Archive for October, 2009

A Day Out of the Norm in Pasir Ris Park

Exercise has never been high on my list of favorite activities. Though it certainly didn’t show when I spent almost half the day biking at Pasir Ris Park. Singapore, although limited in land area, has allocated considerable space for parks. Pasir Ris Park is among those and is considered as one of the largest parks [...]

October 23, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Places to Visit in Singapore  3 Comments

Escape Theme Park – A Momentary Escape To Madness

Escape Theme Park is no Disneyland – that I can tell you. However, an afternoon in this theme park might do loads of good in quenching that restless and tireless spirit. Escape Theme Park is located in Pasir Ris – one bus stop away from Pasir Ris MRT station if you ride bus # 403 [...]

October 21, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Places to Visit in Singapore  2 Comments

Singapore Travel Tips and Advice

I’ve put together 10 travel adviceВ  to anyone who wishes to spend their holidays in Singapore. I am in no way saying that this is right or wrong, correct or not. However, it’s something borne out of my two years experience living in Singapore – an endeavor of a very opinionated person. Whether you read [...]

October 19, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Singapore tourist information  One Comment

Marina Bay – a Picture Perfect Singapore

If you wish to cram all sightseeing activities in a day and you want many picture of Singapore landmarks to show for it, I strongly suggest you spend your day in Marina Bay. If Orchard Road is the shopping capital of Singapore, I say, Marina Bay area must be the landmark capital of Singapore. But [...]

October 16, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Places to Visit in Singapore  4 Comments

Singapore Government Agencies Information

Whether you’re a foreigner looking for business opportunities in Singapore, or someone who wants to seek employment or you could be one of those transients playing tourist in this country, chances are, you’re bound to transact with any one of those friendly government representatives. I’m talking about the different agencies of the Government of Singapore [...]

October 13, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Singapore tourist information  3 Comments

Getting Around Singapore

Getting around Singapore can be quite a daunting task if its your first few times getting acquainted with the place . Well,at least it was for me. I used to think the country’s so small, and I know how to read and communicate in English I couldn’t possibly lose my way around here. It’ll be [...]

October 9, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Singapore tourist information  3 Comments

Orchard Road – Shopping Haven in Singapore

Ever heard of the adage “The crowd is where the action is.”? Well, that certainly holds true forВ  Orchard Road in Singapore. This is where you can usually see the crowd – hordes of them, and this is definitely where you see most of the action – shopping action, that is.

October 5, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Places to Visit in Singapore  One Comment

Uniquely, Singapore

If there is one word that would appropriately describe Singapore, the word would be unique. Two years of living in Singapore and being immersed in its culture and the way of life of its general population has led me to conclude that Singapore is a country of contradictions.

October 2, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Singapore tourist information  No Comments