Tag Archives: transport

Sydney Trip: Trains to the Blue Mountains

Posted on April 17, 2016 by bookjunkie

It was rather tiring lugging bags after a red eye flight from Singapore to Sydney and then hopping on to two trains to get to the Blue Mountains. From the Airport to the Central Station and then from the Central … Continue reading →

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What is Happening to our MRT System?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I just want to hear no more bad news about MRT system. I can imagine how rattled the passengers and train drivers must have been when they heard the bang.  It was reported to be due to an electrical surge. … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Jeyaretnam on a Crowded Bus

Posted on April 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

{via GE2011media} Boy I wouldn’t like to be in a sardine packed bus like that, but it’s quite refreshing to see a candidate on it.

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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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Cyclists on a Pedestrian Pass

Posted on January 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

My family and friends have a common pet peeve – cyclists who zoom by on pedestrian paths and yell at you to move aside when they are coming from the back (the pedestrian’s blind spot).  I didn’t realize that it … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Facade of Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Posted on November 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Walking out of The Shoppes at Marina Bay this is the spectacular sight that greets you. You’ll need shades when the sun is bright as all that reflectiveness can cause quite a glare. I just love how the beautiful clouds … Continue reading →

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SMRT CEO: I ‘push my way in to trains’ too (via Want some tau huay?)

Posted on July 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’m too irrate to comment rationally and there’s already an expletive filled rant going on in my head each time I read about this issue, so I will just reblog tau huay boy’s post because he says it so well. … Continue reading →

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