Archive | March, 2014

One Week Until Our Japanese Train Adventures Begin!

Ok, so we’re one week away from landing in Narita, and we’ve got to admit that we’re not prepared at all for this one.  Actually, that’s not true.  We’ve got our JR passes and hotels booked, but that’s all.  I guess when we say “not prepared”, what we mean is “completely terrified of the Japanese […]

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Sunset cruises. More fun in the Philippines.

What can we say?  We totally got suckered into taking a sunset cruise on Boracay, and it was…AMAZING!  Sailing on one of the iconic Boracay boats is definitely the touristy thing to do, so there was no avoiding the hawkers on the beach trying to collect as much money as possible for the first beautiful […]

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Pure Euphoria at The Cheese and Chocolate Bar Buffet ~ Singapore

The Cheese and Chocolate Bar Buffet…it’s all very magical.  You arrive at Tower 1 at the Marina Bay Sands, check in at the Rise restaurant, receive a slip of paper with your reservation, and are directed to the elevator to ascend to level 57.  The lift takes you so high and so fast that your […]

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Yikes!…We Live In The World’s Most Expensive City ~ Singapore

So, apparently we now live in the world’s most expensive city.  According to Economist Intelligence Unit (whatever that is…) Singapore just took the top spot away from Tokyo as the priciest place to call home.  When a 900 sq. foot apartment costs $4000 a month to rent, and a certificate to purchase and drive a […]

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2014 Singapore Grand Prix Early-Bird Tickets Are On Sale Now!!

It’s official…the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix early-bird tickets are now on sale, and for up to 25% off! Last year we went nuts and bought a three-day pass that included grandstand seats to watch the practice sessions, qualifying, and the actual race. This year we’re doing things differently.  We’re going for the Zone 4 walkabout […]

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