The Fountain of Wealth

Singapore

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December 8th 2008
After our two and a half weeks of relaxing in Phuket we headed to Singapore for the final 3 days of our trip. We arrived around midday on Saturday, and didn't do a lot on the first afternoon as it was raining - something it did the whole time we were there. Our hotel was located at one end of Orchard Rd so we did a bit of shopping while we were there, as well as the usual tourist bus tour of t ... 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