Let me start by saying who Bossy Flossie isn’t. Do you know those apparently brave and annoying travel bloggers, who quit their jobs to travel the world? Well, I am not one of them. They irritate me. Why is quitting your office job to go travelling brave? The majority of the world’s population do not even hold office jobs #firstworldproblems. And with a little resourcefulness and good time management, it is possible to explore the world without shirking your responsibilities. Read More about “About Bossy Flossie”…
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Moving to Singapore has made me fat, it’s time to lose some weight
It usually starts with a photo; one awful photo of yourself looking fat and horrible, which is your wakeup call. For me, that photo was from my recent holiday to Gili Air. I was standing in front of the pier wearing a yellow t-shirt and…
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Back to basics with an easy Gili Cooking Class minus the kecap manis!
A holiday abroad never seems complete to me unless I can participate in a cookery class. Like any true foodie, getting busy in the kitchen is one of my favourite pastimes. It’s also a great way to learn about other cultures. For my recent trip…
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Easy Noodle is proof that Farrer Park is moving up in the world
Easy Noodle is a bittersweet yet welcome sign of gentrification to Farrer Park. It is the first respectable restaurant with nice cutlery that serves proper alcohol (i.e. not beer) along Jalan Besar. Although I am a rabid anti-capitalist, I secretly admit I am chuffed about…
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Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodle: Don’t be put off by the name, it’s incredible!
I am so excited to be writing about Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodle, a newish noodle shop located in China Town Point. Although the name “Tongue Tip” is a little off-putting for a Western like me, the noodle soup here is incredible. So much so…
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I survived Flowers & Fire yoga on Gili Air (as a semi-retired yogi)
Why are yoga classes always taught by skinny white women – even in the middle of Asia? I pondered the question as a slender Australian women with spectacular flowing hair strutted into the yoga studio, right to the very front of the class. I could…
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Cafe Hopping Gili Air: Good Coffee, Poached Eggs and Amazing Smoothies
Good coffee on Gili Air, a remote island of Indonesia; you’ve got to be kidding… right? I was actually surprised by the number of great cafes and brunch spots on this Gili island. Cafe hopping is a very real and popular pastime here, in between…
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My favourite spots for lunch at Raffles Place during the week
Like most city workers, the toughest part about my job is deciding where to go for lunch. After two years of working in Raffles Place, I have developed a love-hate relationship with the area. There is a lot of crappy and overpriced food here but…
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Best hawker food in Farrer Park, 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist
There are a lot of hawker stalls in Farrer Park but none of them can really be classed as great; except the 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist. In fact, amazing is probably a better descriptor. I have no hesitation in saying they serve the…
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Bossy Flossie has been busy studying and moving house
I am so touched to have received many inquiries as to my whereabouts lately. I haven’t posted a blog since February and a handful of people actually care. Well, not to worry. I have absolutely no intention of keeping silent for too long (although I…
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A Tour and Living Memory of Robert Stroud, the Bird Man of Alcatraz
Robert Stroud was a mean son-of-a-bitch who spent seventeen years as a prisoner in Alcatraz, twelve of which were in isolation. Most people hold a romantic notion of the Bird Man of Alcatraz, as he is more famously known, thanks to the Hollywood movie starring…
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Half Day guide to San Francisco and crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
I spent a long weekend during autumn in San Francisco, which was a beautiful time to visit. The sun was warm, the skies were bright and there was a pleasant crispness in the air. I explored the Mission District as well as visited the ominous…
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Looking for Tacos and Discovering Music, Art & Literature in the Mission
I was in San Francisco recently for a long weekend and I ended up spending an entire day walking through the Mission District. The Mission has a reputation for dishing up some of the best home-style Mexican food thanks to the area’s Latino heritage. But…
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Vintage Champagne Brunch with Oysters and Cheese at the Ritz Carlton
Seasoned foodies and penny pinchers know the secret to buffet dining – skip the carbs, stews and curries and load up on the expensive stuff. And that is exactly what I told my auntie when we went for brunch at the Colony restaurant in the…
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2018 Foodie Roundup! Top 10 places for delicious food in Farrer Park
There is plenty of good food in Farrer Park, you just have to know where to find it. In 2018 I found some real foodie gems in and around Farrer Park, from authentic Chinese dumplings and sautéed eggplant to dukkah sprinkled avocado on toast and…
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Who are Tokyo’s homeless and what can we learn from them?
My first visit to Japan was on a business trip. I spent Monday to Friday working long hours and seeing little else besides the inside of my hotel room and the office. But I arranged to stay over the weekend so I could have a…
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A foodie tour of Japan, from Kaisen Don in Sapporo to Sushi in Kyoto
The Japanese believe that you eat with your eyes first. Japanese meals are always carefully arranged on the plate and bright colours and garnish help to enhance their appearance. Condiments are served in delicate pots and ramekins whilst attractive chinaware and chopsticks help to frame…
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Old world hospitality and revitalising hot springs at Kiyomizuya
Kiyomizuya is a traditional ryokan located in the heart of Noboribetsu, a popular hot spring resort of Hokkaido. I visited Noboribetsu in late autumn to experience old-world Japanese hospitality and soak in the healing, natural hot springs. Noboribetsu is a corner of Japan forgotten by…
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The Demons of Hell Valley in Noboribetsu are a laid back bunch
I visited Noboribetsu in late autumn, when the leaves have already turned deep crimson and there is a refreshing chill in the air. Noboribetsu is a well known hot spring resort in the south of Hokkaido and a two hour train journey from the capital…
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They say travel opens the mind… so take this QUIZ to see if it’s TRUE!
One of the reasons why I travel is to learn more about the world around me. I have visited some of the most beautiful cathedrals and temples in the world, explored forgotten castles, prayed with Buddhist monks and tasted exotic and wonderful flavours. But the…
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Sweet-tasting Furano steak, the original Wagyu of Hokkaido at 牛の松坂
During my recent trip to Japan, I had every intention of splurging on a special Wagyu steak dinner. Wagyu is the generic term given for Japanese breeds of cattle, however the meat is well regarded for its tenderness, superior fat marbling and buttery taste, which is the…
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An epic journey to the Jewel of the Indian Ocean with Dara from Two Brothers
On the Two Brothers website, Sri Lanka is described as the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. A more evocative name is hard to imagine. It reminds me of a romantic adventure, something like the Jewel of the Nile only with more opulent jewels, regal banquets…
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Food poisoning in Patong before a few Fat Bastards
“How was your trip?” Robin asked as I scooted into the dark, leather booth of an upmarket wine bar in Singapore. I had arrived slightly late to meet my friend, who was with two other women. They were half way through a bottle of white…
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Xiang Yuan Ji Shanghai dumplings, eggplant in brown sauce and scallion oil noodles
There are many hidden foodie gems along Jalan Besar Road and when I walked past Xiang Yuan Ji Shanghai Pan Fried Dumpling I thought this was another one of them. The menu looked fantastic, boasting many Shanghai favourites like pan-fried soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles and…
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Bossy Flossie hires a Manager after being named Top Singapore Lifestyle Blogger
This past month has been an exciting time for Bossy Flossie. Not only have I had the opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka and check out many more amazing Singapore restaurants, but I was also recognised as one of the top 30 Singapore Lifestyle Bloggers…
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Find out if you are capable of committing a crime!
How well do you know yourself and whether you would be capable of committing a crime? A moral compass is an internalised set of values and objectives that guide a person with regard to ethical behaviour and decision-making. Most people achieve a sound moral compass through the…
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Eat healthy for cheap at Raffles Place? Follow the Yong Tau Foo queue
The biggest challenge faced by workers in Raffles Place is where to buy a healthy lunch for under $7. I have been investigating this issue for more than a year only to come to one conclusion. The only way to eat a healthy lunch for…
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Juicy soya sauce chicken and tender roast pork by Michelin-starred Hawker Chan
I have never devoured chicken so tender and soft before discovering Hawker Chan’s humble soya sauce chicken rice and noodle stall in Chinatown. As a general rule, the hawker stall with the longest queue typically has the best food and this principle has served me…
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Donut lovers rejoice at low calorie Haritts Japanese donuts from Tokyo
Do you know the hardest thing about being a food blogger? It is keeping the calories at bay! However now that Haritts donuts and coffee from Tokyo has come to Singapore they have made my sugar addiction just a little bit easier to handle. Haritts…
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