If you’ve read a certain book of author Natalie Babbitt, you’d definitely get the reference of the title of this article. But we are not here to review the book of Miss Babbitt nor do we intend to talk about her as a writer, we just utilized the title to start talking about the best food and places in Singapore.
So, why is Singapore getting this reputation as a foodie’s haven in recent years? Carla, 31, said that the best steakhouse she’s been in is found in Singapore, “I often travel for work, but really, there is nothing like Singapore if we are going to talk about trying out different steakhouse. I like ordering rib eye with a side of broccoli and red wine sauce. Sometimes, I would try fillet mignon. I like my steak medium rare, and often, I get to sample different wine selections when I have money to spare. I splurge once in a while on food because that’s a way for me to de-stress. Well, some people may find that unhealthy and may see it as a sign depression because of the strange binge eating, but I don’t like being too clinical about things. You only live once, so it would be best not to care too much about dieting because you end up starving yourself, and you get sadder because you feel deprived.” Sally, a resident of Singapore, also fondly shared about some of the best family restaurants she frequents, “My family will never say no to a weekend of fun. Ha ha. My kids surprisingly love Japanese food, and they can name different types of ramen already even when they only tried 5 ramen restaurants in the city. Perhaps, it’s really because kids nowadays have easy access to information so they would always ask me to try a place that they read in the internet. My eldest son even blogs about food. My husband on the other hand finds Chinese food divine—and he can eat dimsum all day long. As for me, I think I am Italian at heart. I love recreating pasta dishes that I tried outside. Once in a while, we go to this Indian restaurant, but we all can’t stand too much chili and we hate the smell. But we try not to be too discriminative with the taste. I want my kids to grow up understanding culture through food. So even though we don’t travel as often, I make sure I explain to them how to respect food the way they should respect people.” Gillian, who just started working in Singapore in 2015, shared how food was one of the reasons why he opted to stay in this country—despite feeling homesick all the time, “Food reminds me of home. I grew up in Manila, and we Filipinos do have this time of the year that we call fiesta, and we often cook and serve different meals. I miss the morcon, menudo, asado, lechon, sisig back home, but there are Filipino restaurants here in Singapore that I visit. I even befriended the owners because I really long to have good company. Through food, I am reconnected to my roots—and the great thing is, I also learn a lot by trying other dishes. I like Thai and Mexican food, and there are some restaurants here in Singapore that that serve Thai and Mexican dishes. It’s normal for me to order nachos and empanada on a weekend because they are comfort food for me. I see how Singapore lures a lot of people to stay because not only does it offer good salary, efficient transportation system, nice tourist spots, good education—it is ultimately a divine paradise for food lovers like me.”
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It’s everyone’s dream to have a house on the beach, to wake up to the sounds of the waves lapping against the shore, to see the ocean as she changes hues throughout the day, throughout the seasons, throughout the year. It’s everyone’s dream to have a place to go as an escape from the mad and busy world we live in. To have a special place where our children can create the most magnificent memories.
Some had dreams of living in a big house, while others wanted to live out their lives by the beach. These dreams typically go to the wayside or are left for dead when life starts to hit you around your mid-20s. A beach house is the apex of relaxed living. It is an escape that exists outside of your day to day live and, if designed well, it is the place that lets you automatically turn off and relax. By its very nature, true seaside living is largely restricted to smaller communities such as those dotted along the coastlines in Singapore. This results in quieter, more peaceful suburbs and clean fresher air, things that are in ever shorter supply elsewhere. In the end it comes down to a simple decision. Living by the sea can be slightly more expensive than living elsewhere from a maintenance point of view, but the lifestyle it offers you is a very special one. This dream that was once thought of as being out of reach can now be turned into reality as Watercove Sembawang introduced seafront residences, an exclusive beach side residential development with reasonable price. The private properties located in this area are for sale and available to whoever wants to inquire or purchase. This seafront residences is a private property in Singapore which is primarily designed as a second home or a vacation residence where families can enjoy and create memories together, as stated by the ones who have experienced the joy in that special place. It is noticed that Singaporeans usually build their dream vacation home after retirement, and get to enjoy this with their grandchildren only then. It is now possible to own this luxury by reserving this private property that is for sale and readily available. With this development, it is wanted to allow them to do that earlier in their lives, when their own kids are younger and they are more active. Houses, shops, and services will be closer together amid a traditional neighborhood structure, encouraging people to walk more and drive less. Taken together, these residents are also managing the environmental impact, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness of the community. As explained, this seafront residences must be more than just a place to spend a weekend or vacation. Everyone who gets a piece of seafront residences will be able to be able to live out their lives in it, and do it right now. In addition, what makes this place so special is the abundance of wildlife that can be observed, from birds such as fishermen and curlews, to salt marsh plants, and reptiles such as common lizards. As well as its significance for wildlife, the site also has a rich heritage. |
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