Tag: Singapore
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More than a carabiner
Having grown up on spy novels and adventure books, I’ve been a sucker for gadgets of all kinds. One of these is the ubiquitous carabiner, which can be used for a multitude of purposes — hanging stuff onto back packs, hooking things onto poles and lots more. Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon the…
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Credit card payment makes Sydney commuting so easy
One of the the biggest joy of my trip to Sydney was the discovery that I could use the credit card to pay for public transportation. There’s no need to buy and top up an Opal card. The contactless credit card works perfectly. Why didn’t they think of this earlier? OK, kudos to Sydney but…
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River Safari: A walk along the wild side
Mother’s Day was the day we set aside for our first visit to River Safari, a Singapore attraction flanked by the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari Singapore, both of which are must visits for locals and visitors. Millions have visited since River Safari officially opened in 2014 and we were delighted that we could finally…
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Goodbye, chicken rice ball
A trip to Toa Payoh to buy one of our favourite chicken rice turned out to be a sad occasion. The stall has closed. The owners have retired. We were 29 days late. Good Year Local Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball is no more. I was devastated because it had been a part of my growing…
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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.
