Singapore Inns

... on their premises, such as the Hotel de Paris where the crêpe Suzette was invented or the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was devised. Hôtel Ritz in Paris, France Chicago's Magnificent Mile has hosted many skyscraper ...

... Sling we crowd watch, a mix of locals who head straight up the spiral staircase knowingly and holiday makers. Sitting back with a Singapore Sling and a lemonade, there is nothing more to do than chat and chow down on monkey nuts. Friday 3rd: Today is ...

... it won't be too bad. The Highlands are very pretty. The township has an English feel to it with tea houses and country inns everywhere. The place is named after William Cameron, a Government surveyor who, on a mapping expedition in 1885 reported "a fine ...

... the East, with cheaper (relatively) food, clubs and all the modern amenities you're used to in Tokyo or Seoul or Singapore.  I'm leaning towards taking it easier, but spending that first night on the dorm floor with maps and brochures spread out, it ...

... -  Countries visited:  7 -  Favourite cities:  Wuhan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Saigon, Hoi An, Battambang, Singapore, Kodaikanal, Alleppey. -  Favourite guesthouses, etc.:  Huenino, Hue; The Loft, Chengdu; Lumba Lumba, Sumatra; ...

... on their premises, such as the Hotel de Paris where the crêpe Suzette was invented or the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was devised. Hôtel Ritz in Paris, France Chicago's Magnificent Mile has hosted many skyscraper ...

... ;) after Tiantian's delayed flight only after 9pm the day before. That meant taking a 4-hour bus ride from Haikou to Sanya (Singapore only flies to Haikou), catching sunset alone on Sanya Bay and having instant noodles for dinner on the day before. Ah ...

... Departures, bless him, instead of the Magic Bus terminal which is miles away, and I got scooped up by a porter. The Singapore Airlines counter doesn't open until 1100 so he went and got a luggage trolley for me and directed me to the Smoking Cafe, ...

... about 40 minutes away and most of the produce came from there. The town of Nikko itself was pretty and we could easily have spent 2-3 days here but had only a day to walk and browse before we headed back to Tokyo for our flight to ...

... to be very interesting when I turn up in my jandals or my grubby sneakers. I have tried buying shoes in China as in Singapore. The dainty, tiny footed shop assistants still giggle when they see how big my feet are! We are relaxing in the library of the ...

... to Asia. After that, not so sure. Most likely, from San Fran, I will catch a hop to Japan and from there a final hop to Singapore. It is also possible that I may go visit with a few old friends of mine that would like to see me prior to flying into ...

... never came, and after a frustrating 20 minute walk North West, we were assisted by a very nice pair of ladies from Singapore, who obviously could recognise a lost foreign family when they saw one. While they didn't  know where the hotel was, they ...

... it in. First off to Hong Kong - skyscraper city but only the first of many. To me, its not much different to Singapore - a city state on an island. But having China as the backdrop rather than Malaysia makes HK far more an exciting destination.Getting ...

... Wayan works during his daytime job and the meal is nothing more than perfect after a long day of travel from Borneo, to Singapore and finally to Bali.  Jeff asks about 1,000 questions about local life in Bali, working here, tourist attractions and ...

... in the tummy! The flights were excellent with Qantas (so much better than the Thomson flight to the Maldives!). We stopped at Singapore airport, wow what an airport. The shopping at the airport was fabulous. Hel and Alyssa i had to get something there ...