Eating My Way around Singapore
Experiencing Singapore’s culture was one of my biggest motivations in going. No unnecessary touristy activities — just immersing myself in the variety of cultures that molded what Singapore is today. … Continue reading
The Weird Yet Wonderful Buildings of Modern Singapore
I’m slowly realizing that my Singapore series has become a mini architecture series on Singapore with my posts on its traditional neighborhoods and the civic district. However, talking about Singapore … Continue reading
More on Singapore’s Civic District
The Armenian Church was a humble match to the previous church we visited, yet it was undeniably extra special. Our visit coincided with choral practice where the songs were sung … Continue reading
Walking around Singapore’s Civic District
On many occasions that I stare at Singapore’s modern skyline, I find it difficult to imagine its colonial past. The progress and success of Singapore’s economy made it a little … Continue reading
Wandering around Singapore’s Kampong Glam
Singapore’s Kampong Glam might be tiny, but it packs a punch. This Malay neighborhood might be the smallest one I visited during the trip, yet it certainly had a charm of … Continue reading
Exploring Singapore’s Chinatown
Following my Michelin-starred gastronomic adventure, I sought out to see more of Singapore’s Chinatown. I roamed around the nearby streets, mostly rows of shophouses. It was the most populous neighborhood … Continue reading
My First Michelin Experience
I could vividly recall the time I got closest to visiting a Michelin-starred restaurant. I was planning our trip to Hong Kong and had just learned that the cheapest Michelin … Continue reading
Singapore’s Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
It was still quite early when I took the bus down to Chinatown. I was anxious to see the neighborhood where majority of Singaporeans trace their ethnicity from. The jewel … Continue reading
Singapore: Walking around Little India
Tired of trying to keep myself dry, I braved the rain and took my time wandering around Little India. From Little India Arcade, I crossed Serangoon Road and walked along the … Continue reading
A Damp Morning in Singapore’s Little India
Rain, rain, go away. The streets were wet. Locals were clutching on to their umbrellas. It was my first neighborhood exploration day, yet the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating. I checked … Continue reading
Singapore: Third Time’s A Charm
It’s been more than a month since I got back from a week-long trip to Singapore. My sunburn has faded; the extreme pain in my left heel had been gone. But, my … Continue reading
Sleeping in Airports? A Singapore Night Layover
Around two weeks ago, I found myself in an impromptu trip to Malaysia. The travel was so sudden that it caught me off-guard with soaring airline ticket prices, and worse, the … Continue reading
The Flyer vs. The Sky Park
Singapore can be a very fun city to experience, although it’s one where you have to burn cash to fully enjoy the place. There were cheap thrills, like walking around … Continue reading
Walking around Singapore
When I was younger, I hated walking. I often complained to my father when he parks the car far from the entrance of the mall. My feelings about it changed … Continue reading
Singapore on a Budget
Being one of the most progressive countries in Asia, and probably the most advanced economy in Southeast Asia, Singapore is not surprisingly an expensive country in the region to travel … Continue reading