Singapore - A Growing Number of World Firsts

by Gregory Smyth

Singapore is listed at the top when it comes to ‘world’s firsts’. Suntec city is the biggest man made fountain and is located in Singapore. Night safari is the world’s first night zoo and also the world’s highest man made waterfall at Jurong Bird Park is also located in Singapore. China town, little India and Geylang Serai are among those which illustrates the local culture. Singapore’s successful economy is very much attached to its tradition and this can be felt really closer after visiting these spots. Singapore is not all about urban landscape, but natural beauty is also very much prevalent in this city, as it is also known as the ‘Garden city’.

Suntec Fountain of Wealth Photo
Image Source: Wikipedia - The Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City, Singapore.

Additional, hot spots in Singapore include Singapore zoological gardens, Bukit Timah nature reserve and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. For those who love history and culture there are lots of museums, architectural heritages and exhibitions. Asian civilization museum and the Singapore art museum are among the highlights. Continue reading »

The Singapore Taxi

by: Ieuan Dolby

Fast, easy and efficient could describe life in Singapore. You don’t stroll along the streets in a world of your own with time to spare and you definitely do not walk when a taxi is waiting nearby. Life in Singapore is geared towards the making of money and any spare moment given is put to that task. So if one should need to get to work or get to the office, go shopping or attend the cinema (because the children insist on it) then transport is essential.

Singapore Taxi Photos
Image Source: flickr.com/photos/hokiecole

Private cars are good and super efficient. The MRT or underground system is also a perfect feat of Engineering: fast, clean and cheap for the average punter, but life also seems to include an inordinate number of taxis. They seem to be required and used whether one owns a car not and even when one is standing right next to the entrance to an MRT station. In an average week one can use a taxi about seven times and that in anybody’s books is a lot. Continue reading »

Palawan Beach Sentosa

Sentosa Hanging Bridge Picture
Hanging Bridge in Sentosa

Palawan Beach Sentosa
Location: Sentosa
Highlights: Beach Resort, Suspension Board Walk, Palawan Beach Walk and Restaurants
Restaurants: Dolphin Lagoon Cafe, Bora bora Beach Bar & Club Islander

Stone-curved Sentosa Picture
Sentosa curved in stone

One of the three beaches in Sentosa Island. Main attraction of the beach is the suspension boardwalk that brings you to the Southermost Point of Continental Asia.

7 Interesting Singapore Attractions for Kids

Singapore is a jewel of a city in Southeast Asia, a great place for families to visit and enjoy together. With a unique blend of attractions and things to do, Singapore is an exciting place to visit. Allow me to show you seven of the top Singapore attractions for children and their families.

Singapore Ducktours - Enjoy this wonderful time of traveling both on land and over the water, all without having to leave the Duck! The Duck was used in the Vietnam War and is now used to show visitors some of Singapore’s historic landmarks such as the Merlion Park, Clifford Pier, and the Esplanade.

Underwaterworld World Sentosa Singapore PictureUnderwater World Aquarium in Sentosa, Singapore

Underwater World Singapore - This is an aquarium and so much more! You’ll walk through an incredible 83m-long tunnel where you’ll have sharks, fish, and rays swimming around and above you. Touch and feed rays first hand at the Ray of Fun pool. Feed fish at The Mystical Anti Gravity Interactive Concept Tank, through a hole in the middle of a water-filled tank. You’ll scratch your head and ask, ‘Why doesn’t the water flow out?’ At the Dolphin Lagoon, the whole family will enjoy meeting very special Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins that are actually pink! Continue reading »

Singapore Sun Festival 2008

Singapore Sun Festival PicturesImage Source: SingaporeSunFestival.com

Singapore Sun Festival 2008
Location: Various Venues
Date: 17 October to 26 October, 2008
Features: Music, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Wine and Cuisine and Wellness

Check out the Singapore Sun Festival at various venues from October 17 to October 26, 2008. The annual event will be featuring music, visual arts, literature, film, wine, cuisine and wellness.

Witness the festival in the following venues: Continue reading »

One visit too short to enjoy Singapore

by: Kevin Laura

Singapore is one of the most dynamic tourist cities in the world. It is hot destination among tourist from around the world. Fun and activity never seems to end in this small and amazing city. Singapore hotels are in itself a center of attraction. In case you are planning your trip during some festival do get your hotel room reserved early. Otherwise you may not get reservation at the last moment. Which may result in disappointment and rescheduling of your visit?

Clarke Quay NightlifeNightlife at Riverside Point, Clarke Quay

Once you arrive in Singapore there is no shortage of fun and activities. One thing is certain one or two holiday visits are never enough to enjoy Singapore. This island is quite a unique mix of different cultures and ethnicities. All these diverse elements have resulted in various attractions that never seem to stop amazing tourist.

Eating and shopping is national pastime of the island. Besides these two activities tourist can always go for any of the following activities: Continue reading »

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