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Universal Studios Singapore

Posted on September 19, 2014 by curiouscat

Located in Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, Universal Studios is the most popular theme park in Singapore. Opened to the public March, 2010, this is actually the first Universal Studio ever built in Asia. With over 20 hectares of area, … Continue reading →

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Posted on August 2, 2014 by curiouscat

Nature parks are usually not the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Singapore. But Singapore actually has several excellent parks including the Sungei Buloh Nature Park. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is located on the North of … Continue reading →

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Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Posted on March 8, 2014 by curiouscat

The Gardens by the Bay consist of two large buildings and fairly small outdoor gardens. The flower dome includes a wide variety of flowers from regions around the globe. Both buildings are glass bubbles providing a view of downtown Singapore. … Continue reading →

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Photos of Little India

Posted on December 23, 2013 by curiouscat

Here are some photos from a walk I took in the Little India area in Singapore when I had visitors.

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Taxis Vanish in Rain as Singapore Gets Congested

Posted on September 20, 2013 by curiouscat

I have found he taxi situation in Singapore to be poor. It is tolerable if it doesn’t rain, but even without rain is it not good (it is just too hard to find a taxi and waits are too long), … Continue reading →

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Singapore Science Museum

Posted on May 1, 2013 by curiouscat

The Science Center in Singapore is focused on providing kids interactive exhibits with science content. It is worth a visit if you like such museums, it is a bit above average for such museums, in my experience. They have the … Continue reading →

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Asian Civilizations Museum

Posted on April 15, 2013 by curiouscat

The Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore is packed with great artworks. See a few photos in this post. This museum is definitely worth a visit for those who enjoy museums. The Asian Civilisations Museum’s flagship at Empress Place opened in … Continue reading →

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Buddha Tooth Temple

Posted on February 13, 2013 by curiouscat

The Buddha Tooth Temple is one of the more popular tourist destinations in Singapore. I enjoyed visiting. If you like temples, history and art it is definitely worth a visit. The site includes a museum as well as an operating … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay

Posted on March 13, 2012 by curiouscat

New Singapore Gardens soon to open near Marina Bay Sands Casino and Luxury Hotel. The greenhouses will allow plants from all over the world to be seen in Singapore. In June the first part of the park will open. Related: … Continue reading →

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Dreams and Reality: Museum D’Orsay Exhibit at the National Museum of Singapore

Posted on November 14, 2011 by curiouscat

The Dreams and Reality exhibit at the National Museum of Singapore (now until 5 February 2012, it opened a few weeks ago) is excellent. Musee D’Orsay is one of my favorite museums; it is located in Paris, with many other … Continue reading →

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