2 days ago, I had decided to go for a short trip. Not knowing that my niece's term break starts the following week, hence the last minute decision. By the way, I am a part-time nanny to my niece since currently I am not working. That is why my travel plan is very much revolved around her school holidays.
Places like Hokkaido, Taiwan, Hongkong and even Canada were in my list. Canada was because my buddy is a Canadian and I have been wanting to visit him. However, he did not reply to my email as of today, so strike out!
Realising that my mom's birthday is on September 7th, I decided to sacrifice my holiday plans and ended up choosing a cheaper destination. Why? For I am paying for my parents and niece. Yes, fully paid for by me! It will consider as a birthday present from me to my mom. I cannot afford to bring them to Greece (That's where I wanted to go and had planned) for each person will cost about S$4500. Multiply that amount by 4? Zzz... Plus, it is so last minute that many of the tours are fully booked by now (Peak season due to school holidays). Most importantly, not forgetting I have no income for more than a year already. Figures in my bank account are getting lesser and lesser. Sob...
In the end, I decided to bring them to Kuala Lumpur for a dining and shopping trip. I had been to KL a few times so it is kind of easy for me to move around the city, knowing where to bring them. I suggested Bangkok but parents rejected that idea saying there are strikes going on and it is not safe to travel there now. We will travel by the most luxury coach ride, and accommodation will be at the Oriental Mandarin Hotel (Mind you it's a 5-stars hotel) which is located right next to KLCC. Let's just say, it adds up not that cheap anymore for travelling in luxury haha...
So friends, September 2nd - 5th I won't be in Singapore. When back, I will definitely update everything about the trip. Not forgetting photos of my cute pinkystreet. Yes, I am bringing them along for a photoshoot! Singapore Next Top Model? =D
Places like Hokkaido, Taiwan, Hongkong and even Canada were in my list. Canada was because my buddy is a Canadian and I have been wanting to visit him. However, he did not reply to my email as of today, so strike out!
Realising that my mom's birthday is on September 7th, I decided to sacrifice my holiday plans and ended up choosing a cheaper destination. Why? For I am paying for my parents and niece. Yes, fully paid for by me! It will consider as a birthday present from me to my mom. I cannot afford to bring them to Greece (That's where I wanted to go and had planned) for each person will cost about S$4500. Multiply that amount by 4? Zzz... Plus, it is so last minute that many of the tours are fully booked by now (Peak season due to school holidays). Most importantly, not forgetting I have no income for more than a year already. Figures in my bank account are getting lesser and lesser. Sob...
In the end, I decided to bring them to Kuala Lumpur for a dining and shopping trip. I had been to KL a few times so it is kind of easy for me to move around the city, knowing where to bring them. I suggested Bangkok but parents rejected that idea saying there are strikes going on and it is not safe to travel there now. We will travel by the most luxury coach ride, and accommodation will be at the Oriental Mandarin Hotel (Mind you it's a 5-stars hotel) which is located right next to KLCC. Let's just say, it adds up not that cheap anymore for travelling in luxury haha...
So friends, September 2nd - 5th I won't be in Singapore. When back, I will definitely update everything about the trip. Not forgetting photos of my cute pinkystreet. Yes, I am bringing them along for a photoshoot! Singapore Next Top Model? =D
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