Saturday, 31 October 2015

Top Five Awesome Activities at Changi Airport, Singapore

Changi Airport is undoubtedly one of the best airports in the world. From its world-class amenities to creativity, this airport is a destination of its own. Once you have cleared the immigration, you can explore this awesome airport further. If your airline provides the early check-in service, it is worth to pay the additional costs (like I do) to spend time in exploring and enjoying the various facilities in this amazing airport. Here are the top five fun and awesome activities to enjoy at Changi Airport.

#1: Movie Theatre
There are two theatres in the Airport, one in Terminal 2 and the other in Terminal 3. The theatres are mini cinemas that play famous movies for all travellers to enjoy. The theatre in Terminal 2 is located near the gaming kiosks (yes, there really are gaming kiosks at Changi Airport!) and sunflower garden. The theatre in Terminal 3 is located near the Transit Hotel. I enjoyed watching movies there while waiting for my flight to the Gold Coast late in the evening.







#2: Gardens

The airport truly lives up to Singapore’s name as a garden city. The outdoors are embraced through five gardens around the airport, including the butterfly and sunflower gardens. These gardens allow travellers to go outdoors and observe the planes while admiring the lush greenery.


The gardens are beautiful at night too. This is the sunflower garden at night.

#3: Television-Viewing Areas
Travellers can catch-up on their favourite television shows, keep up-to-date with sports and watch the latest news at the television lounges in Terminals 2 and 3. There are limited seats at these areas, and the speakers are in the armrests of the comfortable one-seat sofas. Channels including MTV, BBC and The National Geographic Channel.

#4: Food
Changi Airport is also a notable attraction for its variety of food choices. From local cuisine to Western delights, this airport caters for a variety of taste buds. Hard Rock Café, Dunkin Doughnuts, Texas Chicken, the Coffee Bean, Subway, Starbucks and many more restaurants are located in the airport. As for local street food such as satay and char kway teow, a “hawker” centre, named the Singapore Food Street, is located at Terminal 3. The décor resembles the traditional Singaporean shop-houses and streets that were common from some generations ago. Travellers can also view the planes from Singapore Food Street while enjoying their food.




Singapore Food Street

The Coffee Bean at Terminal 1
#5: Colouring Stations
There are colouring areas around Changi Airport where both kids and adults can colour over wooden carved designs with crayons. Designs such as the airport’s control tower and Terminal 3 are fun to colour, and you can bring your masterpieces home to remember your holiday.


There are some colouring stations before immigration too, such as the one in Terminal 3 at the Basement 1 level.

Note: You do not need to pay any additional fees to enjoy these activities, except for the food.

Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Chocolate and Nut Mini Rolls from Jollibean in Singapore

Jollibean is famous for a special core ingredient that they include in their products: soybeans. Soybeans are known for their health benefits such as providing vitamins and minerals.



Jollibean’s mini chocolate and nut rolls are bite-sized and are perfect as a snack. The combination of chocolate and nuts is delicious. The combination of creamy and crunchy textures in the fillings are not only pleasing to the eyes, but also to the taste buds. The fluffy pancake is the base for a selection of different fillings from Jollibean’s menu. You can view the preparation of food and drinks since Jollibean’s layout follows an open concept.



The rolls with ice lemon tea from Kopi Alley. Click here to read the Kopi Alley Post

Jollibean is currently having an offer of $3.90 which includes a pack of chocolate and nut mini rolls and a cup of classic soy milk.

Saturday, 24 October 2015

Toasts at Kopi Alley in Woodlands, Singapore

Kopi Alley is a cost-friendly Singaporean café that offers a variety of local food enjoyed by many generations.

Although the two must-try dishes are their toasts, their other items on the menu are nice too.

Must-Try Toast #1: Kaya Toast
Kaya toast is one of Singapore’s signature dishes. Although it is typically a breakfast item, kaya toast is enjoyed throughout the day.
Kaya is typically defined as an Asian jam made with coconut and eggs. Kopi Alley’s kaya includes pandan, which makes the kaya green. Although you can choose your preferred bread for the toast at Kopi Alley, nothing beats the good old traditional bread. This bread is thin and very crispy when toasted, thus adding the crunch in the dish.


Must-Try Toast #2: Peanut Butter Toast
Peanut butter lovers will absolutely love this toast. The thin and crunchy traditional toast is delicious with peanut butter too.


Overall, Kopi Alley is a delightful place to visit with family and friends.

Kopi Alley (Woodlands)
Woodlands Civic Centre
900 South Woodlands Drive
Level 1

Nearest MRT station: Woodlands