...

These are the phone apps that I see as essential for holidaying TL:DR Having the right tools at your disposal will make short work of any...

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 22:00, Depart @ 22:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 7 / Day 1 - Arrive @...

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 16:40, Depart @ 17:00 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @...

Travelling is exciting, packing isn't. Ever since landing in the heat of the UAE without having packed any shorts - I now rely on packing...

Exploring Kirkenes