Tag Archives: attraction

Never Been on the Singapore Flyer

Posted on September 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

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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Orchard Road Christmas Lights

Posted on December 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

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.

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My First Time at the SEA Aquarium (Sentosa)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bookjunkie

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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My First Time at the Maritime Experiential Museum

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bookjunkie

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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How to Get to the Aquarium at Sentosa

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bookjunkie

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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Gardens by the Bay: My Third Visit to the Flower Dome

Posted on November 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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My Second Visit to Gardens by the Bay

Posted on August 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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Haw Par Villa: Gruesome & Strange, but a Once in a Lifetime Kinda Place

Posted on July 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Gardens by the Bay: The Flower Dome (Part 2)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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Gardens by the Bay: The Flower Dome (Part 1)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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Gardens by the Bay: OCBC Skyway (Avoid if You’re Scared of Heights)

Posted on July 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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What I Thought About Gardens by the Bay

Posted on July 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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Trip to Delhi – Day 2 (Hamayun’s Tomb & the Streets of Delhi)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Helsinki: Market Hall

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road

Posted on July 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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Singapore Food Trail at the Singapore Flyer Part 2 of 2

Posted on March 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Leave Bedok Hawker Centre Alone

Posted on February 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Spectacular Crane Dance at Sentosa

Posted on December 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Imported Sand Filling Up the Shoreline as Kids Play at East Coast Beach

Posted on June 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

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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