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Bar Bar Black Sheep

This cozy little corner along Robertson Quay, houses 3 different stalls – Thai, Western, south Indian and a Bar. Perfect for a meal or a drink after a run around the river, or simply hangout here to watch the world go by&...


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Chee Cheong Fun for breakfast

Another signature local breakfast dish commonly available from Dim Sum stalls or food centers. Comes in several varieties,  Plain, Char Siew, Prawn, or You Tiao (dough fritters) inside.


Midnight TeoChew porridge

Singapore is full of late night supper options. You can get food anytime of the day and night! An old favorite is, porridge at Havelock Road. Pick dishes from a broad selection of dishes – braised duck, tofu, salted egg, ...



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Food trail @ Singapore flyer

Food trail @ Singapore flyer is one one the most charming food centers in Singapore, it brings back memories from old school Street Hawker. Enjoy the authentic Beef Noodles, Char Kway Teow, and Ice Kachang, with the view of the...


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The Singapore Taxi

Fast, easy and efficient could describe life in Singapore. You don’t stroll along the streets in a world of your own with time to spare and you definitely do not walk when a taxi is waiting nearby. Life in Singapore is geared...


Chinatown

Things To Do In Singapore

The best way to explore Singapore is to do what the locals do. That’s right, do things that are ‘non-touristy’. I have compiled a list of places and things to do in Singapore that are mostly free, other than a bottle of d...



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Satay @ Boon Tat Street

From dusk till past midnight, satay vendor setup stalls along the stretch of Boon Tat Street bordering Lau Pa Sat Festival market where the road is close, typically from 7pm onwards. As hawkers prepare their wares anticipating ...


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Joo Chiat and Katong Food Walk

This six-hour gastronomical tour unites food lovers in a weekly quest to sample the best of Singapore’s local cuisine, with over 20 dishes up for tasting at various locations. DATE & TIME: Now till Dec 31, 2012 VENUE:...


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National Day 2012

DATE & TIME: 9 August VENUE: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Marina Bay ABOUT: The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore’s independence from Malaysia i...



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Christmas 2012

DATE & TIME: 25 December 2012 VENUE: Orchard Road ABOUT: As Orchard Road gears up for the festive season, not only do stores start offering Christmas specials but the roads get lit up. Many malls decorate their façades too...





 
Walks and Tours
 
  • SONY DSC
  • Sago Lane, Chinatown – Singapore
  • Tide on the Singapore River
  • Singapore Flyer
  • Changi Point Coastal Walk