JS, Author at Shrug My Shoulder

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…

Our experience at Yunomori Onsen & Spa – Review

The year is very quickly coming to an end. As I’m clearing my leaves now, M and I started looking into activities we can do in Singapore. The past few months have been really hectic and tiring for us. Instead…

How we travelled to Japan for less than $1000 a week

Japan is one of our favourite travel destinations! With its delicious food and amazing culture, its no wonder it’s one of the most popular destinations for a vacation. However, it’s no secret that Japan can be an expensive place to…

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Kayaking at the Kallang Basin in Singapore

During this period of time when travelling is virtually impossible, M and I have been looking into activities that we can do in Singapore. The past weekend, we went kayaking at the Kallang Basin. It has been a while since…