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Gardens by the Bay: OCBC Skyway (Avoid if You’re Scared of Heights)

Don’t try this if you have a fear of heights. The suspended bridge can jiggle quite a bit and I worried about small children leaning over. This is mainly to have a view of the whole area. But eye sore … Continue reading

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Walking from Tanjong Pagar MRT to Peck Seah Street

Just a post about what we saw along the way as we walked from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station to Peck Seah Street.  Our destination was actually Ann Siang Hill but it was lovely to take in details along the way. … Continue reading

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Singapore in a Week: My Wandering Feasting Checklist

Realize that all the food and wandering posts on my blog can be overwhelming for tourists. Have been meaning to do a must see list of sorts for some time, and then I got too overwhelmed myself. Finally got the … Continue reading

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3 Singapore Hotels Linked to MRT Stations & Malls

Update 30 Sep 2011: Since I’ve written this post, I have been getting great tips which leads me to suggest you check out Fairmont Singapore which is located above City Hall MRT. This is a good central MRT station as … 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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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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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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Middle Eastern Cuisine in Singapore: Cafe Le Caire

I have wanted to have a drink at Cafe Le Caire for the longest time. This famous tourist destination is at 39 Arab Street. We finally made it here and were tempted by the desserts. On the Cafe Le Caire … Continue reading

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Thank you Expat Bloggers – For Introducing me to Haji Lane and Reintroducing me to the Awesomeness of Arab Street

Singaporeans usually pride themselves on not going to the usual tourist haunts and what we call tourist traps like Newton Hawker Centre. My recent excusion to Haji Lane has definitely changed my mind. Tourists traps can sometimes be uber cool. … Continue reading

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I haven’t been Touristy Lately, so here are my old Bird Park Photos

These were taken at Jurong Bird Park more than 2 years ago and it was real fun time with my aunts and cousin. I was most fascinated by the owls and penguins. To see the owls you don’t even need … Continue reading

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