Artificial paradise

Cheap as chips

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April 8th 2006
I arrived in Singapore 5 days ago now and it has unfortunately turned into one of those places that traps you for far too long. Well me anyway. I can't wait to get out of the place now but it hasn't been all bad being stuck here for a while. It's not the nightmare of expensiveness I expected. There is loads going on once you get under the skin of the place and I'm staying in the best location poss ... 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