While you may know Singapore is famous for its amazing food, rich history and culture as well as its bustling city streets, you probably didn’t know it’s home to four incredible wildlife reserves. Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari and the famous Singapore Zoo are must-visit destinations for anyone visiting Singapore and they’re […]
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Each week, around 6,800 flights land at Singapore’s Changi Airport, carrying passengers travelling to all parts of the world. All up, some 55 million passengers will pass through Changi each year. I don’t know about you, but that figure kinda blows my mind. With that many people passing through the airport each year, if you’re […]
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If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I’m the most regular person you’ll meet. I’m in no way fancy. Just real regular. So, like most regular people, I flipped out when Singapore Airlines presented me with a business class ticket on their inaugural flight from Singapore to Düsseldorf. You guys, […]
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Here’s the thing about airlines… I tend to take them for granted. I show up at the airport, whine about the length of the line at check-in, then lump my heavy backpack through the airport. I get on the plane, roll my eyes at noisy passengers and those who still can’t find the right seat, […]
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If you find yourself flying from one side of the globe to the other, or just travelling through Asia, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in Singapore at some stage. It’s one of those places a lot of flights tend to pass through, so if you get the chance, it makes sense to spend […]
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When it comes to visiting a city, one of the best things you can do is to get up as high as possible and take it all in from the very best viewpoint. This means rooftop bars, restaurants and cool rooftop lookouts. These places afford you a chance to take in the city from a […]
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I‘m feeling a little bit tipsy. It’s happy hour in the Club Room Lounge at the Rendezvous Hotel, which means two hours of delightful complimentary cocktails and snacks. I’ve been drinking Old Fashioned’s and the whisky is giving me that wonderfully relaxed feeling you can only get from free booze, while on holidays. Life is […]
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It’s the middle of the day and it’s stinking hot. Singapore has found its humidity dial and set it to ‘dehydrate’, much to our displeasure. With the sweat of a thousand suns pouring out of us, we arrive at the Fuk Tak Chi Temple. But it isn’t just a temple, it’s also the ridiculously cool […]
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If you’ve ever thought about visiting Singapore there’s a good chance you’ve heard someone tell you how expensive it is. You’ll find most of the tourist spots live up to this expectation, where the cheapest bottle of wine on a menu sits at $100AU and dinner at a nice restaurant can easily set you back […]
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When we first arrived in Singapore, I was exhausted. A few big weeks of travel had left me feeling all over the place and a bit overwhelmed. My plan for Singapore had been to hit the ground running and start working as soon as arrived. Thankfully my common sense won out and I decided to […]
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It’s all too easy to get stuck in a travel rut. You start thinking about your annual leave and how you should spend it, where you should go, but all you can think of are the same destinations over and over. “Let’s go to Bali…” or “How about we spend a few days at a […]
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Singapore is an absolutely beautiful country. Its tropical climate means the plants are lush and green, making the island look like a real urban jungle. The unique mix of historic old buildings and traditional culture with skyscrapers and high-powered business people make for a one of a kind holiday destination. You get all the excitement […]
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