Tag Archives: Architecture

Singapore Daily Photo: Skinny Snowman at VivoCity

Posted on March 31, 2022 by bookjunkie

It’s still there. Looking out into the sea and Sentosa. In congested Singapore it’s nice to catch a glimpse of pockets of space and nature.

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Singapore Museums: The National Museum is Amazing & A Must Visit

Posted on March 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

It’s free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents so we really should take advantage of this. The building itself is spectacular and we are always awestruck looking up at the dome with the stain glass. As I went with two darling … Continue reading →

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Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies

Posted on September 5, 2012 by bookjunkie

Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading →

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Eng Hoon Street is So Hip Now, but it was Always Charming

Posted on June 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Not only did we get to check out the new Tiong Bahru Bakery that replaced an egg shop and is helmed by a Parisian, that everyone’s talking about, we felt refreshed in this pretty estate with it’s charming white low rise … Continue reading →

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Purvis Street: Eateries & Architecture

Posted on June 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

Lots of lovely old architecture at Purvis Street. I’ve recently begun to appreciate what was the norm during my childhood and a bit more rare these days. Features like old signboards and iron accordian like grill gates. I really must … Continue reading →

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Walking from Esplanade MRT to Purvis Street

Posted on June 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have no sense of direction, so I’m so thankful for google maps. However when I got off Esplanade MRT at Exit F, I breathed a sigh of relief. Raffles Hotel which is the first landmark was right before me … Continue reading →

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The Fullerton Hotel: Christmas & New Year Decorations

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Fullerton Hotel which was a former post office during colonial times is truly majestic looking. The christmas decorations were tasteful on the outside and spectacular on the inside. I am rushing to get these shots up before Christmas is … Continue reading →

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ION Christmas 2011: Paul Frank, Jams & A Skinny Santa

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Looks like a gold xmas tree this year. One thing lazy me loves about Singapore is not having to climb up stairs. Is this Paul Frank store new? Haven’t been to ION in quite a while. Love the abominable snowman. … Continue reading →

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Gamla Stan: Quaint Old Town in Stockholm

Posted on December 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Another of my favourite places in Stockholm was Gamla Stan which means Old Town.  It was just a subway ride away from our hotel so it was the very first area we explored and also said to be a must … Continue reading →

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Skansen in Stockholm

Posted on December 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Skansen which is a ferry or tram ride away from the city centre, was one of my favourite places. It’s where I got to see the Nordic animals.  It’s an open air museum or a sort of cultural theme park … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Stockholm & Helsinki: 7 Things I Loved & Will Miss

Posted on November 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love experiencing new things. Took advantage of the low season and went to Scandinavia during a period no one wants to go there. Basically it’s mostly dark and grey with just 6 hours of daylight from about 9am to … Continue reading →

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Shangri-la Hotel

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

To me Shangri-la Hotel kinda feels like home, because we used to organize several conferences here and I even stayed in the hotel once.  As a teen I always dreamt of working in a hotel as it seems so glamourous, … Continue reading →

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Our Old Fire Station

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Central Fire Station was built way back in 1909, more than a century ago. I think this is one of the prettiest buildings around. The old fire station is very near the Stamp museum and the colourful lego like … Continue reading →

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Another Visit to our Beautiful Botanic Gardens (Main Entrance at Tanglin)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

This times we parked at the side nearer the main entrance. It was a pity that there was construction and cleaning going on when we were there and a lot of the path was blocked. We then made a promise … Continue reading →

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The Free Light & Water Show at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Singapore, it’s great that there is free entertainment, like the light & water show at Marina Bay Sands. Basically it’s a laser and fountain show set to music, like the one that we watched a year ago at Sentosa. … Continue reading →

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Marina Bay Sands Hotel – Beautiful at Night

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was very impressed by how beautiful the Marina Bay Sands Hotel structure looked, all lit up and lined with the palm trees at the bottom.

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The LV Structure on the Water at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Louis Vitton floating shop on the water is the latest thing to check out, at Marina Bay Sands. It looks pretty impressive, all lit up. At first I didn’t want to go in, thinking the place must be very … Continue reading →

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National Museum of Singapore: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris (Part 1 of 6)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

There is always so much to see even before I entered the special exhibition – Dreams and Reality. The ticket was a steal at just S$11. You can then opt for an audio guide for another S$3. I found it … Continue reading →

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Wimbly Lu: The Pretty Little Chocolate Cafe at Jalan Riang

Posted on November 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

The brownies at Wimbly Lu are moist and rich. Be sure to share them. The fresh cream that comes with this brownie instead of the usual ice cream is a nice change. Isn’t the polka dotted plate so whimsical too. … Continue reading →

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Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just some photos of the URA Building if you want to check out the exhibition going on till Christmas eve. Tanjong Pagar would be the nearest MRT stop. Cool sculptures outside the URA building. Besides Urban Sketchers there was also … Continue reading →

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Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

The beautiful drawings were quite breath-taking. Loved the water colours. Even on the 3 dimensional map, the Marina Bay Sands was the most striking thing. The flyer was cool as well. By the bay, everything just looks prettier. Tanjong Pagar. … Continue reading →

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Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on October 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Wanted to have a meal at the Maxwell Road Hawker Centre, but the public parking lot was so full with tons of cars queuing. So we parked at the building close to it. No idea what building this was. Turned … Continue reading →

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