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BUGIS STREET 2008-02-08 22:21:00 After buying some items at Sim Lim Square, soon we dashed through the streets on our way to Bugis Street. Bugis Street is known as the “Largest Street-Shopping Location in Singapore”, with a motley maze of 600 shops hawking from anything from traditional snacks, street wear, cafes, hawker food, fashion items and services. This place reminds me our own “Divisoria” here in Manila. We ...

Blog Award 2008-02-08 22:17:00 A few days ago I received my very first and second award in this blogging world from my awesome amigo JK . I'm quite honored to receive these two awards. How cool! I want to share this to everyone listed in my exchange links. ...

SIM LIM SQUARE 2008-02-06 17:09:00 The next morning, we made an early walked to Sim Lim Square, which is just a few blocks away from Bayview Hotel. Sim Lim Square is one of the popular IT hangouts, a six-storey commercial shopping centre specialising in electronics and IT Products in Singapore. The shop first two levels are for consumer electronics like digital still cameras, digital camcorders, MD players, the newest plasma or ...

NIGHT SAFARI (PART 2) 2008-02-06 00:12:00 We were among the first in line at the entrance gate and before we knew it the place was filled up fast. While waiting we happened to see the tribal dancers getting ready for their cultural performances (known for their blowpipe demonstrations and fire eating displays), which are a regular feature at the safari. We waited agonizingly for about one and a half hours before we finally made it ...

Night Safari (Part 1) 2008-02-04 17:53:00 Then we ventured to Night Safari just beside the Singapore Zoo. Since we arrived a little bit early, we did our photo-taking opportunity around the area. Night Safari is an entire open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night. It is known for nocturnal animals that only come out at night, while others are simply more active at night. It is divided into eight ...

SINGAPORE ZOO (PART 5) 2008-02-03 17:27:00 Near the entrance is a huge Safari Zoo Shop with great assortment of merchandise and interesting souvenirs such as cuddly animal plush, toys, caps, t-shirts, bags etc. These items make ideal presents for children, plush toys collectors or any animal lovers. Then we stopped for a drink break at Ben and Jerry's, a brand known for ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and other ice cream novelty ...

SINGAPORE ZOO (PART 4) 2008-02-02 18:30:00 Shortly we came face to face with the little penguins in their special glass-fronted enclosures, swimming gracefully underwater. Soon after, we passed by the Elephant Rides section. Guests can ride on the back of these animals and have your souvenir photo taken. Later on, we decided to hop on for a free tram ride as we were already tired from walking. We drove around most parts of the ...

SINGAPORE ZOO (PART 3): Primates 2008-02-01 17:15:00 Then we went to the Primate Kingdom, which consists of six large and two small moated islands and houses several species of monkeys including the lion-tailed macaques, black and white colobus monkeys, brown capuchin and spider monkey. (One of the small moated island) While walking around the park, we glimpsed an adorable and mischievous orangutan at the Island Free Ranging Orang Utans. He ...

SINGAPORE ZOO (Part 2): Elephant of Asia 2008-01-31 17:15:00 The map made it easy for us to find the way to the Elephant of Asia. When we got there, I was already tired and perspiring heavily after our long walk. phew! The area is built along the tranquil waters of the Seletar Reservoir, the 7800-square-metre exhibit comprise viewing lofts, rustic thatched huts and elevated boardwalks. The sad part, the exhibit area was already full and seats were all ...

SINGAPORE ZOO (PART 1) 2008-01-30 15:17:00 In the afternoon, we headed to Singapore Zoo. We took the MRT and alighted at Ang Mo Kio Station, then we hopped on the Bus service 138 (just accross the MRT station) bound directly to Singapore Zoo. Upon arrival, hubby bought our Zoo Park Hoppers Ticket 2-in-1 (Zoo and Night Safari Admission), at the Ticket station, which cost us S$40.00 per person including the 5% GST. Lines were quick. Once ...

ORCHARD ROAD 2008-01-29 16:08:00 It was Sunday morning and after we had our buffet breakfast, we headed to Orchard Road. The place is shaded with some tress with a multitude of malls stretching the entire road. From there we walked around the main shopping district of Singapore, until we saw a Visitor Information Centre, wherein you can drop by here and ask for a wide variety of publications and the latest copy of the Official ...

BAYVIEW HOTEL SINGAPORE 2008-01-28 17:10:00 We arrived late at night in Singapore. We had no problem finding a taxi there. Soon we left from the airport to "Bayview Hotel Singapore", where we booked our 3 days and 2 nights stay. Bayview Hotel Singapore (formerly City Bayview Hotel), is a 3-star contemporary fifteen storey located in the heart of the town, just 10 to 15 minutes walk to Orchard Road and the Singapore International ...

SINGAPORE 2008-01-27 17:08:00 Hubby and I grabbed two tickets for ourselves when Cebu Pacific Airline offered a P1.00 seat sale last February 2007 to Singapore and the departure was on June 2007. The roundtrip ticket cost us only around Php 4,481.00 per person (including the Php 1,620.00 travel tax). Lucky us! I must admit, I'm quite impressed with The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board; the people behind this group are ...

TOP TEN WORLD'S DANGEROUS DESTINATIONS 2008-01-25 17:07:00 1.) Somalia iJet: 5 Control Risks: Extreme security and travel risk Somalia is a lawless land, according to iJet and Control Risks. Various warlords in this East African country traffic weapons and narcotics, while James Smither of Control Risks says, "drugged-up" children and teenagers patrol the streets with guns. Among the risks visitors take are military clashes, kidnappings-for-ransom, ...

AIRPORT SECURITY Q&A 2008-01-24 17:12:00 Q. Are liquids and gels permitted in my checked baggage? A. Yes. The new rules only apply to carry-on baggage. Q. May I bring liquids and gels in my carry-on? A. Yes, but only in limited amounts. Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of three ounces or less and placed inside one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag. The TSA emphasizes that containers should fit comfortably into ... Amp