Category: 2008

Our first day to Sentosa we used the mass rapid transit (MRT) system. A very sophisticated, accessible, transportation system.  There are lots of ways to get to Sentosa but the MRT is the fastest, just a 20-minute ride from the center of Singapore city. Sentosa is an island resort of theme parks, beautiful beaches, the best beaches in Singapore, a luge ride, cable car,...

The Raffles Hotel in Singapore is one of the most famous hotels in Singapore. The Raffles is an opulent, magnificent colonial-style hotel. The hotel opened in 1887 and was named after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, British colonizer of Singapore. The first time I really heard about the Raffles Hotel in Singapore was in 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was visiting my family and my...

Time to check out of the luxurious InterContinental Singapore Hotel and check into the Cozy Backpacker Hostel. My first hostel experience. I’m anxious and then pleasantly surprised because we have our own room. It has a table/desk, chair, window, and bunk beds. The hostel is filled with young people with an older person sprinkled in here and there. The bathrooms are down the hall....

My first introduction to the Southeast Asia region was to the city-state of Singapore. The perfect location to be wowed by beautiful architecture, skyscrapers, incredible malls, history, a fabulous transit system and every modern amenity imaginable. Hence, my major adjustment was only the heat and humidity. Andy landed a few hours earlier from New Delhi, India. We had such a happy reunion at the...

My first introduction to the Southeast Asia region was to the city-state of Singapore. The perfect location to be wowed by beautiful nature, architecture, skyscrapers, incredible malls, history, a fabulous transit system, and every modern amenity imaginable. Hence, my major adjustment was only with heat and humidity. Andy landed a few hours earlier from New Delhi, India. It was so great to see him...