Tag Archives: Things To Do

Finally Did it: River Safari

Posted on June 13, 2014 by bookjunkie

The River Safari is a mixture of an aquarium and a zoo. I enjoyed the it more than I thought I would. I’m not usually an outdoorsy type of person. My favourite exhibits would be the pandas, red pandas (more … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2013 in Singapore: What to Do With the Kids?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by bookjunkie

Wrote about it at Guillaume’s parenting blog, White as Milk. Included details about fun things like lion dances, although my favourite since age 3 has been the dragon dance. There are scheduled events, but the most fun is coming across impromptu … Continue reading →

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My 15 Favourite Things to Do in Singapore

Posted on September 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

As you know, my thing is lists. Love making them. Just did one on White As Milk about my 15 Favourite Things to Do in Singapore. A list inspired by my beautiful cousin D. I wonder if my favourites may … Continue reading →

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River Hong Bao 2011 is Awesome (Head to the Float at Marina Bay)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

As we drove past The Esplanade we were quite dismayed as it seemed like there was nothing to see, but when we walked towards the area after parking, I was thrilled at the sight before me.  River Hong Bao 2011 … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Deepavali Lights

Posted on November 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

Deepavali, the Hindu Festival of Lights (it’s not the Hindu New Year, but a religious day celebrating the triumph of good over evil), falls on the 5th of November this year. You must walk or drive through Serangoon Road to … Continue reading →

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown

Posted on September 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading →

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Autumn Festival By The River (Part III)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

Down the river we go to gaze at the Monkey Lantern. The rooster’s next. And finally the dog. I might have missed a few, but it was getting hot. Ok just one more. Last but not least was the pig. … Continue reading →

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Driving Past the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

It was another unusually cool, cloudy and rainy day in July. I was hoping it wouldn’t rain heavily as it might set off one of my anxiety attacks. Luckily it just drizzled and I managed to distract my mind. Taking … Continue reading →

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#50. Melt in Your Mouth, Bean Curd (Tau Huay)

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Somehow my constitution doesn’t allow me to have breakfast. I am just unable to digest anything before 10 am. That’s why my happy brunch of choice would be Bean Curd or what is known as Tau Huay in Singapore. This … Continue reading →

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A Lady Bug, a Grasshopper and a Bee (Singapore Botanic Gardens)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Drove by the Botanic Gardens and the cute bugs (a lady bug, a green grasshopper and a yellow bee?) sitting near the fence attracted me. Snapped some quick blurry shots. As I checked out the photos I noticed a sign … Continue reading →

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Dining at Tanglin Village: Demsey, Minden and Loewen

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

I keep calling this place Dempsey Village, but it’s actually called Tanglin Village and it is divided into 3 clusters – Demsey, Minden and Loewen.  It is my favourite place because it is so green.  It was a former  army … Continue reading →

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Samy’s Curry at Dempsey Village: South Indian Food on a Banana Leaf

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

The best South Indian Food can be found at Samy’s Curry at Dempsey Village. Only the service leaves much to be desired as there are too many staff around chatting loudly around you as you eat. Perhaps we sat at … Continue reading →

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Singapore: Small Wild Monkeys

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

Since the last time I went to the Lower Pierce Reservoir seems like more than a year ago, I thought we should make another visit.  I was wondering if the monkeys would still be there.  The last time I saw … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010 Winner: Paul the Octopus vs Mani the Parakeet

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

My sister has been urging me to blog about Paul the English Octopus living in Germany, but my interest wasn’t piqued till I heard about our very own pundit in Singapore. Mani the parakeet who is owned by 84-year-old Fortune … Continue reading →

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Durian Specialist

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

Wasn’t thinking about durian or even craving for it, but since B asked me whether I wanted to have some durian cake I decided on actual durian instead.  I don’t really like products made out of the fruit anyway.  So … Continue reading →

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Monkeys at the Lower Pierce Reservoir

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

Decided to post some of my older pictures. As I gazed as these old photos taken at Lower Pierce Reservoir, it dawned on me that I haven’t been to the less urban areas of Singapore for quite a while. Even … Continue reading →

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Pony Rides at the Saddle Club Next to Riders Cafe

Posted on July 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am sure kids will enjoy this. It’s good for them to get their heads out of their computers or hand held games and into the fresh air.  I remember riding a pony when I was a kid.  I think … 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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