tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.comments2024-02-28T18:15:17.049+08:00Expat Adventures in SingaporeLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comBlogger590125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-18279133907803322552016-11-21T16:19:45.325+08:002016-11-21T16:19:45.325+08:00That is pretty amazing! That is pretty amazing! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-89711801728553630932016-11-20T08:38:45.949+08:002016-11-20T08:38:45.949+08:00You know what's the most amazing thing - the C...You know what's the most amazing thing - the Chinese lady land owner still rents the land at $6 (the lowest) per lot or slightly more for bigger lots - did not change the rate her father used to charge the tenants. One Muslim tenant remarked 'that lady is going to heaven!' Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-24541691203570916932016-10-05T20:14:10.151+08:002016-10-05T20:14:10.151+08:00Hi, we used to start at Big Splash and it would ta...Hi, we used to start at Big Splash and it would take us about four hours (walking) and usually with a stop at the food court in the gardens for lunch or a drink. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-87721265959595453832016-10-05T14:15:23.135+08:002016-10-05T14:15:23.135+08:00Hi, how long did the journey take round trip?Hi, how long did the journey take round trip?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-34890033870506792792016-06-19T23:47:42.503+08:002016-06-19T23:47:42.503+08:00No problem at all Bridget and yep it would be love...No problem at all Bridget and yep it would be lovely to be back there for a walk.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-56898917299338823602016-06-19T00:15:50.085+08:002016-06-19T00:15:50.085+08:00Ah I sooo miss this place and my morning walks. Th...Ah I sooo miss this place and my morning walks. Thanks so much for the mentions! Your photos are amazing :)Bridget Smarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10582800636149808000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-10422416430774804522016-05-23T16:13:58.083+08:002016-05-23T16:13:58.083+08:00Since writing this I've come across this artic...Since writing this I've come across this article that explains exactly what that piece of land used to be used for and also what will be happening to it shortly. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/former-railway-land-to-be-used-for-bus-interchange?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-6348548855447905762016-04-18T16:33:21.932+08:002016-04-18T16:33:21.932+08:00It was a really nice buffet with a good selection ...It was a really nice buffet with a good selection of dishes. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-63683317254838415012016-04-17T20:55:35.967+08:002016-04-17T20:55:35.967+08:00Looks so good!
Buffet places in Japan look very mu...Looks so good!<br />Buffet places in Japan look very much like this. We don't have stuff like this in the UK. Charlotte Steggzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538789947066862726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-25856932182873211902016-03-21T12:32:16.609+08:002016-03-21T12:32:16.609+08:00Yes it was a very pleasant route. Yes it was a very pleasant route. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-15321889216494200962016-03-20T20:37:03.002+08:002016-03-20T20:37:03.002+08:00Looks like a nice route even if you did miss a bit...Looks like a nice route even if you did miss a bitbeirutibrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445666088034767866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-85063779195596147532016-03-11T09:41:20.110+08:002016-03-11T09:41:20.110+08:00Thank you, we are very sad to be leaving. Hopefull...Thank you, we are very sad to be leaving. Hopefully our paths will cross somewhere in the future. Enjoy being back in Asia! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-85322634230175069382016-03-11T09:40:17.539+08:002016-03-11T09:40:17.539+08:00Thank you and enjoy your time here! Thank you and enjoy your time here! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-78651678168708814252016-03-10T12:38:55.360+08:002016-03-10T12:38:55.360+08:00Can't believe you're moving! Glad that we ...Can't believe you're moving! Glad that we were able to hang out a few times in Singapore :) All the best with the new adventures!Ednahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307017059859897777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-47962967030485060092016-03-10T01:29:19.602+08:002016-03-10T01:29:19.602+08:00Good luck on the move Laura. I'm just 2 months...Good luck on the move Laura. I'm just 2 months old in Singapore and i'm alr in love with the plc & ppl. I can imagine how tough it must be.Manceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072811243854912528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-58572305391284179482016-03-09T21:53:29.099+08:002016-03-09T21:53:29.099+08:00Thank you! Very glad we all met up and all shared ...Thank you! Very glad we all met up and all shared such special, fun times.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-90821190343796208642016-03-09T13:42:02.119+08:002016-03-09T13:42:02.119+08:00Glad to hear that you'll continue blogging 😃 ...Glad to hear that you'll continue blogging 😃 I wish all 3 of you all the very best and look forward to seeing where your new Expat Adventure takes you X Bridget Smarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10582800636149808000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-61808337924648114132016-03-09T12:52:11.763+08:002016-03-09T12:52:11.763+08:00So glad we got to meet and share a little singapor...So glad we got to meet and share a little singapore adventure with the gang! Good luck with the move and I'm excited to hear what the new chapter will bring! beirutibrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445666088034767866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-81643871801296110642016-01-19T18:26:39.239+08:002016-01-19T18:26:39.239+08:00It really is amazing how many interesting things a...It really is amazing how many interesting things are tucked away right under people's noses here. This cemetery is lovely and well worth taking the time to visit, even if only virtually. ;) Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-27097884414828716412016-01-19T17:51:52.573+08:002016-01-19T17:51:52.573+08:00This is so interesting. I'd love to know more ...This is so interesting. I'd love to know more about the history of Singapore, I know a pitiful amount. Maybe I'll go on a wiki adventure later and read up. Charlotte Steggzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538789947066862726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-64493281142448131412015-11-27T13:50:33.286+08:002015-11-27T13:50:33.286+08:00WowWowrikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055119712037812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-17120969004891865252015-10-27T14:52:38.246+08:002015-10-27T14:52:38.246+08:00Thanks Edna! Thanks Edna! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-63255898833624697092015-10-26T18:44:28.456+08:002015-10-26T18:44:28.456+08:00Looks delicious! Although I'd be so sad if I w...Looks delicious! Although I'd be so sad if I wasn't able to eat mushrooms, at least they were able to accommodate :) Happy anniversary, you guys!Ednahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307017059859897777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-89837385936236268392015-08-25T19:06:57.867+08:002015-08-25T19:06:57.867+08:00I can't remember for sure about this year (201...I can't remember for sure about this year (2010) but the two came pretty much on top of each other this year too (2015) and whilst not immediately on top of each other the flags for National Day are still up as I write and the offerings etc. are all around too.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998722555113260012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675180084311988900.post-22394141465113151412015-08-25T02:33:23.017+08:002015-08-25T02:33:23.017+08:00Having National Day and the start of Ghost Month b...Having National Day and the start of Ghost Month back-to-back must have created a really interesting dynamic. Did you notice the Hungry Ghost Festival customs start immediately, or did it take a few days for that holiday to kick into full gear?Weshttp://www.chineseholidays101.comnoreply@blogger.com