We finished out our time in Singapore by visiting Kampur Glam, the Malay quarter, and Sentosa – an island off the Southern shore. Sentosa is – as Lonely Planet describes it – “plastic fantastic,” a whole island dedicated to leisure and pleasure. It’s got imported sand beaches, 5* resorts, Disney-esque water features and a giant [...]
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Singapore to Samui
Posted in Singapore, Thailand, tagged chaweng beach, ko samui, sentosa on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Singapore Madness
Posted in Singapore, tagged singapore shopping on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Singapore is shopper’s paradise – and a twisted form of torture for two young travellers who are sick of absolutely every item of clothing in their backpacks. There is a shopping mall on every street corner, and even in the budget backpacker location of our hostel, retail opportunities abound. We’re exercising extreme restraint; any shopping we’re [...]


