Monthly Archives: June 2011

Children Little Museum at Bussorah Street

Even though this was my second time to the shophouse, which has been converted to a nostalgia museum, it felt new somehow. It was extra fun perhaps because my cousin was with it and it was cool to see her … Continue reading

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Doinky Doodles at Bali Lane

Bali Lane just next to Haji Lane and adds to the whole artsy vibe. Doinky Doodles is a must see. Loved the paintings on the walls and all the lovingly handcrafted items within.

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Why I Love Haji Lane

Haji Lane is a place you’ll fall for. It’s a haven where you won’t get shoved in a crowd, pushy sales people hovering over you, and mind numbing chain stores. It’s like a splash of colour in a country people … Continue reading

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French Toast = Happiness

A bit messy…. But oh so good – especially if you have it, not for breakfast, but lunch or dinner. For me, French Toast is easy to make comfort food. As a kid I knew it as Egg Bread and … Continue reading

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My Cousin’s Birthday: 30 things before 30

I almost can’t believe my little cousin will be dirty thirty in July. She was and still is a total cutie who hardly looks her age. I may be more than a decade older, but I am so in awe … Continue reading

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What do Taylor Swift and Bob Dylan have in Common?

The sad fact about life is that when you get to a certain age, you would have had the misfortune to encounter at least one really mean people.  If not, then you’re really lucky.   As I was trawling the … Continue reading

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Can you Recall the Books You’ve Read?

I use my blog like a memory device, because I am old and when I look back I want evidence that I didn’t completely fritter my time away. Sorry that the blog’s becoming totally self indulgent and I forgot my … Continue reading

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Fort Canning Park (3 of 3)

It was a total surprise to see art among the lushness. You see I haven’t been here for perhaps more than a year. It could be longer. The killer humidity is the only thing that keeps us away.

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Fort Canning Park (2 of 3)

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Fort Canning Park (1 of 3)

We don’t have mountains in Singapore, but I’m happy that we have hills even if they are just 60 metres high like this one. Did you know that this place was known as Bukit Larangan? It means “Forbidden Hill” in … Continue reading

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Bussorah Street to Bugis MRT

Just a pictorial walking guide of how we made our way back to Bugis MRT. The Sultan Mosque. So much colour and fabric, along the way. Marvellous rugs. Mannequins draped in jewel tones. Sufi’s Corner, but no hookah smokers on … Continue reading

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Find Your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 5 of 5)

There was just so much to take in that day and it made it worth the S$2. You’ll be thrilled by the very local toys we used to play during recess. Some I can even make today just from rubber … Continue reading

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Find Your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 4 of 5)

There were recreations of scenes, like the drink stall, the barber shop and mobile theatre. For me they didn’t look familiar but the drinks brought back memories, especially the magnolia milk in a bottle.  Made me long for a magnolia … Continue reading

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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 3 of 5)

A classic doll from the 60’s and 70’s. When I was small I was fascinated by dollies especially those which has eyes that could open and shut and the baby ones that could ‘drink milk’ from a bottle.  These days … Continue reading

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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 2 of 5)

Kids were fascinated by rockets back in the 50’s and 60’s. It was all about moon walking and the spaceman. Even Santa joined in. And this is what a toy store looked like in the olden days in Singapore. I … Continue reading

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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 1 of 5)

This little marvel of what I first thought was a little toy shop, is actually a tiny museum of sorts. It’s within Kampong Glam in a little shophouse on 42 Bussorah Street. You can’t miss it. Look out for the … Continue reading

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Rich & Good Cake Shop (24 Kandahar Street)

The famously light and fluffy swiss rolls at the Rich & Good Cake shop come in many flavours. We picked Orange, Mango and Strawberry – which was the one I liked best. The Swiss Roll is really long and you … Continue reading

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Parking at Kandahar & Baghdad Street

As we walked to the end of Kandahar Street and reached Baghdad Street, we realized that we had forgotten to buy the cakes from the Rich and Good Cake Shop. So after looking around we turned back. This is where … Continue reading

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Sabar Menanti – Awesome Nasi Padang

If Minang gets too crowded I have another excellent option – Sabar Menati and I think the service here is wonderful. You can dine in air-conditioned comfort upstairs and your food is brought upstairs and laid out for you. I … Continue reading

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Walking from Bussorah to Kandahar Street

As we walked on, this perfume store appeared at Bussorah Street – Jamal Kazura. The store that sells perfume made without alcohol. You can make your own fragrance too. Resisted the Turkish, Mediterranean place because Nasi Padang was calling. We … Continue reading

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Getting My Bearings at Bussorah Street

From Fika we walked on and passed Bussorah Street. This is how i get my bearings – recalling the shops or interesting things that catch my eye along the way. There’s a sign here pointing towards the Malay Heritage Centre.

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Fika – Swedish Halal Restaurant

Trying to upload my Kampong Glam photos in chronological order so that I have a better idea of the layout the next time I’m there. After Haji Lane, we came across Fika the Swedish Halal restaurant with the pretty decor. … Continue reading

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