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Singapore Affordable Art Fair
The Singapore Affordable Art Fair is back for its Spring event this April and I went with my friend to see what affordable art is.
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Suzhou : the Perfect Day Trip from Shanghai
Suzhou, “Venice of the Orient”, is a perfect day trip from Shanghai. Just 1.5 hours by car or less than 30 minutes by high-speed train.
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Visiting Beijing’s history
Beijing – Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, and a glimpse into the past through the hutongs.
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First time Indoor Rock Climbing in Singapore
I went with a friend who also has a fear of heights to try indoor climbing. Here’s what happened.
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Singapore International Photography Festival
The Singapore International Photography Festival, October 6 to November 13, 2016, showcased images at locations across the city.
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Quick Getaway to Bangkok
Just a couple of hours by plane away, Bangkok is great for a weekend getaway with friends.
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Joan Jonas: They Come to Us Without a Word
I caught this exhibition at Gillman Barracks before it headed to Montreal, Canada. I spent the afternoon sitting in the different rooms taking in very interesting images.
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Southern Ridges Hike in Singapore
Southern Ridges Trail covers major parks in the southern part of Singapore and it is a great walk to see a different side of Singapore.
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Daytripping in Malacca
A day trip to Malacca from Singapore is the perfect day trip.
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Climbing Mt Fuji for the Spectacular Sunrise
In Japan, they say “You are crazy to climb Fuji once and even crazier to climb it twice.”
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Dessert at Sunday Folks Holland Village Singapore
Sunday Folks is not just for Sundays. A gathering place to meet over desserts, and maybe a beer in the quiet side of Holland Village.
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Istanbul Layover
Updated 2025 In November I flew from Singapore to Cairo on Turkish Airlines, with a layover in Istanbul. I booked a later flight so I could tour the city. A perk of flying with Turkish Airlines is they offer half-day and full-day tours for their transiting passengers with layovers between six and twenty-four hours. Touristanbul
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