Category Archive: SINGAPORE

TRAVEL TIPS: OVERLAND TRAVEL FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO SINGAPORE

 OVERLAND TRAVEL FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO SINGAPORE In 2011 overland travel from KL to Singapore, and visa versa, became considerably more complicated and expensive, much to my and any other budget travelers’ chagrin. In fact, travel from KL to all points south and east has also been affected.  This unfortunate state of affairs is primarily …

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PHOTO GALLERY: 10 VIEWS- MARINA BAY SANDS PHOTOS

PHOTO GALLERY: 10 VIEWS- MARINA BAY SANDS PHOTOS Walking and cycling around Singapore back in 2009 and 2010, I was repeatedly stopped dead in my tracks by the incredible views of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, then still under construction.  I’m guessing that the city planners and architects couldn’t have anticipated the crazy architectural compositions that …

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TRAVEL TIPS: 10 MORE FREE THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE (pt 2)

10 MORE FREE THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE (pt 2) By now, anyone who knows me or has been reading LashWorldTour knows that I absolutely LOVE Singapore. I visit as often as I can, stay as long as possible, yet never get bored. On the contrary, I always find more exciting architecture, places to visit, …

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ALL ABOUT SINGAPORE: WHY SINGAPORE IS ‘BEST CITY IN THE WORLD’

ALL ABOUT SINGAPORE: WHY SINGAPORE IS ‘BEST CITY IN THE WORLD’ When it comes to evaluating cities I have some long-held personal criterion for ‘Great City’ status. To achieve this status in my books a city must have the following: 1. Nature  Outdoor spaces, greenery and quick, easy access to nature. A city void of nature, …

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SINGAPORE PHOTO GALLERY: CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE PHOTO GALLERY: CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN SINGAPORE Every year Singapore dreams up fabulous extravagant Christmas displays around the city. Orchard Road, Singapore’s famous upscale shopping street, puts on an especially stunning show of lights, trees, ornaments and decorations. Enjoy these scenes from Christmas in Singapore.    SEE FULL GALLERY

SINGAPORE PHOTO GALLERY: ARCHITECTURE OF SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE PHOTO GALLERY: ARCHITECTURE OF SINGAPORE Singapore is the best city in the world. A prime reason is the amazing diversity of stunning architecture ranging from stately British Colonial to soaring sky scrapers to colorful Indian shop houses to jaw-dropping modern buildings to restored Chinese warehouses to gayly decorated temples of all faiths. Wandering around …

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10 FREE THINGS TO DO AT SINGAPORE’S CHANGI AIRPORT

Changi Airport 10 FREE THINGS TO DO AT SINGAPORE’S CHANGI AIRPORT I know, I know,  airports aren’t exactly destinations you choose to visit or to hang out. But you might want to make an exception.. There are  really good reasons why Singapore’s Changi International Airport is repeatedly voted the best airport in the world. Some …

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10 FREE THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE

10 FREE THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE Singapore, in my opinion, is the Best City in the World. One reason is that there’s so much to see and do. Even better, many of those activities are completely free. In fact, the country abounds with so many freebies that while compiling my recommendations I came up …

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