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Awesome Sculptures at ION: Frangipani & Bendy Woman

Not only is the ION structure gorgeous, I also adore the art installations that motorists can see from the road, because they are so huge. Just discovered that they are part of a series called Art Beyond Limits and will … Continue reading

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Cameras and Orchids at Holland Village Market

Very cool vintage camera store here. Loving the polaroids. The windmill at Holland V (that’s what we’ve been calling this area, since we were in school) is iconic. I wish that the whole area would be paved up and closed … Continue reading

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Holland Village: Art, Books and Cards at Holland Shopping Centre

I like the peasant cotton blouses sold at Holland Shopping Centre. This very old mall is quite a nice place to browse, for clothes, shoes, and even art. We came here to escape from the scorching heat. At the first … Continue reading

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Holland Village MRT

I’m loving the new MRT stop at Holland Village.  Parking is always a problem here as it’s a very popular area in Singapore. Can’t wait for the circle or yellow line as I call it, to be functional on 8 … Continue reading

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Harris Bookstore: Pink Voodoo Dolls & Books

Cute huh? Pink, girly Voodoo Dolls. Very interesting concept – eco friendly and super light paper wallets. At the Harris Bookstore at Somerset 313 there was a whole collection of manga by a Singaporean artist which I found captivating. This … Continue reading

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Darth Vader & the Stormtroopers Invade 313 Somerset

Why do I keep bumping into Darth Vader? This is the second time. The last time was at another the China Central Square Flea Market last year I think? It was kinda intimidating to bump into a very tall Darth … Continue reading

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National Geographic Store at VivoCity

I find the National Geographic Store one of the more interesting places to browse. The photographic prints and artwork are so gorgeous. VivoCity itself is so unique, architecturally. Love the refreshing apple green. There’s always some kind of event going … Continue reading

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A Walk through Wheelock Place to Swanky ION

Now that we can’t walk through Borders, we go through the first level instead and always come across the toy store. An adorable huge kewpie doll was displayed in the window. Then on to ION. Being super lazy, I appreciate … Continue reading

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Nearest Bookstore from Orchard MRT is now Prologue at ION

I guess Prologue was always nearer, but Borders was more popular. Prologue at ION, very cheekily announced a borderless sale with a huge sign where wheelock leads to ION. I found the 40% sale misleading (as most sales in Singapore … Continue reading

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Joo Chiat on a Cool August Night

Joo Chiat Hotel – loved the palm trees painted on the side of the hotel. A coffee shop where they sell Vietnamese baguettes at night. Triangular curry puffs. Traditional Malay bridal attire. Bread Project. Vietnamese Restaurant that only opened at … Continue reading

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Changi Airport Terminal 2 & the Airport Hotel

A store every little girl who wants to be a princess will love. When I was a kid it was just Cinderella and Snow White. Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel.

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Strolling through Joo Chiat on a Hot August Day

There’s a unique flavour in this sleepy part of the Singapore’s East. these triangular curry puffs look enticing. Betel Box for backpackers. Felt sorry for the caged bird. All sorts of eateries – it seems to me the place to … Continue reading

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Retro Toy Store at North Bridge Road

This is the first time I am coming across this toy store called Tai Sing which has been in operation since 1971 and has branches in Malaysia. It sells mostly toy cars and although I am not into this kinda … Continue reading

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Tourist in my Own Country: Walking the Streets of Geylang

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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Books Actually

When I named my other blog, I had no idea Books Actually existed. I named Singapore Actually after the movie Love Actually and the fact that Singaporeans love using that word – actually – usually slurred as act-cher-ly.Most importantly my … Continue reading

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40 Hands

Could almost sniff the enticing aroma of 40 Hands coffee on so many blog sites, and hope to try it one day when the tiny shop in Tiong Bahru is a little less crowded. Somehow I am not into take-away … Continue reading

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Strangelets

When I first caught sight of the store all I thought was how beautiful. The clean font of the store name Strangelets and the window display was lovely and I hope to revisit another day when we are not in … Continue reading

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The Esplanade from Marina Square Shopping Centre

There is quite an odd looking fountain structure here. There was a bit of road closure today due to the National Day Parade. I spotted attendees in red taking the MRT from Promenade Station.

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Lavender Street Shophouses

The Shophouses along Lavendar Street look a little more run-down and grungy compared to the more touristy areas like Ann Siang Hill or Haji Lane. The Balestier area has loads of lighting stores. Usually people who do home renovations come … Continue reading

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Funny Sign: My Shop

We were totally intrigued by the very creative sign, but are still not quite sure what is being advertised or sold here besides bananas, oranges, watermelons and black bean soya drink (is this different from the usual white bean curd?). … Continue reading

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Awfully Chocolate at Kallang Leisure Park

I am hoping this will be my last unhealthy food post, but I suspect it won’t be. I did not quite enjoy the cake and was surprised when B who doesn’t suffer from a sweet tooth or carb addiction like … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: the touristy area between Ann Siang Hill and Chinatown

Tourist areas are often scorned in most countries, but we should give them a chance as there is a reasons why they are the must see attractions in a country. It’s usually a place that most locals avoid, but when … Continue reading

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