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  Singapore Travel Blogs
It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe.
This was lucky because we had read in some guidebooks that Singapore used to be very strict about who they let in, and had been known in the past to give blokes with long hair a short back and sides before coming in.
Singapore ja yksi maailman kovimmista lainsaadannoista (ei esta shoppailua...)
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Singapore   (642 words)

  
 Holland Village, Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Holland Village is a small commercial enclave near the Buona Vista MRT Station close to the Queenstown area in Singapore.
Holland Village MRT Station will provide Mass Rapid Transit rail access to the area, providing a greater convenience in accessing Holland Village from other parts of Singapore as well as aiding transport out of the district.
Holland Village is within the Buona Vista division of Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency with its Member of Parliament being Minister (Prime Minister's Office) Lim Swee Say since 1997.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holland_Village,_Singapore   (581 words)

  
 singapore map and map of singapore information page
Malaysia itself was formed in 1963 when Singapore and the states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Peninsular Malaysia Federation, however, Singapore left in 1965 to become a separate nation.
A bridge and causeway connect Singapore to the Malaysia mainland, and speaking of land, because of the aggressive current patterns of the Strait of Singapore, there are much-needed and on-going land reclamation projects.
Singapore is drained by a large number of narrow and short streams, some of which flow into the sea through mangrove swamps, or estuaries.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/asia/sg.htm   (725 words)

  
 Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Wedding - Attractions
The museum and educational institute is the largest in Singapore and the region.
Singapore's oldest temple, now restored as a museum to inform and educate visitors about the country's rich heritage.
Singapore's most historical concert venue, Victoria Concert Hall is a grand building named in the memory of Queen Victoria, who passed away in 1901.
www.fourseasons.com /singapore/weddings/attractions.html   (1094 words)

  
 Singapore Expat, Housing and Information for Expatriates
Singapore is widely regarded by economists as having the most successful free market economies in the world.
Singapore is also a popular tourist destination and the tourism industry is a major contributor to the economy.
As for expatriates, there is certainly a thriving expat community in Singapore employed accross a variety of sectors but notably the shipping, oil and banking industries.
www.orientexpat.com /singapore   (269 words)

  
 Singapore Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In the village itself, there are plenty of bargains to be found - T-shirts, electronic equipment, carpets, Indian cotton clothing, shoes, batik dresses, kimonos and all types of table linen.
This small area of Singapore still has the feel of a village about it, with its own wet market and shophouses selling everything from straw brooms to valuable antiques.
Holland Village is a microcosm of Singapore life, a curious mix between old and new - old coffee shops and hawker stalls jostle for space with ritzy new wine bars and restaurants.
www.asia-planet.net /singapore/suburban.htm   (623 words)

  
 Food and Dining: the restaurants of Singapore
Singapore is known as food lovers' heaven, and deservedly so.
The typical Singapore foodie is also rather sophisticated; he knows his penne from his rigatoni and is au courant with the latest fusion eatery that has just opened.
Holland Village is another enclave dedicated to eating.
www.www-singapore.com /food-dinning/index.html   (941 words)

  
 Singapore Food & Dining | iExplore.com
Singapore is a gourmet’s paradise, ranging from humble street stalls to 5-star restaurants.
Bugis Street, Changi Village and Holland Village, known as Holland V, are popular areas for food, drink and entertainment.
Muhammad Sultan Road is one of the latest entertainment hubs in Singapore with a wide variety of pubs, nightclubs and wine bars, as is Club Street.
www.iexplore.com /dmap/Singapore/Dining   (343 words)

  
 Singapore Activities - top things to do in Singapore
Singapore also stages its annual film festival in April every year, with over 100 documentaries.
Singapore's theater scene has started to boom, as more Singaporeans become interested in expressing and discovering their identity.
Singapore Cricket Club/Padang Thiswas the recreation hub of the British during the colonial heyday.
www.yourrooms.com /singapore_hotels/things_to_do.htm   (1728 words)

  
 Singapore Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
To arrive in Singapore is to step into a world where the call to prayer competes with the bustle of capitalism; where old men play mah-jongg in the streets and white-clad bowlers send the ball flying down well-tended cricket pitches; where Chinese fortune-tellers and high-priced management consultants advise the same entrepreneur.
Singapore is a spotlessly clean -- some say sterile -- modern metropolis surrounded by green, groomed parks and populated by 4 million orderly and well-regulated people, including many foreigners.
Although the Malays, Chinese, and Indians account for 98% of Singapore's population, other ethnic groups -- from Eurasians to Filipinos and Thais -- contribute significantly to the cultural mix.
fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=singapore@146&...   (189 words)

  
 Holland Road, Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Holland Road eastbound, near the Tanglin entrance of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Holland Road (Chinese: 荷兰路) is a long road in Singapore, running roughly east-west linking Clementi in the west to the Singapore Botanic Gardens where it joins Napier Road and then Orchard Road.
The most interesting place along Holland Road is arguably Holland Village, a district that has become famous for restaurants, cafes and nightspots and is frequented by expatriates.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holland_Road,_Singapore   (192 words)

  
 Singapore : Restaurants | Frommers.com
Dining out in Singapore is the central focus of family quality time, the best excuse for getting together with friends, and the proper way to close that business deal.
Many of Singapore's best restaurants are in its hotels, whether they're run by the hotel itself or operated by outfits just renting the space.
Holland Village, located outside the city to the northwest, is the center of Singapore's expatriate community, so you'll find restaurants, bars, and cafes that cater to Western residents living around this neighborhood.
www.frommers.com /destinations/singapore/0077010028.html   (777 words)

  
 Singapore Travel
Singapore is a small island city state located just south of the Malaysian peninsula.
Singapore does an excellent job of killing mosquitoes, so malaria and other tropical diseases are uncommon.
The Singapore Slings are hardly authentic and mostly a mix and cheaper booze, which given the S$16 a pop at the hotel is more than a little disappointing.
home.comcast.net /~lim-johnson/singapore_travel.htm   (2460 words)

  
 A fun holiday guide for Singapore for the family and kids with interesting things to do, Singapore guide, Singapore fun ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Singapore represents a lot packed into a small place so walking round it is a perfectly viable way to explore.
The Original Singapore Walks (tel: [65] 6325-1631 or www.singaporewalks.com) lays on walking tours with themes lasting one-and-a-half to two hours either in the mornings or early evenings.
Singapore’s main island is surrounded by a casting of small islands which, apart from the famous and heavily linked up Sentosa, are largely ignored by tourism promoters.
www.smarttravelasia.com /Singapore.htm   (1945 words)

  
 Holland Village - SkyscraperCity
THREE 40-storey blocks are set to rise in Holland Drive as part of a redevelopment plan involving some 800 households near Holland Village.
The Holland Drive precinct is the 56th that has been identified for redevelopment since the scheme began 10 years ago.
As part of the Holland Drive plan, the current Buona Vista Community Club will be relocated to the site currently occupied by Block 36, where a HDB branch office is located now.
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=190247   (1176 words)

  
 ATsingapore.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The first of Singapore's many Europa pubs was opened in Changi Village, offering live music, and still draws a boisterous and fun crowd.
There are now two dozen restaurants, an ice cream parlour, a cyber cafe, a coffee house and several bars which serve as lively meeting places for locals and expatriates who live in the surrounding residential area.
The range of food served is as remarkable as the quaint, cosy village atmosphere, ranging from Mexican, Indian and Indonesian to seafood and Nonya cuisine.
atsingapore.com /ent_island.html   (427 words)

  
 E Payment System
Singapore is also committed to increasing the network bandwidth availability to facilitate electronic commerce.
Singapore also has five 45Mbps direct connections to the USA Internet backbone, a 2Mbps direct connection to the European Internet backbone and high-speed links to Australia and China.
In July 1998, Singapore enacted the Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) which laid the framework for the establishment of a PKI in Singapore.
www.american.edu /initeb/sm4801a/epayment7.htm   (1095 words)

  
 Stayfinder.com - Singapore - Shopping
For a unique shopping experience, try heading into the heartlands of Singapore where you will come across everything you need without a brand name or equally hefty price.
Regarded as an expatriate enclave, Holland Village caters invariably to Western tastes.
Holland Village Shopping Center, the central figure in the area, offers small boutiques, a supermarket, niche stores and prominent home furnishing outlet, Lim's Arts and Crafts.
www.stayfinder.com /travelguide/Singapore/shopping/default_1.asp   (278 words)

  
 My Very Own Glob {Curiosa Felicitas}: Torture Singapore Style
It is a torture driving in Singapore, despite the fabulous road network that hasn't suffered a meltdown (yessss) due to the Nichol Highway collapse.
It is so hot the car air-con doesn't help a tiny bit in stopping you from sloshing in your sweat.
It musta been at least 35 degrees C. Speaking of Singapore, air-con and torture, I found an article about air-con torture.
myveryownglob.blogspot.com /2004/05/torture-singapore-style.html   (202 words)

  
 Tropical Heat
That's exactly what happened to a blogger who tried to be too clever, airing out his criticism of government policy on a column he wrote for one of the soft dailies.
Father Singapore, of course, was incensed of the child's belligerence.
I thought jay walking is a crime punishable by death in Singapore.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Singapore/Holland-Village/blog-83092.html   (3489 words)

  
 Top Shops Singapore | itravelishop.com
Although Singapore can seem like one big air-conditioned mall, dig a little deeper and you’ll find dozens of chic boutiques selling everything from vintage style dresses to cheeky homewares and beach inspired clothes.
Best of all, shopping in Singapore is a truly pleasant experience, with no shortage of taxis, cheap eats or upscale bars.
Located in Holland Village, a short taxi ride away from the centre of Singapore, is the hip lifestyle store Anthropology.
itravelishop.com /top_shops_singapore   (828 words)

  
 MakanSakan.com: 3.05 Singapore Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The colourful Philippe Starck "Ghost" chairs, the clean white surfaces and the overall cheerful ambience is a nice change from your typical dark and dingy cafe.
The blueberries and strawberries that line the edges of the warm chocolate cake tastes as sweet here as they do in Singapore and I am extremely delighted to see that the neither portions nor the look or taste of their signature dish, the otah bruschetta, have been sacrificed.
Mamak's in Singapore do not do the seafood version and are quite generous with tomato puree (and quite charred at times).
makansakan.com /makan2/archives/cat_305_singapore.html   (3561 words)

  
 The Timeshare Beat: Singapore Plays as Hard as It Works
She writes entertaining and informative columns about travel, trends, fashion and gossip on the Continent (lots of links to external sites) as often as she can find time, generally about once a month.
During happy hours (typically from 5pm to 8pm), drinks are served at reduced rates or two for the price of one.
Singapore is not just one island, but a main island with over 50 surrounding islets
www.thetimesharebeat.com /europe/euro25.htm   (2183 words)

  
 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Its 10,000 square metre floor space includes 14 full climate-controlled galleries, interactive programmes, some of the Museum's collection on a large visual monitor, a reference library, an auditorium, a multi-purpose hall, a museum shop, courtyards and a café.
A walk through Chinatown's numerous alleyways and side-streets will reveal craftsmen practising age-old arts and customs such as Chinese calligraphy, effigy making, idol carving and joss stick making.
Market bazaars and street vendors abound, and the city is a bargain hunter's dream.
www.fourseasons.com /singapore/minisite/attractions_by_travel_time.html   (1094 words)

  
 www.makansakan.com » Sistina Gourmet Pizzeria
I can still taste the fresh calamari and the thought of their pizza makes my mouth water, even now as I’m sitting 400km away from Sistina Gourmet Pizzeria in Holland Village, Singapore (Chip Bee Gardens to be precise).
After visiting Belina’s new shagadelic apartment at Riverside (think Kirana apartments, but in a better neighbourhood!), we headed to Holland Village in hopes of catching dessert and a bit of lunch.
It was late and it was hard choosing from the long stretch of empty restaurants - Original Sin and Michaelangelo’s were fully empty, and Sistina had a couple and a baby seated at a table.
makansakan.com /wp/?p=25   (294 words)

  
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 ~**~In Style~**~ on 43 Things
We would go to his summer home every July and spend about 5 days, by which we would stroll around in the village, do flberry picking (for making jam, pies, and juices), and other days we would do picnic by the cliff.
Probably because the cost of movies over there is slightly higher than Singapore, and most locals couldn’t afford to pay for the cinema price.
There are already quite a few cinema operators in Singapore but the most prominent one is the Golden Village.
www.43things.com /person/stylish   (1315 words)

  
 Expat Singapore - Restaurants and International Cuisine in Singapore
Regarded by many as the food capital of the world, almost every major international cuisine can be found in Singapore.
Thai Express (Holland Village / The Esplanade) is a new Thai food chain serving great, cheap Thai food.
It's easy to find what you want if you take a walk around the main entertainment hubs (Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Chijmes, Holland Village, East Coast), however, you may find that the best eateries are often well-kept secrets, so it can pay to ask a local or an expat.
www.expatsingapore.com /eating/restaurants.shtml   (288 words)

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