The year-end holidays have arrived and it’s time to breathe in some holiday air into our hearts and souls. This time, the holidays are extra special. It has been a really challenging year for all of us and we have trodden through it with a lot of effort and determination.
Category: Adventure
Let’s not forget how important hobbies are!
Talking about time-out, what do we do when we need that short bout of time to rest and recharge? That’s right! Think rest, think fun, think hobby! Having a hobby is really important in life. Hobbies can be the right remedy for a variety of situations. They can offer us solace during sadness, give us a perfect break from the monotony and keep us preoccupied when there is nothing else to do.
The young and uncertain, it’s time for us to lead!
Recent findings by the National Youth Council of Singapore reveal that the pandemic has affected their mental well-being. The study points at three major issues that cause distress – fears about their future, the possibility of a financial crisis, and the inability to access services. But this has not stopped them from being compassionate at a time it is needed most! From leading initiatives such as delivering food to the needy, to giving free tuition to graduating students, youths from all across the nation are stepping up to do their part for the society.
Why should we gift children with experiences?
Work from home. Home-Based Learning. #SGUnited. Social Distancing. These terms that used to carry no significance other than their definitions now have different implications. For some terms, it may even involve acts punishable by the law. With the frenzy over abiding by the laws recently set to protect our people from this formidable virus known as Covid-19, have we forgotten what it feels like to experience life in person, rather than over screens?
Travel – A Timeless Pursuit of Happiness!
let’s not let Covid-19 dampen our spirits! This negative phase will pass, it’s all a matter of time. In the meantime, let’s talk about travel so that by the time this virus has passed, we can look forward to taking holiday trips again!
Let’s Take a Break and go to Taipei!
Looking for some vacation plans? Well, we have something special for you. What about taking your kids to Taipei this holiday season? Let’s have a fun trip to one of the world’s premier cities, shall we? Hop on that plane and treat your family to a memorable holiday at this modern-day marvel filled with rich cultural and architectural hotspots.
Let’s Celebrate Love & go to Taj Mahal!
The Taj Mahal which is situated in the Indian city of Agra was completed in 1648 AD. It was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan of the great Mughal Empire. But what prompted him to build it? This beautiful spectacle of human endeavour was built as a result of an even more beautiful human emotion – Love! Shah Jahan had the monument built-in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal who died at the age of 38 during childbirth.
7th Month – A time to be afraid?
The hungry ghost festival is known by a number of names such as Zhongyuan Jie, Gui Jie or Yulan Festival. There are a number of similar stories regarding the origin of the festival.
Let’s Travel to Machu Picchu!
Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sites on the planet today. But an important question about this ingenious piece of architecture remains unanswered. Why did the Incas build this engineering marvel? Ever since the site had been rediscovered, historians have been trying to answer this question but with no success.
Let’s go on an Icy Retreat!
Nestled near the North Pole, Sweden has always been a traveller’s paradise. While the nation has quite many attractions, the village of Jukkasjärvi surely houses one of the most unique of these. As the winds of winter blow across the village, a slew of artists and architects from across the world descend upon this village to share their skills for a grand spectacle. By December their masterpiece is ready.
