A Hot and Humid Afternoon Hiking at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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A Hot and Humid Afternoon Hiking at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in the very northwest of Singapore really puts the wild in wildlife. Crocodiles, mudskippers, monitor lizards, and, err, onions, this part of Singapore is one of the best escapes into nature you can get without leaving the country. My phone didn’t agree with that last part. After I’d taken a bus…

Why Hiking to the Highest Point in Singapore is a Big Disappointment
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Why Hiking to the Highest Point in Singapore is a Big Disappointment

It was a trek for the ages, destined to be remembered by historians for generations to come. I speak, of course, of the epic journey of hiking to the highest point in Singapore in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Let me tell you, friends, it was a thoroughly taxing 30 minutes. Now, before you tell me…

A Comparison of New York City vs Singapore Apartments
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A Comparison of New York City vs Singapore Apartments

We just moved into our new condo apartment in Singapore. Now we’re in comparable spaces, let’s look at New York City vs Singapore apartments. Hint: we upgraded in almost every way. First, let me explain what we’re comparing. In Singapore, we’re in a one-bedroom on the 5th floor of a condo in the Bukit Timah…

We Know Which Eastern European Country You Should Visit Based On These 3 Questions

We Know Which Eastern European Country You Should Visit Based On These 3 Questions

We’re trying something new. It’s the 21st century and people don’t like to read. So we’re trying a quiz, and we’re going to tell you which Eastern European country you should visit based on what you like to do with your vacations. Disclaimer: we accept no legal responsibility if you go to the place we…

Visiting the World’s Highest Microbrewery in Singapore
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Visiting the World’s Highest Microbrewery in Singapore

We visited the world’s highest urban microbrewery in Singapore. It’s called LeVeL33, and yes, that is how you write it. My first thought when seeing the claim “world’s highest urban microbrewery” was, why do they need to specify “urban”? Is there a 50-floor tower in the middle of the Kansas prairie that is overall the…

6 Incredible Examples of Unique Architecture in Singapore
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6 Incredible Examples of Unique Architecture in Singapore

Below are 6 incredible examples of unique architecture in Singapore. From garden hotels to fruity shopping malls to bridges that look like worms, there’s really something for all tastes here. The Interlace Buro Ole Scheeren, architect of The Interlace, must be a younger sibling. I say that because The Interlace is made of LEGO, and…

How to Survive 14 Days Trapped in Hotel Quarantine in Singapore
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How to Survive 14 Days Trapped in Hotel Quarantine in Singapore

Below is a day by day account of our 14 days trapped in hotel quarantine in Singapore. We stayed at JEN Hotel on Orchard Road. Hopefully the below is entertaining for everyone, but also helpful to anyone also looking for SHN information/experiences [stay home notices]. Day One – Tues, 1st Sep We arrive at the…