Singapore
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The crab with the delicious claws is at Jumbo Seafood
If there is one legendary dish that is at the heart of Singapore's rich food heritage and reigns supreme, it must be chili crab. And there is no place that better epitomizes this cultural icon than Jumbo Seafood.
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Explore a unique cultural park anywhere in the world, or hell – Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa is known for its intricate statues and giant dioramas depicting Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, history, and illustration of various aspects of Confucianism. While the park is devoted to the netherworld, its history is very much a part of this world, with its origins that can be traced to something we use all the time - Tiger Balm.
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A serene haven renowned for its spirituality and tranquility
In a city where skyscrapers dominate the skyline, and people rush about with life at their own frenetic pace, it is nice to take a moment, or few, to stop and discover a serene haven right there in the middle of the city. Like the beautiful Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya temple in Singapore, renowned as much for its welcome tranquility as it is for its spirituality. Views of the temple pagoda with a skyscraper in the background. One does not get a true sense of the feel of a city unless one discovers it through the eyes of a local. Do not get me wrong. In all the times that…
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Sampling the king of fruits for the first time
Known as the "King of Fruits", the infamous durian has a spiky armor to protect itself and a pungent smell that would put off most people. The smell is so distinctive that it is banned on all public transport in the country.
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Discovering the Tiger in its den
I have always wanted to visit the Tiger Brewery in Singapore to sample their beers. It is among the many things I enjoy doing when traveling to any city.
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The ideal spot for picture-perfect postcard views
Right up there, suspended between the two tallest Supertrees in Supertree Groove, Gardens by the Bay, is the OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory.
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So far. Soju. So good.
My first sip of soju was like experiencing an awakening. It was then I knew the wise soju distillery owners back in Korea had a new convert in a faraway land.
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Take a walk in the clouds
Walk in through the entrance of the Cloud Forest and you are greeted with sights of a massive waterfall. At 35 m, it is the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
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Enter an enchanting garden in bloom
Flower Dome is the largest cooled conservatories at Gardens by the Bay. It is home to flora from the Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical regions.
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Your escape to a surreal world
Floral Fantasy, though smaller than Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, makes up with its hanging bouquets, imaginative floral displays, and towering sculptures.
