Orchard Road

Singapore Slings and Bakkwa

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February 5th 2006
We have arrived safely in Singapore after a 13-hour flight. Unfortunately 5 of these hours were spent in heavy turbulence, so the travel sickness tablets came in handy. Singapore is a lovely place to visit, the people are very friendly and the weather here is very humid. I have never been to such a clean and tidy place; there is no litter to be found anywhere. There are no beggars and no crime ... 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