Tag Archives: Singapore

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 …

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 …

True to its reputation as the melting pot of Southeast Asia, Singapore holidays are a reflection of this diversity. Events of national significance are warmly celebrated, and the majority of Singapore holidays that are religious in nature or rooted in ancient traditions are equally festive and colorful. Singapore’s MOM (Ministry …

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. …

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. …

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” …

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 …

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 …