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Video clip Singapore River Ride

March 16, 2009 By julian Leave a Comment

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Update from the previous post when i was at the   taking pictures. As i was along the Singapore River taking photos and saw the bum boat sailing along the river. I was thinking to experience the bum boat ride and wanted to know how  a tourist feel when they riding the bum boat. Not too bad, see Singapore buildings, boat quay, , merlion status under repair and  lot places of interest of Singapore  in another perspective view. The Singapore River change a lots since i was young, during that time it was dirty and smelly. That was many years ago. i remember it was during the  late 70′s, Singapore government taking action to clean-up the river. I must praise Singapore government for doing a good job for letting us to have a beautiful and clean River. Now Singapore River has become one of the , many tourists visit Singapore had visit the Singapore River.

Read more about Singapore @

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_River

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Bugis Street night Bazaar

January 9, 2009 By julian Leave a Comment

The present Bugis Street, went through major remodeling and the choices is unbelievable .The narrow walkways have been widen. And it is definitely more comfortable to walk the flea market.

Now, one of the local and tourist attraction for it night bazaar, it normally pack during the night.You can find items like t-shirts, jeans, dresses and skirts, CDs, VCDs accessories, bag and souvenirs.
Around the bugis village you are able to find fast-food restaurants and costume jewellery and ladies wear shops.

A food court selling local delights is located at level 1 within the flea market and at one end of the bazaar u will come across fruits’ stall selling local favorite like Durian.

You will find Parco bugis junction just opposite bugis village. Bugis junction is made up of old shop houses from three streets and new shopping mall.

The old shop houses were rebuilt and properly seal and cover with transparent glass. The streets are the first in Singapore to be air-conditioned and are thus commonly referred to as indoor streets……..Next time when you are there remember to take a careful look at the place. I believe you were being amaze!

Bugis junction shopping mall carries a good range from the mid end and international range. You can find brand like Giordano and bossini or …………..If you wanted to buy a nice pair of ear ring for your love one there area large number of jewellery stores like ……………………………………………. cheap and affordable. The underpass MRT station is just located at bugis junction.

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Getting to know Orchard Road Shopping paradise

January 9, 2009 By julian Leave a Comment

let me tell you how the name orchard come about. got its name from the nutmeg, pepper and fruit orchards that used to lie on either side of the street in the 1800s.

Orchard not only a major tourist attraction but it also frequented by the local.

The first thing you will notice when you come to , there are lots of Shopping centre on both sides of the road. It stretch about 3km!
Nowadays not only you can see Huge and Big shopping malls along . But, along both side of Broadways you can find lots of Kiosks and small huts selling delicious foods and snacks, Drink and Coffee and so on………!

If you’re tired after all those shopping maybe you can find a good place to rest your legs.

Sit down and relax!

Have Some Coffee or Tea!

Feel great just to looking at the People along ………! I don’t mind spend the whole afternoon just to lay back and relax at .

You can take MRT to and there are 3 major stations will stop along . The stations are Orchard, Someset,  Dhoby Ghaut

This places is very popular during weekends.

You can find some of the biggest shopping malls at , Wheellock, Shaw Centre, Lucky Plaza, Tang , Ngee Ann City, The Paragon Centre Point and Plaza Singapura and many more…….

If you love branded stuff, you can find lots branded boutiques shop at Paragon which sell stuffs like LV, Guess, Versace and etc

you can find very good restaurants and cafes at most of the shopping malls.

not only a shopping paradise also contains numerous upmarket restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, hotels and more

is one of the best place to spend Christmas because will come alive during period.All the buildings along this road are full of Christmas Decor’s, lights, full of colours.

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Singapore first Tattoo Show 2009

January 9, 2009 By julian Leave a Comment

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It is an eye opening  for me to see so many Tattoo artists at work during The 1st Tattoo Show in Singapore. I thinks is great for Singapore to organize this kind of show….. very entertaining. It is a 3 days show and if you have time maybe you would like to visit show or have your body ink by any of the famous renowned artist.

Remember to get a poster sign by Chris Gaver from Miami ink.

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Singapore Changi Airport

December 12, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

If you have been to many places, I believe you will agree with me that Singapore is one of the few, finest Airports in the world. is located in Changi area with a land area 1,300 hectare and is about 15 minute Ride to the City.

Presently, the Airport consists of 2 main terminals and a recently built budget terminal for economic travelers. Budget Terminal is open to cater for budget travel here in the region. You can find airlines like Tiger airways, Jetstar Asia and AirAsia had begun to services in and out of Singapore. It says to be having the lowest international Passenger Charge and lastly Terminal 3 is said to be ready in 2008.
Skytrain services are available at the Skytrain stations located at the departure halls of both Terminal 1 and Terminal, which operating between 6:00am and 1:30am daily Beside the Skytrain you can find shuttle buses run between Terminal 2 and the Budget Terminal and the fares are free and it operates 24 hours per day. And when you are on transit and needed a short rest. Transit Hotels are located at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at level 3. You do not have to go through Immigration clearing to get to the hotels.

• Terminal 1 – Tel : (65) 6542 5538

• Terminal 2 – Tel : (65) 6542 8122

You can’t smoke anywhere in the Airport only designated smoking area can smoke.

Terminal 1

• Cactus Garden at Transit Mall West, Level 3

• Near Stars and Legends Bar at Transit Mall West, Level 2

• Near Nexus Lounge at Transit Mall East, Level 2

Terminal 2

• Next to Harry’s Bar at Transit Mall North, Level 2

• Behind Sunglass Hut at Transit Mall South, Level 2

• Sunflower Garden at Transit Mall South, Level 3

Singapore has change a lot since the first time when I visit the place during 80′s. It has transform from regular airport to a major aviation hub, with integrate shopping Mall. It offer Great facilities whilst provide you with more than enjoyable experience.

You’ll find items like liquor, tobacco, perfumes and cosmetics are 40% – 60% cheaper than downtown shops, some of the food and beverage outlets operate 24 hours. Another thing I really liked about internet access is free.

There are 3 kind ground Transportations available:

Firstly you can choose to take the MRT from the Station.

If you prefer to take Taxi you can always find taxi stands located at the arrival halls of terminal 1 and terminal 2. Fare is charge by meter but an S$5.00 or S$3.00 will be charge according for trips leaving from the Airport

Last but not least buses are the most common transportation if you are cost conscious traveler. The bus terminal is located in the basement at both terminals.

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How to travel to Singapore?

December 12, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Travel to Singapore is simply a breeze, if you’re planning to visit Singapore you probably would like to know how to get to Singapore and where is Singapore. There are number of options for you to consider. Here we discuss these few options….

By Air Travel
First we look at getting to Singapore by Air travel.

Singapore is the hub of major Airlines.

Singapore being a major stopover point for the Europe to Australia, New Zealand, and neighbouring islands in the South Pacific route,flights in and out of Singapore are plentiful and you can get cheap air fares to Singapore.
Read more about Singapore

By Sea Travel
If you are coming down from the south of Singapore, ferries link between Singapore with batam and bintan are available.

By land Travel
Singapore is connected to Malaysia by causeways (1st link and 2nd Link) And you can choose to travel from Malaysia to Singapore by Taxi, bus or Train .

If you are driving in to Singapore,you need to take note all vehicles will need to pay small toll prior to enter Singapore with a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) at checkpoints.

Or if you decided not to Drive in to Singapore, the next option is to take a coach to Singapore from Malaysia or Thailand. There are many choices.

Last but notleast you can travel to Singapore by Train and if you have never travel by train. Maybe you would like to try this and it might be fun for your whole family.

KTM Berhad’s Intercity service provides two Day Express trains namely Ekspres Sinaran and Ekspres Rakyat and four Night Express trains namely Senandung Malam, Senandung Langkawi, Ekspres Wau and Ekspres Timuran. These trains ply routes from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar, Singapore and also the East Coast up to Tumpat.

Have you ever thinking of travel in style. why not consider The Eastern & Oriental Express The majesty and splendour of the E&O, with its comfortable and elegant compartments, delicious cuisine and superb service, combined with the adventure of a journey through the heart of Asia, is a truly unique way to experience the full wonder of this remarkable region.If you need more information click here

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Best Beaches and Parks in Singapore?

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

where can you find the best Beaches and Parks in Singapore?

And have you wonder, does Singapore have any good beaches and Parks?

The answer is Yes ….!

Anyway, at time you would like to get away from the busy and bustling life in the city, specially with children, to feel breeze blowing onto you face.

Certainly beside all the interesting and exciting places Singapore can offer, like experience the life in Chinatown or eating the favorite famous curry fish head in little India.

So, let head down to the best Beaches and Parks for some fun

Here are some of the best beaches and Parks Singapore can offer

  • East Coast Park
  • Pasir Ris Park
  • Changi Beach
  • Sentosa’s Siloso Beach
  • Sentosa’s Palawan Beach
  • Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach
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Walking through the Historic Zone of Little India!

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Little India is just located along Serangoon Road, you won’t miss the place. MRT would be a better choose to go visit Little India. You can start your journey from Little India MRT station (exit C).Walk along the walkways of bukit timah road toward Sungei Road and you will come to cross junction, beside on the left hand is the Tekka market. Tekka market is located below of the HDB flat and you can find an integrated hawker center within the same complex.

This is the best place if you looking to buy fresh sea foods. I normally come here to buy live crabs to bring home to cook. And my favourite is Chilli Crabs. Walk down to Buffalo Road, here you can see a stretch of shops selling curry powder and other spices at place too. You can get your all ingredients here.

Next, head down to Race course road for lunch if you hungry, along the road you can find 2 famous curry fish head restaurants. There are Banana Leaf Apolo Restaurant located at No.56 and MUTHU’s Curry located at No. 76.
If you want to try on some traditional Indian costume you can go to this little shop No. 23 at the little India’s arts belt at Kerbau Rd. Take a picture with it and bring it home, your friends will love to see you with costume.

Now, you can head back to Serangoon road, there is a shop call ANADA BHAVAN No. 58 sell the best thosai. And if your stomach still not full, you can try this great Indian food.

Wanting to learn more about Little India, go to this little place call Little India Arcade along Serangoon Road . Over there you can find snapshot of the area’s culture and traditions. I believe you will love this place.

Next to Clive St is Campell Lane, you can find lots of interesting little shops along here selling –handicrafts, garments jewellery and many more…….

Walk along the street you will enjoy the simply life of little India, but it will be crowed when come to weekend. At end of the road you will see Madras St, you turn left to meet Dunlop St, as you walk further down along Dulop St keep a look out for this mosque call MASJID ABDUL GAFOOR , Great architectural styles! You will be surprise to find a church along at Upper Dickson Road.

Walk back to Serangoon Road and if you tired just go in this place call Komalas for cool drink. Take a rest and you can start your journey. If you want to know how spice being grind you can make a right turn down a distance away, at No.2. You can find a big grinder there.

Standing at Serangoon Road, over at the other side of the road you can find An India temple. This temple is built during 1855. And it was say that the temple is dedicated to Kali, the Goddess of Power. You can try walking in and out of the little laneways and go in to all the little shops. Maybe you will find something amazing.

When you finish with all these lane ways, head down to Alwi Road you will find a huge department store “ MUSTAFA CENTER”. It open 24 hour everyday and you can find almost every things here. Shop till you drop!

Go back to Serangoon road and walk further down, here you can find another temple call SRI VADAPATHIRA KALIAMMAN TEMPLE. This temple is dedicated to the deity Kaliamman, the protective motherly spirit from the north who is pure as fire.

Farrer MRT station is couple of minutes from here. You can try walking at the back lane “Race Course Road” you will find two Buddhist Temples and a India temple call SRI SRINIVASA TEMPLE. This temple is dedicated to Lord Perumal, god of mercy and goodness.Get a copy of Little India Walking guide fro the Singapore visitor Center. All this information you can find inside the booklet. But you can always try something differ. O r join “ THE ORGINAL SINGAPORE WALK” . You definitely will enjoy the a walk at the little India.

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Have you Sail the Singapore River?

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Taking the bum boat cruise is a breath taking experience,not only let you see the city from the unique views from the River and allowing you to engages the transformation between the historic and the modern Singapore together.

The Singapore River flows under 11 bridges and some of the old bridges of were built during 19th century.

Our Bridges
11 bridges to explore and discover.

# Anderson Bridge

# Alkaff Bridge

# Benjamin Sheares Bridge

# Cavenagh Bridge

# Clemenceau Bridge

# Coleman Bridge

# Elgin Bridge

# Esplanade Bridge

# Ord Bridge

# Pulau Saigon Bridge

# Read Bridge

During the Night the bridges are light-up and its so beautiful!

Splendid sights of Singapore.

Try it at dusk when there can be nice light in the sky as well as very attractive illumination of Bridges, streets and major buildings like Fullerton hotel and Asian Civilization Museum at Empress Place and etc…..Numerous historical buildings on its banks as you cruise along the river.

You wouldn’t be able to imagine long ago that river was packed with bumboats that smelled of rubbers and coolies carrying heavy of of bales rubber on their back making their along the gang-planks.

This is a good experience because you get to see most important structures and art from the water. It is an excellent opportunity to take photos

Do this first and you’ll get more out of a walk along the river!Great eateries close by…! There are almost nine jetties as i counted or maybe it could be more. I suggest you start at the Merlion Park jetty. Visit the Merlion First then take the bum boat cruise. The bum boats depart every 10 to 15 minutes.

As you aboard onto the bum boat, a recorded narration begins to play. It brings you back into the history of the river and the Historic Buildings along the river banks, as you cruise along the river, it also explain the history of the each bridge as cruise pass it.

You can see the beautiful Merlion as the bum boat reach the mouth of the Singapore River. The cruise takes about 30 minutes.

There are two types of bumboat rides:

Singapore River Experience

This is a 30 mins cruise it covers from to Cliford Pier.

Adult : $12

Child : $6

New River Experience

This is a 45 mins cruise which covers the whole river from Robertson Quay to Clifford pier.

Adult : $15

Child : $8

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Singapore icon, Our national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Vanda Miss Joaquim simply beautiful

Vanda Miss Joaquim is a natural hybrid between Vanda teres and Vanda hookeriana. The orchid was the work of birds and bees. Miss Agnes Joaquim discovers the flower as she was walking through her garden and she got so excited about it, she immediately took the flower to the Director of Singapore botanic Garden that confirmed it was a new orchid.

When Singapore was a young nation and searching for its own identity during the early day, Singapore knew that it needs a national flower. So the Quest for the search of the national flower begins. After a lengthy and exhausted search, the white scorpion orchid, Arachnis Hookerana was present.

A Cabinet paper was prepared; approval of for Arachnis Hookerana was in motion. And then, a second thought and the decision came to a halt. A new proposal was put forward to the cabinet to name Vanda Miss Joaquim as Singapore’s National Flower.

On the 15 April 1981, Minister of Culture, S. Dhanabalan announced that the Vanda Miss Joaquim would become Singapore’s National flower. The flower was chosen from so many other flowers as Singapore’s national flower because the orchid was considered as it got the ability to bloom throughout the year.

Today after so many years, using of the Orchid as the main selling theme for souvenirs is everywhere and it also has catch the hearts of every Singaporean. The National flower of Singapore.

Source : Singapore, Tourism & Me and Wikipedia

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Singapore icon, The Merlion symbol of Singapore!

July 24, 2008 By julian 1 Comment

The Merlion is it real or it is a myth? The truth is that no one knows but many people like to associate Singapore with the Merlion. Today, Merlion is a symbol of Singapore and you can easily find Merlion’s souvenirs merchants at any souvenir shop in Singapore.

The Merlion is half lion and half fish creature; the majestic lion head actually symbolize the re-discovery of Singapore during the early day by Prince Nila Utama and the fish body riding the waves is to symbolize Singapore was once known as Temasek when Singapore is a small fishing village.

The original Merlion was built in 1972 by a local Craftsman, Mr. Lim Nang Seng and it was located at the mouth of Singapore River. The status standing at eight meter tall looking facing out to the sea is to welcome all visitors to Singapore.

In 2002, The Original Merlion has moved to Merlion Park located next to One Fullerton to make way for Esplanade Drive. Now the Merlion look ever more beautiful as it stand at the mouth of the river overlooking Marina Bay.

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Singapore icon, Getting to know Raffles hotel !

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

is a colonial style hotel, known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. Within the hotel it has a tropical garden courtyard, museum, and Victorian-style theater call jubilee.

To Many Singaporeans and travelers, was remembered of the 1970s. Taking a trishaw ride to the main door and walk through its spacious ballroom and enjoy a “must have” pink gin sling. Singapore Sling was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon around 1910 from .

In the eyes of the tourists was a charming, Tropical, Unique colonial building.

But in1980s the hotel was closed for major renovation and the hotel really need a new facelift at that time. Little did we know, went through many major decision before the renovation. The hotel was re open on September, 1991 after a facelift of S$160 millions. Today the has a private in house guest area and a public area where group of tourist can have lunch or tea and to buy a Raffles T-shirt. You can see tourists come here to take a picture at the main entrance.Source : Singapore, Tourism & Me and Wikipedia

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Biggest Ferris wheel, Singapore flyer

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Singapore is building the worlds highest and largest Ferris wheel, The ,and the cost of the project is say to be about S$200 million.

The is a giant observation wheel and the wheel is 150 meters in diameter sit over a three storey terminal building and with a total height of around 165 meters. And more good news is that it beat the current largest wheel in Nanchang, The star of Nanchang.

The giant Ferris wheel is located on the southeast tip of the Marina Center. At the top of the wheel you can expect to have excellent views of the city and with luck you are able to see beyond as far as Indonesian islands of batam and bintan and Johor state.

It will have 32 fully air-conditioned capsules, each capable of carrying 25 passengers at a time on a 35-minute rotating journey.
he will be opened on the 1st of March 2008. Be the first to sit the worlds highest and largest Ferris wheel. Booking is now available online Click here http://www.singaporeflyer.com.sg/

It will be open from 8.30am – 10.30pm daily. Prices are S$29.50 for an adult, a private capsule cost S$1000. Each turn is 37 minutes.

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Another magnification place Singapore offer jurong bird park !

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Singapore is definitely is a magnification ! The colorful of the birds is enough to form a stream of rainbow across the waterfall.

Be there early …….. you don’t want to be in the crowd………

Take the monorail to see the whole place first and off you go….

my family love the ride…!

If you are love birds, you would probably ended up stay in the bird park. It is just awesome and you can see everything from tropical pink flamingos to the cold Antarctic penguins.

Most of the birds here are not cage; they have huge aviaries for birds may fly away.

You can get up and close to the birds it is so amazing!!!!!!!!

Spend as much times as your wish!

Be on time for the show, everybody love the performance by the bird you will be surprise to hear the bird sing !!!!

it so funny…

End of the show you got chance to take a picture with the birds just for a small token.

Don’t miss the world highest man-made waterfall standing at 30 meters!!!!!!!!

The is almost as big as The Singapore Zoo itself. You can find just about every major species of Bird in the world here. Not only can you see the birds, but the education you receive about how and were they live is remarkable.

Carry a digital camera or camcorder with lots of free memory because you’ll love taking pictures in the park. Remember plan your time with the show.

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My third trip to Singapore zoo.

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

I thinks this is my third trip to the Singapore Zoo, the first time was with my parents when I was very young,I can’t really remember anything and the second trip was with my girlfriend (my wife) and now the third trip was with my family. Singapore Zoo change lot, since the last time I been here.

So many things to see………….

Singapore zoo offer you a open concept type of viewing. Up close with the animals a few meters away The animals are separated from the visitors by dry or wet moat.

Are you an animal’s lover? My son simply loves the cheeky monkeys!

You will be surprising to see lions just a couple of meters away and still enjoying what they are doing. The Orangutans and chimps are so cute……..

Remember to ask for the map from the ticketing booth when you are purchasing the tickets. Get a place to sit down and go through the map and plan your itinerary (ask for the animals shows time) before you enter the zoo.

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