Finally set foot in Singapore after what seems a gazillion years since my cheerleading competition in 2011/2012. I wouldn't count in my stopover for It's The Ship because I didn't get to explore the city but this time around, I was back in Singapore for a family event and took the opportunity to give this city a chance (can't help having the stereotype that the people here are all kiasu kiasi) and so far so good. 

I think it's so important to go back to the same place twice at different stages of your life because the experience is never the same. I really enjoyed my time at Singapore and got to visit a few interesting places within the short period of time. Here are some film photos from my trip:

Never knew that the first quarter of 2019 would be so eventful for me, especially in the month of March. I attended a music festival, visited a new city, when for a concert, and feasting with friends.

Tried to salvage some of the receipts I got from Jakarta but wasn't really satisfied with the outcome here. But I gotta admit that I got some good materials from the trip! Also, thank you Koonie for surprising me with some super cute shiba inu and cat stickers.

I attended the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, which has been on my to-go list for a few years now. As I never considered Jakarta as a city that I would travel to, this was the best opportunity for me to do so as well as catch up with my friends in the city. It was a great experience overall, both Jakarta and the jazz festival. I actually enjoyed my time so much that I didn't want to come back. I also took tons of film photos when I was there and documented it at:

Before my trip, I couldn't find any English articles talking about the Java Jazz Festival and how the festival goes about. So I wrote a mini guide HERE with some information about what to expect and what to prepare at the Java Jazz Festival for first-timers. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND especially if you love chilling out and jazz music.