A former Ford Factory in Singapore? I was stunned when I heard about this place. Ford automobiles are as stereotypically American as it gets. So, I never expected to see one halfway around the world. But during a recent trip to Singapore, I got lost en route to a cemetery I wanted to visit. Flat […]
Morality, Myth, and the Ten Courts of Hell at Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa (previously known as Tiger Balm Garden) had been on my radar for years, so I was excited to finally see it for myself during a recent trip to Singapore. In fact, I found it so intriguing that I visited twice in one week! I had initially expected to learn all about Tiger […]
My Return Visit to Changi Chapel and Museum
I recently returned to Singapore’s Changi Chapel and Museum, after finding it closed for remodeling on my last visit several years ago. Walking through the galleries again brought back memories of my first visit, which had a powerful impact on me, along with an awareness of how much the space has changed over time. This […]
5 Reasons To Visit Singapore’s Changi Village
Flying into a new country can sometimes be overwhelming. More so if the arrival city happens to be of the bustling, metropolitan variety. Bright lights and honking horns are not everyone’s cup of tea, especially if readjusting to a new time zone (aka jet lag). But with Singapore being one of the major Southeast Asia […]
Pulau Ubin, Easy Day Trip to Singapore’s Unique Island Paradise
They say Pulau Ubin Island is like stepping back in time; to the 60s or 70s if you will. I disagree with that description of the Pulau Ubin experience. A living museum may be a more actuate description. But at the same time, Pulau Ubin is an impressive example of successful preservation of both Singapore’s […]
Best Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore? Food Playground!
Those who know me, know that I’m not really a kitchen kind of gal. It’s just not my ‘thing’. So, imagine my surprise to leave a cooking class pumped to cook an exotic sounding dish like Char Kway Teow!? Who could pull such a magical transformation on a die-hard, kitchen avoider? Food Playground; one of […]
Best of Singapore: Top Picks of 25 Travel Bloggers
Few people I know visit Singapore for extended periods of time unless they are working or perhaps pet sitting. In fact, when asking about local sights, I often hear, “Oh, I was only there for a few days, I didn’t get to see much.” I myself have said the same and have the Instagram shots […]