Bumboats In Singapore

Bumboat

Hop on a bumboat with the Singapore River Cruise Singapore is a country with limited road infrastructure and no extensive rail network. Singapore’s public transportation is primarily based on land. The bus, train, and taxi are the three primary modes of transportation in Singapore. Boats and river transport were important for the transportation of goods … Read more

Kranji War Memorial

The air is light, and the grass is moist from dew. In elegant rows, thousands of grey tombs dot the gentle slope. The lawn is neatly kept, owing to the caretakers’ constant attention and the lack of human footprints. Only a few visitors sign the register near the entrance. A cross and a large building … Read more

Traditional Bakeries Sing Hon Loong

Sin Hon Loong Bakery

You are immediately drawn to Sing Hon Loong (新丰隆面包厂) by the unmistakable scent of freshly baked bread. Ghee Leong is a Singaporean baked good that has been around since the early days of Singapore’s history. This old-style bakery in Whampoa is one of the final traditional bakeries to exist in Singapore. Old Place is a … Read more

The Dawson And Alexandra Footprints In Queenstown

The majesty of Queenstown is evident. She is also the prototype housing for a large portion of public housing in Singapore. She was also the first to build affordable public housing, such as flats in the Housing and Development Board (HDB) system. She was also one of the first to develop point blocks and curved … Read more

Thaipusam In Singapore 2013

Thaipusam is one of the most physically demanding of religious festivals, and it is a challenge for believers as well as a stunning spectacle for non-believers. From Serangoon Road, kavadi bearers walk three to seven-foot-high structures of wood or steel and brace themselves for a 4.5km trek from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to Sri Thandayuthapani … Read more

The Waning Crescent Of Dakota

dakota crescent history

The tale of Dakota Crescent History The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has designated 17 blocks in Dakota Crescent for renovation. The 400 residents will have to move out by the end of 2016 because of renovation. Dakota Crescent, like her more well-known Singapore Improvement Trust counterpart Tiong Bahru, is one of the few HDB … Read more

The Armenians In Singapore

The Armenians in Singapore have been a small but tightly knit community for some time. The 1824 census recorded only 16 members, which is correct. Despite their small numbers, several Armenians have made important contributions to Singapore’s history. After the Armenians had been conducting church services in rented space for a while, they decided to … Read more

Fuk Tak Chi Temple Fuk Tak Chi Museum

The Fuk Tak Chi Temple in Singapore’s Chinatown is the country’s oldest and most historic temple. It was rebuilt on the site of an earlier simple shrine in 1820 as a brick temple. The temple was built with the help of Hakka and Cantonese immigrants who came to Singapore in search of higher-paying employment. The … Read more

Golden Theatre

golden theatre singapore

Post-pandemic, majority of people have forgotten that we have regular movie theaters. We had to wait at the theater for the next showing time of our favorite films. And to fill in the time, I remember before the movie starts, close to it’s beginning or when we are desperate to kill time, these trailers will … Read more

People’s Park Complex

people’s park complex

A Megastructure in Singapore, People’s Park Complex Despite its name, visiting the People’s Park Complex is not a walk in the park. You could be hit with ads or offered a prepositioned two-for-one Maldives trip offer or a 30-minute foot reflexology session by enthusiastic salespeople. The mall’s main atrium is a packed chamber with high … Read more