Singapore

Welcome to Singapore, Where East Meets West, with a Little in Between!

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December 27th 2007
We boarded the bus on Dec. 12th and headed off from Melaka to Singapore, the famed island nation and city-state. It was a 5 and a half hour ride, which included crossing the borders. At first we were a bit intimidated about going there, since there are many punishable offences, some that one can get caned for. For example, it is illegal to chew gum, or take photos at the border crossings. But ... 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