Travel Tripz » Asia http://www.traveltripz.com Travel to interesting and exciting places. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:18:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 en Changi Airport - Singapore http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/02/changi-airport-singapore/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/02/changi-airport-singapore/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:13:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/02/changi-airport-singapore/ If you have to be stuck in an airport then Singapore is the place to be. The terminal is set up with a mini picture theatre (which is free) as well as free XBox games that you can play. Other facilities include:

- swimming pool
- transit hotel
- free sightseeing tour (if you are there for more than 5 hours)
- shopping
- free internet access

These are just a few of the facilities offered. Changi Airport is really made for the tourist in mind.

]]> http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/02/changi-airport-singapore/feed/ Singapore Zoo Night Safari & Day Visit http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/01/singapore-zoo-night-safari/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/01/singapore-zoo-night-safari/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:04:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/01/singapore-zoo-night-safari/ This is one thing that shouldn’t be missed. The Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo is a great experience. We took the tram ride through but you can follow a trail through the park.

The animals are held behind barriers that are well hidden so it feels like there is nothing separating us from them.

Overall this was a great experience and I would definitely go back again on my next visit to Singapore.

We had been to the day zoo earlier in the morning so it was great to see the nocturnal animals roaming around at night.

Zoo

]]> http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/11/01/singapore-zoo-night-safari/feed/ Chewing Gum in Singapore http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/31/chewing-gum-in-singapore/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/31/chewing-gum-in-singapore/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/31/chewing-gum-in-singapore/ Did you know that chewing gum is banned in Singapore? They banned it in 1992 because of a littering problem. It was only in 2004 that they lifted it slightly to allow for the use of gum for ‘therapeutic’ reasons.

If you are travelling to Singapore ensure you don’t have any gum with you as it is strictly prohibited to import it.

]]> http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/31/chewing-gum-in-singapore/feed/ Shopping in Singapore http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/shopping-in-singapore/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/shopping-in-singapore/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:38:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/shopping-in-singapore/ We found that the shopping in Singapore wasn’t all that great. Maybe we missed the best areas to buy from . But from what we saw the prices were pretty much the same as in Australia so there weren’t many bargains to be had. If you are looking for bargains go to Bangkok.

The shops were huge though and there is plenty of browsing to be done.

]]> http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/shopping-in-singapore/feed/ The Indian District Shopping http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-indian-district-shopping/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-indian-district-shopping/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:00:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-indian-district-shopping/

Here are some photos taken in the Indian district.

There are lots of shops with all sorts of great bargains and interesting items for sale.

Because we were only starting out on our journey we had to keep our purchases to a minimum.

There was a street vendor  preparing takeaway food on the street corner. And our guide pointed out, what she called, Singapores national flag, which was the washing hanging from the windows.

Street scenes

Death approaches

 

Looks like death approaching me in the background, all that’s missing is the scythe.

The temple behind me is just amazing with its colors and intricate patterns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-indian-district-shopping/feed/ Continuing On in Sensational Singapore http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/continuing-on-in-sensational-singapore/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/continuing-on-in-sensational-singapore/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:59:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/continuing-on-in-sensational-singapore/
So here we are in Steamy Singapore and we are off to have breakfast with the Orangutang at the Singapore Day Zoo.

What fascinating creatures the Orangutung are. Everyone in the group has photos taken with them. And then we set off to look around the zoo.

We return to Singapore and go looking for cheap shopping, which weren’t to be found. However, we did manage to get lost while taking a so called short cut back to the hotel. We walked for ages over a hill, thinking to cut off a long walk around the base of the hill, only to get down the other side to find the area fenced off and locked. Much cursing ensued. Finally made our way back to the hotel very weary.

Next day we go to visit the Indian district to buy handcrafts and have lunch. After lunch we catch the cable car from the Harbourfront tower 2, over to Sentosa Island. Which is well recognised by the statute of the Merlion, the Singapore tourism icon. Sentosa means peace and tranquility and that is exactly what the visitor experiences on this beautiful island with its lovely nature walks.

On our last night we visit the night zoo and this is a truly amazing experience. All the animals that sleep during the day, come out at night. So the one zoo gives you the total experience.
More to come.

]]> http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/continuing-on-in-sensational-singapore/feed/ The Start of Our Fantastic Trip to Europe http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-start-of-our-fantastic-trip-to-europe/ http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-start-of-our-fantastic-trip-to-europe/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:12:00 +0000 traveltripz http://www.traveltripz.com/2006/10/30/the-start-of-our-fantastic-trip-to-europe/
In 2001, My friend Paula and I decided to go to Europe for a holiday. I had always wanted to go to Italy and especially Florence. However Paula convinced me that as we were going to be flying all the way from Australia, we should visit a few more place than just Florence.

After the excitement of planning the trip, with the fabulous travel agent from American Express, we set off from Sydney to Singapore.

What a pleasure it was to land in Singapore, the airport is just great with lots of beautiful orchid garden arrangements.

The ladies that we worked with at Medicare, brought us a cute little stuffed toy dog to take on our travels and he was called ‘Chilli’. His adventures will also be included in our travelogue.

We only spent two days in Singapore but they were action packed as there is so much to see.
The shopping wasn’t that great as the prices were comparable with Australia, which is not cheap.

More to come.

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