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Tag Archives: attraction
Never Been on the Singapore Flyer
Somehow when something is so near and available you feel no urgency to use it. Also I have situational claustrophobia, so when this attraction first emerged I had fear let alone a desire to try it. There were incidents of … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, Claustrophobia, fear, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, travel
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Orchard Road Christmas Lights
Thought I should put up my Christmas photos before it’s too late and I don’t feel Chrismassy anymore. The Christmas peacock angel was my favourite. Isn’t her head piece just fabulous? Catch a glimpse of her just outside Tangs.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 25th anniversary, angel, attraction, beautiful, Christmas, decorations, night, Orchard Road, peacock, Singapore, xmas
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My First Time at the SEA Aquarium (Sentosa)
There are some unusual sea creatures I saw here that I’ve never seen before and for that I guess it was worth the huge ticket price of S$29. The tanks here are pretty massive and more impressive than the previous … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, cow fish, fish, new, photos, SEA Aquarium, Sentosa, Singapore, spiked urchin, unusual
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My First Time at the Maritime Experiential Museum
I don’t know if it’s truly worth the ticket price, but it is worth while to see it at least once. The ticket covers both the Maritime Experiential Museum as well as the SEA Aquarium. The ticket will allow you … Continue reading
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Tagged aquarium, attraction, Maritime Experiential Musuem, new, SEA Aquarium, Sentosa, Singapore
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How to Get to the Aquarium at Sentosa
It’s called the S.E.A. Aquarium and you can take the train called the Sentosa Express (using your MRT card) from the Sentosa Station at VivoCity (it’s just next to Food Republic). It deducts S$3.50 from your card and you need … Continue reading
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Tagged aquarium, attraction, new, SEA Aquarium, Sentosa, Singapore
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Gardens by the Bay: My Third Visit to the Flower Dome
I would not recommend buying the annual pass even though I’ve been here three times already. This time we got an additional discount using the Passion Card. It’s nice going with people who haven’t been there before. Just to see … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, Flower Dome, flowers, Gardens by the Bay, new, photos, Singapore
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My Second Visit to Gardens by the Bay
The place felt even more artificial the second time around and I guess I kept comparing it to the Botanic Gardens and wishing that it could have been a another Botanic Gardens with free entry. This didn’t quite feel like … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial, attraction, Cloud Dome, Flower Dome, flowers, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, thoughts, visit
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Haw Par Villa: Gruesome & Strange, but a Once in a Lifetime Kinda Place
My mum recalls that when I was a toddler I used to love sitting on the plastic tiger at the entrance of Haw Par Villa. Back then we called the place Tiger Balm gardens. Try as I might I couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged 70's, attraction, campy, Chinese mythology, culture, grotesque, gruesome, Haw Par Villa, history, odd, seventies, strange, tiger balm, weird
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Gardens by the Bay: The Flower Dome (Part 2)
I sometimes tend to like a place better after I write about it, view the photos and take it all in. Blogging helps me appreciate all the little trips I take and food I eat a whole lot more. Also … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, flowers, Gardens by the Bay, new, pretty, Roses, Singapore, The Flower Dome
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Gardens by the Bay: The Flower Dome (Part 1)
You’ll be greeted by screens displaying pictures of flowers as you enter The Flower Dome. Guess things like this give the place more of a Theme Park than a garden feel. Upon first view we were impressed. Found the Dome … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, cacti, cactus, cruved, Flower Dome, flowers, Gardens by the Bay, new, pink, pretty, sexy, Singapore, sky, skyroof
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Gardens by the Bay: OCBC Skyway (Avoid if You’re Scared of Heights)
Don’t try this if you have a fear of heights. The suspended bridge can jiggle quite a bit and I worried about small children leaning over. This is mainly to have a view of the whole area. But eye sore … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial, attraction, eyesore, fear of heights, Gardens by the Bay, new, OCBC Skyway, Phobia, review, Singapore, thoughts, tourist
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What I Thought About Gardens by the Bay
I had high expectations for the much lauded Gardens by the Bay, as it’s under the National Park Boards and they do such a wonderful job with the Botanic Gardens. It’s also currently the hottest place after Singapore’s first Dean … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, Domes, expensive, Gardens by the Bay, honest, new, opinion, prices, Singapore, thoughts
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Trip to Delhi – Day 2 (Hamayun’s Tomb & the Streets of Delhi)
Hope you’re not too put off but let me confess that I am a totally spoilt traveller. Don’t like to walk too much and get tired easily, especially when the air quality is bad. Also due to the pollution I … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged attraction, cars, Delhi, Hamayun's Tomb, heritage, India, interesting, photos, streets, tuk tuks, UNESCO
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Helsinki: Market Hall
Another must see is the lovely indoor market. It’s by the harbour and just beside market square where the open air make-shift type market was. Everything in one convenient location. And the best part was, it was walking distance from … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged attraction, biscuits, Chocolate, Finland, Food, fruits, Helsinki, herring, Hotel Fabian, indoor, interesting, Life, market, market hall, meat, must see, patries, photos, shopping, travel, trip
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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 1 of 4)
When I feel frazzled, just being in a place where there is a strong natural element, makes me feel serene. Which is why I love the Botanic Gardens. This time we explored just the area around the Visitor’s Centre and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, beautiful, beauty, calm, City, fountains, garden, Life, Living, muse see, nature, park, personal, photography, photos, relaxing, serene, Singapore, Singapore Botanic Gardens, travel, tropical, water features, water sign, what to do
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Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road
I am not sure whether I have ever been inside this Hindu temple, but the carvings always intrigue me. Usually temple artists from India are commissioned to create the sculptures and they are always done by hand. There were several … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Architecture, Art, attraction, beautiful, beauty, Building, carvings, colour, culture, design, goddesses, gods, hindu, interesting, Life, Living, oldest, ornate, personal, photography, photos, religion, religious, Singapore, South Bridge Road, Sri Mariamman Temple, Temple, tourists, travel, vibrant, what to do, what to see
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Singapore Food Trail at the Singapore Flyer Part 2 of 2
I took just so many photos that I had to split this post up. Adored the local drinks in glass bottles. I remember the bottles being huge in the old days, or was it because my hand were little. I … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 1960's, 60's, attraction, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, hawker, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, SIngapore Food Trail, travel
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Leave Bedok Hawker Centre Alone
All hawker centres in Singapore for that matter. Just as I was down about inflation and feeling that the one affordable thing we have left is hawker food, I read about the possible privatisation of hawker centres. Oh the horror! … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged attraction, Bedok hawker centre, cost of living, culture, Food, Food Republic, hawker, hawker centres, history, inflation, K F Seetoh, Life, Living, prices, Singapore, tok-tok man
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Spectacular Crane Dance at Sentosa
When I was first told about the Crane Dance at Sentosa, I instantly thought – the elegant white birds. It’s actually robotized mechanical cranes that are programmed to dance to music. It takes place at 9pm daily and lasts for … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, attraction, beautiful, Crane Dance, culture, design, Life, Living, musical, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, Singapore, travel, Video, waterfront
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Imported Sand Filling Up the Shoreline as Kids Play at East Coast Beach
It was a lovely cool enough day to enjoy the beach. There were cute kids playing in the sand and even a monk appreciating nature. For the first time I saw how sand was added to the shoreline as this … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, East Coast Beach, expat, kite, Life, Living, personal, photography, Singapore, Things To Do, travel, trip
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