Tag Archives: Malls

Malls with the Cheapest Parking in Singapore: Weekdays & Weekends

Posted on March 19, 2022 by bookjunkie

This is a self indulgent post (that I need to keep updating) as I’m tired of always searching for parking rates and want to find it all in one place for malls I frequent and more of them located in … Continue reading →

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June School Holidays: Dinosaurs Everywhere

Posted on June 6, 2015 by bookjunkie

I went to two malls and at both places saw Dinosaur exhibits.  First at One KM which has an adventure component which looked kinda scary to me – walking a rope with a safety harness far off the ground. And … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year in Singapore 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by bookjunkie

Decided to put all my Chinese New Year, year of the goat posts in one post starting with the oldest one: The Goats are Out in Chinatown Happy Goat Buns at BreadTalk Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year Another … Continue reading →

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I Do Like the Malls at Christmas

Posted on November 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

It’s that time of year where the malls get more fun. I like to see how creative they can get with the decorations. At Parkway Parade the kids will get excited about Santa’s helper perched on a wreath. I only … Continue reading →

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5 Stroller Friendly Places in Singapore

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bookjunkie

There are more than 5 certainly, but I made a list of the first 5 that popped into my head. And if it’s stroller friendly it’s usually wheelchair friendly too.

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Malacca Road Trip: Mahkota Parade

Posted on December 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

Somehow the older smaller mall was more impressive than the large one. But to be brutally honest, still can’t compare to malls in Singapore when it comes to selection. The same way malls in Singapore cannot come close to malls … Continue reading →

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I Hate Shopping in Singapore (those crazy crowds)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

After a weekend trying to avoid getting shoved in malls, I wrote a post about my Love Hate affair with them. And if you live in a sparsely populated country – lucky you. Here’s a taste of what a crowd … Continue reading →

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3 Singapore Hotels Linked to MRT Stations & Malls

Posted on September 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update 30 Sep 2011: Since I’ve written this post, I have been getting great tips which leads me to suggest you check out Fairmont Singapore which is located above City Hall MRT. This is a good central MRT station as … Continue reading →

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Singapore Then and Now: Taking the Bus

Posted on April 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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My Train Guide: MRT Stations Linked to Malls & Shopping Places

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Lazy me adores malls that are linked to MRT stations.  Here’s the list I have been working on.  Hope it helps if you’re visiting the island, are on a budget, and don’t want to take a taxi. I think our … Continue reading →

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Singapore Malls Linked to MRT Stations (Taking the Train Around the City)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Since I take the MRT a lot (beats taking a cab) and I am too lazy to walk, I love malls that are linked to MRT stations. The Red Line Northpoint Shopping Centre: Yishun MRT Ang Mo Kio Hub: Ang … Continue reading →

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My List of Singapore Malls: Links to Shopping and Dining Directories

Posted on January 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been meaning to create this list for some time, just for my own reference, but have been too lazy. Each time I want to find a directory I redo my google search. So this time I really buckled … Continue reading →

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Festivals and Malls

Posted on September 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever there’s a festival in Singapore, you’ll know.  Hari Raya Puasa is on the 10th of Sepember and there were pretty lights up at Toa Payoh. The lights were for National Day, but I think they might leave them up … Continue reading →

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VivoCity’s Skinny Snowman Looks Out To Sentosa

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

When my cousin visits from Perth, she loves going to two malls in particular – ION Orchard and VivoCity. VivoCity used to be her #1, but I think it may have been bumped by ION. I like VivoCity mainly because … Continue reading →

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Cheapest Parking in Singapore – Weekdays After 5pm

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think I should brave the jams and head to town for the cheapest parking on weekday nights: After 5pm: Century Square: $1.60 per entry (It’s in Tampines – Popeyes chicken here at level 5 which I haven’t been to … Continue reading →

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Earl Grey at teadot

Posted on July 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

The shopping at Tampines 1 doesn’t interest me, because I generally have no patience or interest in shopping in Singapore, but B likes the Japanese clothing store Uniqlo which had its first branch in Singapore here. I’d rather browse at … Continue reading →

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