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Equatorial Musings (aka A Singapore Sling in Raffles is nothing compared to a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster in Spiders, Hull)

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July 20th 2007
Singapore, which translates to English as Lion City, is a funny little place. One of the most advanced cities in the world with a rainforest on its doorstep. A culture boasting close tyes with England, India, China and Malaysia. And more shops than you can shake a stick at! It is also about 1 degree North of the Equator. That is of interest to me for 2 reasons: 1) I have never beenout of the ... read more

Asia » Singapore

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more