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Half mermaid, half lion. That’s how they describe the Merlion structure in Singapore. The monument is considered as a national symbol of the city-state and commonly used as a personification of Singapore. The first time I saw Merlion was on a photo from my sister’s friend who worked overseas for a decade. On my first…
Encounter with the immigration officer from my arrival in Changi Airport still haunts me as I waited for the heavy downpour to stop. Winsland House became my shelter as I watched Singaporean kids, accompanied by their nannies, trail the rain-drenched sidewalks. I just ended my art trail at Orchard Road and scheduled to visit landmarks…
Main gate of Chinese Garden is on the west side and coming from the MRT Station, I got inside the garden through the east entrance. Before the wooden bridge, fringed with red fence, are stalls selling sodas and chips. I heard a person warbling an Aegis classic being played on a portable radio. The Filipino in me…
The view of the lush forest on my right wanted to secure my attention but the towering residential buildings and commercial skyscrapers from afar battled for a glance. It was a bit weird to walk on a canopy bridge being bordered by two diverse scenes. I felt sorry for the character on my right as…
For those who will use my Singapore itinerary, please prepare to endure long walks. I brought a pedometer with me and walking throughout the day was never an issue. On my last day in the country, I was able to cover three famous Singapore heritage districts. Little India, Kampong Glam, and Chinatown are believed to influence most…
Universal Studios Singapore visit was originally on the last day of my Singapore itinerary. When a friend knew it was on a Sunday, she reluctantly agreed and just advised me to schedule it on a weekday. Queues are undeniably pathetic on weekends and will limit the attractions you could try. I’ve decided to move it…
Staring at the bay with views of the Merlion Statue, Helix Bridge, Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum, and Singapore Flyer is a bearable thing to do all day. It was a gloomy afternoon and the humidity went better. Being on the view deck of The Fullerton Pavilion, free for the public, I surveyed the surroundings…
When she noticed me spending a long time looking at the Singapore MRT map, she asked where I was heading. Orchard Road was the answer she wanted to hear for her next spiel. “Take blue line, alight at Newton. Transfer to red line heading to Marina South Pier.” I thanked her kindness and I immediately…