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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Image of Orchard Road in 1900s
It blows my mind that this was Orchard Road. It used to have nutmeg orchards and pepper farms and I guess that’s how it got the name. Today it’s our shopping belt and filled with luxury shops flocked by both … Continue reading
Smoking Toddler Ardi Rizal
I’m posting a follow-up about the story of the 2 year old smoking baby who has touched many hearts. He is just the cutest little boy ever. It seems that the government is intervening now, but I wonder how they … Continue reading
Chinatown – Eyebrow Embroidery and Size XXXXXXXL
As I was walking by this store I just had to snap a photo of a hideous black embroidered blouse. This is what is known in Singlish as clothes that are ‘Obiang’. Pronounced ‘Oh-be-yang’ it’s what we would never be … Continue reading
Horn Combs and Feng Shui Masters
I walked around the air-conditioned Handicraft Centre in Chinatown during the weekend. It was good to beat the heat outside and Chinatown is never boring. There is always something quirky and old school, that catches my eye. I spotted a … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore Handicraft Centre, travel
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Charming Architecture at Joo Chiat
I adore the buildings at this corner of Joo Chiat, an area in the East of Singapore. The striking red building houses a museum while the tudor style white and black one houses a quaint restaurant. They are reminiscent of … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Joo Chiat, Nostalgia, old, photography, Singapore, travel
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Mandarin Gallery and its Crazy Prices
The designer T-shirts at Bathing Ape (Japanese brand) cost a whopping $119 Singapore dollars. I wouldn’t pay more than $25 Singapore dollars for a T-shirt so this is exorbitant to me. Some may call me cheap, but I think a … Continue reading
Modern Facade of the New Mandarin Gallery
The new luxury place called Mandarin/Gallery is just in front of the hotel called Mandarin Orchard. I prefer old buildings, but I have to admit this place looks very sophisticated and quite different from the other malls. When we popped … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Mandarin Gallery, shopping, Singapore, travel
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