Situated just five minutes away from bustlingย #orchardroadย , the Singapore Botanic Gardens is a lush sanctuary in the heart of the city. The Gardens has been developed along a Four-Core Concept. The four cores areย #tanglinย , which is the heritage core retaining the old favourites and charms of the historic Gardens;ย #centralย is the tourist belt of the...
The last few nights in the Lion City… The last few nights were spent with family, site seeing, chitter chatter, laughter, reflections and so much love and appreciation, so many mixed emotions. #expatlife #expatemotions leaving family behind. An unplanned visit, a blessing from my Creator, #myheartisfull of #gratitute. Allah SWT fills your heart with what...
Arab Street#kampongglamRather than just one road, Arab Street actually refers to the area including Bussorah Street, Haji and Bali Lanes and Muscat Street. Part of the culturally rich Kampong Glam heritage trail, Arab Street — surrounded by brightly colored fabrics and textiles, hand-knotted Persian rugs and aromatic Arab teas — is Singapore’s Muslim quarter. Its...
Exploring #orchardroad#spoiltforchoiceGet yourself a good pair of walking shoes, because you will be walking Orchard Road for days! (I kid you not) Something has to be said for the MRT in Singapore.Clean, Efficient and user friendly and safe. AC and Wi-fi available.Best mass transportation ever. #orchardroad The list is endless however I am listing my top...
These light modules made from upcycled cookie containers and solar lights are co-created by local artist @LeeYunQin and underserved communities. The units are designed and individually painted by beneficiaries from social service agency Brighton Connection based on two themes: โIn the Woodsโ and โIn the Deepโ. The installation reflects a collective hope for a better future for...
Itโs been a whileโฆI have so much to share with you ๐.This year I got to spend a few days of Ramadan and celebrate Eid in Singapore for the first time.I know, I know it was 3 months ago ๐ .My advice to you, be sure to spend your next Eid-ul-Fitr in #singapore . The last 2 weeks...
The North of Doha during the winter is usually well-known for setting up Winter camps, evening barbeques and hare-hunting. However, our last trip was about something a little greener. Not too far north from the capital city, we took a turn at the Um Al Amad Interchange to discover Eden Farm. This sanctuary was initially...
On Friday, I joined the #BloggersCruise, an initiative by the #NationalCruiseCompany and #NewinDoha. We met at Marina2 at the Pearl Qatar, where we all had time to mingle a bit, prior to boarding the dhow, the excitement was evident. Once aboard, the staff provided us with the safety on board information. We embarked on a...
Eid Ul Fitr 2016ย . So it was the 1st Day of Eid Ul Fitr , the morning was eventful, the excitement of going to pray in Eid Salaat, seeing new and old faces, shoulder to shoulder as one Ummah… the beauty of congregational prayer and sense of oneness in indescribable… Back at home, the house...