The North Eastern Riverine Loop (NERL) is the newest park connector loop to be completed. This new loop links four parks in the northeast of Singapore - Punggol Park, Punggol Point Park, Punggol Waterway Park and Sengkang Riverside Park.

If dining amid the lush surroundings of nature is something you enjoy, then you should head on down to Cornerstone Restaurant located at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park River Plains (formerly Bishan Park 2).

Like a gem hidden amid the greenery, Food For Thought is tucked away in a corner of Singapore Botanic Gardens, just a stone's throw away from the Visitor Services Counter (Tanglin Gate). I was introduced to the place by a friend, who had raved about the All Day Breakfast Brunch.

I kill plants. Or rather, plants die on me. Whatever I grew never seemed to celebrate its two month-anniversary with me.