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So Singaporean

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thanks to Victor Tan who uploaded this on his YouTube channel. It was made in 2009, but it still relevant and a great summary of what it means to be Singaporean. [youtube]BIW7i0UT5j0[/youtube]

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Charming Joo Chiat

Posted on April 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

A good day out. As you can see, an overcast sky which means cooler than normal temperatures. When we come here it’s usually in search of lunch. Joo Chiat is famous for it’s food. Like this very famous dumpling store. … Continue reading →

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Singapore Then and Now: Singapore Girl TV Ads

Posted on April 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

Call me nostalgic, but I much prefer the old Singapore Airlines commercials from the 70’s. Especially the ones set in Singapore. The music as well. [youtube]RrI8DSCmRb4[/youtube] [youtube]VqpOnBq7o2k[/youtube] This is the latest ad. [youtube]fNEJrd6GkSY[/youtube]

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Photos From A HouseBoat: People Who Live in the Backwaters of Kerala

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

We were in the houseboat in an area about an hour away from the city of Cochin, called Kumarukom and I had some of the most enlightening views of people just living their lives. Here I spotted two schoolgirl waiting … Continue reading →

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