We didn’t go super far this week and just chilled around Paya Lebar MRT station. Since there are three shopping malls nearby, we figured Alex could check out some interesting toy shops. Apart from the malls, we’d never really explored the outdoors around the area. So, this time, we did and discovered the SMRT office. Alex was expecting to see actual trains displayed in the office reception area, and yep, he was a little disappointed that wasn’t the case, but Paya Lebar Parksi

Langsuyar are vampiric, reanimated corpses from Malay folklore, sharing traits with the more infamous pontianak (explored in Book 3). Langsuyar are described as beautiful women dressed in green robes, with long black hair cascading down to their ankles, and possessing fingernails that are sometimes longer than their fingers. They are shapeshifters, often transforming into owls to stalk people discreetly at night. In their human form, they can fly by extending their arms and o

Lampong are shapeshifting, dwarfish beings that sometimes show themselves to hunters in forests and mountains. They appear as elderly, bearded men about two feet tall with bright, piercing eyes.

My husband told me there was a Jurassic World theme at Cloud Forest, so we planned a visit to Gardens by the Bay. We’ve been there several times, but somehow every visit still feels worthwhile. We were determined to visit Cloud Forest and kept Flower Dome as a tentative destination because we expected Cloud Forest to be crowded with visitors drawn to the Jurassic World displays. And yep, we were right. There were long queues. But we still managed to visit Flower Dome beca

Alex wanted to swim, so we headed to Pasir Ris Sport Centre one weekend, as it has a large swimming complex.When Alex said “swim”, he meant splashing around in the part of the pool where his feet could still touch the floor. Alex can’t swim yet. My husband has been trying to teach him, but I guess Alex needs more time to develop this skill. For a start, we are helping him learn how to float on his back. At least Alex isn’t afraid of the water. After swimming, we headed to Pas

Laman lupa is a broad term for earth spirits in Philippine folklore. Read more Asian mythical creatures at SNLINN.COM.

Kyokotsu are the vengeful spirits of people whose bodies were buried at the bottom of wells. The circumstances of such burials are often linked to violent deaths.

Our weekend adventure began at Changi City Point, but not because we planned to go shopping. Alex, our little vehicle otaku, had his eyes on the shuttle bus. The shuttle bus made a loop around the nearby residential neighbourhoods before returning to the mall. It wasn't a long journey, but Alex enjoyed every minute of it. After the ride, we walked towards Changi Business Park. Like many office districts, it is quiet on weekends. Our destination was Changi Business Park Garden

Kurote, meaning black hand, is a monstrous hairy hand that hides in toilets. When someone uses the toilet where it lurks, Kurote reaches up from the hole and strokes their behinds.

Kumao or Kumaw is a malevolent, bogeyman-like creature known for kidnapping and devouring children.

We booked a one-night stay at Train Pod @ One North to reward Alex for reaching a major milestone. Since the place was designed around a train theme, we already knew he would be excited, but his reaction still exceeded our expectations. The boy was absolutely elated. 👩🏻‍💻 Search the adventures by Singapore District: Humble Journey Index

We planned an evening trip to Sentosa, hoping to see beautiful light decorations. With the Disney Cruise A Magical Island Adventure event taking place at Palawan Beach, we expected the island to be even more magical than usual—and it certainly didn't disappoint. The light displays were beautiful, and we found ourselves enjoying the sights at every turn. We skipped the Magical Island attraction itself, though. The queue was incredibly long, and none of us felt like spending ho

kuman thong of Thai folklore are mummified human fetuses kept as good-luck amulets. Read more about Asian paranormal folklore at SNLINN.COM.

Kudan are human-cow hybrid beasts with the uncanny ability to foretell future events with absolute accuracy. These yokai are born from ordinary cows but appear as calves with human faces. Immediately after birth, a kudan delivers one or more prophecies, and then promptly dies. Whatever fate a kudan predicts always comes true. Because of this legend, the Japanese phrase “kudan no gotoshi,” meaning “just as spoken by a kudan,” is often used in official declarations and certif

A few days ago, we saw someone post a short video about the SimplyGo Adventure Quest Pop-up. Knowing our ten-year-old vehicle otaku was almost guaranteed to love it, we immediately added it to our weekend plans. Then the weekend came, and off we went. The pop-up occupied the Level 2 atrium of Bugis+ and was buzzing with visitors. Several people were queuing to buy merchandise, and we saw many families with young children darting between the displays. It was hard to keep track

After leaving Tampines Eco Green, we continued our little adventure by exploring some nearby HDB blocks to indulge Alex's latest fascination—walking along HDB corridors. (I shared more about this unusual hobby in another blog post.) We simply picked the HDB blocks we came across while walking along the edge of the park. Sorry, I don’t remember the name of the estate, but it seemed to be one of the newer ones. The estate had beautiful gardens with well-maintained community spa

Kosodate yurei are the restless spirits of mothers. Most of them died during pregnancy or childbirth, and they linger due to their intense desire to protect their children. Legends of kosodate yurei exist in both China and Japan

We’ve been to Tampines Eco Green before, but every return visit has been worthwhile. A small piece of nature tucked away in a land of HDBs, it really is a hidden gem for those who love nature. Even the journey there is enjoyable. The route follows a wide park connector bordered by a variety of plants on one side and a large canal on the other. On rainy days, water rushes through the canal between clusters of wild vegetation. After particularly heavy rain, the canal transforms

Kuchisake onna lurks in alleys, dimly lit areas, or dark streets, waiting to sneak up on her target. She especially likes to approach lone men or schoolchildren and ask, "Am I pretty?”

A return visit to Jewel brings back memories of its grand opening, the breathtaking Rain Vortex, and a relaxing family day of exploring and climbing.