Blogs from Singapore, Asia - page 327

We'll finally, once again. It's been a while but since leaving Dundee, we've been fairly well on the go. You know how it is with all this travelling. It was sad to leave cousins Wilma and Pam, but we did that last Friday. The idea was to spend the day in Edinburgh and stay in Edinburgh for the night and not have to rush to get to Edinburgh airport in the morning. So, after Pam's suggestion we drove as far as the Forth Bridge and then took advantage of the 'Park and Ride' - basically you park your car at a bus terminal and then travel into the city on a bus. Great, especially if you are new to the city and the city just happens to be having its Fringe Festival, including the Edinburgh Tattoo. ... read more

Well, I'm finally somewhere where I can relax a little bit. I miss China and my group a whole lot more than I thought I would. Something about China really grew on me and I know I'll be back for more time the next time around. Even though I've joked about just staying in my room and studying and not really going out while I'm here before, I think I may actually do just that. Clubs and bars are ridiculously expensive (even by US standards), and I am ready for some relaxing after Chile and China. I'm also going to try to stay on top of my schoolwork so that I can travel. I'm still taking Mandarin and I'm going to start taking Thai, which is great because I won't be entirely lost when I go ... read more

Actually I'm already back in Malaysia, up at the highest hill station in the country, but I was in Singapore for two days. Being there, especially after the rest of SE Asia, is like stepping into Blade Runner. Everything is shiny and smooth in a very futuristic Asian sort of way. Every where you go, there is a smooth female voice giving some sort of directions. You buy yourself a little plastic card, and then hop on and off any bus/subway you want. And you don't even slide the card at any point. The city just knows. Even Malaysia seems dirty now. It's a great place to visit for a day or two, but quickly gets boring. Everyone speaks English. It's impossible to get truly lost. It's a little too easy. The public transportation system there ... read more

Yoohoo! Shortly after my South America, I'm travelling again, to Cambodia! Explored almost all parts of Indochina, something that I've set out to do. These countries are almost same same but different in their own ways. Committed myself to this trip last Dec. Since Air Asia was giving free tickets away, grab first! At that time, can't foresee what I'll be doing, will I still be in South America or have I embarked on a new career? Well, the answer is: I'm still shaking leg at home. Invited a few others to take this "gamble" at that time and ZXL really took up this gamble with me. Unfortunately, she didn't "win this gamble", such a pity. But well, there's always another chance :) Looking forward to meet Cambodia Team A for a cuppa and definitely the ... read more

Hi All, Simon, Clare & the pie have enjoyed a few weeks in Singapore by way of a start to the travels. We are not really quite into full 'backpacker' mode quite yet as we have been staying with Jon & Kat in Singapore. Thanks to them for turning their home into a commune, and providing us access to comfort, full fridge, pool, wifi, luxury & a great time spent with them! The luxury is about to come to an end. Mandarin lessons finished this week.... so we're off to China next week! It was a little bit scary going back into the classroom after so many years, and it's been really hard work concentrating for 3 hours every day, but it's been great learning something new and we have really enjoyed the classes. The school ... read more