Taking a roadtrip with friends while on a holiday is an adventurous and exciting concept – windows down, wind in your hair, discovering new, unexpected terrain in your own terms. However, roadtrips can also severely test a friendship – arguments about directions and what music to play are just the beginning. How do you ensure that your relationships make it though to the end of the journey? By: Sharlene Tan It’s been said that you don’t really know someone until you travel with them. So before you hop into the cramped confines of a car...

Would you pay $300 or more for your 7-year-old’s birthday cake? Many parents do just that, going by the burgeoning number of bakers who are offering customized themed fondant and cream cakes to satisfy the pastry desires of both parents and children alike. By: Audra Lim Remember when birthday cakes for children’s parties were simple cream cakes in the shape of the number of the child’s age? The fancier ones, at most, had red cherries and old school multi-coloured wafer flowers adorning the top. But these days, parents seek nothing but the...

Chinese New Year is coming and you’re planning to be a better mother and take the kids for a quick break. If carrying hot and grumpy children through a packed amusement park is not your idea of a holiday, opt for a relaxing trip to a resort near home where families can enjoy the opportunity to play and rest together in safe and scenic surroundings. By: Ng Lin-Li With open spaces, friendly hosts and fun activities for children, family-friendly resorts provide wonderful opportunities for you to truly chill out and bond with your family at the...

  In a foodie paradise like Singapore, sometimes, you just want a simple, well-balanced meal after indulging in all the rich food and buffets. You can get just that at Charly T’s, a new “fast-casual” restaurant that serves a variety of wholesome food from all around the world for the whole family. By: Melanie Lee When I first heard about this restaurant, I was wondering who on earth Charly T was. Apparently, the story goes like this: Charly T is a well-travelled enigma who has lived and work all around the world. He decided to set up...