Few could say that Little India isn’t the most colourful neighbourhood in Singapore! There are colourful market stalls, stunning temples and intricate murals around every corner, so while the area itself is quite small, you can easily spend hours here. The area’s most colourful attraction has to be The House of Tan Teng Niah. This building was dates back to 1900 and, as the name … Continue reading Little India
When I’m not eating, you can probably find me walking around some gardens. I’ve always found them calming, especially when they’re located in the middle of a bustling city. I’ve loved them even more since I’ve developed a passion for photography, as there are truly endless opportunities to practise. Singapore Botanic Gardens has to be one of my favourite gardens in the world. This UNESCO … Continue reading Singapore Botanic Gardens
I’ve always loved to read! Whether I’m learning about new things or imagining living in an alternate universe, I try to read at least once a day. They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but with so many beautiful covers out there, it’s definitely nice to take a look! I can honestly spend hours in bookshops, and very rarely walk out empty-handed. … Continue reading Read all about it!
Bugis is one of my favourite areas in Singapore – great food, great shops and heaps of character. On a recent trip, I came across the Sri Krishnan temple, one of the most beautiful temples (of any denomination) that I have seen in Singapore. Like many Hindu temples, it was a riot of colour, studded with incredibly beautiful and detailed statues. My next stop was … Continue reading Bugis Boogie
I’m still amazed by all of the cool things that you can stumble across in Singapore when you’re just going about your daily business. I was running some errands in my local area with my housemate when we decided to take a different route home. We walked past a super cool coffee shop called Chye Seng Huat Hardware. The unit formerly hosted a hardware store, but … Continue reading Just around the corner…
The weather in Singapore has been horrendous all week – it’s almost like being back in the UK! I found myself sat at home on a Saturday afternoon, listening to the rain beat against the windows and unwilling to trawl through Netflix to find something that I haven’t already seen. I ultimately decided to hop into a cab and take in an exhibition. I’ve visited … Continue reading Selling Dreams: Early Advertising in Singpore
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