Tag: Singapore
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Mesmerising Jewel!
Singapore has a new attraction. And it’s one that excites Singaporeans across the nation. So much as that an estimated half a million people squeezed into Jewel Changi Airport for a preview earlier this month. When my turn came two Saturdays ago, I decided to avoid the Jewel car park and park at Terminal 3 […]
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New hangout at Changi Airport T3
Football fans, rejoice! There’s a new place to catch your team live — at The ST3PS at Changi Airport Terminal 3. Best of all, it’s in the public area so you can rally your folks and watch there if you’re staying in the eastern part of Singapore. My family discovered this new hangout when we […]
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MBT GT 18: Great for flat-footers
One of the pains of having flat feet is feeling strain on the joints after walking. As a life-long sufferer, I have to put up with the pain after exercising and while travelling, making walking somewhat of a chore. That was until I was introduced to rockers by a friend. My love affair with the […]
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Coriander Leaf: Something old, something new
Nasi lemak is a Malay dish that is a staple not just for breakfast but lunch and dinner. You can find pre-packed or a la carte nasi lemak in practically all parts of Singapore. I grew up on the pre-packed version comprising coconut rice, ikan bilis (anchovies) or small fish, and a slice of egg topped […]
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The SXFI Amp: Creative’s 2nd coming?
By Edward Lim Spending three days manning a booth in an IT show can take a toll on the body and mind. What more a constant repetitive blasting of sound from a booth just across the aisle. The vendor was an up and coming Singapore company called Creative Technology. The product was the Sound Blaster.
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Chilled coconut pudding makes a sweet ending
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant is always a hive of activities whenever we visit. Highly popular for its tim sum, there is a constant stream of hungry customers. Opened in 1992, the restaurant occupies several units along Jalan Besar, from 183 to 191. Over the years, the queuing system has improved tremendously with the adoption […]
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Lost and found: Best fried sambal fish
Years ago, an ex-colleague of mine brought a few of us to eat a dish he dubbed “the best fried fish he has ever had”. “You can even eat all the bones,” he beamed. The restaurant was along Ophir Road and such was its popularity that there was a line of cars parked on along […]
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Wonderboom: Small body, big sound
How many speakers does a person need? How about one more? With a couple of Google Home speakers in my home, I wasn’t really in need of another speaker but the Wonderboom changed my mind. Yes, it doesn’t have the smart capabilities of a Google Home. It can’t receive verbal instructions. But, it’s sound does […]
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Himalaya Salt candy is so addictive!
Last October, I was given a pack of sports candy called Himalaya Salt. As it was new to me, I tried it and got hooked by its combination of mint, sweetness, sourness and saltiness. While there was a longing for more, I forgot about it over time — until my daughter told me about a […]
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