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We are off to Phuket next week, staying 2 nights at Surin beach and 2 nights at Phuket Yacht Club on the south. Also planning the Sea Canoe trip around Phang Nga Bay. Any tips from experienced travellers would be appreciated, especially eating recommendations as I love Thai food! We will have our tw...

I spent the morning at west coast park today and there are more playframes than you could dream of, all different styles, ages etc. We also live Orchard area, and don't have a car, so I booked a maxi cab ($16) and took the boy's bikes along. If you ask the taxi driver to drop you at McDonald's you'l...

So, durian is why my boys call this place Stinkypore, and as for Durain, he is the entertainment - concerning tea I would have expected you to be supping Green tea by now!

Hey, time to chill out. I have read lots of posts and replies and I am sure that SMS is not a grumpy old man!! The guy booking the hotel needs to do his research thoroughly, no need to start a fight on a Monday evening?!

My goodness, people do expect a lot of you, don't they?!

Sorry, but I can't see how money comes into the equation - someone is caring or they are not. I this case the maid does not have any interest in the child. The person employing the maid must have had their doubts, otherwise, why the secret cameras?

Oh my goodness - I am so relieved that I don't have babies, or indeed a maid! I would worry about leaving my boys, aged 8 & 10 in the care of someone I didn't know, even though they are old enough to express themselves. How can anyone have the confidence in a complete stranger, often quite young, to...

I was intrigued enough to check out Victorias secrets - so how did you know about this, SMS? Maybe the poster wants some good old fashioned imports like Marmite or Tetley tea bags?!!!

I completely agree, and have done my bit of complaining to Comfort not just about safety but about customer service too - what is it with the Pandan leaves that make me wind down all windows, just to recieve the comment that they are there to keep the cockroaches out - aaaargh! I think your cavalier...

Just have to say - I think you are all nuts!! Having been on many white-knuckle rides in the local taxis and been involved in one crash with my children when the driver took a brief nap, I wouldn't dream of using a motorbike taxi. All passengers would have to wear a blindfold and earmuffs, full leat...

If you are uncomfortable, then you should act on your instincts regardless of what the locals or anyone else would do! I have friends who would happily send their children off alone in a taxi to a playdate or club. I wouldn't and would rather do the extra journey myself to accompany them. Doesn't me...

I've just read your post and it sounds a bit worrying. I have 2 boys at Tanglin Trust school, and their security is very strict, with forms to complete for everything. I have confidence that the teacher would not allow the children to go with even another class mum without the correct prior approval...

Hi, and good luck with your relocation from the UK. We did it 8 months ago, and I remember the stress well! On reading your post I noticed Tanglin Trust School is your preference. Great school, my 2 boys are there and love it, but please do get your childrens names down as they do have long waitng l...

We moved to Singapore 8 months ago with 2 boys aged 8 & 10. I can vouch for Tanglin Trust School - the boys settled in really quickly and the ethos & facilities are excellent. However, there are certainly long waiting lists for all years so I would urge you to get your childrens names down as soon a...

Many thanks for your advice!