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Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has brought back its annual mega horror fest: Halloween Horror Nights 2. With five scare zones, three haunted houses and all major rides open, Halloween at Universal Studios Singapore is extra thrilling and scary-good! New York Public Library We paid a visit to the theme park attraction on the first night and totally scared ourselves silly. The zombie makeup was really good and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/oasia-hotel/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/oasia-hotel/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:34:30 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1383

Fancy a hotel staycation that truly makes you feel pampered? You gotta check out Oasia Hotel then. If you are a busy working professional who can hardly find time for a vacation, the next best thing is a staycation at a nice local hotel. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend stay at Oasia Hotel, which is part of Far East Organisation. Oasia Club Room Should you ever stay at Oasia Hotel, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/oasia-hotel/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/tiong-bahru-air-raid-shelter/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/tiong-bahru-air-raid-shelter/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:45:48 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1304

To mark the 70th anniversary of the beginning of World War II in Southeast Asia, the Tiong Bahru air raid shelter is open to the public for the first time. Located at Block 78 Guan Chuan Street in one of Singapore’s oldest public housing estates, the facility is believed to be the last civilian air raid shelter on the island. When the Japanese bombarded Singapore between December 1941 and January […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/tiong-bahru-air-raid-shelter/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/abercrombie-fitch-models/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/abercrombie-fitch-models/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:55:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1248

40 Abercrombie & Fitch male models posed shirtless outside the American apparel chain’s new flagship store at Knightsbridge, along Orchard Road in Singapore. These “shirtless greeters” are part of the company’s tradition that accompanies the opening of its flagship stores. It certainly leaves an impression! Credit The beautiful men gamely took photographs with passers-by and admirers. If you missed the meat fest when these hot male models strutted their stuff […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/abercrombie-fitch-models/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/hotel-re-staycation/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/hotel-re-staycation/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:00:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1227

When was the last time you took a break? As a mouse potato who works full-time in front of a computer, the last time I truly had time to relax was during that idyllic trip to Chiang Mai. Thankfully, our favourite hotel Hotel Re! has rolled out a series of attractive staycation packages – great for some much-needed R&R. For a truly relaxing stay, opt for the Re!Treat package that […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/hotel-re-staycation/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/freemasons-hall/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/freemasons-hall/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:15:29 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=980

If you have read Dan Brown’s books, no doubt you would have come across several references to Freemasonry and the Knights Templar (a Masonic body). Freemasonry started out in England in the 16th century. Notable members of this highly secretive all-male society include Mozart, George Washington and Mark Twain. But, did you know that there is a Freemason fraternity right here in Singapore? Freemasonry was first established in Singapore on […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/freemasons-hall/feed/ 22 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/watch-world-cup/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/watch-world-cup/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:59:32 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=977

Caught the football fever? Wondering where to watch World Cup 2010 in Singapore? Here’s a compilation of over 100 places in Singapore where the matches are broadcast live. These venues are divided into bars, theatres, fast food restaurants, community and SAFRA clubs. So head down, crack open a cold one and enjoy the live action! Note: Please do call up the establishments directly to double-check if a particular match would […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/watch-world-cup/feed/ 45 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-casino/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-casino/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:25:33 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=937

Ever since the Resorts World at Sentosa – one of the two integrated casino resorts in Singapore – opened, the casino has been drawing in a steady stream of visitors. The games available at the casino include baccarat, blackjack, slots and electronic game machines. Have you been there yet? As we all know by now, Singapore citizens and permanent residents are required to pay a S$100 fee to enter the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-casino/feed/ 11 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/resorts-world-sentosa/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/resorts-world-sentosa/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:06:18 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=925

The Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort in Singapore has finally opened! Are you wondering what it is like on the inside? We take you on a tour through this highly anticipated attraction. Even before the Universal Studios theme park, the country’s first ever casino, and most of the 60 restaurants are open for business, the resort has already amassed a huge crowd on its opening day! Clearly, the casino is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/resorts-world-sentosa/feed/ 62 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/wangz-boutique-hotel/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/wangz-boutique-hotel/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:54:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=924

The next time you are in the charming Tiong Bahru estate, don’t be surprised if you find a quirky, barrel-shaped building. This is none other than Wangz Hotel, the newest boutique hotel to open in Singapore. Way before it even opened in mid-December 2009, the hotel had already captured the attention of curious passers-by. The building’s unique shape and shiny metallic facade makes it extremely striking and iconic. You can’t […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/wangz-boutique-hotel/feed/ 20 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-flowers-2009/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-flowers-2009/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:17:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=824

During Chinese New Year each year, many Singaporeans flock to the island down South to revel in the annual Sentosa Flowers display. After visiting the event for the first time last year, I’ve made it a point to visit it every Chinese New Year. The event brings us city dwellers to a place literally filled with nature, where everything looks so beautiful and vibrant. It’s wonderful :) In case you […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-flowers-2009/feed/ 14 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/peranakan-museum/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/peranakan-museum/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 11:33:30 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=739

The Peranakan Museum in Singapore is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the colourful and distinctive culture of the Peranakans. Through ten themed galleries, visitors can explore various aspects of the Peranakan culture, such as wedding and religion. (I really like this sculpture of a little girl pulling her Daddy towards the main entrance of the museum. Yes, this is also the place where I found the cute cat sculpture!) […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/peranakan-museum/feed/ 17 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-cat-sculpture/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-cat-sculpture/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 17:06:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=738

I don’t often come across statues of my favourite animal. So seeing this cute life-like sculpture of a stray cat sure was a pleasant surprise! I feel it certainly deserves a mention here. The sculpture is modelled after a certain stray cat that has found home in a certain place. Hence this is also a prelude to my next post, which would be about my visit to this place. I […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-cat-sculpture/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-colorful-glass-panel/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-colorful-glass-panel/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:48:24 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/where-in-the-world-is-this-colorful-glass-panel/

Beautiful things never fail to catch my attention, especially when it’s something as huge as this massive panel of decorative glass. I spotted it from afar and was instantly attracted by the pretty splash of colours! The glass panel is covered with colourful floral motifs in varying shades of purple and pink. I liked it so much that I whipped out my camera immediately and snapped these pictures. Can you […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-colorful-glass-panel/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-flowers/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-flowers/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:13:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/sentosa-flowers-2008/

Every Chinese New Year, special events are held to celebrate this important festival. In Singapore, there is the Chinatown street market, Chingay Parade or River Hong Bao. One other popular event is the annual Sentosa Flowers show. At this springtime event, you get to enjoy a kaleidoscope of rare flower species imported from all over the world. Sprawling an area of 5 hectares at Imbiah Lookout, the flower extravaganza is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/sentosa-flowers/feed/ 15 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/chek-jawa/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/chek-jawa/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:57:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/chek-jawa/

In urban Singapore, it always feels refreshing to be away from the bustling city life once in a while. Recently I managed to have a nice little getaway among the tropical islands. Well… Sort of. I paid a visit to Pulau Ubin for the first time in my life! Pulau ubin is an off-shore island in the North East of Singapore, accessible only by water transport. (Yes, even for a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/chek-jawa/feed/ 19 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-fried-bee-hoon/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-fried-bee-hoon/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:51:18 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/where-in-the-world-is-this-fried-bee-hoon/

Yeah, yeah, I know this is a pretty weird question to ask. After all, fried bee hoon is rather ubiquitous in the context of Singapore. You can find it almost everywhere! For those not familiar with Singapore cuisine, bee hoon is a kind of thin noodle that is made from rice. But wait a sec, is this really bee hoon? Take a closer look! Perhaps I should ask another question. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-fried-bee-hoon/feed/ 22 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/little-india-street-light-up/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/little-india-street-light-up/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:43:02 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/little-india-deepavali-festival-market-street-light-up/

Little India is literally one of the most colourful areas of Singapore. With Deepavali (or Diwali) just around the corner, the place is more vibrant than ever, decked out in the full colours of this major Hindu festival. Personally, I love Little India, as evident from the way I pepper this blog with frequent food reviews of several eateries in Little India. The fact that Little India is refreshingly different […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/little-india-street-light-up/feed/ 32 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-miniature-model/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-miniature-model/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:02:02 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/where-in-the-world-is-this-miniature-model/

Aren’t miniatures the cutest thing? Here’s a fascinating one of Singapore in the mid-19th century! I love the fact that there is so much detail in it. Can you guess where exactly I found this miniature model? Look at all those adorable little human figurines! They depict a pretty accurate scene of the Singapore street life more than a century ago. For example, there are junks docked at the quay […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-miniature-model/feed/ 22 https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-signage/ https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-signage/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:30:42 +0000 http://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-signage/

Check out this beautiful neon signage! How often do we come across a huge signage with lovey-dovey words like “romantic”? That is precisely why it caught my eye! During the day, the big block letters appear in clean white juxtaposed against the sweet pink background. At night, it illuminates with a warm fiery light glowing around each individual letter. This pretty signage is only a temporary installation found along a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/singapore/where-in-the-world-is-this-signage/feed/ 5