Tag Archives: sea

At the Beach: Outside East Coast Lagoon Hawker Centre

Posted on June 10, 2015 by bookjunkie

We just needed a day to gaze at the sea.

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Rainy Day at HarbourFront & My Thoughts About Cruises

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Personally I am not into cruises although I don’t mind short ferry rides or going fast on a jet boat. I would like to spend more time at the destination in a more comfortable hotel than on a tiny room … Continue reading →

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The Quiet of Sembawang Beach

Posted on January 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

Headed towards the quiet of Sembawang beach and it felt good to walk around (although there is still renovation going on and lots of barricades up). Trying to get with the usual New Year promise that everyone makes – to … Continue reading →

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East Coast: Dining Places near the Sea

Posted on December 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

We are still awaiting for the renovations at the East Coast Beach to be complete. Used to hang out at the Macs there but it’s since moved further down to where all the seafood restaurants are.

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Sembawang Beach Park: Can’t Wait for the Renovation to be Completed

Posted on September 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

My partner was very disappointed to find Sembawang beach under renovation. He really likes the laid back nature of this place and doesn’t want it to change. I have to confess I am looking forward to the change and a … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Harbour looks Magical from the Sky

Posted on December 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love how all the huge tankers and cargo vessels look like toy ships from high above. This is the best part about being in a plane.  The view and knowing that you’ll be home soon. Distracted me and made … Continue reading →

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My Second Visit to the Marina Barrage

Posted on June 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was much nicer this time as the weather was cooler. Totally overcast and there was a little bit of drizzle. Not many people flying kites though. Also we explored the cafe which had a nice view of the water. … Continue reading →

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Singapore Sea: Marina Barrage & the Port

Posted on May 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Snapped some photos on the way to VivoCity. The Marina Barrage and the Port. Every time that I now pass by this area, I think of the two Bangladeshi men who were stuck in one of these containers. What a … Continue reading →

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The Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 2 of 4

Posted on December 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever I travel to another country, I tend to always go up the top of something to get a view of the city. Did that at Osaka atop Osaka Tower, and in Paris, looking down from the Eiffel. Why not … Continue reading →

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Bliss: An Empty Beach Early in the Morning

Posted on December 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

Decided to dig up some old photos from last year of Changi Beach which is definitely my favourite beach in Singapore. The best time to go to the beach is as early as possible in the morning, before it gets … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photo: Rain at VivoCity

Posted on December 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the only mall with an actual view of Sentosa, the cable cars, ships and the water and that’s what makes it so great.

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Sembawang Beach: Sand, Grass, Trees and Birds

Posted on October 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

Some green to soothe tired eyes. That’s Malaysia across the water! An old man was throwing bread to the birds and they were very satisfied.

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Sembawang Beach: Cute Kids Edition

Posted on October 14, 2010 by bookjunkie
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Changi Beach: Sea, Sand, Trees and Planes

Posted on October 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

Macro shot of pretty weeds. This is as close as we will get to Autumn leaves. Powdery sand. It’s hard to believe there are hundreds of people on that contraption in the sky or that I sat in one a … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: East Coast Park Just Before the Rain

Posted on September 30, 2010 by bookjunkie
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Skinny Snowman

Posted on May 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

VivoCity seems a mall that’s different from the others in town, because it’s by the sea. We get a great view of the island of Sentosa from across VivoCity, and there are wooden plank layed platforms for viewing the boats … Continue reading →

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