Sep 4, 2004 - D: From a big village to a big city

We decided that we only needed one full day there which we spent buying our airline tickets to Singapore, dodging a few raindrops, and exploring the Morning Market. ... Singapore WOW!! That's all I could say upon arriving to this amazing, modern, clean, functional, beautiful city! We loved Laos and are so glad we chose to fit it in to this trip. ... But, there are not many more extreme changes than going from undeveloped Laos to first-world modern Singapore. ... It never occurred to me that I would love Singapore. ... We also appreciated suggestions from our friend Lisa Swaya Wilmer who took a re-con trip to Singapore for us (her company actually thought it was a business trip) last spring and sent us an email of all the things we should do. ...

Aug 4, 2004 - Thailand & Malay Penninsula Trek (Part II)

Malaysian and Singapore Adventures **************************************************** Hello and welcome to our latest installment. ... We have been busy over the last few days continuing our way through Malaysia, via Penang - an island just off the western coast, travelling on to Kuala Kunsa, then Kuala Lumpar and finally Melaka before crossing the border into Singapore, where we are at the moment. ... It was such a strange sight to see them paddling in the river or basking on the banks looking strangely like crocodiles! At present, we are living it up in Singapore where our tour has now ended and we have transferred to a hotel where there are hot showers and proper sit-down toilets (as opposed to the squat variety). ... We went to the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel where we drank Singapore Slings and merrily cast our peanut shells on to the floor, which was a strange custom given the penchant for cleanliness everywhere else in the city. ...

Aug 4, 2004 - Singapore

Almost everyone guessed the correct destination, which was -- Singapore! But before we can try a Singapore Sling we need to get there. ... My two-hour flight to Singapore was on one of them: a two-class 777. ... The worst part was that I didn't even get to read my Frommer's Singapore guide book, so I entered a new country not knowing much about it. ... Under the Singapore law, the penalty for the illegal importation of controlled drugs such as heroin or morphine is death. ... I had some other goods considered "contraband" in Singapore (chewing gum for my niece and nephew, a bootleg DVD and CD that I bought at the night market, and my computer, which gets so many spam emails a day that I am sure it had some unsolicited porn). ...

Jul 2, 2004 - Singapore - dag 2

Dag 2: geen verrassing, maar we hebben allemaal moeite met wakker worden.Dag 2: geen verrassing, maar we hebben allemaal moeite met wakker worden....

Jul 1, 2004 - Singapore

1 juli tot 5 juli Singapore: Orchard Parade Hotel We werden welkom geheten door een zwarte lucht en 5 minuten in de bus kregen we zo'n ouderwetse tropische hoosbui over ons heen. ... Nu is het natuurlijk ook leuk om te kiezen uit de 60 films, 250 CD's en 300 tv programma's die je bij Singapore Airlines krijgt aangeboden. ... Wat ook niet hielp was dat we naar Nederlandse begrippen overdag vlogen en dat we ook wat fijne huilbaby's vlak voor ons hadden.1 juli tot 5 juli Singapore: Orchard Parade Hotel We werden welkom geheten door een zwarte lucht en 5 minuten in de bus kregen we zo'n ouderwetse tropische hoosbui over ons heen. ... Nu is het natuurlijk ook leuk om te kiezen uit de 60 films, 250 CD's en 300 tv programma's die je bij Singapore Airlines krijgt aangeboden. ... Wat ook niet hielp was dat we naar Nederlandse begrippen overdag vlogen en dat we ook wat fijne huilbaby's vlak voor ons hadden....

May 21, 2004 - Singapore

As I wrote before, we started boarding little bit later and for such a big plane as Boeing 747-400 is, it is required special procedure for boarding. Flight to Singapore went O. ... K.As I wrote before, we started boarding little bit later and for such a big plane as Boeing 747-400 is, it is required special procedure for boarding. Flight to Singapore went O. ... K....

May 7, 2004 - Civilisation!

Having once again wimped out of a painful bus journey and flown to Singapore, Chris and Cal were met by our man in the field, Felix Lighter. ... Things started innocently enough - Raffles, for Singapore Slings (hideous, incidently). ... Before we knew it, we'd been sucked into The Fullerton for High Tea.Having once again wimped out of a painful bus journey and flown to Singapore, Chris and Cal were met by our man in the field, Felix Lighter. ... Things started innocently enough - Raffles, for Singapore Slings (hideous, incidently). ... Before we knew it, we'd been sucked into The Fullerton for High Tea....

Apr 29, 2004 - The last fling with a Singapore Sling

If gastronomy and retail therapy are on your list of priorities when choosing a holiday destination, then Singapore should be a definite contender. ... A modest postage stamp on the southern tip of Malaysia's envelope, what Singapore lacks in size, it more than makes up for in character and, on the surface at least, it a appears to be a truly harmonious and successful ethnic melting pot. ... As Singapore is probably most well-known for its stringent laws on everything from chewing gum to jaywalking, many people would no doubt be surprised to discover a relaxed and, in many ways, progressive city with an indigenous youth culture and vibrant nightlife. ... And, to be honest, if the offshoots of this supposed draconian beauracracy include spotlessly clean streets and never having to painstakingly pick gum off the seat of your jeans, then bring it on! We did learn a little of the harsh reality of Singaporean law when reading an article in the paper about two men who had tried to illegally enter the country by swimming the mile from the Malaysian mainland on the inner tubes of tyres. ... There's plenty to keep you occupied in Singapore and it's difficult deciding where to begin. ...

Jan 29, 2004 - Singapore

We decided to include our 17-hour stopover in Singapore in our website write-up for two reasons: the Singapore Airport is fantastic beyond explanation, and Singapore city itself is not without mystical grandeur of its own. ... On the flight to Singapore, we were determined to sleep on the plane as much as possible in order to be wide awake in the airport (we had heard that it was an experience in itself). ... Because we flew Singapore Airlines, we failed miserably; there were millions of movie, TV, and gaming options to keep us amused throughout the flight, so we ended up staying awake the entire time. ... Singapore city is an interesting looking place. ... Soon enough we boarded another Singapore Airlines flight and were on our way to "Sunny South Africa. ...

Dec 19, 2003 - Singapore

After a long queue we eventually got through customs re-boarded the train and continued on our way to Singapore. ... This took us around all the sights of Singapore. ... The weather is terrible, it is the middle of the Singapore rainy season, and we have never seen rain like it. ... On the riverside to a backdrop of the Singapore skyline. ...

Dec 18, 2003 - Kuala Lumpur

After a late night we were keen to get up early to make sure we could get a ticket to go up the Petronas Towers. After a busy day we met up with the rest of the group before heading to KL central station (the best train station we have ever seen, more like an airport) for the overnight sleeper to Singapore. ...