Singapore

Day 30 Singapore

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January 6th 2003
(Recalled Nov. '09) Monday Arrived at Singapore at 6:45am. Transfer to York hotel in another mini bus, this time not alone. Amazed by how neat, tidy and clean Singapore was. Got to hotel 4 hours before check in time, but they checked us in straight away. After the rudeness of many Europeans in the service industry, we were stunned by how friendly and helpful the people of Singapore wer ... 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