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Filming of Croissant Commercial in Chinatown?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by bookjunkie

The mine and the actress were brilliant and caught the eye of everyone in Chinatown at that time. My partner thought he saw a Delifrance logo, so is this a pastry commercial for Chinese New Year? We are very curious. … Continue reading →

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Central: Nostalgia at Goods of Desire

Posted on December 22, 2013 by bookjunkie

It’s a Hong Kong store but I was impressed by their nostalgia inducing uniquely Singapore items on sale. If not for the too steep price I might have gotten some of these cards.

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Takashimaya Food Basement

Posted on July 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

I find the Food Basement at Takashimaya so interesting. Can’t compare to what there is in Japan but it’s still pretty amazing. There is always something new to see and this time we stumbled upon a Hokkaido food fair with … Continue reading →

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Golden Mile Complex: Little Thailand in Singapore

Posted on June 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last time B brought me to Golden Mile Complex, it seemed very run down. Seems a lot better now and I really enjoyed the exploring. Maybe my perspective has changed since I started blogging. I tend to view anything … Continue reading →

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Funan: Maid Cafe & Laptop Hospital

Posted on March 5, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m usually bored stiff at places like Funan, so my interest was piqued when I passed by these two shops I hadn’t seen before. The Maid Cafe was empty when we were walking past it. It’s actually called Cawaii Koohii … Continue reading →

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Seems a Tad Fishy

Posted on March 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

I don’t think any legal loan service would be advertised like this. Would they?

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The Long Journey to Agra Continues

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Agra is in the northernmost part of the State known as Uttar Pradesh or UP as Indians call it. One of the first things I saw was a truck of cow dung. This is burnt and used as fuel by … Continue reading →

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The Colourful Car Ride from Delhi to UP (Uttar Pradesh)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

It wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be as we had a comfortable car and the scenary was enticing. But we tried not to drink too much water so we wouldn’t have to make any rest stops. Along … Continue reading →

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Captivating Sights on the Streets of Delhi

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

You’ll never be bored looking out into the streets of Delhi. Families huddled onto a motorcycle or auto is a common sight. Loved seeing animals like the holy cow, in the middle of Delhi. MacDonalds, a theatre showing a movie … Continue reading →

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Trip to Delhi – Day 2 (Hamayun’s Tomb & the Streets of Delhi)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

Hope you’re not too put off but let me confess that I am a totally spoilt traveller. Don’t like to walk too much and get tired easily, especially when the air quality is bad. Also due to the pollution I … Continue reading →

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