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The Scenic Route

I may complain that Singapore lacks nature and is just too urban, but sometimes I feel that the roads themselves can be a green oasis. You just need to find the scenic route. But when all that fails there’s always … Continue reading

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Captivating Sights on the Streets of Delhi

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)

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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Driving into JB (Shops & Sights)

I just got a timely warning to watch out for snatch theft by people on motorcycles. I have witnessed such an incident in KL but not in JB and I think it’s best not to risk it since I have … 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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#84. The Joy of Discovering Kampong Glam & Haji Lane

It was a total joy to rediscover Kampong Glam, our Muslim quarter.  The area has a new vibrancy with the emerging hip fashion district at Haji Lane. Even after visiting the place numerous times this year, I still feel there … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: Driving into Town, Lit Up for Christmas

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#63. Pretty Streets During Festive Seasons

I just love how our streets and malls get decked out during the Festive seasons. I have to confess that in out tiny island, mall browsing becomes a form of entertainment as everyones escapes into the cool air-conditioning. It helps … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: Christmas Decorations in Town

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown

I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading

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