Let’s Visit Asia

As a resident of Singapore, I own a so-called EZ-Link card that allows me to use buses and MRT without having to pay in cash for each ride.
Now, this same convenience is afforded to tourists in Singapore with the Singapore Tourist Pass, which offers tourists unlimited rides on Singapore’s MRT; LRT and buses. That means, you can focus on your itinerary and don’t have to worry about figuring out the fares. Just hop in and hop off as you please. You have the option of getting a 1-Day, 2-Day or 3-Day pass for just S$8 per day (plus $10 refundable …read more

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To cap my son’s birthday celebration yesterday, the family went to the Singapore Night Safari. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!
We’ve always been zoo fanatics and the magnificent animals — from the huge elephants to the littlest mice– never fail to amaze us. But seeing them in the dark is a novel experience I couldn’t recommend high enough for visitors to Singapore.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by a performance by the Thumbuakar Tribe from Borneo. We then walked a 20 minute trail called the Fishing Cat Trail, the highlight of which is well, the fishing cat, which we unfortunately didn’t see in action. …read more

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In the next few days, I’m planning on running a series on safaris in Asia. Honestly, I haven’t been to one, myself. It’s not because I don’t have an adventurous soul; indeed I would looooove to go on a safari tour or a jungle tour. Not on my own, mind, and not camping out either. I don’t think I’m cut out for that extreme. I mean, I’d love to go out in the wilderness, but I’d also like the comfort of knowing that the adventure is just going to be a few hours, perhaps days, at the end of which …read more

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Looking for a family holiday idea that’s gonna wow your kids? How about a jungle trek, a ride on an elephant’s back, monkey spotting all capped by a visit to a waterfall? Too rough? Well, not necessarily. Afterall, after all that adventure, you can go and relax in such a family duplex (photo) and rest in absolute comfort.
Until the 15th of September, the rates for such a family cottage (accommodates 2 adults + 2 children) at the Amari Palm Reef Resort, in Samui, Southern Thailand is a bit steep, at $860++ for 3 nights. But from Sept 16 to end …read more

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