Aquarium

Singapore

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February 14th 2013
With its shopping malls, theme parks, safe tap water and high cost of living, Singapore felt a world away from my previous South-East Asian destinations (save for some parts of Kuala Lumpur). While the mix of ethnic groups is similar to Malaysia, the British Colonial history is far more palpable, from the official language (English) to the ubiquity of landmarks named after the city-state's fou ... 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