History This tiny fishing village was founded by a British East India Company official, Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles, in 1819. The settlement came about so that the British could secure their trade against the Dutch in the Far East region. Quirky Facts It is unknown how Singapore actually got its name. The most popular [...]
Chinese Gardens Covering 13 hectares, the Chinese Garden or Yu Hua Yuan replicates classical Northern Chinese imperial architectural style. The Chinese Gardens Some of the garden’s attractions to look out for: The Stoneboat The Twin Pagodas The Towering Pagoda – Climb 7 storeys and have a bird’s eye view of the West. The Statue of [...]
Singapore’s National Day Parade The 9th of August is a special day for Singapore, with flags put up all around town and the neighbourhoods. Every year, the National Day Parade would be held, marking another year of Singapore’s independence. Those wanting to be part of the celebrations could either collect their free tickets in July [...]
The Sunny Island Set in the Sea … Do be warned before you step on this sunny island. It is hot and humid, and I mean it! Even though I am a local, it still took me quite a while to adjust to the humidity after I returned from my studies in Western Australia. So, [...]
