Enjoying a quick 'sling'

I Went to Asia and I Ate Fire...

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July 21st 2007
First time in Asia and arriving just over 150km from the equator, it really does hit you. Coming off the plane (onto the tarmac - we arrived at the 'budget' terminal because we flwew with Tiger Airways) and into the open air was like nothing I have experienced before, it was 3am and approaching 30 degrees with over 80% humidity! Not something we were used to after an Aussie winter. We took the bus ... 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