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Macpherson – Van Gogh Street Gallery: If you've been to this area, it's hard to miss the graffiti at void deck of Block 56 on Pipit Road. ...

Nanyang University (Nantah) – Arches & Gardens: There are two Nanyang University arches in Singapore. The original Nanyang University arch structure...

Southern Ridges – Gillman Barracks: Gillman Village was formerly known as Gillman Barracks, which used to house the British army and lat...

Crafts@home – Shroom Faux Terrarium: Had some free time on my hands so decided to get crafty and build a mushroom-shaped faux terrarium f...

Massachusetts – Boston: Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail is a red (mostly brick) path through downtown Boston that leads to 16 significant ...

NY – Midtown Manhattan: Parks & Greens: The High Line is a 1-mile linear park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the stre...

NY – Midtown Manhattan: Buildings & Squares: Times Square, the most bustling square of New York is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas ...

NY – Uptown Manhattan: Manhattan is loosely divided into Downtown (Lower Manhattan), Midtown (Midtown Manhattan), and Uptow...

NY – Downtown Manhattan & Waterways: Once the sprawling home of much of New York City's Italian population, Little Italy has become more ...

NY – Roosevelt Island: Roosevelt Island is a mixed income, racially diverse waterfront community situated in the East River...

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Macpherson - Van Gogh Street Gallery vangoghIf you've been to this area, it's hard to miss the graffiti at void deck of Block 56 on Pipit Road. It is "defaced" with the postimpressionist works of Vincent Van Gogh. It was interesting to walk into this gallery and read about Vincent Van Gogh as well ...

Marina Bay - Skyline & Night Lights 6861537908_dbdee0734f1Marina Bay is Singapore 's new playground, set amid a dynamic landscape of lush greenery and waterfront promenade. It's a great place experience the city, night lights, and the skyline. We had a really enjoyable evening starting with dinner at Level 33, f...

Marina Bay - iLight Festival 2012 6861544654_c1fe3dc9241This is the second edition of iLight Marina Bay, and will be held from 9 March to 1 April 2012. Themed "Light Meets Asia", the sophomore will feature more than 30 innovative and environmentally sustainable light art installations, with a strong focus on w...

Sentosa - Sentosa Cove 5257078588_37d9c2c8171We spent the day with family at their holiday home in Sentosa Cove and were really amazed at the tranquility and fantastic views from the apartment. Imagine the shimmering ocean as your neighbour, a world-class golf course in your backyard, and the entire...

Sentosa - Universal Studios Singapore 4677931064_00db630f671A theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The park is 20 hectares (49 acres) in size with a total of 19 attractions in seven uniquely themed zones which surround a lagoon. Each zone is based on a blockbuster mo...

Sentosa - Rides & Attractions 4720506150_7c530d599f1Sentosa, which translates to peace and tranquility in Malay, is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year. Sentosa was once known as Pulau Blakang Mati, which in Malay means the Island (pulau) of Death (mati) from Be...

Clarke Quay – River Festival & RC Planes 3667045778_82f1f416c72Clarke Quay sits on a historical commercial site that dates back to the 19th century. Boldly restored and refurbished into five beautiful waterfront godowns under a climate-controlled canopy with coloured lighting, it now boasts a dizzying array of over 6...

Bishan - Toothless Fish Footspa 3286693842_744235ecc51The Toothless Fish Footspa is Located at Sin Ming Avenue, right smack in the middle of two prawning areas, the fish foot spa is surrounded with a good variety of local food, a wide range of drinks, a driving range right across, and offers a spacious carpa...

Sentosa - Siloso Beach 2842174667_38582e80a7Siloso Beach is one of the three beaches in Sentosa and is the home of beach volleyball enthusiasts. The stretch of beach also boasts of dining and shopping outlets, and for those who like their day at the beach more vigorous, engage yourself in other out...

Marina Bay - The Singapore Flyer 2703201324_0503a1031a_o1 Singapore Flyer is the world's largest observation wheel. Standing at a stunning 165m from the ground, the Flyer offers you breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina Bay, our island city and beyond. There's also a wide range of shops, restaurants, acti...

Mandai - The Singapore Zoo 2577375669_3ce92091e9The Singapore Zoo is a model of the "open zoo" concept. The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision. Oppressive cages...

SkateSports - Kallang Ice World 2451400886_ff2b629030Some of my colleagues decided to do something a little different and organised an ice skating outing at Kallang Leisure Park. Although most of us were first timers, it was surprisingly enjoyable. It was a great workout too! Kallang Ice World is ope...

Sentosa - Barclays Singapore Open 2007 1858330874_0849da1d0aThe Barclays Singapore Open was held on Sentosa’s par-71 Serapong championship course from 1-4 November 2007. One of the region’s premier golf clubs, Sentosa Golf Club was opened in 1974 by Singapore's then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Leading internation...