Tag Archives: public transport

Nightmarish Crowds at the MRT

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

In Singapore we are constantly yearning for space. This is what we face when we take the MRT at peak hour. Crazy huh?

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Improvements in Singapore’s Public Transport Promised

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s great news that there will be a new station near Marina Bay Sands called Bayfront and it’ll open in January 2012. I like the idea of knowing when the bus is coming and how crowded it is. More MRT … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded ERP

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

ERP stands for Electronic Road Pricing. An amount gets deducted from your car’s cashcard each time you go through this structure. If you don’t have enough money in your cashcard you will get a fine. There is no avoiding it … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Resorts World Sentosa (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Casino here doesn’t look as intimidating as the one at Marina Bay Sands. It’s a lot more gaudy too. This place is not as posh, but hotels seem more family and budget friendly. Honestly, if I had to pick … Continue reading →

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#69. The Little Red Button that Flashes on the MRT

Posted on December 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s tiny little thing, but it’s useful indicator to make sure you won’t get off at the wrong stop on the MRT. Or at least it gives you some idea of how far away you are from your destination if … Continue reading →

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Mad Men Star’s Green Lifestyle Includes Not Having Kids

Posted on November 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The character Vincent Kartheiser plays on Mad Men, Peter Campbell is probably someone your would not particularly like at your own office in real life. Off screen, he just seems like a really down to earth interesting guy. {Image: Official … Continue reading →

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#9. Air-conditioned Bus Terminals

Posted on May 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The best thing done for public transportation is air-conditioned bus terminals like the one in Toa Payoh.  You’re protected from the sun and rain.  Even more fabulous is that they are connected to malls as well as our subway system. … Continue reading →

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