Showing posts with label singapore places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label singapore places. Show all posts

Monday, June 18, 2018

Flying High At The New Changi Airport Terminal 4


Singapore’s Changi Airport is considered one of the best in the world and for good reason. It’s clean, convenient, high-tech and consists of many exciting facilities for both passengers and visitors alike. Recently, a fourth terminal has opened officially known as Changi Airport Terminal 4. Here’s a glimpse of this new terminal.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

The Future of Shopping at Ma2 Shop


Vending machine retail is gaining traction in Singapore with new concepts popping up everywhere. Examples include the Vendcafe vending machine cafe in Sengkang and the Giant Vendmart vending machine retail concept at Tampines. Now, a newcomer has arrived called the Ma2 Shop which aims to revolutionise the humble HDB void deck provision shops. Here's the scoop on this interesting retail concept.

Monday, January 29, 2018

New Heights At Skyville@Dawson


From simple affordable public housing to the addition of new modern features and technologies, HDB (Housing & Development Board) estates have evolved since its inception in the 1960s. One particular HDB estate, known as the Skyville@Dawson in the Queenstown district, definitely suits the position of an ultra modern estate soaring at 47 floors. Here's more on this wonderful unique-looking HDB flat.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Strolling Along the Marina East Park & Fort Canning Park


Singapore is famous for its lush greenery with its variety of trees and plants planted all around. It’s also home to a variety of famous Parks and Gardens, most of which have free entry for everyone making them the excellent Budget hangout spot. Today, we’ll be taking a look at two beautiful parks located in central Singapore which are the Marina East Park and Fort Canning Park.

Monday, December 25, 2017

Horsing Around At Bukit Timah's The Grandstand


Horse betting is a popular pastime among the older generations in Singapore. The Singapore Turf Club at Bukit Timah was the ultimate place for horse racing and horse betting until their move to the Kranji Turf Club in 1995. Eventually, the Bukit Timah facility still stayed on and became a lifestyle destination known as The Grandstand. Let’s find out more about this place.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Visiting The Our Tampines Hub Building


Singaporeans love community centres. It’s the ultimate place to carry out a variety of activities like playing sports and picking up new skills. Recently, a new building called Our Tampines Hub, which is basically like a supersized community centre, opened to much fanfare. Curious to find out more? Here’s the scoop on this new place.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

The National Museum: 5 Years On


Established in the 1840s, the National Museum has always been the go-to place to learn more about Singapore’s history. Ever since our last major visit in 2011, the historical museum has gone through many changes from the newly renovated Singapore History Gallery to the reopening of the iconic Glass Rotunda. Here are some of the new stuff you might want to check out.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Visiting The Historical Tanjong Pagar Railway Station


On 1st July 2011, the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station or TPRS, ceased operations closing the chapter on one of Singapore’s most historical landmarks. Since its closure, many have reminiscing the memories of the railway station. Thanks to the public open houses held during public holidays, here are some photos of the now disused station.

Friday, December 30, 2016

Exploring the Quiet Buona Vista Area


Buona Vista, a relatively quiet neighbourhood located right in between Holland Village and Clementi has become more lively with new and recently-opened developments. And with the new Buona Vista Circle Line MRT station opened about five years ago, getting here is much easier. Here are some of the stuff that you should check out right here in Buona Vista.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Revisiting The Past At Rochor Centre & Dakota Crescent


It's definitely sad and disappointing when you have to move out of your house by a certain date after living in it for so long. That's what residents of Rochor Centre and Dakota Crescent, two iconic clusters of HDB flats had to face when they had to move out to make for new developments. Here's a first-hand experience of these two estates before they're gone for good.

Monday, October 31, 2016

A New Perspective At The Pinnacle@Duxton


Nothing tops seeing Singapore from a new perspective and height. The Pinnacle@Duxton, Singapore's first premium public housing project, allows the public to have a great view on the 50th floor. How does it feel like to be on top? Here are some photos and first-hand experience at this amazing rooftop.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The Singapore Philatelic Museum and The Peranakan Museum


Museums are excellent places for knowledge and history. Big museums like the National Museum are very popular among Singaporeans. However, why not show some love to smaller niche museums like the Singapore Philatelic Museum and the Peranakan Museum? In this article, we will give you a short walkthrough of both and why you should make a trip down someday.

Monday, October 17, 2016

Visiting VendCafe, Singapore's First Vending Machine Cafe


It's getting much easier to buy food. You can have it delivered, you can get it from convenience stores and now, you can get it from vending machines. Recently, Chef In Box, a company specialising in pre-packed vending machine food across the island, opened VendCafe, Singapore's first vending machine cafe in Sengkang. Here's the scoop.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Experiencing Maritime At The Singapore Maritime Gallery


When it comes to maritime, many people would not be interested as they mostly find it a boring topic to talk about and it's not as interesting as other industries like finance, tech and so on. However, maritime supports us in many ways which is why there is the Singapore Maritime Gallery, a free gallery all about the maritime gallery. Here's what it's all about.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Taking A Walk Around Warehouse Club in Joo Koon


Grocery shopping is a pretty standard affair for most of us. We enter the supermarket, grab the stuff we need and then leave. What if I told you there's a new way to shop for groceries? Warehouse Club is a relatively new warehouse supermarket located in Joo Koon that's exclusively for members only. Here's the scoop.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

A Budget Day Out At Sentosa Island


Sentosa is considered Singapore’s Island Resort home to a wide range of pricey attractions that’s catered mainly to tourists, or is it? Look closely and you can actually find a lot of great places and experiences that won’t cost a thing. Want to find out more? Read on.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Sentosa Beaches At A Glance


Sentosa is one of the most popular attractions favoured by both tourists and locals alike. Known for state-of-the-art attractions like Universal Studios and classic attractions like the Underwater World, it’s no wonder people from all over the world enjoy patronizing Sentosa Island. However, in today’s article, I will be talking more about Sentosa Beaches, the most underrated attractions of Sentosa. Here’s the scoop.

Monday, January 25, 2016

A Wonderful Evening At The Woodlands Waterfront Park


Woodlands residents are a lucky lot. Despite the fact that they are located far from the city area, they have plenty of amenities to keep them satisfied. They have three MRT stations, a huge mall and easy access to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Now, there’s another reason Woodlands residents should be happy, the Woodlands Waterfront Park. Here’s the scoop on this particular Woodlands gem.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

A Trip To The Recently-Opened Sungei Buloh Extension


Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, a nature reserve in the north west of Singapore, is a great place for nature lovers and for those who want to get out of the hectic city life. Find it inconvenient to get there? No worries, there’s the Sungei Buloh Extension, a new extension to the already wonderful Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and an alternative way to enter. Here’s more on that.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Remembering Wendy's Singapore


Back in May 2015, Wendy’s, a well-known American fast food chain, called it quits here in Singapore after an almost 6-year run. Although the company did not provide an official announcement of their closure, many patrons knew through social media. I visited one of the last outlets back in April 2015 and lets’ take a look back at Wendy’s before its demise.

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