Tag Archives: rambutans

Year of the Snake at Singapore’s Chinatown

Posted on January 5, 2013 by bookjunkie

Worked up a sweat walking through Chinatown, but it was interesting soaking in the Chinese New Year atmosphere. I saw some very well dressed tourists and wondered how they could bear the heat. It’s the year of the snake but … Continue reading →

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Tourist in my Own Country: Walking the Streets of Geylang

Posted on August 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

This red light district in Singapore is transforming. It seems like there are many authentic restaurants with cuisine from China now and the staff are also from China. Loads of people jaywalking and bicycles dangerously crossing over from one lane … Continue reading →

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#35. Red Juicy Rambutans

Posted on June 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

Rambutans are my favorite fruit together with Durians. It’s so hard to pick just one fruit when you’re in the bountiful tropics.  But Rambutans have been a childhood staple as well.  I enjoy peeling the lovely red hairy shell as … Continue reading →

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