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Category Archives: general places
My commute
This post will be primarily of interest to non-Singaporeans. I thought it might be fun to share some of what I see every morning on my commute to dropping the girls and Ravi off since most of my US friends/readers … Continue reading
Posted in cars/driving, general places, medical, Pictures, Singapore
Tagged driving in singapore, expat blog, istana, KK hospital, pictures of singapore, united square mall
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Hay Dairy Farm
In my quest to continue to explore Singapore, I decided to go visit Hay Dairy Farm–a goat farm here in Singapore. In 1920, Mr Hay Yak Tang came to Singapore at the age of 16 as a teacher of the … Continue reading
River Hongbao 2014
We visited River Hongbao three times this year. Once last Saturday, which I have no real pictures of, because I’d forgotten my camera battery at home (whoops). I went last night to do some night photography of the lanterns. Finally, … Continue reading
Changi Museum (aka how little I know of Singaporean/Asian History)
The older I grow, the more I realize how little we are taught of history in the US Education System (at the bottom of the post I’ll give a detailed description of what we are taught). Granted, there are constraints … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday:Sungei Buloh Mangrove Walk
My friend Claire and I have been talking and we have a new resolution–to explore a new part of Singapore each week (if possible, barring sick kids and job interviews and such). This week we explored the Mangrove Walk at … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, general places, Local Wildlife, Pictures, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged expat blog, expats, mangroves, monitor lizard, monitor lizards, mudskipper, mudskippers, photos, Singapore, Sungei Buloh, Sungei Buloh Wetland Preserve, vinegar crab, vinegar crabs, wetland preserve
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Going to the gym Boston vs Singapore
In Boston–before I had back surgery–I was a member at an all-women gym called Healthworks. Here in Singapore–after hurting my back this past spring–I am now a member of an all-women gym called Phillip Wain. Today I present you with … Continue reading
Posted in customs, general places, Random Stuff, Singapore
Tagged Asia, boston, cultural differences, culture shock, fitness, gym, North America, Singapore, spa, us
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Singapore Haze
Every year around September there are a few weeks of haze. A very slight burning flavor in the air, and a bit of scratchiness in your throat, maybe some itching in the eyes. The sky is overcast, and it’s an … Continue reading
Posted in customs, general places, Housing, medical, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
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Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital
Last week when I injured my back, I headed to Gleneagles Hospital, which is the closest hospital to my condo. Once it became clear I needed to be admitted, though, I ended up at Mount Elizabeth Novena. Mt. E Novena … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday–Visitors!
Back in December we had our second (non-family) visitors-my college roommate Love and her mom. Love was my college roommate and remains a good friend. These day’s she’s a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Mongolia. Her mom lives in Southern … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, general places, Pictures, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
Haw Par Villa (warning-some images are NSFW)
I have never dropped acid. But thanks to Haw Par Villa, I think I can image what that must be like–because it’s the strangest trip I’ve ever taken. I may not do drugs, but these pandas definitely do… What is … Continue reading
