Singapore
Travel Blogs from Singapore, Singapore
On the road again part II
... have done every January for the past several years, this time it included getting on a plane and making the 20 hour trek back to Singapore. I don't know if my journeys will truly be over at the end of this month or if my trip will be extended..either way ...
Singapore is fine
... seeing some great architecture before arriving at Clarke Quay, a beautiful little area with bars and restaurants. We popped into the Singapore History Museum to learn a little of the culture and saw a great 3d movie of how Singapore became occupied by ...
Jakarta & Singapore - Day 188
... time unfortunately. So many things to see and so little time. The story of my travels! Arrived in the oasis which is Singapore airport around 9pm, it's the best airport in the world in my opinion. The facilities are amazing, shops, free internet, good ...
Day 158
... diary. I'll load pictures in chronological order and try to track the boat on the map as best I can. 19th February - Singapore and boarding. At first the shipping agents I had called over the weekend didn't know I was sailing with the Theodore ...
Back through Singapore
Just filling in for the map... I may be doing this for pride, or possibly boredom (the map antry thing). Anyway, when I think of Singapore now I think hot and humid. I remember the noodle stand outdoor food courts, the malls, Bread Talk, the pork ads (I ...
Back in the Garden City Part II
... a month and they were gracious to say the least. So we headed down to the waterfront and lunched on pepper crabs (a Singapore signature dish) and some interesting desserts (the prime word here being interesting). I was brave and tasted them. I have ...
The Sling
... with Shannon, Louis, and Luke, where we spent a good hour or so cracking nuts out of shells and elegantly supping on a 'Singapore Sling', a cocktail as famous as the establishment in which it's served. At $18 you know about it, but the experience ...
Up Close and Personal with Orang-Utans
We seriously struggled when the alarm went off at 7, and our last Borneo breakfast was eaten in a grumpy silence – it is unbelievable how terrible the 4 of us are in the mornings! Once in the taxi heading for the 9am feeding in Semengog Orang-utan ...
Immaculate Singapore
... good and 5 excellent must do/have again or recommend! Here goes: Fish reflexology: 5 for weirdness and results Baby Kai lan: 5 Soursop juice: 4 Singapore Satays: 5 Murtabak: 4 Sugar Cane Juice: 5 (must be with lemon) Till next time! ...
Last stop: Singapore!
... in Cusco, Peru, but we got lucky when we arrived in Singapore and discovered we would end the trip with yet another celebration! Singapore gets a rather bad rap from most budget travellers, who complain its a bit too much like the west. In fact, I ...
Near Disaster at Airport Transfer
Sitting here now in seat 26A, being thrown around by the ferocious weather over the Indonesian islands, it is yet another poignant moment in our trip around the globe. This morning we said goodbye to Char and G after a great 3 week trip to Borneo, but on ...
Singing in the Singapore
... day to see what happens. We passed through customs at about 2pm. This was sooooo easy. Both the Malaysian end and the Singapore end was so straight forward.....and no queues! We finally arrived at the bus depot in Singapore at about 3pm. We ...
Stood on the Grand Prix Track!!
... her full appetite back - somebody warn New Zealand!! We decided to use the MRT (subway/underground) to get to Orchard Road. The Singapore MRT is so clean, efficient and well set out...oh, and cheap....London has got so much to learn!! Orchard Road is ...
Can't Be Bothered To See Anything
After last nights excess I was feeling the strain this morning and took the option of staying in bed as long as I possibly could. At 11 we set out to find some dirty food to ease our hangovers. Strange that you always crave the worst foods after a big ...
Still in Singapore
... get up early to catch my bus back up to KL. It was sad saying farewell to everyone, but I really had a fantastic time in Singapore. After the fastest border crossing known to man, I was back up in KL and awaiting my flight the following ...
Singapore
... 2 generations. The government was instrumental in bringing this about, ensuring stability and order and attracting investments, thus transforming Singapore into the busiest port in the world and a major business hub. That sounds nice, but the emphasis on ...
The end of the Asia Adventure
... and easy to use. Also very quick and reliable service - if only England had the same. The whole place seems very clean - Singapore doesn't sell chewing gum, and you are not allowed to eat or drink whilst walking down the street. A rule that we kept ...
Botanic Gardens
After applying for our visas at the Thai embassy on Orchard Road, we walked over to the Botanic Gardens. It was hot, but the park had a nice breeze and was well manicured. However, the park also included an Evolution Garden, which had the ...
Singapore Slinging It
... to the Malaysian village for some entertainment. I have to admit, this is something I was looking forward to since I got to Singapore. Apparently every Saturday night they host a traditional Malay dance called Kuda Kepang. It was about a two hour show and ...
Singapore Marks End of a 5500 mile Asia Ride
... green and spotless suburbs. We were much further out than I had estimated and it was another hour of cycling though Singapore’s streets before we pulled into the hostel road in Little India. There was Charlotte, camera at the ready (she ...
Singapore Sling
... me we would still be in Delhi on time as they allow for this on all flights to India! We had another excellent flight with Singapore Airlines, with delicious food, a couple of G & Ts and Ice Lollies! We arrived in Delhi at 21.50 to a temperature of ...
Singapore City?
... transit looks like first generation Hong Kong rolling stock. Very plain and simple. We are staying in the Chinatown section of Singapore and it's very active, especially at night. The downside is that the rooms in the hotels are very small. Our room ...
A day at Sentosa
... 8am to go to Sentosa Island and packing up our stuff while they tried to sleep in. Sentosa Island is at the Southern tip of Singapore, a four minute train ride away from our hostel. You can catch a bus, taxi, ferry or walk across the causeway but we ...
City of Blinding Lights
... !) Useful though, as he insists on buying me lunch after I lent him the MRT (train) fare to get into the centre of Singapore. Singapore comes across as very clean, very efficient, and very rich - totally out of place in Asia! - I also discover, very ...
China's New year celebrations....
China's New year celebrations.... We arrived in Singapore to the delight of the Chinese new year's celebrations and with our one night and full day we decided to make the most of it...... much to my disappointment (Mike) as I would be quite happy ...
Singapore Night Safari & Zoo
... and computerized. A far cry from our ancient, dirty one in Manhattan. After the Zoo I went to the adjoining Singapore Night Safari, apparently the only one if it's kind. It's a combination zoo / conservation effort / Jurassic ...
My Birthday
... that were mentioned in the Lonely Planet. We never actually found them. That evening we went on a open topped bus tour round Singapore. Our first stop was Sentosa Island to see the magic musical fountain. It was a half hour show of mind numbing ...
Singapore
... fact that we are physically present, willing, and able has created the opportunity to give of ourselves. The outreach of the Singapore community has been amazing and inspiring, and we are honored to work alongside those who are so giving of ...
Almost Time To Leave Asia
... time. Checked out and flagged down a bus to the bus station. Were just in time and jumped straight on a bus bound for Singapore, which was again really luxurious. It was only a couple of hours to Singapore and it rained the whole way. Reached the town ...
