Drafted this post so long ago but never found time to post it till now. I've been getting lazy, extremely lazy and of course busy at the same time. Well, yeah, I went to Singapore in December just days before the End Term Exams. And it feels great!! It is remarkable to see that Singapore has changed so much in just 8 months. This trip however, was more of spending time with relatives from abroad rather than the usual excursions and exploring.
Singapore City
As we cross the causeway and enter South East Asia's one and only first world country, we were greeted with lush greenery from the raintrees that line Ayer Rajah Expressway; a testimony to efficient town planning and also, a sharp contrast compared to neighbouring Malaysia.
Every nook and corner of the country is filled with townships that compliment one another and provide excellent snapshots.
Still, Singapore has never neglected the need for greenery and a little plot of nature. In fact, in every neighbourhood there is at least a huge green park and a reflexology path for the aging society.
If this was Malaysia, I wouldn't have 3 bikes rusting outside my house.
This trip, I came across something rather interesting and unusual. While Michelin stars are usually associated with restaurants boasting haute cuisine in France and recently Japan, Singapore has one landmark rated 3 Michelin stars and it happens to be her Botanical Gardens. Well apparently, Michelin stars are also some sort of a guide which I'm just too lazy to research on.
Taking a stroll in this park situated just beside the Shopping District of Orchard Road was simply unbelievable. It's difficult to imagine that such a tranquil park exist with such close proximity to Orchard Road.
The park has some of the most unique plants and insects I have ever seen. The whole place is just different from conventional parks and recreational areas which truly deserves a Michelin star award.
One thing that makes it extremely different from parks in Malaysia is the fact that Boo Boo can also take a walk in it.
Again, being in Singapore, there's nothing better than a retail therapy in Orchard Road and Singapore's newest and largest mall, VivoCity. Not to forget getting in touch with the latest electronic gadgets and offerings at Simlim Square.
Gotham-like building
Little India in Singapore, truly India.
the famed ERP gantry
24 hours eateries and fast food chains are extremely common nowadays but a departmental store? That's truly unique. Moreover, Mustafa has everything and anything you want at a bargain.
Singapore also has a new dam and it's right in the heart of the city. It's named Marina Barrage and its an alternative source of fresh water supply for the city state thanks to neighbouring Malaysia which threatens to hike water tariffs. The uniqueness of the dam is that it contains clean water although it's right in the middle of a bustling metropolitan. A very ambitious plan for a small but self-sufficient nation.
The barrage also has viewing platforms facing the city and Marina Bay which houses the infamous Singapore Flyer which recently made headlines after a power failure that left visitors stranded in the capsules for 6 hours. yikes.
Las Vegas Sands Singapore
Genting Singapore
Looking towards Sentosa Island from VivoCity
VivoCity looks small compared to Mid Valley or One Utama but somehow, I just couldn't complete exploring it. Optical illusion?
Surprisingly, I made a return to Clarke Quay, one of the most happening night scenes in South East Asia. What was planned as a late night clubbing turned out to be a good calorie burner after walking around snapping pictures followed by a sumptuous supper in Geylang, Singapore's famed red light district. That's, an adventure..
