Category: SingaporeBy traveltripz on Nov 2, 2006 in Airports, Singapore, Asia | 0 Comments
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 […]
By traveltripz on Nov 1, 2006 in Singapore, Asia | 0 Comments
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 […]
By traveltripz on Oct 31, 2006 in Singapore, Asia | 0 Comments
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 […]
By traveltripz on Oct 30, 2006 in Singapore, Asia | 0 Comments
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 […]
By traveltripz on Oct 30, 2006 in Singapore, Asia | 0 Comments
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 […]
By traveltripz on Oct 30, 2006 in Singapore, Asia | 0 Comments
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, […]
By traveltripz on Oct 30, 2006 in Singapore, Sydney, Europe, Asia, Italy, Florence | 0 Comments
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 […]
