Month: January 2022
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Why I quit drinking alcohol
Two months ago I made the decision to quit drinking alcohol. While I’m not exactly what would be described as an alcoholic, I felt it was the right thing to do. Drinking alcohol is expensive. Getting a drink in Singapore is NOT cheap. If you want to drink at a decent bar or restaurant, half […]
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Trying Dumpling Darlings at Amoy Street
Craved recently for dimsum and I thought of taking my friend Ramel to Dumpling Darlings at Telok Ayer. I was always intrigued by the name “Dumpling Darlings”. It sounds like a cute name, right? When I learned it’s inside of a shophouse, I jumped onto an opportunity to make reservations. (Here I go again with […]
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Kayaking at Kallang Basin for the first time
Oh hello there, bright orange boat. I’m low-key proud that I’m no longer triggered by this place. I put so many hours into Kallang River and Kallang Basin during the four years I was a member of a local dragon boat team. This was where I invested my time and my love. My friend Joanne […]
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Visiting the Changi Chapel and Museum
I didn’t know there was a museum in the eastern side of Singapore which tells the story of what happened when the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese during World War II. I thought the museums were all within the city’s Civic District. It makes sense to have one within Changi. It’s called the Changi […]
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Quantum of the Seas Pt. 3 – The Last Full Day
What I enjoyed the most from our three-day “cruise to nowhere” was the feeling of actually leaving Singapore. It was looking out at the open sea and seeing nothing but ocean and sky which elevated the experience. Families with young kids will enjoy the amenities. For those into gambling, a casino is there. There are […]
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Revisiting Joo Chiat Road
Joo Chiat Road is a special place for me. It’s home to Betel Box Backpacker’s Inn, the first of many hostels I stayed at when I started my Singapore adventure ten years ago. Earlier, my friend Greg and I were in the area looking for a café. I couldn’t help but look for the green […]
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25 things on my 2022 bucket list
Here’s a list of things I want to do this year: Revisit Joo Chiat. Go to Jurong Bird Park. Ride the Cable Car from Mount Faber. Go to Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve. Visit Coney Island. Revisit Pulau Ubin. Have a staycation at Sentosa. See Raffles Lighthouse on the other end of the island. Visit Sembawang […]
George in Singapore 