Category Archives: Destinations

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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A Beach Vacation in Singapore?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bong

SINGAPORE is not exactly known as a beach destination. I’ve been to Singapore a number of times before and it never occurred to me that there are beach resorts there. Well there is at least one.  And it is quite … Continue reading →

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River Calm

Posted on July 31, 2011 by bong

WHAT I liked most about Villa Escudero is the lovely and serene Labasin River that cuts right through the decades old cultural theme park. It is easily one of the most picturesque rivers in the country, with the mystic Mt. … Continue reading →

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Sights in Universal Studios Singapore (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bong

I HAVE already blogged a lot about my family’s Universal Studios Singapore experience. Perhaps a little too much even. You will find my earlier blog posts in the list of related posts below. Allow me just one more. In this … 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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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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Wet Live Action at USS Waterworld

Posted on July 16, 2011 by bong

THE live action show’s title should have been sufficient warning to us, the eager and excited viewers.  What do you expect to happen when you watch a LIVE version of the Kevin Costner starrer, WATERWORLD?  A lot of people would … 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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Adventures in a far, far away land (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by bong

BYE MADAGASCAR.  Hello FAR FAR AWAY zone, the domain of Shrek, Princess Fiona, and (fast-talking) Donkey.  That’s our second stop among the major attractions of Universal Studios Singapore (USS). If Madagascar has a huge life-size ship, Far Far Away has … Continue reading →

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A “crate experience” inside USS Madagascar (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by bong

FOR OUR first Universal Studios Singapore (USS) major attraction we checked out (or should I say, “We checked in…”?) Madagascar.  There is no other way to describe the Madagascar zone but IMPRESSIVE!  For starters, there’s a 15-story high ship parked right … Continue reading →

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A night in the Safari (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by bong

SINGAPORE’s world-famous Night Safari was second in our itinerary for our May 27-31 Singapore Family Holiday.  Right after exploring Resort World Sentosa, off we went to the Night Safari.

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