How pleasant Airports can be...
by divandrea
Singapore Changi is probably THE transit airport in Asia. So if you have to kill a few hours before travelling to Australia or Europe, and you would like to allow yourself something: go to the airport spa. Have a massage or rent a whirlpool. After and before a long distance flight, you just feel completely relaxed. It's definitely worth while!
http://www.sats.com.sg/sats/newlook1/Rainforest/start.html
P.S.: It's not my favorite thing about Singapore, but about Singapore Airport...
Big Bird
by Jmill42
By far the coolest and funniest statue of my trip was this guy. It is located along the waterfront by the Boat Quay. Lets just say that its rear is too anatomically correct! Weird!
Its artist's name is Botero and its name is as it should be... Bird. Its made out of bronze and was commisioned by the bank it sits underneath, the United Overseas Bank.
Don't litter !!!
by easterntrekker
First-time offenders face a fine of up to S$1,000. For repeat offenders--it's a fine of up to S$2,000 and a Corrective Work Order (CWO). The CWO requires litterbugs to spend a few hours cleaning a public place, for example, picking up litter in a park. The litterbugs are made to wear bright jackets, and sometimes, the local media are invited to cover the public spectacle.
Hummm. Better not to litter!!
Slingish
by imstress
Singaporeans speak in a peculiar formof English called "Singlish".
Singlish mixes English with some common phrases in the Chinese dialects (mostly Hokkien) and some Malay. Singlish is one of the elements that gives Singaporeans their unique identity.
Practice the following phrases with your Singaporean friend :
Aiyah: sigh and exasperation.
(Aiyah, like that also can meh).
Cheem: Difficult to understand.
(the book is so cheem, dont understand leh)
Huh: I beg your pardon
(Huh? I dont get u)
Lah, lor, meh: For punctuating sentences.
(Don't be like that lah. I am like that lor. Cannot meh)
Shiok: Something that gives a kick.
(the chilli crab was so hot and so shiok)
Beach activities on Sentosa Island
by Umea6
If the hot & humid weather doesn't make you lazy and you have enough energy, there is a lot to do on the beaches of Sentosa Island apart from swiming and diving. It is a great place to play beach volleyball and company is easy to find. You can also consider learning wind-surfing since the wind isn't so strong, It is great for beginners. The beach is almost 3,5 km long and there are three main beaches on the island: Siloso, Tanjung, Palawan. After you finish with the sweaty activities, It is also taken care of drinks and refreshments on the beach.
I prefere renting a bike (for free) at Sentosa and explore the island on my own. Ball, swimsuit, sun lotion ...
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Old Peranakan houses
Chameleon at the Lawns of Elizabeth Walk
River Merlion Park, singapore
Marina Bay Sands
