Pulau Ubin
An excursion to Pulau Ubin would usually find us at the crack of dawn waiting in line at Changi Point Ferry Terminal to get onto a bumboat. The boat sets off once it is filled with 12 passengers, and it usually does not take too long to get filled...
Lazarus Island
We were tickled to learn that Lazarus Island was once known as Pulau Sekijang Pelepah, which literally means “Island of One Barking Deer and Palms”. Barking deer we unfortunately did not see on Lazarus Island, but palms definitely were aplenty. The island was later renamed Lazarus Island – a...
St John’s Island
After months of planning and procrastination, we finally got off our butts and hopped on a ferry to St John’s Island for an island excursion. With just a few clicks on the internet, we found out that it is pretty easy to get there. Ferries to St John’s Island...
Sentosa
How about some history, before we get started? Sentosa in the early 1800s was mostly uninhabited. In fact, it was so deserted and creepy that people called it “Pulau Blakang Mati” – the Island of Death from Behind. Sometime later, having been recognized for its strategic location, the island...
Coney Island
Looking for off-the-beaten-track hiking in a remote and secluded location in Singapore? Head over to Coney Island! Also known as Serangoon Island, it is located off the Northeastern coast of Singapore. The sandy trails are good for both hiking and biking....