The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese. It is celebrated not just in mainland China, but also around the world where Chinese immigrants have settled. It is also a major holiday for most Asian countries, including Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. …
Read More »Top 5 Highly Recommended Budget Accommodations in Singapore
Singapore has always been a popular travel destination. It receives millions of tourists and business travelers each year and definitely doesn’t lack for hotels and resorts to stay in. But it’s also gained popularity among backpackers and budget travelers as the place to jumpstart their Asian tour. “Spartan” and “plain” …
Read More »10 of the Best Scenic Places to Visit in Singapore
Singapore never fails to impress its visitors for its very modern and sleek look. Impressive man-made structures dot the landscape, with picturesque parks and a variety of activities to keep the sophisticated traveler entertained. This top ten list gives you places to visit in Singapore that may be out of …
Read More »Deepavali 2013: Celebrating the Festival of Lights
Deepavali is the “Festival of Lights” and is a five-day celebration that is considered to be the most important holiday in the Hindu calendar. Its literal translation is “a row of lights”, as the festival’s name is derived from the words “deep” that means lights, and “avail” to mean a …
Read More »Fire and Snow: Singapore Chingay 2013 Parade
Singapore’s Chingay Parade has humble roots as a neighborhood parade with dominant Chinese elements. Years later it has grown into a full-blown, massive scale parade that Singaporeans all over celebrate every year. In 2013, the first day of the parade will fall on February 22. Festivities will begin at the …
Read More »Top 5 Nightlife Experiences in Singapore
Singapore has a thriving nightlife that can easily rival those found across Europe or the United States. Locals and expatriates flock to the city’s numerous bars and restaurants to mingle, dance, drink and just plain have a good time. Here we have the top 5 places where you can experience …
Read More »Top 5 Hawker Centers in Singapore
In the olden days, hawkers were cooks who set up their wooden carts along the road. Small tables are set up for their customers to sit on while eating. Over the years, hawkers centers have popped up to provide a more organized and easier way for folks to get their …
Read More »The Festival of Sacrifice: Celebrating Hari Raya Haji 2013
The Hari Raya Haji is an important holiday for the Muslims. Called “The Festival of Sacrifice”, it honors the prophet Ibrahim and his willingness to follow God’s command that he must sacrifice his firstborn son, Ishmael. The holiday also marks the end of the annual Hajj to Mecca. The lunar …
Read More »Feast of Breaking of the Fast: Hari Raya Puasa 2013
Hari Raya Puasa is more known to the world as Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of Breaking of the Fast.” It is one of the two Eid holidays that the Muslims worldwide celebrate every year. Hari Raya Puasa, or Hari Raya Aidilfitri is how the holiday is referred to by the …
Read More »The Changi Airport Singapore: An Airport Like No Other
The first time I stepped into the Changi Airport, I was awestruck. This wasn’t like any airport I had ever seen. If there weren’t airplanes right outside the runway, and if I didn’t see signs showing the flight schedules, I’d be forgiven if I thought I was inside a very …
Read More »Labour Day 2013 in Southeast Asia
Labour Day, also known as May Day or International Workers’ Day, is the celebration of the international labour movement; the event is commemorated yearly on the 1st of May. The labour (or labor) movement is a term encompassing the development of a collective group of working people, to push for …
Read More »Dragon Boat Festival 2013: From China to the World
The Dragon Boat Festival is traditionally celebrated by the Chinese and can be traced back to ancient China. The festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Lunar Calendar, therefore earning its name as Duan Wu Jie, or the Double Fifth Festival. The dates vary when …
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