How Many People Can You Cram Onto One Island?
Singapore is everything I expected it to be: a spotlessly clean shopping mecca teeming with people. Which actually made me worry that Singapore would be everything I hate. I do not like shopping […]
On the Road Reading Moments – A Contest
The Works is holding an essay contest. They’re looking for travel bloggers to write about ‘reading on the road.’ Such an easy subject for me. I’m never without a book. […]
Singapore Sin: Prostitution’s Okay. Just Don’t Litter.
What’s Illegal in Singapore? In a land where you’re not allowed to chew gum and littering is a crime taken seriously, it seems odd that prostitution was, and still is, […]
Travel Theme: Liquid
When I saw Where’s My Backpack’s travel theme this week, this liquid picture immediately came to mind. This is the view of the Infinity pool that seems to drop off […]
The Royal Treatment at Raffles Hotel
I knew one thing I definitely wanted to do once I landed in Singapore: sip a Singapore Sling. Raffles Hotel graciously offered me a complimentary tour and drink and I […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Cracker Barrel This Year
To my fellow Americans – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope that no matter where you are in the world, you’re enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday in some way. Last year I was […]
Peranakan Food – True Blue
Before I take any trip, I basically research it to death. I get tour books and surf the net and watch tv — anything to ensure that I don’t miss […]
You’re Born, You Get Married, You Die – The Peranakan Version
One of the best things about traveling is learning about other cultures. I knew that Singapore was made up of Chinese, Indian and Malay (not Malaysian, as I always thought), […]
Happy Deepavali!
from Little India, Singapore
The Spectacular Singapore Skyline
Forgive me, Cincinnati, but I think I have a new favorite skyline. The Merlion statue spouting water into the Singapore River From Merlion Park, the Esplanade bank and to […]
Browsing The Atlas 