Monthly Archives: March 2011

Arab Street: The Cloth District

At Serangoon Road you can find all kinds of beautiful silk sarees and at Arab Street there are all these lovely materials. All you now need is a good tailor.

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Nasrin Restaurant: Iranian Food at Baghdad Street

I am not a meat person, but even I found the kebab at Nasrin Restaurant at 12 Baghdad Street enticing. Nasrin is a Halal restaurant serving Iranian Food. Their opening hours are long indeed from 11.30 am – 3.00 am … Continue reading

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Blogging about Singapore’s Malay & Arab Quarter

Now that I am finally writing my posts on our Malay/Arab/Muslim Quarter, after taking loads of photos last week, I realize there is so much more for me to explore. I have just covered the tip of the iceberg. Decided … Continue reading

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Exploring Bussorah Street

I wanted to stop at this huge coffee shop called Kampong Glam Cafe to have tea. Maybe next time. This place was at 17 Bussorah Street. Even the birds love it here. Didn’t expect to see a Sasha’s & Company … Continue reading

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Exploring Kandahar Street

This post is from the walking and photo taking as we walked along Kandahar Street, after we had a yummy Nasi Padang lunch at Minang. Loved that this yellow car was parked across this yellow building in Kampong Glam.   … Continue reading

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3 Interesting Things I Saw at Kandahar Street

A yellow convertible. The cutest Sumo wrestler ashtray. A pretty Chinese Opera Mannequin looking forlorn.

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The Muscat Street Project

I never knew Muscat Street was named after the Omani capital and the ties we had with Oman. Now I have so much to look forward to in 2012. Here’s an interesting article by Heather Marie Lee that appeared in … Continue reading

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Malay Heritage Centre

As we continued exploring the Muslim quarter in Singapore, Kampong Gelam, we took a while to walk through the pretty ground of the Malay Heritage Centre at 85 Sultan Gate.  I have been here before, but the great thing about … Continue reading

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The View from the Car Window: Somewhere around City Hall MRT

I have always been impressed by the architecture of this flat building. It’s such a cool optical effect. This is the Gateway building where a friend used to work. Try as he might B can never avoid the dreaded ERP … Continue reading

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Expat Blogger Maria’s Singlish Moment

I was so happy that writer, Maria of I was an Expat Wife, included me in her fabulous post about Singlish, which will perhaps interest both Singapore expats and locals with her amusing and affectionate take on the language. You … Continue reading

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Happy to be Featured on Nostalgia Blog Yesterday SG

I didn’t realize that my photo and posts on the Singapore Food Trail were featured on Yesterday SG, till I saw a incoming link from my WordPress stats page. It was still pretty cool to find out. I always though … Continue reading

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When Daydreaming Got Me into Trouble

The other day I borrowed a book from the library and I was so engrossed I walked out and then was stopped dead in my tracks by the shrieking beep of security thingy at the exit. I automatically walked backwards, … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Cuisine in Singapore: Cafe Le Caire

I have wanted to have a drink at Cafe Le Caire for the longest time. This famous tourist destination is at 39 Arab Street. We finally made it here and were tempted by the desserts. On the Cafe Le Caire … Continue reading

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Beautiful Turkish Lamps & Hookahs at Sufis Corner

As I continued my walking tour of Kampong Glam, I stood gawking at these beautiful lamps and craft which are sold at Sufis Corner. It’s a place were you can smoke a hookah (water pipe), have a turkish meal and … Continue reading

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Who are We Kidding? – There is No Work Life Balance

I just had to reprint this article in the Straits Times by Alan Tan, because it’s a reflection of what Singapore is becoming. It’s the key reason why the quality of life is low here even though Human Resources always … Continue reading

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Maid Made to Carry Load for Young Man – Just Wrong

I just wish I could stop seeing reports like this. It makes me upset as I wonder what is becoming of our society. I have seen maids carry the bags of kids and I felt fed up and ashamed. I … Continue reading

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The Monkey at Funan

For computer stuff, like printer ink, I really don’t like Sim Lim as some of the sales people there can be a bit thuggish. I don’t find the place very female friendly either and it all looks very drab. Instead … Continue reading

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How Do I Make Money on a WordPress Blog?

I have been pondering this, since I don’t think I can go back to working 9-5 which is more like 8-8 pm at least in a Corporate job in Singapore. I also realized that my true love is writing and … Continue reading

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Spam Cracks Me Up

It’s annoying, yes, but some days like today, the spam I received cracks me up. Pure hilarity the way I have been flattered by spam.  Spam trying to mimic being human when obviously computer generated. Here’s some of the obvious … Continue reading

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Elitism in Singapore: Samantha of Holland Village vs The Heartlanders

A caller, Samantha, who expressed that heartlanders were not cultured and should not come to Holland Village unless they behaved better has got many people in Singapore shocked and riled up. Reeks of elitism to me. Did she realize what … Continue reading

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Am I Patriotic?

I wish I had more of a sense of patriotism like Americans do. I envy how they so obviously love their country and how the national anthem moves them.  I have to confess that watching Americans while the national anthem … Continue reading

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Kampong Glam Architecture

I took so many shots at Kampong Glam which is our Muslim quarter. I was just loving the beautiful old architecture here.  What I really love is hardly any building is higher than two stories. White buildings always look fabulous … Continue reading

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