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View of Singapore from Malaysia

This is the view of Singapore from Malaysia, just to show you how close we are. We are close not only by proximity, but also in terms of culture, food and history. I think we have wonderful neighbours and I … Continue reading

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Trip to JB for Chinese New Year Cheer and No Bak Kwa

Made a short trip across the causeway to Johor Bahru (most Singaporeans just refer to it as JB) in Malaysia and was impressed at the vast improvements in the roads that have been repaved. No more potholes! The nearest mall, … Continue reading

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Deepavali Never Seemed as Exciting as Christmas

Felt like re-blogging (with a few edits) what I posted half a year ago because tomorrow is the 5th of November and I’ll be celebrating Deepavali in Singapore. As a child I had always been fascinated by Christmas. Santa Claus, … Continue reading

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Culture Shock: Eating with My Fingers

My French cousin has adapted well to various Indian cultural things, except that she doesn’t eat with her fingers. Since she was little she has been scolded when she touches food with her fingers as it is considered barbaric and … Continue reading

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