Singapore

Chinese New Year in Singapore

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February 21st 2024
After delay and uncertainty about whether the plane would ever leave the runway, my flight from Siem Reap to Singapore eventually took off, about an hour and a half late. It's only a two hour flight and no drinks or snacks to pass the time. The online entry visa meant that progress through the airport was exceptionally speedy so I was in a taxi , driving through the night-lights of Singapore in no ... 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