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Tag Archives: MRT
Improvements in Singapore’s Public Transport Promised
It’s great news that there will be a new station near Marina Bay Sands called Bayfront and it’ll open in January 2012. [youtube]KAm3J2ri-Pc[/youtube] I like the idea of knowing when the bus is coming and how crowded it is. More … Continue reading
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Tagged accent, arrival, Bayfront, bus, cars, COE, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, minister, MRT, news, newscasters, public transport, seats, Singapore, Time, train, Video, wierd
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The Dreaded ERP
ERP stands for Electronic Road Pricing. An amount gets deducted from your car’s cashcard each time you go through this structure. If you don’t have enough money in your cashcard you will get a fine. There is no avoiding it … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Claustrophobia, crowded, ERP, jams, Life, Living, MRT, personal, photography, photos, public transport, Singapore, traffic, travel
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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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, Fairmont, guide, hotels, Intercontinental, linked, Malls, map, Marina Bay Sands, Marriott, MRT, planning, Singapore, solo female, tourist, travel, traveler, trip, Tripadvisor, very near, women
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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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Tagged Circle Line, Entertainment, Holland Village, Holland Village MRT, Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, shops, Singapore, travel, yellow line
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Singapore Daily Photo: Art at Bishan MRT
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, Bishan, Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, wall
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Changi Airport: Taking the Skytrain to Terminal 2
If you take the MRT to Changi Airport, you’ll get to Terminal 3. If you want to get to Terminal 2 you need to walk a bit to where the skytrains are and then you’ll be in T2 before you … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Airport, Architecture, Changi Airport, dinner, Food, Life, Living, MRT, palm tree, photography, photos, Restaurants, Singapore, skytrain, T2, Tan Cheng Bock, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, travel
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View of Singapore from Malaysia
This is the view of Singapore from Malaysia, just to show you how close we are. We are close not only by proximity, but also in terms of culture, food and history. I think we have wonderful neighbours and I … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged causeway, coastal, culture, customs, Food, history, JB, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Malaysians, MRT, neighbours, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, view
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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.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, Esplanade, Life, Living, mall, Marina Square Shopping Centre, MRT, National Day, participants, personal, photography, photos, Promenade Station, shops, Singapore, spectators, tourist, travel, woman
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Getting to Arab Street by MRT
Decided to do a directional guide with photos, because I have absolutely no sense of direction, but luckily a good memory for visuals. I can’t read a map and think in pictures. So if you do too, I hope this … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, beautiful, beauty, Bugis, culture, easy, Golden Landmark Hotel, guide, Life, Living, MRT, Parkview Square, personal, photography, photos, pictures, Raffles Hospital, shopping, shops, Singapore, Sultan Mosque, travel, walking tour
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Fined for Sucking on a Sweet on the MRT
[youtube]IHLE5-2tAXk[/youtube] Just an instance of how enforcement of the law is too stringent and does not look at intent. A bit crazy that you can’t have something if you’re suffering from nausea or a severe sore throat. The main premise … Continue reading
A New Low?: Masked People Sleeping on the MRT
First they pretended to sleep so that they did not have to give up their seat to the elderly or less able. Now they use sleeping masks. It’s just crazy. {via The Straits Times}
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Tagged bad, behaviour, ingracious, masked commuters, MRT, rude, society
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Now I’m Afraid to Take the Train
I spoke too soon. I was just praising our train system. Well it’s still great, except for issues like what just happened. You see I am extremely claustrophobic, so that’s the reason why a delay like this scares the heck … Continue reading
Singapore Then and Now: Taking the Bus
When I was in school, back in the early 80’s, I remember waiting for up to 25 minutes for a bus. Even if one came along they didn’t stop as it was already bursting at the seams. We were afraid … Continue reading
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Tagged ads, advances, air-conditioned, bus, bus terminals, buses, connected, courtesy, history, Life, Living, Malls, modern, MRT, Nostalgia, now, public bus, public transportation, Singapore, then, travel, vintage
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My Train Guide: MRT Stations Linked to Malls & Shopping Places
Lazy me adores malls that are linked to MRT stations. Here’s the list I have been working on. Hope it helps if you’re visiting the island, are on a budget, and don’t want to take a taxi. I think our … Continue reading
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Tagged convenience, guide, Life, linked, Living, Malls, malls linked to mrt, map, MRT, shopping, Singapore, transport, travel
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Singapore Malls Linked to MRT Stations (Taking the Train Around the City)
Since I take the MRT a lot (beats taking a cab) and I am too lazy to walk, I love malls that are linked to MRT stations. The Red Line Northpoint Shopping Centre: Yishun MRT Ang Mo Kio Hub: Ang … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged connected, guide, linked, Malls, MRT, near by, shops, subway, train, walking distance
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Grocery Shopping at Nex (NTUC and Cold Storage)
There are two competing supermarkets at the new Nex mall located next to Serangoon MRT. Competition is always good in my book if it means better prices and offerings for the customer. NTUC is a subsidized supermarket with the lowest … Continue reading
Train Ride to the Airport
Who knew there was still patches of undeveloped land in Singapore? It’s a good thing and I hope there’s no new construction to take up every last little bit of land. Noticed a man who looked out of place in … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged arrested, Changi Airport, crime, culture, depression, illegal, law, Life, Living, MRT, news, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, society, stigma, suicide, tanah merah, thoughts, train ride, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: Interesting Sign at the Promenade Station
The people behind the website Timesavers? A governmental charity organization.
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Tagged Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, Promenade, sign, Singapore, timesavers, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: Please Q
Still don’t quite see this happening. They queue, but when the train comes and the doors opens, everyone rushes in and your path is blocked as you try to make your way out.
Posted in Culture & Society, Singapore Living
Tagged courtesy, culture, Life, Living, MRT, personal, queue, rude, Singapore, society, travel
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