Singapore

From a humble reclamation project in the 1970s sprung up what will eventually define Singapore’s artistic and engineering achievements that could only be dreamed of by its Southeast Asian neighbors and even by mega-cities from around the world. The Marina Bay, initially constructed to support the rapid growth of the …

Singapore has earned a reputation as a sterile urban Utopia defined by its squeaky clean streets, public transport that runs – to the last minute – according to published schedule, and an international airport that handles 51 million passengers a year without suffering an inconvenient glitch or a complete nervous …

For a compact country, Singapore is a cultural haven jam-packed with things to do day and night. To give credence to the fact that there’s more – plenty more – to Singapore from sundown to sun-up, the Singapore Night Festival was conceived. An artistic extravaganza that comes alive after-hours, the …

About 200 years ago, the Singapore River started as a trading post that opened up not only this small city-state but the entire region to trade with the rest of the world. The establishment of Singapore as a logistics hub started way back when Sir Stamford Raffles realized the importance …

Singapore is known for its shopping, cuisine and cleanliness. But despite its very practical image, Singapore can also be a romantic place to visit. Alongside Singapore’s shops and squeaky-clean streets are unique opportunities to show your special someone just how much you love him or her. Here are a list …

The life and times of Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise known as the Buddha or the Enlightened One, is highly regarded by the followers of his teachings. Milestones of his life are celebrated each year, and devotees would dedicate their time and self to the traditions and festivities. Vesak is one such …

Thaipusam or Thai Poosam is a yearly holiday celebrated by the Tamil Hindus to honor Lord Murugan. This holiday is hugely anticipated and widely observed in many parts of the world where Tamil communities, big or small, can be found. Thaipusam is celebrated when the moon is full on the …

The Chinese New Year is China’s most important holiday. It is also known as the Spring Festival. Traditionally, the New Year period lasts for 15 days, starting from the middle of the last month and ends sometime in the middle of the first month. The holiday not only welcomes in …

The neighborhood of Little India in Singapore is located along the east banks of the Singapore River. To the local Tamil community, Little India is known as Tekka. Little India began as a spill-off area for the residents of Chulia Kampong, a place established by the British colonizers for ethnic …

Singapore’s modern music scene seems to be less well-known compared to its Southeast Asian compatriots. However, that doesn’t mean that their local music scene is down and out. On the contrary, this little county’s artists and musicians are very much active and can hold their own against big names from …

Singapore has much to offer their tourist population. It’s got everything for everyone, whether you be looking something for the urbane and cosmopolitan, or rustic and homegrown, Singapore has it all within reach. Here are ten things you can do in Singapore. 1. Get a bird’s eye view of the …

A book is one of my constant companions when I travel. Reading is a great way to unwind after a day of exploring a new location, and it is something that keeps me entertained in between adventures. I try to check out bookstores in the places that I go to. …