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Bugis Street like a Little Bangkok or Tokyo

I used to dread coming to this area. It was cramped and suffocating. claustrophobia inducing for people like me who hate confined spaces with no escape in sight. This time I was pleasantly surprised. No more fake CDs and the … Continue reading

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Nasi Padang at Minang Again

I bugged B to bring us to Arab Street. Love this area. Although the ordering system at Minang can be pretty messy, according to B who does the queuing and ordering, they did help us bring the plates upstairs in … Continue reading

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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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