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Tips on how to travel with parents

June 10, 2019

By Neenu Sajin

Yes, I agree. There are zillions of articles and blogposts out there on how to travel with kids. But not so much imparting wisdom on how to travel with parents. Last year, we went on a road trip in Europe with my kids AND my parents. We visited 2 …

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Yas Island Rotana – Staycation Review: Kid-friendly or not?

May 28, 2019

By Neenu Sajin

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When my dad takes us out on road trips, there is always a bag of fruits, chips, fried things and other random edible items that he assigns to my mom to feed us all with, from the 2nd minute of our journey. Growing up that way, it is but only …

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Double Tree Hilton, Marjan Island – story of a staycation.

January 23, 2017

By Neenu Sajin

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Up until last year, the forbidden word in our domestic conversation was “target”. This year, with the man starting on his own venture, we have more sophisticated words like “investments” and “break even” terrorizing our little household. …

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Hilton Al Ain – A Staycation Story

April 10, 2016

By Neenu Sajin

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Staycations, weekend getaways, one-day trips- call it what you want, just like any other spoilt, Dubai-based expatriate, I’m a sucker for them. Sure, while the packing gets done cheerfully in a glorious 10-minute window, the unpacking proves to be …

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A local’s guide to 4 MUST EATS in Singapore

February 4, 2016

By Neenu Sajin

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I thought I did my research well. Consulted with bloggers, clarified with Google. All the hot spots were written down with special notes on what to try from there. But nothing, I repeat, NOTHING will guide you like the words of wisdom from a local …

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Best Of Singapore: Hainanese Chicken Rice (Jew Kit Restaurant)

February 1, 2016

By Neenu Sajin

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The instruction from the Singaporean friend was clear. Hainanese Chicken Riceserved at Katong Shopping Center. But with just 2 days left in our schedule, that looked like an unachievable target. The solution to the crisis was to settle for the …

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The Best of Singapore: Lao Sichuan. Not for the faint-hearted.

January 21, 2016

By Neenu Sajin

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Did I wake up to know I was going to be eating frogs and snakes that day? No. Did I think it would be one heck of a meal to cherish till the end of time? Yes. Let me rewind. We were meeting this friend of my husband in Singapore. This friend …

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The Best Of Singapore : BBQ Station

January 16, 2016

By Neenu Sajin

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“Guys I really suggest BBQ Station if you can take some heat”, said Ken, our local friend in Singapore. I smirked. How could anyone suggest barbecue to a Dubai resident? What do they think our winter (whatever that is) comprises of anyway? We …

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The Best of Singapore: Hai Di Lao HotPot

January 13, 2016

By Neenu Sajin

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Hai Di Lao Hotpot serves customers from 10.30AM to 6AM. Yes, you read that right. Their waiting room gives free-manicures, eye-wear cleaning, popcorn and fruits. There are rubik’s cubes, cards and board games to kill time till your table is ready. …

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8 Things to Do in Amsterdam with a toddler in tow!

November 10, 2015

By Neenu Sajin

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Towards the end of September, I took a trip to Amsterdam with my husband and 4 other amazing couples. We were amazing in our own notorious ways, and needless to say, Amsterdam looked very promising to us during our planning stages. The fact that …

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