Category Archives: Curiosities

Around Sentosa, part 3 of 3

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bong

OH BOY, it’s been more than three months since our Singapore Family Holiday and I am still blogging about it. We’ve simply had too many wonderful experiences from the many great places we’ve visited in Singapore and it would be … Continue reading →

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Flamboyant squirrels in Siloso Beach

Posted on September 9, 2011 by bong

ONE of the less known attractions in Singapore’s Sentosa Island is Siloso Beach. That it is not well known is quite understandable considering that Singapore is not exactly a beach destination. Nevertheless, Siloso Beach is a surprisingly beautiful beach with … Continue reading →

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Fleeting glimpses of the Singapore Flyer

Posted on September 7, 2011 by bong

WE didn’t plan to ride the Singapore Flyer during our 5-day family holiday in Singapore in late May. And we truly didn’t. We didn’t find much sense in staying in a slow-moving capsule for almost an hour several hundred feet … Continue reading →

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Around Sentosa, part 2 of 3

Posted on August 19, 2011 by bong

MAY 30, 2011, SINGAPORE – On the 3rd day of our Singapore Family vacation we explored the many attractions of Sentosa (exclusive of Universal Studios Singapore and Resort World Sentosa). Several years ago I used to tell friends that Singapore is … Continue reading →

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Around Sentosa – part 1 of 3

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bong

MAY 30, 2011, SINGAPORE – On the 3rd day of our Singapore Family vacation we explored the many attractions of Sentosa (exclusive of Universal Studios Singapore and Resort World Sentosa). Several years ago I used to tell friends that Singapore is … Continue reading →

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Why I found Varekai wanting

Posted on August 3, 2011 by bong

OF COURSE we would not miss the opportunity of a lifetime to watch the Canada-based and internationally renowned group, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, on their 1-month gig here in the Philippines. So on July 10, with just two weeks left for … Continue reading →

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Silica Gel Packets

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bong

I COLLECT Silica Gel Packets.  I didn’t really know what to do with them exactly.  I just instinctively knew that someday I would find some use for them. That “someday” is NOW. I came across this Website with DIY tips … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Andrew Lloyd Weber and Pepper Steak

Posted on July 23, 2011 by bong

JUNE 26, 2011.  Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP.  My xxGF managed to see one of the only 13 runs of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber for the Manila leg of its Australia, New Zealand and Asia Tour.  As of this posting … Continue reading →

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USS Battlestar Galactica: Extreme Roller Coaster Rides

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bong

AMONG THE Universal Studios Singapore attractions, the ultimate “high” (pun intended) for thrill addicts like me are the twin Battlestar Galactica roller coasters in the Sci Fi zone.  After all, they hold the distinction of being the “world’s tallest dueling … Continue reading →

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Steaks from human feces, anyone?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bong

NOW ISN’T THAT YUMMY?  I mean yucky? Eew. Apologies to those who happen to be munching on something while reading this blog post. We have one really smart Japanese scientist to thank for this. You don’t have to agree with my … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egypt, according to Universal Studios Singapore

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bong

MY EX-EXGIRLFRIEND and I had the chance to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt late last year as part of our HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE TOUR. Yes, I am referring to the real pyramids in the real Egypt. However, … Continue reading →

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A walk in the (Jurassic) Park

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bong

WE DIDN’T just walk, of course.  We rode, flew, got wet, screamed, wowed, ohed, and ahhed. We all tried the Canopy Flyer, a seemingly leisurely and “no thrill” ride that is supposed to give a bird’s eye view of the … Continue reading →

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