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Cool Stuff at the Chinatown Visitor Centre

Posted on January 23, 2015 by bookjunkie

It’s fun to look at trinkets that tourists might buy. I thought that the souvenirs sold at the Chinatown tourist office (next to the Chinatown Complex/Market/hawker centre) were pretty neat.

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Walking Through the Bazaar at Chinatown

Posted on January 23, 2015 by bookjunkie

Whether you’re a tourist or a local, walking through the Chinatown bazaar pre Chinese New Year is a rather fun activity.  Spotted more goat themed decorations.  

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Sights at Singapore’s Chinatown

Posted on January 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

It’s nice to walk around Chinatown especially before the Chinese New Year period.

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SkyPark: To the Top of Marina Bay Sands Again

Posted on December 30, 2014 by bookjunkie

At first it was drizzling so we hesitated about whether to get tickets to the Skypark. In the end I’m glad we did as the cloudy made the glare of the sun more bearable and I didn’t end up sweating … Continue reading →

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Magical Christmas Characters at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on December 24, 2014 by bookjunkie

I used to think Christmas was done well at ION, but I think Marina Bay Sands has topped my expectations with their adorable walking Christmas trees and Candy Canes and reindeer on stilts, plus other Christmassy characters. I was very impressed … Continue reading →

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Orchard Road Christmas Night Scene

Posted on December 21, 2014 by bookjunkie

Among all the Christmas decorations I’ve seen so far, the most impressive is outside ION at night. Although this was taken about a week ago, it already felt like the whole world was in Orchard road taking in the sights … Continue reading →

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A Very Pink Christmas at Orchard Central

Posted on December 21, 2014 by bookjunkie

    I do like pink so I didn’t mind all that sparkly pink. There was quite an authentic looking Christmas Market set-up here too.

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I Hardly Know Anything About Chicago

Posted on April 1, 2014 by bookjunkie

My impression of Chicago is: 1. Deliciously cold weather unlike Singapore, with snowy winters 2. Land of Oprah 3. Deep dish pizzas 4. Basketball – the Chicago Bulls? 5. Very high crime rates in some areas away from the city? … Continue reading →

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Other Bloggers’ Trips: New Orleans

Posted on April 1, 2014 by bookjunkie

One way of wetting your appetite before a big trip is to read about it on other people’s blogs. I came across some gems with the most enticing photos and words that appealed to my senses: The architecture, culture and … Continue reading →

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Fun Travel Lists: New Orleans

Posted on March 31, 2014 by bookjunkie

Lists are a pretty fun way to get to know a city. Before any trip I always wet my appetite with lists. Also it’s easier to read lists online than a whole chunk of text. 9 New Orleans Foods You’ve … Continue reading →

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