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7 SPOTS IN SINGAPORE THAT WAS FEATURED IN THE MOVIE, CRAZY RICH ASIANS

September 7, 2018 by Little Miss Honey 1,066 Comments

Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians hits theatres a few weeks ago and my friends & I made sure we will be watching it. I love that it is set in Singapore and we couldn’t wait to see the places they have chosen to film.

I have heard about the book Crazy Rich Asians written by Kevin Kwan a few years ago but I wasn’t really interested in reading the book. But now with all the hype that movie is getting, I couldn’t help but want to read the book to see the difference of the storyline from the movie.

So on the last Saturday of August, my friend Karen and I headed to Golden Village, Plaza Singapura to catch an evening show of Crazy Rich Asians. The story is about a young American-born Chinese Rachel Chu who is a brilliant Economics professor who was invited by her dashing Singaporean-Chinese professor boyfriend with a British accent to come join with to attend the wedding of his old childhood friend in Singapore. Much to her surprise, her handsome boyfriend, Nick Young comes from the highest hierarchy in society and is super crazy rich. Then comes the stereotypical storyline of the mother of the rich boyfriend not approving of the independent “poor” girlfriend. It seems like the story is cliché’ and not as deep as the other Hollywood Asian movie, Joy Luck Club but I still enjoyed it a lot. It is a feel-good romantic comedy with beautiful Asian actors & actresses wearing glamorous clothes with a feast-for-the-eyes backdrop for storytelling which is Singapore. It was lovely to see familiar places in the movie that I have actually visited.

Here 7 Spots in Singapore that was featured in the movie:

1. CHANGI AIRPORT

changi airport

Source: Sg Finance Yahoo

People caught a glimpse of award-winning Changi Airport when Rachel Chu and Nick Young arrived from New York to be greeted by the groom & bride, Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee.

Rachel Chu was amazed that the airport has its own theatre and has a butterfly garden. Yes, that is true. They have that and more. They won’t be awarded World’s Best Airport for 6 consecutive years if they have mediocre standards. Changi Airport’s meticulous detail in their cleanliness, aesthetics and customer experience are on point.

2. NEWTON FOOD CENTRE

Newton Food Centre

Source: Strait Times

Singapore is a mecca for foodlovers. The rich diversity in cultural influences in Singapore allows a smorgasbord of food choices for every palate. It is a must to visit hawker centers when you visit Singapore. Hawker centres are open-air complex that have array of stalls selling inexpensive foods. Some stalls can sell only one type of dish but it has been honed and perfected for generations as family business that it is worth the queue and the honor of receiving Michelin Star.

So in Rachel Chu’s first night in Singapore, she was introduced to hawker foods by Nick, Colin and Araminta at a place that kind-of looks like Newton Food Centre. She had a feast of satays, chilli crab, BBQ Sambal Stingray, Hookien Mee and Popiah.

3. RAFFLES HOTEL

Raffles Hotel

Source: Raffles 

Rachel Chu and Nick Young didn’t stay at Nick’s parent house. Rather, they stayed at the iconic Raffles Hotel where I heard the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented. It looks like luxurious white colonial house that is different from the modern hotel nowadays.

4. BUKIT PASOH ROAD

Crazy Rich Asians

It was at Humpback Cafe that Rachel and her funny Singaporean friend Peik Lin had lunch when they were having a hilarious conversation on how to handle the scary but oh-so-elegant Eleanor Young.

It is along the pretty alley of Bukit Pasoh Road where it is shot. You can see the colorful Peranakan buildings and cute cafe The Reading Room just across from them.

Bukit Pasoh Road

5. CHIJMES

chijmes

Source: The Finders

The outrageous instagrammable wedding of Araminta Lee and Colin Khoo was set at Chijmes which used to be a church but now has been transformed into a restaurant – slash-function room. There are lots of wonderful restaurants found behind that beautiful white architecture and in the same compound. This was also the setting for the scene where you find Philippines Media Darling, Kris Aquino as Princess Intan in her fabulous yellow Michael Cincon gown.

6. GARDENS BY THE BAY

Gardens By the Bay

Source: Gardens By The Bay

The wedding reception of Colin and Araminta was at spellbinding Gardens By The Bay. Gardens By The Bay is one of the popular tourist spots in Singapore. There are areas in Gardens By The Bay that I have seen wedding receptions and events are being held. But it is hardly at the main area where the big man-made supertrees are because often there are a lot of tourists are roaming around. However, I see a lot of prenup photoshoots done there. One of the highest Super Tree have an elevator inside leading to a restaurant on top.

7. MARINA BAY SANDS SKYPARK

Marina Bay Sands

In the last scenes of the movie, Nick took Rachel to a party where all of his family and friends are having a time of their life . The place is unmistakably in Marina Bay Sands Skypark, at the 57th floor with its infinity pool. It was at that party we saw the ever-gorgeous (my favorite character) Astrid Leong having a little eye contact with her ex-fiance Charlie Wu.

One of the lovely aspect of this movie because it has created Singapore like it is one of the characters in the movie on its own just like New York City in Sex & the City. It was a treat to watch and I can’t wait to watch the sequel.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Bukit Pasoh Road, changi airport, Crazy Rich Asians, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Newton Food Centre, Raffles Hotel

GREAT GIFT IDEAS: SOPHISCA TRUE WORDS “SINGAPORE STYLE” CHOCOLATES

June 27, 2016 by Little Miss Honey 1,732 Comments

Sophisca Chocolates

 I often rack my brain what to bring home to my family and friends in the Philippines from Singapore. I want to give them something that is a uniquely Singaporean treat. I have brought them usual merlion chocolates too many times already. I got excited when I learned about Sophisca, a Taiwan Specialty Candy Brand, has launched a True Words “Singapore Style” Chocolates. Singlish is something that is uniquely Singaporean. So Sophisca has newly launched 16 cute tiles of chocolates with a Singlish phrase (except for the I ❤️ SG) like “Huat Ah”, “Shiok“, etc. It’s nice to introduce other people to the magical words of Singlish. It is a great gift idea to give to family and friends when travelling.

Sophisca Chocolates

Here are some of the Singlish words & phrases and their meanings:

Paiseh – shy or embarrassing

Huat Ah – so prosperous

Lobang – opportunity

Shiok – cool; great; delicious; superb

Relak Lah – chill or relax

Kaisu – afraid

Blur As Sotong – don’t know what is going on or don’t know you are doing

Sophisca chocolatesSophisca was started in 1997 and became a favorite confectionary shop by many. It is dubbed as “A Place For Sweethearts” and you can tell why because they give their customers the perfect sweetness with their products & packaging.

This is the first  Sophisca True Words collection designed and customed to a particular country except Taiwan, of course, where Sophisca originated.  Since Singapore National Day is coming around very soon in August, these can also be served on parties or gifts of companies to their employees to remind them of National Day.

Sophisca chocolates

Sophisca chocolates

Sophisca chocolates

Sophisca chocolates

The Sophisca True Words “Singapore Style” chocolates packaging look so cute with its cartoons and bright colors. Each box cost $2.90 with 3 packets of chocolates inside.

Sophisca chocolates

Sophisca chocolates

I love that they have opened a branch in Changi Airport Terminal 3 #B2-42. So convenient for my quick shopping to my travel destination. These will definitely be my go-to take-home gifts whenever I travel back to the Philippines or when I am travelling to any other countries  & I need thank-you gifts to my host or to my  foreigner friends.

Sophisca Singapore

Marina Square #02-32 (Operating hours: Daily, 11am to 9pm)
Changi Airport Terminal 3 #B2-42 (Operating Hours: Daily, 10am to 11pm)

Website: www.sophisca.sg

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Sophisca We received the 4 box of the Sophisca True Words Singapore Style chocolates for free. No monetary compensation is involved. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products which I personally believe will be good for my readers.

Filed Under: Food Discoveries Tagged With: changi airport, chocolates, collaboration, Singapore, Sophisca, Sponsored post, Sweets, taiwan

THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK

April 17, 2016 by Little Miss Honey 2,305 Comments

THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME

THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME

This week, I went back to Singapore to be with my husband and other son. Now, we are a family of four. It was challenging to be travelling alone with my 1 month old son in a 3-hour plane ride. Good thing, Fynn wasn’t a cranky baby and cooperated during the flight. He did cry a few times but not that long. He slept most of the time during the flight. I was also amazed at the kind-hearted people who helped me. There was a guy who helped me with my luggage while I was queueing up to ride the plane. There was also this nice lady beside me on the plane who told me to wake her up if I need anything to reach in the bag in front of me & she carried my handcart box going out of the plane. A kind Malay airport personnel in the immigration area saw me with a baby and took care of our entry to Singapore. While getting my luggages, an elderly Chinese airport personnel approach me if I was travelling alone with my baby and carried my luggages to a trolley. I am touched by their kindness. I was also excited to be reunited with my husband and Naj who was waiting patiently for me and Fynn in the arrival area.

Changi Airport

I know it will be challenging for us to be taking care of an active toddler and an infant being breastfed abroad but it is a challenge we are willing to take. We understand parenthood is not an easy task but it is definitely worth it. My husband and I need to be more patient with our kids and we must have good teamwork to survive this. We are glad we do have a nanny here but there will be times that I will be left taking care of the two. Ayayay! We would need a lot of advice and tips from other parents who has done this.

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www.unveiledwife.com

This week is also my parents’ wedding anniversary. They are a testament of a loving partnership in marriage. They are still very much in love with each other after all these year. They still hold hands when they stroll in the mall. They would still get very cute and flirty with each other. My dad would always tell my mother that she is pretty even when she is in her housedress with no makeup on. My mom would always make my dad an example of a great husband that our family and relatives would wish they have met a guy like my dad.

mom and dad

The day after my parent’s anniversary is my dad’s birthday. They all had a fun day at Bearland Resort. My dad is where I got my logical, quiet and patient temperament. I am glad I got to bond with him during my maternity leave. I will miss our exchange in Facebook feed updates, our coffee mornings and bananacue afternoons. I wish him more blessings, happiness, contentment, love and good health. I love you Papa!

grandfather and grandson

Here are a round-up of links I found online that inspired me this week:

How to create a perfect flatlay by popular bloggers

How to make a man commit

8 lipsticks to use in government ID photos

http://diaryofafitmommy.com/the-best-toys-for-toddlers/

http://verilymag.com/2016/04/losing-weight-diet-exercise-healthy-living

http://verilymag.com/2016/04/losing-weight-diet-exercise-healthy-living

Filed Under: Inspirations, Travel Tagged With: anniversary, attachment parenting, birthday, changi airport, father, infant, toddler


Hi I'm Honey! I am a Filipina who has studied & lived in Saudi Arabia for a few years, worked in Singapore and is currently based in Oman with my husband & our three little boys. I am a medical doctor, a lifestyle blogger, travel junkie, a foodie and a bookworm. I hope I can drizzle a bit of sunshine and inspirations whenever you drop by my blog. Thanks for dropping by! See ya soon.. :)
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