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Travel Massive Singapore at Social Media Week on 13 February 2012

Travel Massive Singapore at Social Media Week on 13 February 2012

This month’s Travel Massive Singapore will be a part of Social Media Week, a global event that “offer[s] a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.” It will be on 13 February, 7pm, at RedDot BrewHouse Boat Quay.
5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back to Bangkok

5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back to Bangkok

Bangkok is my first trip of 2012. This would be my fifth trip to the Thai capital since I first visited in February 2010. Here are some reasons why I keep going back to this city.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Bavarian State Chancellery (Munich, Germany)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Bavarian State Chancellery (Munich, Germany)

The Bavarian State Chancellery (in German: Bayerische Staatskanzlei) is located on the eastern side of the Hofgarten in Munich. The central part of the building, including the dome, was part of the Bavarian Army Museum which was built in 1905 by Ludwig Mellinger. The rest of the building was destroyed during World War II, but...
Travel Massive Singapore on 16 January 2012

Travel Massive Singapore on 16 January 2012

The first Travel Massive event of the year in Singapore will be on Monday, 16 January 2012, 7-11pm at La Viva Tapas Bar in CHIJMES (near City Hall MRT).
Best of the Blog 2011

Best of the Blog 2011

It’s always fun to look back at the year that just went by, as 2011 was my third year of blogging. Here is the “best” of 2011, as determined by traffic statistics through to 30 November 2011.
7 Things to Do in Singapore in January 2012

7 Things to Do in Singapore in January 2012

A new year is about to begin, and if you find yourself in Singapore on the first month of the year, here are a few events you can look forward to during your stay here.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: New Year’s Wish Balls at Marina Bay (Singapore)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: New Year’s Wish Balls at Marina Bay (Singapore)

For the past three New Years that I’ve been in Singapore, wish balls have been floating in Marina Bay. Here are these balls floating in front of the Merlion and Fullerton Hotel.
2011 in 12 Pictures: My Year in Travel

2011 in 12 Pictures: My Year in Travel

2011 was a fruitful year of travel for me. I visited a few more new cities and countries, and revisited old favorites. Here is a collection of twelve photographs - one for each month - that captured what my 2011 in travel was like.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Marina Bay Sands Christmas Trees (Singapore)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Marina Bay Sands Christmas Trees (Singapore)

It’s Christmastime once again, and just like last year, Singapore is all lit up. Here is the iconic Marina Bay Sands with some Christmas trees all lit up at the bottom level.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Giant Lantern (San Fernando, Philippines)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Giant Lantern (San Fernando, Philippines)

This is an annual festival featuring 20 feet high Christmas lanterns. The Giant Lantern Festival Competition will be held on Saturday, 17 December 2011, 6pm at Robinsons Starmills.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia began construction in 1866. It has served as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia since its completion.
7 Things to Do in Singapore in December 2011

7 Things to Do in Singapore in December 2011

Are you in Singapore during the December holiday season? There’s more than enough excitement happening on the Little Red Dot this month, including Christmas shows, New Year's Eve parties, ZoukOut, and Wicked.