Sampan Ride at Marina Bay Sands

Actually when I passed by the canal-like water feature in Marina Bay Sands and the bright red sampan parked at the side, I always wondered if the sampans can really be rolled down the canal. I got my answer when I finally see the sampans in action, with professional rowers maneuvering them. Craving for a safe, quick boat ride, I immediately get the ticket for it.

The staff are very professional to dock and steady the boat before pulling out a stool for riders to easily step into the sampan. Then it’s off to a boat adventure!

The ride across the clean clear waters is smooth and relaxing, like a ride through a reinvented futuristic Venice, where the sampan passes under the bridges with European inspired cafes on top and by the rows of shops.

This is like a mini adventure to take a short break and just enjoy coasting on the waters and exploring the impressive mall. I like it!

Thoughts: Fun, Relaxing Boat Ride

Gardens by the Bay - Lilytopia 2026

Lilytopia is Lilies with Egyptian theme, where one can brisk in the outgoing beauty of the lilies and the ancient vibe of Egyptian culture. Lilies are not exactly easy to photograph despite their beauty because the petals going outwards and a cluster of lilies with petals all over the place may look overwhelming in the photos. So I either go for landscape shots to showcase their beautiful colours, or try to isolate flowers that can be singled out to highlight the fascinating patterns and colour gradients on their petals.

66 Chambers Red Room: On Air featuring God Reset

Actually, my original plan for Friday, 4th September, was to go home early to get a good sleep, since I had crazy Fridays for the past weeks. But the moment I found that the mysterious DJ for On Air 4th September is God Reset, I know my plan had changed because I want to enjoy raving to his music again after his awesome performance at BL4CK M1RR0R.

And so here I am, raving to his heavy, dark, raw music as it transits from Dark Hypnotic to Hard Techno, and then to Industrial Techno. Since there are transitions of music for the three hours, he signifies this by wearing his trademark mask when the music gets heavier and harder with BPM going up. The beats are so wicked. And the transitions are fantastic.

I also love the intimate small setting of Red Room, where we ravers can feel the energy of the DJ and vice versa, especially for God Reset, who responds to our high energy. And as a metal head, his music hits all the sweet spots for me.

And yes, I dance real hard this night, in fact harder than I ever have been, especially at the later part of the night where the BPM ramps up to insane level. Crazy good time. I totally enjoy it! Till next time!

Thoughts: Crazy Good Time! I have never Danced Harder!

22A Tanjong Pagar Road

Plus65 Cheesecake - Unique Delicious Cheesecake

Actually, Plus65 Cheesecake is realising what I had been craving for in a cheesecake: molten core. When I saw videos of freshly baked cheesecake being cut, showing the moist gooey core, I wanted to eat that cheesecake so much that I searched up on cheesecakes with molten core in Singapore. I didn’t find any at that time. So when I read about Plus65 cheesecake, I am so tempted to just go down to the middle of old Hougang to try it.

When I see the quaint interior of the bakery, I’m like, “Yes, I must go down there at least once to try the cheesecake!” Which is free for a cute sample size.

The couple here are so friendly, welcoming me immediately into the shop, hidden in the left side of a small shopping mall. When I say that I want to try a sample of the cheesecake, they serve up one on a cute plate.

The cheesecake is perfect in texture. Pillowy softness from the sponge cake base and baked part of the cheesecake harmonises so well with melty, moist, smooth almost ice-cream-like molten core. With less sugar added, the creaminess, the slight tang and nutty flavour of cheese and the hint of buttery goodness can shine through the mild sweetness, making every bite of the cheesecake an indulgence.

The interior of the shop feels like another world: an English Cottage filled with lots of passion and showcasing the owners’ collection of British style lovely cute or rustic ornaments, blooms, plushies and crockeries. Completed with rustic wooden walls and lamps with soft yellow light. I’m totally in awe of this quaint cosy space.

Even a brief moment here feels uplifting because of the delightful cheesecake and delightful ambience. A definite must visit. By the way, I got a whole cheesecake because it is so good.

Thoughts: Cheesecake Dream comes True

183 Jalan Pelikat

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