10 Reasons to Visit Joo Chiat
\There are many wonderful neighborhoods in Singapore, but one of the most interesting has to be Joo Chiat (also known as Katong). Singapore’s first “heritage town,” Joo Chiat is home […]
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The (Not So) Great Museum Caper
Yesterday was a national holiday here in Singapore. Called both Hari Raya Haji and Eid al-Adha, this Muslim holy day celebrates the annual end of the hajj and honors Abraham’s sacrifice […]
Journey to the East
We spent Saturday on the southeast side of Singapore exploring an area known as Katong. This is an old, once-wealthy neighborhood inhabited largely by Peranakans (Singaporean descendants of Chinese immigrants). […]
Traveler Tina 