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10th stop Singapore

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November 24th 2008
So, the last stop on the way home. Janet has wanted to see Singapore since watching a pretty grim film of the POWs in Changi prison. It’s a bit of history that lots of people don’t seem to know about. Paul didn’t until he was dragged around all the places Janet kept on about. Singapore is very densely populated. High rise buildings & not much space between them in places. Probably the firs ... 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