A metal walkway of Forest Walk, part of the Southern Ridges Trail
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A Simple Guide to Hiking Singapore’s Southern Ridges

This is your simple guide to the Southern Ridges, one of the most popular hiking routes in Singapore. Covering Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, and Kent Ridge Park via a series of elaborate trails, bridges, and connectors, the Southern Ridges is an incredible example of how even a densely-populated city like Singapore…

A Viewing Pod at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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A Hot and Humid Afternoon Hiking Singapore’s 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…

Map of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
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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. Let me tell you, friends, it was a thoroughly taxing 30 minutes. The highest point in Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill, which…

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…

Map of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

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…

Beer and views from the world's highest urban 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…

The Interlace Apartment Complex 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…