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Where in the World is This Cat Sculpture?

Where in the World is This Cat Sculpture?

Travel / Singapore

I don’t often come across statues of my favourite animal. So seeing this cute life-like sculpture of a stray cat sure was a pleasant surprise! I feel it certainly deserves a mention here.The sculpture is modelled after a certain stray cat that...


Where in the World is This Colourful Glass Panel?

Where in the World is This Colourful Glass Panel?

Travel / Singapore

Beautiful things never fail to catch my attention, especially when it’s something as huge as this massive panel of decorative glass. I spotted it from afar and was instantly attracted by the pretty splash of colours!The glass panel is covered...


Where in the World is This “Fried Bee Hoon”?

Where in the World is This “Fried Bee Hoon”?

Travel / Singapore

Yeah, yeah, I know this is a pretty weird question to ask. After all, fried bee hoon is rather ubiquitous in the context of Singapore. You can find it almost everywhere! For those not familiar with Singapore cuisine, bee hoon is a kind of thin noodle...


Where in the World is This Miniature Model?

Where in the World is This Miniature Model?

Travel / Singapore

Aren’t miniatures the cutest thing? Here’s a fascinating one of Singapore in the mid-19th century! I love the fact that there is so much detail in it. Can you guess where exactly I found this miniature model?Look at all those adorable little...


Where in the World is This Signage?

Where in the World is This Signage?

Travel / Singapore

Check out this beautiful neon signage!How often do we come across a huge signage with lovey-dovey words like “romantic”? That is precisely why it caught my eye! During the day, the big block letters appear in clean white juxtaposed against...


Where in the World is This Wall?

Where in the World is This Wall?

Travel / Singapore

Even from afar, this wall with its colourful painted murals caught my eye immediately. It reminds me of grandmother’s quilt with all the different patchwork patterns stitched together!The wall spans a large surface that’s approximately 5...


Where in the World is This Globe?

Where in the World is This Globe?

Travel / Singapore

Somewhere in Singapore, I chanced upon this globe sculpture recently. Even though this installation has been here since 1989, it was only my first time seeing/noticing it!What first grabbed my attention was the fact that it looked all shiny from afar....


Quick Trivia About Sultan Mosque

Quick Trivia About Sultan Mosque

Travel / Singapore

Not too long ago, I paid my first visit to Kampong Glam. You know, the area encompassing Arab Street, Bali Lane, Bussorah Street and the biggest mosque in Singapore — Sultan Mosque, or Masjid Sultan.Whether it’s exploring the shophouses...


10 Fun Trivia on Singapore History

10 Fun Trivia on Singapore History

Travel / Singapore

In the today newspaper published umm… Today, you can read about some interesting snippets of information on various locations in Singapore. 1. Hope of a new life Long before Chijmes was a cool hangout with bars and restaurants, it was a safe haven...


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