Beixin & RobinSince travelling abroad is discouraged at the moment, we decided to do a short staycation in our own country. We spent 3D2N at Lloyd's Inn, a bright, minimal, and aesthetic boutique hotel located in Somerset. Here's what our staycation looked like.
Video shot with the Canon EOS R6, RF 15-35mm f2.8 lens, with the exception of the drone shots. Special thanks to Canon Singapore for letting us experience the Canon EOS R6.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Staycation at Singapores Hidden Oasis | Lloyds Inn | Shot with Canon EOS R6Beixin & Robin2020-09-02 | Since travelling abroad is discouraged at the moment, we decided to do a short staycation in our own country. We spent 3D2N at Lloyd's Inn, a bright, minimal, and aesthetic boutique hotel located in Somerset. Here's what our staycation looked like.
Video shot with the Canon EOS R6, RF 15-35mm f2.8 lens, with the exception of the drone shots. Special thanks to Canon Singapore for letting us experience the Canon EOS R6.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Contact us at beixinandrobin@gmail.comFirst Look at Singapore’s New Bird Park | Mandai Bird ParadiseBeixin & Robin2023-04-24 | It’s been a while, but we’re back with a new video! Thank you for your patience while we navigate this crazy thing called life and for still being here. ;)
Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park, now called Bird Paradise, has moved to a new site, so we thought we’ll make a cheeky little video showing you how the new place looks, along with its many cheeky inhabitants!
Opening on 8 May 2023 at Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore, Bird Paradise is one of Asia’s largest bird parks. The 17-hectare park is home to 3,500 birds from 400 species, of which 24 per cent of species are threatened. Designed to encourage discovery at every turn, Bird Paradise welcomes visitors into immersive and naturalistic mixed-species habitats in eight large walk-through aviaries that reflect different biomes of the world from dense African rainforests, South American wetlands, Southeast Asian paddy fields, to Australian dry eucalypt forests, and more. Other unique experiences include Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove and animal programmes at the 2,000 seater, Sky Amphitheatre.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
Contact us at helle@eurthe.comA Look at the Eco-Friendly PARKROYAL on Pickering | Asia’s Leading Green Hotel | SingaporeBeixin & Robin2021-09-05 | We’ve long heard of PARKROYAL on Pickering, and finally had the opportunity to check it out this year.
Greenery flourishes throughout this building thoughtfully designed by WOHA Architects. With 15,000 square metres of sky-gardens, waterfalls, planter terraces and cascading vertical greenery, the lush foliage constitutes more than 200% of the total land area, a scale unprecedented in a built-up city centre.
Here’s a video showcasing our short stay in this iconic space.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Contact us at beixinandrobin@gmail.comScenic Hiking Trails & Kampong Ruins | Thomson Nature Park Walking Tour | SingaporeBeixin & Robin2021-06-01 | With travel temporarily halted, we decided to explore the hidden gems within Singapore. Join us as we explore Thomson Nature Park, the 50-hectare buffer park unique for its rich cultural heritage as the site of a former Hainan Village. Thomson Nature Park is also home to a rich array of biodiversity and is notably a key conservation site for the critically endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur.
There are five trails within this park: Ruins and Figs Trail (1.50km), Streams and Ferns Trail (1.40km), Rambutan Trail (0.40km), Langur Trail (0.35km), and Macaque Trail (0.15km). Although we weren't fortunate enough to spot the elusive Raffles' Banded Langur on our multiple trips here, we did manage to catch wild boars and plenty of cheeky macaques.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Contact us at hello@beixinandrobin.comFirst Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Cooking Experience in Nature | Pulau Ubin | SingaporeBeixin & Robin2021-05-01 | When we read about Beyond Expeditions' Back-to-Basics: Woodcraft & Bushcraft Experience, we knew we had to sign ourselves up!
The day started with a short boat ride to Pulau Ubin, an island off eastern Singapore, where we spent a rejuvenating day away from civilisation. We picked up basic bushcraft (wilderness survival skills) from the super knowledgeable Scott, took turns to saw and chop fallen firewood, learnt some woodcraft from the talented Frederick, and made ourselves a scrumptious aglio olio lunch over open fire.
What a day it was, and what a workout too! We had such a good time we frankly didn't even stop to check our phone once.
A big thank you to Beyond Expeditions for the hospitality, and Seek Sophie for organising this experience.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Contact us at hello@beixinandrobin.com.Healing Forests - Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) in Singapore | International Day of Forests 2021 4KBeixin & Robin2021-03-21 | What is forest bathing? How is it done, and how is it good for you? In celebration of International Day of Forests 2021, our team made this mini film on an increasing popular form of therapy called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a wellness practice that started in Japan in the early 1980s.
We invited a bunch of friends to experience this unique activity that’s said to have a vast number of benefits, right here in Singapore. Led by You Min, a certified nature and forest therapy guide from Xiu Nature Connections (@forestbathingsg), here’s how it went.
Show our forests, our guide, our friends, and our team some love by liking, commenting on, and sharing this video. 🌳
Special Thanks to: Featured Forest Bathing Guide: Xiu Nature Connections (@forestbathingsg) Forest Bathing experience can be booked through: Seek Sophie (@seeksophie) Friends: Kimberly (@chankimberly), Charlene (@charlenesu), Aarika (@aarikalee), Xaria (@xaereeia), Sharlyn (@sharsharsmiles), Bryan (@bryanadamstan), Paul (@paulpan.ly)
Camera 1: @robinlamhj Camera 2: @beixin Camera 3: @pehhhziqi
P.S. No plants/animals were harmed in the making of this video. The little gifts you see our friends picking up in the video were all picked from the ground. ;)
Contact us at: hello@beixinandrobin.comWalking amongst the trees | The Southern Ridges Walking Tour | SingaporeBeixin & Robin2020-12-16 | With travel temporarily halted, we decided to explore the hidden gems within Singapore. Join us as we explore the local nature attractions nestled within the Southern Ridges, avoiding the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle that is metropolitan Singapore.
Our hike begins at the break of dawn at Henderson Waves, an award-winning architectural work of art designed by RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd and IJP Corporation Ltd, UK. The tallest pedestrian bridge in Singapore, Henderson Waves stands 36 meters above Henderson Road and spans a length of 274 meters. Next, we venture to the peak of Mount Faber Park and look out to stunning views of Singapore's heartlands. Then, we explore the myriad of pink bougainvillea flowers at Terrace Garden, a popular spot in Telok Blangah Hill Park. Finally, we end the day at Forest Walk and its incredible secondary forest.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
Cheers!
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Henderson Waves 3:54 - Mount Faber Park 5:18 - Mount Faber Hillstop Scenic View 6:39 - Stream Garden 7:38 - Terrace Garden 9:10 - Forest Walk 11:29 - Behind The Scenes
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R6 Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Contact us at beixinandrobin@gmail.comMarina Bay is so quiet | Singapore after lockdownBeixin & Robin2020-08-12 | In Phase 2 of Singapore’s reopening, we left our homes to explore one of Singapore’s most popular areas: Marina Bay. The waterfront Marina Bay district features glittering skyscrapers and a multitude of world-class leisure destinations such as Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, and the ArtScience Museum. Join us as we discover this area that is without tourists for the first time in the country’s history.
May our videos be a form of escapism and source of zen for you, and encourage you to appreciate the little, simple things in life. Even in these turbulent times, there is still much beauty in this world if we keep our hearts and minds open.
x Gear List: Main Camera - Canon EOS R Main Lens - Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Tele Lens - Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Mic - Rode Videomic Pro NTG Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro