Clarke Quay

Singapore

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January 16th 2007
When we got to Singapore the four of us (Gordon, myself and the two Finnish guys) headed to the Cosy Corner hostel in town. They had no rooms left but they did have some beds on the roof! As long as it didn't rain we'd be fine so we said we'd take it - only 10 singapore dollars (5 euro) a night each. Singapore immediately reminded me of Hong Kong because of the skyline, great subway and number of ... 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