Singapore Insights

Singapore is a small country and so to get out of the usual hum and buzz of an urbanized metropolitan city, where better to go than the outlying islands with nature undestroyed by humans? In this five part series, we bring you to the various islands among the 60 that are surrounding Singapore out there which could be explored and enjoyed within a day’s work. First up, one of our Southern Islands, Kusu Island!

Astons Specialities (6884 8816; 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall, #B1-043/044 Singapore 038983; 11.30am to 10pm daily; http://www.astons.com.sg/index.html; mains S$5.90 to S$15.90; City Hall) is part of a local chain offering low cost food in a restaurant grade environment which makes it popular among locals. The atmosphere is nice and cosy with dim lights in [...]

Built in 1852 by six La Salle Brothers, the Singapore Art Museum (6332 3222; 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555; Mon-Sun 10am to 7pm, Fri 10am to 9pm, Adult $8, Student $4, Child under 6 admits free, free admission on Fri night from 6pm to 9pm; http://www.singart.com/index.php; Dhoby Ghaut, City Hall) was a former school, [...]

I’m sure most, if not all Singaporeans are Kiasu, especially when it comes to taking leaves in advance for long weekends. Well, here’s some good news for the kiasu holiday-makers who plan their leaves / trips well in advance. Next year, there’ll be a total of 9 public holidays which either fall on a Friday [...]

It has been a long time since I flew, and as I dragged my hand-carry luggage toward the pressurized door of the plane, I was more than excited. Once again, I was greeted by the familiar smell of the plane cabin, but with an unfamiliar cramp layout of the plane. Two rows and a single [...]

An economical recession isn’t that bad after all. According to today’s papers airfares has dropped to the lowest in years. Travelling to some major cities are now cheaper by 50% compared to the same period of time last year.
For example, an economy-class seat to Tokyo costs just $476 on Northwest Airlines. Last April, the same [...]

Amazing ain’t it?  I just came across this news and thought I’d share it with you guys. Singapore Airlines, together with Changi International Airport and Singapore Tourism Board, is offering tourists to visit Singapore at only $1. It would include free transport from the airport to the designated hotel, 1 night free stay, as well [...]