Singapore by MRT: The Blue Line, Expo to Fort Canning
The plan: Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore, seeing how the country changes as you travel beneath the land and then pop up every few […]
Tag Archives: Art
Egypt in Italy
The city of Turin may best be known for cars, chocolate, and a shroud, but it is also home to what many will say is the largest and best collection […]
Milan’s Hidden Gem: the Museo Poldi Pezzoli
I went to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum expecting to see a few period rooms with minor league art (you might wonder why I went at all). My guidebook told me […]
Church & State in the City of Masks
It’s easy to think of Venice as a quaint tourist mecca, but this water-veined city once held sway from northern Italy all the way down to the island of Cyprus. […]
The Royal Palace of Turin
If you want a jaw-dropping experience while you’re in Turin, make sure to pay a visit to the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale). The seat of the House of Savoy from […]
11 Fun Things to Do in Turin
Turin is Italy’s fourth-largest city, yet it feels surprisingly under-touristed. Here are 10 things that might inspire some travels! 1. Visit the Museo Egizio (Egypt Museum) Turin is home to […]
A Baroque Gem: Villa Della Tesoriera
If you want an off-the-beaten-path experience in Turin, it’s well worth a visit to the Villa Della Tesoriera. Built in 1715 for the Savoy Councilor of State and general treasurer, […]
Three Temples of Arumugam Street
It’s always amazing what you can find in Singapore’s hidden corners. Kick your way through the dust of the industrial area just a block past the MacPherson MRT stop, and […]
Singapore by MRT: the Yellow Line, Marina Bay to Bartley
The plan Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore. This time, I visited fourteen stops on the eastern side of the Yellow Line (aka the Circle Line). […]
Singapore by MRT: the Yellow Line, HarbourFront to Serangoon
The plan Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore. This time, I rode sixteen stops on the Yellow Line (aka the Circle Line) — sixteen is […]
