The Raffles Hospital
If you twist your arm, this is where you get your Singapore sling....(boom boom)
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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]
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] Blog: Singapore Slinking
Date: May 15th 2005
Singapore eh? Well we didn't do too much slinking but I was curious about Singapore's history and reputation as "the place they don't sell chewing gum". One of the things that has struck me time and time again whilst travelling has been the incredible impact of the British on the modern world. Australia and New Zealand don't bear explaining, but the impact of the British in Asia (in particular) [i ... read more
Date: May 15th 2005
Singapore eh? Well we didn't do too much slinking but I was curious about Singapore's history and reputation as "the place they don't sell chewing gum". One of the things that has struck me time and time again whilst travelling has been the incredible impact of the British on the modern world. Australia and New Zealand don't bear explaining, but the impact of the British in Asia (in particular) [i ... read more
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Well I wonder if anyone ever notices these comments. But we're changing it again, because we both now have jobs. Both of us. And we're starting in ten days' time, and moving into our beautiful flat in beautiful Saltaire, near Leeds.
More will be posted in due course, to round up our post-life changing experience, and round off the Travelblog.... full info
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