How My Night at a Hospital Was Better than a Night at a Hostel
Yesterday, I was sent off to Singapore General Hospital, which decided I needed to stay for a few nights for observation. After spending a night, I’ve found that it’s not so bad. My stay has so far been better than most nights at a hostel.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Singapore National Day at Marina Bay Sands
9 August is Singapore's National Day. At last year’s celebrations, Marina Bay Sands was lit up in Singapore’s colors, red and white, as well as the crescent and five stars seen on the national flag.
My Singapore Neighbourhood: Toa Payoh
Here’s a little photo tour to give you a taste of the neighbourhood in Singapore I live in: Toa Payoh.
My 7 Links: I’m a REAL Travel Blogger Now!
I finally get to participate in Tripbase's My 7 Links project! I look back at seven of my best and most interesting blog entries.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Old Supreme Court Building (Singapore)
Singapore’s Old Supreme Court Building was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward. The building is slated to be converted into the National Art Gallery of Singapore.
The Last Train Into Tanjong Pagar
Last Thursday, 30 June 2011, was the last day of operations of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. I found some information on Facebook about plans for a party aboard the last train pulling into that station, departing from Segamat in Malaysia. It was the perfect send-off to a historic location.
Farewell, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
30 June 2011, is the last day of operations of the old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. As the closing date was drawing to a close, the railway station began attracting a stream of visitors who wanted to play photographer, snapping photos of every nook and cranny.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Tanjong Pagar Railway Station (Singapore)
Tanjong Pagar Railway Station is currently the railway terminus of Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) in Singapore. Located on Keppel Road, this railway station was opened to the public in 1932. The building features four marble reliefs by Rudolfo Nolli, representing Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, and Transport.
Backpacker in Business Class
As a budget traveler, options for air travel are typically limited to low-cost carriers. In my travels around Southeast Asia, I’ve flown almost exclusively on Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, JetStar Airways, and Tiger Airways. When I got to fly Malaysia Airlines from Siem Reap to Kuala Lumpur, it was more out of luck than anything else;...
15 Favorite Travel Moments of 2010
2010 was a great year for me as far as travel was concerned. Apart from living the entire year in Singapore – which definitely still feels like one like big trip – I took quite a few trips of varying lengths. I took three trips to Thailand and got to see Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh...
Best of the Blog 2010
As the year comes to an end, it’s time for all those “Best of” and retrospective posts. This blog is no different. Yes, it’s an excuse to highlight some of the best – or at least most popular – posts on the blog in the past year. (Results are based on statistics until 27 December...
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Christmas Lights and Crowds (Singapore)
We’re back! Since the last Picture of the Week, I’ve been to a few other places, so maybe there’ll be some variety in the photos. Not only that, but the photos will be bigger and – hopefully – better. We end the year with one last look at How Singapore Celebrates Christmas, with more lights...
