Tag Archives: Life

Be Grateful When Life is Tough

How to be grateful and strong when things go wrong? There are times when we may feel like we cannot be grateful about anything in our lives. Losing a job or feeling burned out can contribute to one’s negative attitude. Experiencing financial losses or not being able to make ends meet can hurt deeply. EnduringContinue reading “Be Grateful When Life is Tough”

Weekend Getaway: Youghal

Looking for a weekend getaway in Cork? You might want to consider Youghal (pronounced as Yawl), is a historic seaside town in East Cork that borders with West Waterford. The name Youghal comes from the Irish Eochaill meaning “yew woods”, which were once common in the area.  We enjoyed our weekend experienced here so we wanted to share the 3 bestContinue reading “Weekend Getaway: Youghal”

Life: It Keeps Changing

“Weather is a great metaphor for life — sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, and there’s nothing much you can do about it but carry an umbrella or choose to dance in the rain!” –Terri Guillemets Life. Just like the weather it’s unpredictable. It keeps changing. Here in Ireland, you could even experience all kindsContinue reading “Life: It Keeps Changing”

Taking a Vacation Can Make You Healthier

Vacations aren’t just a time to escape reality, it’s a priority indeed. The essence of a vacation is to take a break from your habits, the monotony and your everyday routine. Escaping your everyday life strengthens all the pillars your well-being is built upon. Many positives await when you leave your frustrations at home and immerseContinue reading “Taking a Vacation Can Make You Healthier”

Gratitude Works

It’s often easy to practice gratitude when you’re on the receiving end of life’s greater fortunes. But do you still feel grateful during times of hardship or the doldrums of everyday living. It can be hard to see the goodness when we are living in the shadows of life. But that is when we need gratitudeContinue reading “Gratitude Works”

How To Live A Balanced Life?

“We must never become too busy sawing to take time to sharpen the saw.” – Stephen R. Covey Stephen Covey describes the concept of “sharpening the saw.” After repeated use and without proper care, a saw will become dull and unable to perform its function of cutting wood. Can you imagine how difficult it wouldContinue reading “How To Live A Balanced Life?”

Top 5 Must-See Attractions in Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is a small holiday island destination 20km off the southeast coast of mainland Bali which you can reach within a 45-minute boat ride from Sanur Beach or Benoa Harbour. Often referred to as ‘Lembongan’ for short, the island is also popular destination among the group of three islands, the other two being NusaContinue reading “Top 5 Must-See Attractions in Nusa Lembongan”

Impromptu Weekend Getaway in Bintan

Routine can be attractive and certainly has its uses, but life is no fun without a little spontaneity. So, pack and go! Itching for a getaway and not worrying about your budget? Living in a fast-paced environment such as Singapore would mean that many of us crave a getaway for a good rest. Even so,Continue reading “Impromptu Weekend Getaway in Bintan”

Exploring Bohol For The First Time

In September 2015, we spent 3 days in Bohol. These three days were magical. We spent a day exploring the countryside and on a second day exploring the island and hanging around the white beaches. Apart from its many white sand beaches and world-class dive sites, Bohol is known for unique attractions that you can’tContinue reading “Exploring Bohol For The First Time”

Home Away from Home: Montigo Resorts

Learn to relax. Your body is precious, as it houses your mind and spirit. Inner peace begins with a relaxed body.  –  Norman Vincent Peale Montigo Resorts in Batam is a perfect weekend getaway idea from Singapore. It is only a 55-minute ferry ride away and there are lots to explore and experience in theContinue reading “Home Away from Home: Montigo Resorts”