-
Recent Posts
- My Niece Made Me So Happy Today
- Grateful for My Cousins
- Siem Reap March 2023: Pink Lotuses
- Siem Reap March 2023: Day 1 Angkor National Museum
- Siem Reap March 2023: Day 1 (Arriving at the Jaya House River Park Hotel)
- Siem Reap March 2023: Day 1 (Landing at the Airport)
- Beautiful Singapore Morning
- Some Days I Can & Other Days I Just Can’t
- Don’t Know How to Feel About This
- Must Read: First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung
- Things People in Singapore say
- Plant Based: Who Knew it Could Be so Yummy
I Talk About
Archives
Love Your Comments
- bookjunkie on #18. Simple Joys: A Dragon Dance
- Uta Hannemann on #18. Simple Joys: A Dragon Dance
- bookjunkie on It’s Another New Year & I’m Feeling Hopeful
- bookjunkie on It’s Another New Year & I’m Feeling Hopeful
Meta
Copyright
Unless otherwise indicated, all photos featured on the blog were taken by me. All Rights Reserved Singapore Actually 2022
Tag Archives: Architecture
Singapore Daily Photo: Skinny Snowman at VivoCity
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.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, VivoCity
Leave a comment
Singapore Museums: The National Museum is Amazing & A Must Visit
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, childhood, children, happiness, history, Life, Living, museums, Nostalgia, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, The National Museum, travel
Leave a comment
Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 80's, Architecture, Art, assessment books, Basheer, books, bookstore, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, coffeetable, graphic design, kiasu, kids, myopia, Singapore, stationery, vintage
6 Comments
Eng Hoon Street is So Hip Now, but it was Always Charming
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged address, Architecture, charming, Eng Hoon Street, how to get there, nature, old, sky, The Orange Thimble, Tiong Bahru, Tiong Bahru Bakery
1 Comment
Purvis Street: Eateries & Architecture
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, coffeeshops, dining, old, photos, Purvis Street, Restaurants, retro, shophouses, Singapore
Leave a comment
Walking from Esplanade MRT to Purvis Street
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beauty, directions, Esplanade, fire hydrant, MRT, photos, Purvis Street, Raffles Hotel, Singapore, tour, walking
Leave a comment
The Fullerton Hotel: Christmas & New Year Decorations
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Christmas, colonial, Fullerton Hotel, history, lobby, New Year, pretty, Singapore, xmas tree
2 Comments
ION Christmas 2011: Paul Frank, Jams & A Skinny Santa
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, cafe, Christmas, cute, Entertainment, Food, ION, jams, Life, Living, mall, Paul Frank, photography, photos, Santa, shopping, shops, Singapore, skinny, tea, travel, xmas
3 Comments
Gamla Stan: Quaint Old Town in Stockholm
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
Skansen in Stockholm
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
Shangri-la Hotel
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
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged Architecture, decor, design, Entertainment, hotel, Life, Living, lobby, photography, photos, Pool, Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore, travel
6 Comments
Our Old Fire Station
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, design, fire engine red, fire station, heritage, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, red, Singapore, travel
Leave a comment
Another Visit to our Beautiful Botanic Gardens (Main Entrance at Tanglin)
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, attractions, beautiful, Botanic Gardens, colonial, entrance, gardens, green, Life, Living, must see, nature, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, Tanglin, travel
6 Comments
The Free Light & Water Show at Marina Bay Sands
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, Entertainment, fountain, free, Fullerton Hotel, hotel, laser, Life, Light show, Lights, Living, Marina Bay Sands, musical, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, skyline, travel
2 Comments
Marina Bay Sands Hotel – Beautiful at Night
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.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, design, Entertainment, hotel, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, night, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel
Leave a comment
The LV Structure on the Water at Marina Bay Sands
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, atas, Life, Living, Louis Vitton, LV, Marina Bay Sands, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, water
4 Comments
National Museum of Singapore: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris (Part 1 of 6)
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, design, Entertainment, form, Life, Living, Masterpieces, Musee d'Orsay, museum, National Museum of Singaproe, Paintings, Paris, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel, women
10 Comments
Wimbly Lu: The Pretty Little Chocolate Cafe at Jalan Riang
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
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, brick wall, brownies, cafe, Chocolate, cosy, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, glass, Jalan Riang, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, tea, travel, Wimbly Lu
8 Comments
Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 3 of 3)
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, exhibit, fauna, flaura, Life, Living, nature, photography, photos, Railway, Singapore, the green corridor, Urban Sketchers Singapore
2 Comments
Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 2 of 3)
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, beauty, Buildings, drawings, Entertainment, exhibition, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, sketches, travel, URA building, Urban, Urban Sketchers Singapore, water colour
Leave a comment
Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 1 of 3)
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, Architecture, Art, book, culture, design, drawings, Entertainment, exhibition, geography, Life, Living, map, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, URA, Urban, Urban Sketchers Singapore, Volume 1
4 Comments