Category Archives: Places

Swimming on Top of the World

Posted on September 16, 2011 by bong

They aren’t the highest known swimming pools in the world. I believe that distinction — and many other “highest” or “tallest” distinctions — belongs to some skyscrapers in Dubai. But they are the highest ones we can probably ever afford … Continue reading →

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The Marina Bay Sands Hotel — Singapore’s Newest Icon

Posted on September 14, 2011 by bong

MARINA BAY SANDS HOTEL is one of the most desired destinations in the world today. It is also one of the most photographed and now universally recognizable man-made structures. Our family had the chance to stay in MBSH for a … Continue reading →

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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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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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