Singapore by LRT: the Punggol Line
Singapore has six MRT (metro) lines — seven if you count the one currently under construction — and three LRT (light rail lines). The Punggol Line is the most northeasterly […]
Tag Archives: Parks
The 3 Charms of Les-Baux-de-Provence
Les-Baux-de-Provence has been crowned one of the most beautiful villages in France, and it’s easy to see why. Set atop a rocky spur in the foothills of the Chaîne des Alpilles […]
Walking the Intertidal Zone
If you want to see some of Singapore’s wonderful sea creatures without diving under the water, your best bet is to head over to Changi Beach Park just around low […]
Walking in the Trees: The Southern Ridges
In Singapore, there’s rarely such a thing as a simple hike; instead, there are hike experiences. It’s hard to argue with the results, at least if you travel down to […]
Singapore by LRT: The Bukit Panjang Line
In addition to a large and robust subway system (the MRT), Singapore a light rail system called the LRT. The country’s 100% automated light rail lines run through densely populated […]
Sinagpore by MRT: the North South Line, Marina South Pier to Ang Mo Kio
The plan: Complete my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore! The goal is to see what the island looks like if you cover the entirety of this […]
Singapore by MRT: The North South Line, Jurong East to Yio Chu Kang
The plan: Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore, watching the island change from one stop to the next. This time I rode western and northern […]
Where the Birds Sing
For a glimpse into the Singapore of yesterday, nothing beats a visit to the Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club. While it’s now a dwindling pastime, bird collecting has been a […]
The Wildlife of Pasir Ris
Just west of Singapore’s Changi Airport, you’ll find an unexpected warren of mangrove swamps … … elegant tree-lined paths … … and a long, thin stretch of white sand and […]
Pocket Gardens by the Bay
The Flower Dome at Gardens By the Bay is the largest glass greenhouse in the world, and its ever-changing display of flowers never fails to impress. The latest exhibit at […]
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