JS, Author at Shrug My Shoulder

6 things you must do when visiting Vermont, USA

Located 5 hours north of New York City lies the state of Vermont. Known for its Green Mountains and iconic brand Ben’s and Jerry’s, it’s a destination often overlooked by its more popular neighbours such as New York and Massachusetts.…

Things to do when visiting Montreal and Quebec City

The French province of Quebec is known for being very unique and distinct from the rest of Canada. What makes them unique is that they are more French than English! This can be seen from the architecture to the road…

The chapel at the Changi Chapel and Museum

Changi Chapel & Museum, our experience and how you can visit

Time needed: 1 hourCost: Free As travel is still severely limited, we have been looking at places to explore in our own country. We have gone from doing multiple staycations in hotels such as The Fullerton Hotel and Conrad Centennial…

Iconic structures located at sungei buloh wetland reserve

Morning hike at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Time needed: 2 hours Cost: Free Located in the far northwestern corner of Singapore lies Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Many locals would have heard of it or even been there before during their school trips. Its famous mangrove swamps are…

A guide to exploring Lazarus Island

Tired of being stuck in Singapore? Are you looking for a quick and secluded escape? Or are you just sick of always going to Sentosa or East Coast Park for when you want to do a beach outing? There is…

Railway Corridor Trail Singapore Guide

The recently reopened railway corridor at Bukit Timah offers a new place for visitors to explore nature in urban Singapore. When it was announced in April that renovations have been completed, I knew that it was a place that I…

Review: The Fullerton Hotel Premier Courtyard Room Singapore

We are up for our 3rd staycation of the year! With travel restrictions still in place, staycations within Singapore have suddenly become one of the most popular activities. Prior to the whole pandemic situation, we have never done a staycation…

Review: Hilton Singapore Deluxe Plus Room

It’s Valentine’s day weekend! What better way to celebrate it than a romantic staycation and a nice candlelit dinner under the stars. That’s exactly what M and I did a couple of weeks back. I actually made this reservation way…

Review: Conrad Centennial Singapore

After a long drought of vacation, M and I recently went for our first ever Singapore staycation. We had the staycation over the long new year weekend to celebrate the start of the new year. And also, to have one…

Day trip guide to Pulau Ubin (2021)

With the current circumstances, it doesn’t seem likely that there will be any international holiday trips happening soon. M and I decided to look within our own tiny country for new places to explore. One destination that we’ve always wanted…