Saturday, September 13, 2014

Transport in Singapore

Singapore is a cosmopolitan city and like many of them. We are not spared from the traffic congestions in the rush hours. As a city state with only 710m2 of land. Proper control and planning of land use becomes crucial. In an effort to improve traffic conditions. The country has developed over the years a comprehensive and efficient transport sytem that comprices of the Mrt ( subway  or metro )and buses that is linked  seemlessly via the stations using a common ticket. To encourage use of public transport instead of vehical ownership a quota system was introduced in 1990. Prior to purchasing your vehical ( cars and motorcycles ). A certificate of entittlement ( COE ) is required and this is acquired via a bidding process every month according to the categories stated ( according to engine capacity ) A COE for an average 1600cc car can cost anything around S$80,000. ( without the car ) Once the COE is secured, you can then proceed to purchase the car of your choice.

Singapore Traffic

Singapore Food Culture

Food is an integral part of the singapore's culture. Given the many races living in singapore and the multitudes of cuisines, no wonder food is a national pasttime of many locals. One could find food available at any hawker centres and Coffeeshops within walking distance in the heartlands. You can also find many 24hours food places which caters to the " graveyard shift workers " or anyone who is sleepless and craving for food. Food is so closely associate with our livestyle that people actually greet each other with food. The chinese would say " chiak pa buay?" ( have you eaten? ) when they meet a friend. While the malays would say "suda makan?" which means the same thing. At the local hawker centres which is a collection of street food stalls under one roof run by the government. You will find people making a beelined for their favourite food. While queing they simply leave a packet of tissue on the table as a sign of reservation and people here acknowledge that the seat has been taken.

Singapore Food Culture

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Press Release - Urban Adventures Singapore goes LIVE on 28 April 2014

Urban Adventures Singapore will launch its "Chinatown food adventure" on 28 April 2014
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Ever wondered what the food culture in Singapore is like? Or perhaps why Singaporeans calls their Chinatown ‘Niu Che Sui’? Or just what the heck a hawker centre is anyway?! Join our 3.5 hours  Singapore food tour through Chinatown to leave no stone, rice cake, or noodle roll unturned and to learn all about one of the most unique neighbourhoods in Singapore.

Highlights:
  • Discover the fascinating world of hawker centres in Singapore
  • Experience the charm of traditional Chinatown in the heart of cosmopolitan Singapore
  • Feast on typical goodies like rice, noodle rolls, toast with coconut and egg jam, and more
  • Learn all about the origins of Singapore’s diverse Chinatown neighbourhood and how the early migrants came to live there
  • Chow down on a delicious meal with freshly-squeezed sugar cane juice – yum!
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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Urban Advantures..is coming to Singapore.

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Day tour with a Local
Urban Adventures are the day tour with a difference!In just a few hours we get under the skin of the city you're visiting - so you know it like a local! In fact many of our travellers are locals - seeing their own city in a different way!So whether it's your first time, or your hundredth, we're confident that Urban Adventures will open up a whole new dimension on many of your favourite cities around the world.
 

Thursday, May 3, 2012

About Singapore..

Welcome to Sunny Singapore. Located  in the South East Asian region, 137 kilometres  north of the equator. With a land area of just 710 kilomtetre square.  Singapore's tropical climate welcomes both leisure and business travelers all year round. The island republic's excellent infrastructure enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment. Award winning Changi Airport provides airlinks to major cities around the world. Train and subway systems are clean, fast and efficient.

Singapore is a melting pot of diverse cultures and heritage comprising of Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. This multi racial , multi religion city state combines the best of all the cultures to bring you the best of everything. There is something for everyone  to enjoy. Check out some of the places of interest below. I am sure you will find them worth exploring. Click on the Location link for more information.

Changi Chapel
City Hall
Esplanade
HDB Gallery
Jurong Birdpark
Kwan Im Temple
Kampong Glam
Marina Barrage


Mount Faber
Peranakan Museum
St Andrews Cathedral
SAM
 Botanic Gardens
City Gallery
Sri Krishan
Sri Mariaman
Fort Canning
Little India
Thian Hock Keng

The above sites are only some of the popular Singapore tourist attractions available. To truly enjoy Singapore you have to explore more in depth  into the local cultures and heritage. Try our local cuisines and delicacies. Get into the heartlands and Soak into the true Singapore atmosphere. If you are ready to make that trip of your lifetime, you can engage me as your personal guide and let me help you discover the Singapore like no other. Please contact me for a discussion at your earliest convenience.( See "about me" at Top right of this Blog )