Tag Archives: Nostalgia

Acquired Taste

When I was a little kid I hated to eat proper meals or at all. I was more interested in playing (if only I was that way now). I used to eat what seems positively gross to me now – … Continue reading

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Thosai at Komala Vilas

I don’t know if Komala Vilas has the best thosai, but I always tend to come back to the original branch located on the main road. It was established in Singapore way back in 1947 and is still going strong. … Continue reading

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Old Style Shopping Centre: Hougang Green Shopping Mall

Well I am not sure if Hougang Green Shopping Mall is really that old, but it did seem very run down and the shops had that old style feeling. It has a similar vibe as City Plaza in Geylang where … Continue reading

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Lao Ban Soya Beancurd (Old Airport Road Hawker Centre)

Heard quite a bit about this beancurd which is more like chilled custard than beancurd. But when the first spoonful hit my tastebuds it brought back the beancurd I had as a little child for breakfast. It was reminiscent of … Continue reading

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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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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 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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Pretty Tiles and Thoughts of an Old Fogie

As we were walking around Club Street and Ann Siang Hill, towards our lunch destination, the pretty tile designs on the walls called out to me. The prettiest ones I saw looked like they have been here since the seventies. … Continue reading

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World’s Best Laksa (Claypot Laksa at Alexandra Village Food Centre)

The world’s best laksa is back at the Alexandra Village Food Centre. After the hawker centre was closed for renovation it was temporarily located at the coffeeshop in the next block. Anyway my claim that this is the world’s best, … Continue reading

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Not a Political Blog

I find myself talking more and more about the elections and the personalities that have emerged. But Singapore Actually is not a political blog. It’s just a space for me to talk about whatever is consuming Singaporeans at the moment, … Continue reading

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Exploring Holland Village (Part 2 of 2)

I like walking through the old shopping centre at Holland Village and the base of which is Cold Storage which seems to have been here forever. I recall coming here when I was in Junior College, a lifetime ago. I … Continue reading

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Exploring: Joo Chiat’s Architecture (Part 2 of 2)

I could have hung around this area all day. It was just so nice having a stroll here. Hmmm it seems these shophouses are for rent. Wouldn’t it be lovely to live or have an office here? The rental must … Continue reading

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Uniquely Singapore Provision Stores

In about twenty years, I have a feeling provision stores selling old fashioned brooms and mops, may become a rare sight as we buy our cleaning equipment from supermarkets and hypermarts. We may not even use the old way of … Continue reading

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Exploring: Joo Chiat’s Architecture (Part I of 2)

Joo Chiat is one of the most charming areas in Singapore in terms of it’s old architecture. I love strolling here and taking photos. So much colour. So much detail and nostalgia. I find this red building just stunning against … Continue reading

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Uniquely Singapore Magazine: 8 Days

Even though Her World has been voted as the top magazine by marketers, my pick is without a question 8 Days. I think Her World is filled with too many ads and things I can’t afford or have not much … Continue reading

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Uniquely Singapore Drinks

We have so many unique beverages in Singapore and I am not just talking about the Singapore Sling. When I say uniquely Singapore, I mean Malaysia as well as we are so closely connected culturally. We were part of Malaya … Continue reading

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Singapore Then and Now: Singapore Girl TV Ads

Call me nostalgic, but I much prefer the old Singapore Airlines commercials from the 70’s. Especially the ones set in Singapore. The music as well. [youtube]RrI8DSCmRb4[/youtube] [youtube]VqpOnBq7o2k[/youtube] This is the latest ad. [youtube]fNEJrd6GkSY[/youtube]

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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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Happy to be Featured on Nostalgia Blog Yesterday SG

I didn’t realize that my photo and posts on the Singapore Food Trail were featured on Yesterday SG, till I saw a incoming link from my WordPress stats page. It was still pretty cool to find out. I always though … Continue reading

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Singapore Food Trail: An Attempt to Capture the Past

I expected much more from the Singapore Food Trail which is the latest food attraction at the Singapore Flyer. At first glance I was impressed, as I am by anything novel, but after my inspection I was left wanting more. … Continue reading

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I Finally Made it to Haji Lane

If I’m ever to get a workout I prefer it this way. Walking around Arab Street looking for Haji Lane. And then after strolling through the lovely empty lanes, I would have worked up an appetite and can indulge guilt … Continue reading

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