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The Maritime Experiential Museum @ Resorts World Sentosa RWS!
The Maritime Experiential Museum at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is a must visit for the whole family! It not only has alot of information about the maritime history of asia, there are also interactive points throughout the museum that kids can enjoy! The best part is that the price is relatively cheap as well!
Things to do at the Maritime Experiential Museum
The Maritime Experential Museum Level 1
At the entrance of the museum, you will see the Bao Chuan…
Bao Chuan – Zheng He’s treasure ship
Bao Chuan is actually the treasure ship of Zheng He’s fleet of ships. Its main symbol is the figurine called Bi Shu (did we spell that right?). Legend has it that Bi Shu stole treasure, kept it to himself but was discovered by Zheng He. Zheng He then punished Bi Shu and placed him to guard the treasure. Hence, now Bi Shu is associated with guardian of wealth, well…it’s all just a myth. The cool part is that it actually moves during the start of the show. The light brown portion will show a short clip about Zheng He and his expedition to this part of the world!
Moving to the left, you will see “The Souk” exhibition.
The Souk – Ports along the Maritime Silk Route
The Souk covers ports along the maritime silk route such as Quanzhou, Qui Nhon, Palembang, Malacca, Galle, Calicut, Muscat and Malindi.
Along the Souk
Here, kids can play the various interactive games such as learning to trade in a port, taking photos superimposed on a traditional costume and watching video of the construction of the Omani Dhow (Jewel of Muscat)
Dhow – A gift from the government of Oman to Singapore
The Dhow (aka Jewel of Muscat) is a centre piece in the Maritime Experiential Museum. It is a gift from Oman and it is entirely constructed out of organic material (i.e. no nails!). Fibres are interwoven and these strong fibres are then used to hold the pieces of wood that form the ship. After construction, the ship actually took the journey that the forefathers took and finally arrived in Singapore! Then President Nathan accepted the gift on behalf of the people of Singapore!
Information about the Dhow
The other main attraction at the Maritime Experiential Museum is the Typhoon Theatre.
Entrance to the Typhoon Theatre
The story starts with a chinese trading/sea faring company being entrusted with carrying a gift from China to Oman.
Storyline of the Typhoon Theatre
The father (captain) and son (first mate) together with the ambassador takes the golden cup and begins on the journey. You will then enter the typhoon theatre which is actually a 4D show. The ship then enters a storm and eventually sinks, leaving the treasure at the bottom of the ocean. During the storm, you will feel the wind, droplets of water as well as the platform on which you’re seated, move a little.
The show nicely leads to S.E.A Aquarium – The World’s Largest Aquarium…
Sunken Ship at the S.E.A Aquarium – World’s Largest Aquarium
It is like a preview of the aquarium (enticing you to pay to go into the aquarium itself) where the sunken ship from the 4D movie is shown in the tank together with marine life inside.
Viewing point of the S.E.A Aquarium
Paying the low price to the maritime experiential museum, we think it is well worth it to enjoy the aquarium at these 2 viewing areas. You will be able to sea the sharks, hammer head at that plus all other smaller and interesting fish.
The Maritime Experential Museum Level B1
Moving on, you will arrive at the Maritime Archaeology Gallery. Here you will see artefacts from the Bakau and Temasek shipwrecks. Nearby is another main attraction of the museum – the Bao Chuan Cutaway
Bao Chuan Cutaway
It is a cross-section of the ship showing its treasures such as the giraffe that Zheng He brought back to show to the emperor. Below which, there is also the pirates and pirate hunters exhibit. Zheng He was also a pirate hunter in pirate infested waters.
The Maritime Experiential Museum Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Ticket Prices of the Maritime Experiential Museum
Adults : $5
Child (4-12) : $2
Seniors (>60) : $3
Ticket Prices Typhoon Theatre
Adults : $6
Child (4-12) : $4
Seniors (>60) : $3
The ticket prices of the Maritime Experiential Museum are quite cheap right?!
Opening Hours of the Maritime Experiential Museum
The opening hours of the Maritime Experiential Museum varies according to the time of the year. But mostly, it should be open from 10am to 8pm. The typhoon theatre will close 1 hour before the museum closes.
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Visit to the museum was really great and cheap! Remember to check out the Maritime Experential Museum the next time you are Resorts World Sentosa!
Also, don’t forget to check out our post on the SEA Aquarium of RWS which is currently the World’s Largest Aquarium!
How to cross the roads safely in Hanoi Vietnam
We’ve been told many times about the difficulty of crossing roads in Vietnam especially in Hanoi. So we decided to create a post on “How to cross the roads safely in Hanoi Vietnam” so as to allow all our readers to know the tricks while crossing the roads there.
The thing about the roads in Hanoi is that there are SO MANY MOTORCYCLES ON THE ROADS! As a tourist or visitor there, it may seem like a daunting task to cross the roads.
Motorcycles galore in Hanoi
Even at traffic lights (IF you happen to come across them), you may feel as though you’re targetted by a huge swarm of bees as you attempt to cross the roads.
So how can you then cross the roads safely in Hanoi Vietnam? Do consider these tips when you attempt to cross the roads there…
1. Walk at a steady predictable pace.
This was a tip given to us by the locals at our hotel when we were in Hanoi. The thing is, motorcyclists in Hanoi are used to jay-walkers (people who cross the roads anywhere anyhow), so they will be on the look out for them. If you walk at a steady and predictable pace, they will then try to “negotiate” you as an “obstacle”, swerving in front or behind you. So it is of paramount importance to cross the roads in Hanoi at a steady and predictable pace. That leads us to the 2nd point…
2. Do not become anxious and make a dash for it!
DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN MOVEMENTS! As the motorcycles cross in front or behind you, there is a tendency to want to make a dash for it or just stop right there. DO NOT DO THAT. Continue to walk at that same pace. If you stop or make a dash for it, the motorcyclists that predicted your movement as they drive, may be too fast or too slow when you change your pace and may possibly run into you.
3. Follow the locals
If all else fails, just follow the locals. Well, not behind them, but beside them. If the oncoming traffic is from left to right, stand on the right of the locals. Walk and maintain the same steady pace as them and they will be able to guide you through this forest of motorcycles.
We hope that this quick guide to crossing the roads safely in Hanoi, Vietnam can give you that confidence in crossing the roads there. After several crossings, you’ll be able to muster the courage to cross the roads – just like the locals!
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Things to do and Attractions in Utrecht, The Netherlands!
There are so many things to do and attractions in Utrecht Holland! This post will introduce you to some of the things you can do right here in Utrecht!
Dick Bruna Huis aka Dick Bruna House – Home of Miffy the Rabbit
How can a visit to Utrecht be complete without visiting the world-famed Dick Bruna Huis? Dick Bruna House is home to Miffy the rabbit and is a popular character all across the world, particularly in Japan. Dick Bruna, Miffy’s creator uses bold strokes and colours to bring out vivid actions and contrasts in Miffy story books. Definitely a place not to be missed if you are in Holland!
Domtoren & Domkerk
The most famous landmarks in Utrecht, Domtoren and Domkerk are picturesque structures not to be missed. Construction of the Domkerk (aka St. Martin’s Cathedral) started in the 13th century and still stands today after some restoration works.
Centraal Museum Utrecht
Entry to Centraal Museum Utrecht is inclusive when you purchase tickets to Dick Bruna Huis. Riet Veld’s unique design of chairs also gave inspriation to Dick Bruna’s work. There are also a good collection of art works as well as history of how these art works came about. A good place to visit and learn about the culture of Utrecht.
Shopping!
Shopping’s everywhere in the Netherlands! And Utrecht is not an exception. Besides visiting the street markets, shopping malls such as Hoog Catharijne (beside the Utrecht Central Station) also provides excellent shopping options! Ask Kate – she knows!
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Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam : Luxury with a choice of Tradition or Modern Living
On our return to Amsterdam from Prague, Kate and I decided to treat ourselves to a little bit of luxury at the Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam.
There are many hotels in Amsterdam city centre but where is the best place to stay in Amsterdam? We would like to say that Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is definitely way up the list on where to stay in Amsterdam.
The hotel has recently been renovated and it now boasts of an urban wing in addition to its more traditional Victoria wing.
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is a 4 star hotel which has facilities such as a heated indoor swimming pool (which ensures you can still swim even during winter), gym and even free wifi!
Not only that, one of the main reasons why we chose Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is also because of its proximity to the Amsterdam Central Train Station. Just a mere 2 minutes walk and you’re there! Without further ado, let’s visit the room we stayed at the Victoria Wing!
The thing we enjoyed about the room was that it still had the traditional feel of the old Victoria hotel. There was an attached bathroom with bathtub. The TV was new with the function of surfing with a keyboard attached.
However, the highlight of our stay has got to be the swimming pool at the Urban Wing of Park Plaza Victoria!
The Fitness Centre
The fitness centre of Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam has an exclusive feel to it. In addition to our favourite indoor heated swimming pool, there’s also a gym and sauna. You can definitely be able to keep fit or simply revitalise at the fitness club.
The Concierge
Kate and I also had a positive experience with the concierge. On the first night, they introduced us to an excellent restaurant just down the street and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They even remembered us as we returned and walked past the lobby and asked us how it was! That was great service right there!
The Location
Finally, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is just next to Damrak street where you can really feel the live of Amsterdam. Here you have restaurants, F&B outlets, shopping, agencies to tourists attractions, leading to the historic Dam Square.
Conclusion
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam gave us an excellent and memorable stay in Amsterdam. Its service and luxury standards are top notch. So why not book a stay at Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam? It would definitely be an experience you wont soon forget! Try the urban wing and leave comments about it below!
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Sunway Lagoon – 5 Parks (Amusement Park, Water Park, Extreme Park, Scream Park, Wildlife Park) at 1 Great Price!
Sunway Lagoon actually has 5 parks in itself. All these while, we thought that it’s just another water themed park. We were wrong.
Sunway Lagoon consists of the Amusement Park, Water Park, Extreme Park, Wildlife Park (Zoo) and even a horror-themed Scream Park! We shall now take you through our trip to Sunway Lagoon!
Entrance of Sunway Lagoon
Sunway Lagoon is opened daily from 10am to 6pm. They’re closed on Tuesdays, perhaps for maintenance on the lowest traffic day of the week? We were there on a weekday and surprisingly there was ALOT of people at the queue line at 10am!
Long Queues @ Sunway Lagoon
The rates of Sunway Lagoon for adults is 100RM for all 5 parks OR 80RM for 3 parks (does not include scream and extreme parks). There are usually some ongoing discounts with certain credit cards. Malaysians get 25% off as well.
Rates at Sunway Lagoon Malaysia
Attractions at Sunway Lagoon
Amusement Park
Map of Sunway Lagoon – Location of Amusement Park
We headed first to the Amusement park and we conquered several rides including the Lost City and a water slide.
Lost City of Gold
Roller Coaster Ride
We must say that the rides here are not really that exciting. For real extreme roller coaster rides, you can visit Universal Studios Singapore OR Busch Gardens. That is what we call a real roller coaster ride! There are also rides at wild wild west section for the kids to enjoy.
One ride that caught our eyes was the Viking. This one’s quite scary. Usually, you’d think that the Viking would just go back and forth right? WRONG! This Viking goes 360 degrees! One whole loop! 😮 You may even “hear” the screams from the following pictures!
Viking approaching the top almost inverting!
Viking reaches the top and goes over to the other side!
Wildlife Park
Map of Sunway Lagoon – Location of Wildlife Park
Next we headed to the Wildlife Park. It’s actually quite a cool place with close encounters with the birds, huge crocodiles that look like that can leap out of the sanctuary and touch interaction with rabbits.
Can you spot the Owl sleeping?
An eagle at the spot where it ought to be
As we walked past the birds sanctuary, we noticed that the birds were at the position that they’re supposed to be! No chains could be seen. We were speculating whether the birds have been clipped at its wings. Else we really cant understand how every bird was in its place as we walked past. Maybe we were lucky?
Huge Crocodiles @ Wildlife Park Sunway Lagoon
Rabbits that you could pat at the touch section of the Wildlife Park
Scream Park
Map of Sunway Lagoon – Location of Scream Park
Entrance to Scream Park
The Scream Park at Sunway Lagoon was scary. Not as scary as the Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore. Still, it was scary enough for people to drop out at the entrance of the park. What happened was after all the safety brief, a man just rushed out from behind the doors! Some girls cried and some (even guys) left. As with all horror-themed parks, no touching is allowed. That is to say that visitors are not allowed to touch the scare actors and the scare actors are not allowed to touch the visitors.
At the start of the park, visitors are led to view a video clip. The video sets the background of the theme park. It’s about a couple who ventured into Sunway Lagoon when it’s closed (never a good sign). Somehow some pontianaks started to appear and scare them. Thinking that they’ve found a good hiding place in a run-down shack entrance (wassup man? just run out of the park already!), they went inside. And that’s where the guy who saws people up stores his corpses! And thats where the visitors are going.
Inside the park, there are scare actors, scary art and dungeon like settings. After the initial scares, you’ll get used to it. But beware of the final scare towards the end…
Extreme Park
Map of Sunway Lagoon – Location of Extreme Park
Next we headed to the Extreme Park to try out some of the activities there. Do note that not all of the activities are free. We tried out the air gun (10 pellets), ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) as well as Archery (5 arrows). The rest of the activities such as bungy jumping, flying fox, paint ball and go-kart needs a little bit of top up.
We thoroughly enjoyed the ATV. Though it was a short ride, the slopes were quite steep. This made climbing and descending these slopes a little bit challenging. Some of the instructors had to get out of their own ATV and ride on the ATVs of those who were stuck.
Water Park
Map of Sunway Lagoon – Location of Water Park
Last but not least, we arrived at the most desired destination of Sunway Lagoon – The Water Park!
Entrance to the Water Park @ Sunway Lagoon
The coolest part of the Water Park was the slides. Some slides required a map and some floats. And all of them were exciting! Just that you may have to wait about 10 minutes (sometimes) for your turn on the ride due to the large crowds. There could be a longer waiting time during the weekends.
If you are not the kind that enjoy extreme rides, you can always chill out at the wave pool as well. There are also water playgrounds for kids to enjoy.
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Lot 10 Hu Tong – Where all the Best Street Foods all over Malaysia gathers!
If you are a street food foodie and you’re too lazy to go all over Malaysia to look for the best street food, then look no further than Hu Tong @ Lot 10 Shopping Centre!
Hu Tong @ Lot 10
Interior of Hutong @ Lot 10 shopping Centre
Famous Street Foods @ Hu Tong Lot 10 KL
At Hutong Lot 10, you’ll be able to try out all the best street food all over Malaysia! Here you can try out best street foods specialties such as
KL Fried Hokkien Mee
We really do think that this KL Fried Hokkien Mee is better than the KL Fried Hokkien Mee @ Resorts World Sentosa’s Malaysia Food Street.
Penang Char Kway Teow (Fried Flat Noodles)
Again, this version at Hu Tong is better than the Malaysia Food Street @ RWS!
Pork Rib Noodles
It may not seem much, but this pork rib noodles does have that traditional taste. Not to mention, the pork rib is oh so tender and flavourful!
Desserts @ Hu Tong Lot 10
Desserts are a welcomed end to an enjoyable meal at Hu Tong Lot 10. Be sure to visit Hu Tong for your fix of Malaysia Street Food!
How to get to Lot 10 Hu Tong
Hu Tong Lot 10 is located at Jalan Sultan Ismail / Jalan Bukit Bintang, a short walk from the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
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Prague Castle – The most iconic architecture in Prague!
The most iconic architecture in Prague has got to be the Prague Castle. Every corner you turn to, there it is – The Prague Castle!
Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world at approximately 600m long and 150m wide. It is also where the kings, emperors and presidents of the Czech Republic used to have their offices. Given its excellent views overlooking Prague, it is no wonder that the Prague Castle is the most visited tourist attraction in Prague.
It is important to note the difference between St. Vitus Cathedral and the Prague Castle itself. Many people mistake the pointed structure from afar as the Prague Castle…
Technically, St. Vitus Cathedral is part of the Prague Castle and this is the entrance to the castle.
Videos of the first to third courtyards of the Prague Castle
First Courtyard inside Prague Castle
Second Courtyard , President’s Office in Prague Castle
Third Courtyard in Prague Castle featuring St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral
Video of St. Vitus Cathedral Prague Castle
The structure on the right is the St. Vitus Cathedral. We’re actually taking a picture of the private linkway where the king would enter into the balcony for service – without being uninterrupted.
St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest church in the country and it contains many smaller chapels and works of art – including the stained glass windows of the church. There is a little known fact about the roof of the St. Vitus Cathedral. It is said that a portion of the roof was hit by lightning before and it was thereafter restored. However, if you take a closer look, you would see that part of the roof no longer contains the gothic design like the rest of the cathedral, but more of a baroque architecture (do correct us if we’re wrong here!).
Golden Lane
Golden Lane is a series of small colourful shops that used to be the housing for the palace guards. Today, it is a tourist attraction for guests to see how small and amusing the interiors can be! A little tip for our readers : you can actually enter Golden Lane for free. Just hang around till the closing hours (1800 during the summer months and 1600 during the winter months) and you get to go in for free! Make sure you enter just after the closing hours to have a glimpse inside the houses while the shop keepers are still around!
Other Attractions in Prague Castle
The other attractions in Prague Castle includes
Notice the thin and fat structure of the Basilica (click here to find out why). Also, you will notice that in this square (of the Basilica), you can find different era of architectures including renaissance, gothic, baroque as well as art noveau!
Amazing View of Prague from Prague Castle
Not only can you enjoy spectacular views overlooking Prague, you can also see the hourly change of guards of the Prague Castle!
Change of Guards @ Prague Castle
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There are actually many many more things about the Prague Castle that you can find out about. For instance, did you know that this old castle was actually a inner room for jousting competitions?
If you have other interesting stories, do share it with us!
How to get there to Prague Castle
By Foot
There are actually 2 ways to walk up to Prague Castle by foot. You can either follow the old castle stairway from Malostranska Metro Station OR commence from Lesser Town via Nerudova Street (which is a steeper but more enjoyable walk)
By Tram
Take either the 22 or 23 up to the hill and alight at Prazsky Hrad (which is Prague Castle)
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Petrin Hill via the Funicular – Amazing View of Prague and Hall of Mirrors Awaits!
What is a visit to Prague without a trip up to Petrin Hill via the Funicular? At Petrin Hill, you can enjoy amazing views of Prague, scale the Petrin look-out tower, head for the hall of mirrors (mirror maze) or simply stroll along the hills to Strahov Monastery.
Attractions at Petrin Hill
Funicular
Video of Funicular Ride up to Petrin Hill
Ujezd Station (near to Hotel Roma Prague)
We were quite early this particular morning. Air was still cold but the sun was coming up. We were actually the first to take the funicular. There were a few others who took the first train up the hill as well – maybe workers at the restaurants? If you’re early like us and not sure what to do, there’s actually a mini museum depicting the history of the funicular. An interesting history…
Petrin Tower and Hunger Wall
The main attraction atop of Petrin Hill would be the Petrin look-out Tower.
The Petrin Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. It is purposely reconstructed as a mini replica of the Eiffel Tower (looks familiar eh?). The tower is 60m high and has 299 steps to the top platform.
The wall you see in this picture is also known as the Hunger Wall. It was said that the wall was built by Charles the 4th, not as a means of defence but actually to employ the poor people and to feed them – hence the name Hunger Wall.
Mirror Labyrinth
Again, we were early and we had to wait till the Mirror Labyrinth opened (opens at 10am daily except during winter months, opens on saturday and sunday only). It contains a maze of mirrors as well as some contoured mirrors for whimsical (laughter hall) effects.
This scene commemorates the battle of students with Swedes on Charles Bridge in 1648.
Enjoy a Stroll and Chill out with a pint at the Brewery
Atop Petrin Hill, not only can you enjoy a lovely stroll overlooking amazing views of Prague
View from Petrin Hill
You can also enjoy a pint at the local brewery!
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Municipal House Prague – Enjoy a cuppa at Kavárna obecní Dům while reveling in the arts!
The location of the Municipal House Prague used to be the seat of Bohemian Kings in the 14th and 15th Century. It was then demolished at the end of the 19th century. In its place, the current Municipal House was built between 1906 and 1912.
What to do at Municipal House Prague
If you observe carefully, the mosaic above the entrance is actually a homage to Prague. It is set between sculptures that represent the oppression upon the Czech people. Other sculptures at the top represents various areas of the arts such as history, literature, painting, music and architecture.
The real reason why we’re here is actually to enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea at the Kavárna obecní Dům, commonly known as the Municipal House Cafe. Here, you can enjoy the lavish setting , live piano accompaniment in the background, excellent service as well as the opportunity to just immerse yourself in the history and art nouveau designs exuberated by the Municipal House.
We ordered the Menu 1 and Menu 3 (approximately 8 euros each) and we had the apple strudel with vanilla ice cream, the traditional “sachers” cake with whipped cream, tea as well as some liquer.
We were pleasantly surprised at the set up of the tea set. Simple yet classy. The cake and strudel was good as well. The whipped cream was the kind that you know is freshly made, not too sweet, just nice. Lastly, we ended off the meal with liquer. We have never tried egg liquer EVER, so it was interesting to have tasted the egg liquer. Quite nice actually. Sweet alcohol with a tinge of egginess to it.
We’ll now leave you with a video of the interior of the Municipal House Cafe. Enjoy the atmosphere (albeit a short one)!
Inside the Kavárna obecní Dům / Municipal House Cafe
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Marina Bay Sands Sky Park and Infinity Pool – Best Spot To See Singapore Skyline and More!
Ever since Marina Bay Sands opened in April 2010, we’ve wanted to visit the Marina Bay Sands Skypark to see the views of Singapore from the 57th floor observatory.
After splurging at Todai Buffet Restaurant at B2 of Marina Bay Sands, we finally received some complimentary tickets to the skypark (part of a promotion at MBS) and got to visit the sky park!
Entrance to Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Ticket Prices of Sands Skypark
Ticket Prices of Sands Skypark
The tickets cost $20 for adults, $14 for children aged 2-12 years old , $17 for senior citizens aged 65 years and above. There’s also guided tours held daily at a first come first served basis. Hence, it would be wise to buy the tickets early and sign up for the complimentary tours of the skypark. The tour would allow you to visit the infinity pool, otherwise you can only see the sky pool from a distance. The pool used to be open for visits to the public but guess the hotel guests didnt enjoy others walking pass and taking photos of them in pool…
There is actually an alternative way to enter the skypark. You can visit any of the skypark dining venues, namely Ku De Ta, Sky on 57 or The Chocolate Bar. For the same price of $20 bucks, you can also enjoy a beer (could be cheaper for soft drinks) and enjoy complimentary visit to the sky park. The entry area would be at the various restaurant counters – do visit the information counter for directions.
Time spent in queuing for skypark tickets
Miniature Model of Marina Bay Sands
After spending some time in the queue and seeing the miniature model of MBS, we got into the lift up to the 56th floor. The lift was rather fast and there wasnt much issue with pressure difference of the ear. As the lift opened at the 56th floor, there was a lift attendant to guide us towards the park so as to control the “human traffic” as there were others taking the lift down as well.
First Floor – Inside the Lift up to Sands Skypark
Lift Attendant at the 56th Floor
Views of Attractions and Singapore City Skyline around Marina Bay Sands
The Marina Bay Sands Sky Park offers fantastic views of the city skyline as well as the attractions around MBS. Here are some views from the top of the Sands Skypark!
Marina Barrage – Our Favourite Picnic Spot
Gardens By the Bay – A Park in the City
Singapore Flyer – Day View
Singapore Flyer – Night View (Sponsors for a better camera anyone?)
Esplanade and Swissotel (Tallest Hotel in South East Asia)
The Float @ Marina Bay – Venue of the National Day Parade (NDP)
Singapore City Skyline Central Business District (CBD)
Boat Quay and Clarke Quay – Dining and Night Life
Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool
Art Science Museum – Currently showing Harry Potter and Andy Warhol
Avalon Louis Vuitton (LV) and the Board Walk – Great place to walk and see the Marina Bay
Helix Bridge linking MBS to the Floating Platform and Marina Square (More Shopping!)
HDB Flats (Singapore Subsidised Housing) in the distance
Construction of the New National Stadium – Sports Hub
Views of the Singapore City Skyline in the Day
Whats there At the Sands Sky Park
As mentioned, there are restaurants such as Ku De Ta and Sky on 57 at the skypark. There’s also a mini kiosk for food and drinks as well as a souvenir shop. You will also see this iconic mast at the front of the skypark.
Mast at the front of the Sands Sky Park
Souvenir Shop and Food Kiosk at the top of Sands Sky Park MBS
Night Views from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park
Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night
Another view of Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night
The new Marina Cruise Centre – Think that is Voyager of the Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruise
View of the Singapore City Skyline at Night
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you may see some fireworks from surrounding events as well!
Fireworks seen from Sands Sky Park
Another view of the Fire Works from MBS Sky Park
Magnificent Sunsets seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park
Each evening, there will be throngs of crowd gathering at the left side of the sky park (hope this doesnt cause any stability issues to the ship :p) to view the magnificent sunset. Here’s a progression of the sunset…
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 1
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 2
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 3
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 4
Hope you’ll find time and enjoy a visit to the Marina Bay Sands Sky Park! Do leave us your comments after your next visit!
We’ll leave you now if views of the city just after sunset! Enjoy!
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Wenceslas Square Prague – Shopping , Dining , Cinemas and more!
Wenceslas Square was constructed in the 15th century during the time of Charles the 4th. At that time, it was used as a horse market. Since then, Wenceslas Square is a regular venue for parades is today a much visited tourist attraction.
Location of Wenceslas Square Prague
Wenceslas Square is home to the commerce of Prague having shopping arcades, cafes, restaurants and other entertainment venues. Here you will see other attractions such as the Neo-Renaissance National Museum at its Northern end. Also, the Koruna Palace with its covered shopping arcade and glass dome is a much visited venue as well. A short walk away is the Na Prikope as well as Parizska Street where one can continue with much more shopping!
It is actually quite difficult to spot Koruna Palace in the midst of all the shopping arcades. Bright lights shining and “sale” signs drawing us to shops such as Mango and H&M. We finally had to resort to asking one of the sales assistant on the location of Koruna Palace. She then as-a-matter-of-factly pointed to the building on the opposite side of the street. We were staring at it all these while and did not realise it!
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Charles Bridge Prague – Beautiful Architecture with Stories and Legends to Tell
Charles Bridge is definitely the most prominent and iconic structure in Prague. Everyone visits Charles Bridge. In fact, without a visit to Charles Bridge, one can be considered not to have visited Prague.
Location of Charles Bridge Prague
History of Charles Bridge Prague
Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava River and this connection made Prague an important centre of trade between east and west Europe. Initially, the bridge was called the Stone Bridge or the Prague Bridge. It was only known as Charles Bridge (as we know it today) since 1870.
This entrance is particularly interesting because of the 3 levels that it has. The Moon, Sun and Star Level. These were suggested by astrologers of the time and it was recommended that the odd number pyramid was to be used (i.e. 135797531) for the construction date of the bridge.
There’s an interesting fact about the Charles Bridge. It was actually built initially, as a functional construction for jousting tournaments! Can you believe it?! At that point in time, there werent many decorations except for a simple crucifix. However, the desire of the Catholics for ornamentation resulted in 30 statues built between 1600 and 1800AD. Today, there are 75 statues along the bridge.
Things to do at Charles Bridge Prague
The bridge is 516 metres long with 16 pillars and 3 bridge towers. In the day, there would be many souvenir shops, performing artistes, painters and even pick-pockets (beware!) on the bridge.
Try not to buy your souvenirs here as they are usually more expensive than elsewhere in the city. Kate can attest to that right? :p
Also, from Charles Bridge, you can see many other prominent attractions of Prague…
Stories and Legends of Charles Bridge
There are also many stories about which statue to touch to become a millionaire. If you touch other statues, you will have children OR your husband will become obedient husbands. Well, the story goes that one day, a tour guide was bringing a group of tourists along Charles Bridge, he started to say that “if you touch this statue, you will become rich!”. MANY tourists started to touch the statue! The other tour guides heard about it and started to come up with variations of these stories!
For instance, this statue of John Nepomuk (thrown into the river Vltava) has 2 stories to it. IF you touch the statue on the right, you will be rich! (notice that the statue has been touched till it changed colour!). IF you touch the statue on the left (think it was a dog), then your husband will be obedient!
Videos and Charles Bridge at Night
Charles Bridge at night is also worth a visit. The lights of the street lamps bring out the feel of the olden day Prague. A romantic stroll with your other half in the evening is in order if you’re in Prague.
Here are some videos of Charles Bridge. Enjoy!
Charles Bridge from a distance with view of Vltava River
Charles Bridge at Night
Charles Bridge in the Day
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Things to do and Attractions in Utrecht : Day 6 of Eurotrip
After taking an hour ride from Amsterdam to Utrecht, we arrived at the Utrecht Central Station. Here, we went straight for our familiar breakfast and coffee at Albert Heijn!
Hoog Catharijne is a huge and mazy shopping mall that is just next to the Utrecht Central Station. Here we had our breakfast as we watched the morning crowd rush by. We then headed outdoors towards our first destination Domkerk.
Town Square Utrecht
As we headed outdoors, we noticed that the traffic light was somewhat different. Can you notice it in this video?
Yes! The red and green man of the traffic light are actually Miffy! So cute! You would have known by now that Utrecht is the home town of Dick Bruna who created Miffy – affectionately known to the locals as Nijntje.
Not long after, the skies started to turn grey. But in the midst of the storm, we can still see the rainbow!
While we were trying to find the Domkerk, we came upon this structure…
The structure actually looked like a watch tower of sorts to us. However, it turned out that the tower is actually a water museum. However, it has since ceased operation. After taking some shots, we left in search of Domkerk. Along the way, we were suddenly hit by this…
A hail storm out of nowhere! We were carrying our umbrella in the light drizzle when it hit us, making loud thumping noise as it hit our umbrella. So we went to the side to seek shelter and took a video of the hail. Have you been hit by a hail before? A light one such as this was ok, but a huge one may be very dangerous!
Domkerk and Domtoren Utrecht
Not long after that ordeal, we came upon the Domkerk!
Domkerk and Domtoren in Utrecht are famous landmarks in Utrecht. Domkerk is also known as St. Martin’s Cathedral and was built in the 13th century.
After walking for another 20 minutes, we finally came upon Dick Bruna Huis! Well, the reason why we came to Utrecht in the first place was because of Miffy! There was a newspaper report that covered all the famous rabbits as it was the year of the rabbits in the chinese calendar. One of these famous rabbits was of course Miffy. We sort of stared at the newspaper cutting each morning during breakfast and we took it upon ourselves to visit. And here we are!
Centraal Museum Utrecht
The price of entry ticket to Dick Bruna House was inclusive of entry to the Centraal Museum in Utrecht as well. Here we chanced upon famous designs such as this rag chair
as well as designs from Riet Veld who inspired Dick Bruna in his work.
The museum was actually quite interesting with its different sections at different levels and it holds quite an extensive collection of artworks as well, given that it looks relatively small from the outside. Next we headed to Dick Bruna Huis!
Dick Bruna Huis Utrecht
At the entrance of Dick Bruna Huis is the souvenir shop that has all kinds of Miffy stuff ranging from baby toys to soft toys, bibs to cutlery. Of course we did quite a bit of shopping ourselves there as well!
Before entering Dick Bruna House, you’ll walk past this huge golden Miffy greeting you at the entrance!
Once you’re in, you’ll be first greeted with the room with all the Miffy books written in many different languages!
Miffy in Fashion or Nijntje De Mode is a tribute by designers to Dick Bruna. These designers were inspired by the works of Dick Bruna and decided to come together to put up this display in recognition of his works…
On the way back, we stopped by this asian chow place at the Utrecht Central Station and had some of its noodles @ 9.80euro. Very expensive for Singapore standards!
Conclusion
Utrecht was definitely worth a day visit. If the weather had been better, we would have enjoyed a beautiful stroll along the canals as well. Do not miss the Dick Bruna Huis for you Miffy out there!
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There are many things to do and attractions in Utrecht! On top of the attractions list has got to be the St. Martin’s Cathedral also known as the Domkerk as well as the Dom Tower also known as Domtoren.
Domtoren aka Dom Tower
Known to the locals as Domtoren, the Dom Tower stands at a height of 112.5 metres and is the tallest church tower in all of the Netherlands.
The Dom Tower commenced work in 1321 to show the power of the Utrecht church to all of Europe. Besides being a bell tower, Dom Tower also functioned as a private chapel and the watch tower because of its height.
Today, it remains as a symbol of the city of Utrecht.
St. Martin’s Cathedral aka Domkerk
Situated next to the Dom Tower is the gothic-styled St. Martin’s Cathedral. It is today a protestant church and was also built during the middle ages. Unlike most churches during that era which had 2 towers (see these towers in Old Town Square Prague), there is only 1 tower – the Dom Tower which remains a significant part of Utrecht today.
The hurricane / storm of 1674 destroyed a huge portion of the church as show in this illustration below.
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Dick Bruna House : Home of Miffy the Rabbit | Things to do and Attractions in Utrecht
There are so many things to do and attractions in Utrecht! Besides the Domtoren and Domkerk of Utrecht, the other must visit attraction has got to be Dick Bruna House, the home of Miffy the rabbit!
How to get to Dick Bruna House
Dick Bruna House also known as dick bruna huis is located on Nicolaaskerkhof 10, Utrecht, the Netherlands and is actually just opposite of the Centraal Museum. If you go by public, the bus number 2 stops close to the Centraal Museum.
Opening Hours of Dick Bruna Huis
Tuesdays to Sundays : 1100 to 1700
The museum is closed every Monday except for Whit and Easter Monday.
Prices/Admission Fees
The price of admission to Dick Bruna Huis is as follows
18 to 64 yrs old : 9 Euros
65+,groups of 10, U pass holders : 7 Euros
13 to 17 yrs old and student pass holders : 4 Euros
Free entry for children under 12 years of age. Tickets also include admission to the Centraal Museum on the same day.
Introduction
Miffy the rabbit is a creation of Utrecht illustrator Dick Bruna (born in 1927). His simplistic use of shapes and colours in creating Miffy has won fans from all over the world. Besides Miffy and her family, Dick Bruna also created many unforgettable characters such as Poppy Pig, Boris Bear, Little Dog Snuffy and Little Black Bear (aka Zwarte Beertje).
Inside Dick Bruna House
After passing by the fat golden Miffy, you will enter a tiny room with Miffy storybooks (also known as Nijntje in Dutch) of many different languages. It has been said that because of the fame of Miffy, the series has been translated to more than 50 languages!
Every Miffy storybook has a standard rectangular format consisting of 12 prints and 12 four-line verses which tells the story. Dick Bruna will first draw the story with pictures before coming up with the text for the story. His wife Irene, will then check and see if she loves it before sending to the publishers.
Miffy Square Books inside Dick Bruna Huis
History of Dick Bruna and Miffy
The next room shows the history of Dick Bruna and his work, including his famed character Miffy.
The room also has video interviews of Dick Bruna, telling how he got the inspiration for Miffy, who influenced him in his work and how he typically completes a Miffy storybook.
There are also old artworks done by Dick Bruna such as this picture using shapes and colours to show contrast…
Play area for kids
The next room is simply a play area for kids
In this area, kids can play with puzzles and do some drawings. There’s also cushion toys they can play with and cases of Miffy figures on display.
Miffy in Fashion / Nijntje in de mode
There was a feature exhibition at our time of visit called Miffy in Fashion or Nijntje in de mode.
At a young age, Dick Bruna wanted to be a designer. However, his father wanted him to take over the family’s publishing business. So he began work in the company but only as a graphic designer. This exhibition appealed to an international group of designers who attributed to Dick Bruna’s work as a source of inspiration.
Enjoy the pictures from Miffy in Fashion of Dick Bruna House
Here is a video in Miffy in Fashion / Nijntje De Mode
Conclusion
If you are a fan of Miffy, the dick bruna huis is definitely a must visit attraction in Utrecht. Even if you’re not, you would definitely be inspired by his use of his signature black outlines, bold colours and excellent use of simple shapes.
Even if you’re not the arty kind, if you have a girl friend or wife, bringing her there will score you some brownie points!
You can also visit the dick bruna huis store on the way out and get some souvenirs or toys for friends back home!
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There are so many things to do in Utrecht! Besides Domkerk and Domtoren, you can also visit the famous Dick Bruna Huis – Home of Miffy the Rabbit. If you do so, why not take a walk opposite to Centraal Museum Utrecht as well since its price is included in the tickets of Dick Bruna House.
How to get to Centraal Museum
Centraal Museum is located just opposite of the Dick Bruna Huis. If you go by public, the bus number 2 stops close to the Centraal Museum.
Opening Hours
Tuesdays to Sundays : 1100 to 1700
The museum is closed every Monday except for Whit and Easter Monday.
Prices/Admission Fees
The price of admission to Centraal Museum is as follows
18 to 64 yrs old : 9 Euros
65+,groups of 10, U pass holders : 7 Euros
13 to 17 yrs old and student pass holders : 4 Euros
Free entry for children under 12 years of age. Tickets also include admission to the Dick Bruna House on the same day.
The Centraal Museum houses various artwork from modern to contemporary and also historical ones as well. It will take about an hour or so for you to cover its premise. Do remember to put your stuff in the lockers provided before proceeding to the galleries.
Without further ado, here are some of the interesting exhibits we saw
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This quick tour has not done justice to the number of exhibits that the Centraal Museum Utrecht houses. Do take time to enjoy a walk in the Centraal Museum as well as the other things to do in Utrecht!
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Old Town Square Prague – History, Astrological Clock and more!
The Old Town Square is the old city centre of Prague. It was at the old town square that the cross roads of several long distance roads met. Hence at that time, the old town square of Prague was known throughout the world in the 11th century and was also a market place.
360 View of the Old Town Square in Prague
View of Old Town Square at night
Today, the old town square of Prague is home to an array of pubs and cafes as well as major attractions such as the Astronomical Clock, Church of our Lady Tyn as well as the St. Nicholas Protestant Church.
If you observe carefully at the towers of the church, you will notice that one of the tower is actually “fatter” than the other tower. Our guide – Monika, joked that the architect was tipsy that night and drew out the wrong measurements. The fact is that the “fatter” tower actually represents Eve (pregnant) while the thinner tower represents Adam.
The Jan Hus statue is located right in the centre of the Old Town Square. It was erected on 6 July 1915 to mark the 500th anniversary of the reformer’s death.
You may also notice white crosses on the floor near to the astronomical clock. It represents the protestants that were executed during persecution.
Also, if you notice carefully, you’ll see that the wall beside the Astrological Clock is actually partially “sectioned” off…
This originally extended all the way to St. Nicholas Church. However, it was hit during WW2 and this is what remains of it today.
Another interesting fact about the Old Town Square is this building…
Referring to the blue and grey building, this was a place where Albert Einstein used to chill out when he was in Prague. He even played the violin there to show off! 🙂
There are actually so many things to do in Prague and especially in this Old Town Square, it is so full of rich history! Take time to discover them!
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Astronomical Clock Prague – Work of A Genius!
The Astronomical Clock is also known as the town hall clock. Situated in the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock is the most iconic and popular part of the square. The tower dates back to 1338 and the clock was installed in the early part of the 15th century.
The Astronomical Clock is unique because of the amazing features that it has PLUS the fact that it was made about 700 years ago, makes it even more amazing. Here are the features…
The Walk of the Apostles at Astronomical Clock
Every hour on the hour, there will be a show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures. Take a look at the video…
The Walk of the Apostles – Astronomical Clock
The show ends with a rooster crow, much to the amusement and delight of the audience.
Thereafter, a trumpeter will appear at the top of the tower to announce to the city (on all 4 sides of the tower), that it is the next hour has arrived.
Trumpeter of the Astronomical Clock
Astronomical Clock as as Calendar
Yes! It is true! Take a look at the picture here…
If you notice, on the outer most ring, there are days inscribed there. In this way, each and every single day of the year is displayed on this clock! All this while the clock ticks away, tells the time, moves the hands of the clock and the discs on the calendar!
The Astronomical Clock tells 3 different times! – The Astronomical Dial
Firstly, the position of the golden hand over the Roman numerals on the background indicates the time in local Prague time. Secondly, the position of the Sun over the curved golden lines indicates the time in unequal hours. Last but not least, the position of the golden hand over the outer ring indicates the hours passed after sunset in Old Czech Time.
Can you believe it?! This clock must have been designed by a genius!
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Hotel Roma Prague Czech Republic – Great room at an excellent price!
After our visit to Maastricht, we took the train back and caught a flight to Prague. There, we booked a ride to our hotel in Prague – Hotel Roma.
Location of Hotel Roma Prague
Hotel Roma is located along Ujezd road and is a really convenient and cheap place to stay. Each night costs about 90euros. Given that breakfast is provided and that it is within walking distance of all the main attractions (funicular is just opposite!), the price is really value for money.
The lobby has a huge tank that houses a mini shark (:o) as well as many clown fish (Nemo!). There’s somewhat a touch of class as you enter into the lobby.
The receptionists spoke excellent English and we were quickly checked in and given directions to our room. There is a lift that took us to our level. Along the way, pictures such as this (see below) brought out the ambience of Rome…
The room was spacious and had a TV with cable. The toilet did not come with a bath room though.
We had our breakfast the next morning (breakfast starts from 7am to 10am) and the breakfast area was nicely laid with bright red table cloths. The spread was typical of European breakfasts – Cheese, Ham, Eggs, Fruits and Cereals.
All in all, Hotel Roma is definitely a place recommended to stay as it provides a good “HQ” for your visits to all major attractions in Prague. The price is good and breakfasts are included as well.
Next, we’re headed out to old town!
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Things to do and attractions in Maastricht : Day 2 and 3 of Europe Trip
Things to do and attractions in Maastricht : Day 2 and 3 of Europe Trip
Day 2 from Amsterdam to Maastricht
There are so many things to do and attractions in Maastricht! On the 2nd day of our Europe trip, we took the train from Amsterdam transiting at Eindhoven to Maastricht. As you can see from the map,
Maastricht is actually at the southern end of the Netherlands. The trip from Amsterdam to Maastricht takes about 3 hours and costs approximately $50euro per person for a return trip.
We took the 0838 train to Eindhoven and picked up breakfast at our favourite breakfast venue – Hema!
As it was the weekend, works on the rail tracks and trains commenced (strange huh?). Hence, we transferred unto a shuttle bus that took us from Eindhoven to Weert for our next train to Maastricht.
However, disaster struck as we entered into the last station. It WAS NOT MAASTRICHT!! We had arrived at Heerlen!? We later found out from the friendly staff at the station that our original train from Eindhoven had made a split of the carriages along the way! We were in the wrong half of the train!
**Please take note of this especially for extended train rides!
Hence, we took a mrt like train back to Maastricht.
Reaching Maastricht
Inside the Maastricht station, we were greeted by classic interior decorations
Albert Heijn, the local supermarket to replenish your supplies and get $1euro coffees.
As we ventured out of the Maastricht train station, the sun illuminated the station and its surroundings and we finally came to terms that we’re here! In Maastricht! The cobbled streets in the distance gave us the confirmation.
As with many parts of the Netherlands, we were intrigued by the MANY TYPES OF PASTRIES on display at the bakery!
As we were still a little early for our check in at Hotel De La Bourse, we took the liberty to roam around the known portions of Maastricht (well at least known portions to us). First up was a river walk along river Maas…
Further down the river we saw this strange looking structure
Turned out to be on of the well known Bonnefanten Museum that houses fine art – some old and some contemporary ones. We also took some time to venture further into the city and even caught a glimpse of a hot air balloon that floated right past us! As our reaction were too slow, we only caught a part of it in this picture…
As we moved on, we noticed a prominent looking church…
You can also enjoy a leisurely cruise down the river Maas while you’re in Maastricht.
Soon it was time to head back and check into our hotel. Hotel De La Bourse is actually located just beside city hall in Markt Square. However, when we approached the staff at Macs, they actually did not know where it was! (diagonally opposite Macs across the square!) So Tom explored the square while Kate waited. Soon, we found it!
Other prominent “landmarks” in Markt Square…
The entrance of Hotel De La Bourse is actually the restaurant. Walking past it, you will be greeted by the receptionist at a counter close to the bar. There, we were readily checked in and shown to our cozy and simple room…
After checking in and switching on the TV to check out the channels (they have discovery channel!), we decided to head out to find the Michelin Restaurants that Maastricht is famed for. We asked for the directions and the receptionist kindly provided us with 2 locations, Beluga and Toine Hersen. Having already found out that Beluga was closed that evening, we headed to look for Toine Hersen on Bernardus Straat.
We passed by Sint Janskerk and Sint Servaas Basiliek at Vrijthof Square
as well as remnants (from the medieval times) that Maastricht is so famous for…
BUT! We still COULD NOT FIND Toine Hersen! So, we asked several locals along the way. It seemed that all the locals knew where Bernardus Straat was and pointed us in the general direction. Having asked several locals, we finally chanced upon a door that somewhat resembled a home…
Upon closer inspection (and seeing a menu), we concluded that we finally found it! However, to our dismay, the restaurant was also closed on Sunday. That therefore ended our hunt for Michelin restaurants that evening. Hungry and downstruck, we headed back to Vrijthof Square to have a drink to cool off and think about where to have dinner.
Tom had a beer while I had a cappucino. The beer was kept chilled by the 18 degrees cold air while the cappucino quickly turned lukewarm. Still, it was quite chillax to enjoy a drink, lay back a little and watch passers-by going about their business. Being too lazy to find another joint for dinner, we scanned around the square for suitable candidates. The Uruguayan restaurant across the street stirred some interest in us to try out the grilled steaks. But the chalk board right in front of us (from the same restaurant) enticed us with mussels in white wine!! :O
We then requested the waiter to have us seated inside for our dinner…
The mussels are a “must-try”! You can really taste the freshness of the mussels while the white wine made the dish oh so flavourful! After the sumptuous dinner, we headed back to our hotel and turned in early.
Day 3 in Maastricht
The next morning, we woke up early to enjoy the buffet spread and to take in some fresh morning air. The buffet spread was simple with bread, ham, cheese and cereals. There was also a choice of fruit juices or coffee/tea.
Before we left, we took some hot tea to warm ourselves up before we entered into the fresh but cold morning air of Maastricht. We headed towards the bridge that connects to the train station and there, we saw birds flying in formation!
We have all heard about why the birds are flying in formation. It’s actually for the birds to take turns to lead at the front. Those that have led will fall behind the V-shaped formation to take a rest by harnessing the upward lift generated by the birds in front. In this way, they actually save up to 50% of their effort flying. It’s also quite an experience to actually see it after hearing so much about their flying concept.
After the morning walk, we back tracked towards Vrijthof Square and headed towards the famous Stadsomwalling and Helpoort Fortifications of Maastricht.
The fortifications were built in the 13th century and have been well preserved after hundreds of years.
If you take a closer look at the picture above, there are actually homes right beside the wall! How cool is it to live right beside hundreds of years of history!
Helpoort is the oldest remaining gate in Europe, of medieval times. We also took the opportunity to scale the fort (basically a few short flight of steps) to see the old cannon as well as the view it overlooks. Below, you can see one of the entrance to the fort. Great work of art isnt it?
Next we headed along to the park and we were quite surprised to see so many ducks and huge geese! There’s even a mini zoo where deers roamed…
As it was the last bit of our stay in Maastricht, it was with a heavy heart that we strolled back to our hotel room. Along the way, we passed by the Sint Janskerk.
The church is sort of an icon of Maastricht because of its bright red colour. If possible, do take a short climb up the tower (not for weak hearted people like Kate and I) for a mere price of 2 Euro. There, you would be able to catch splendid views of the entire city!
After checking out, as it was still some time before our train was scheduled to arrive, we had a quick lunch at the Japanese restaurant close to the train station.
As it was still early, the restaurant was empty and we managed to have the window seats and people watch while we enjoyed our Beef Udon and Chicken Curry Udon at 5 euros each.
Our Take on Maastricht
People used to say to us that Maastricht is a must-visit venue in the Netherlands. It’s true. However, you cant really pin-point what is it that attracts you. Is it the rich history of cobbled streets and fortifications? Is it the michelin restaurants and food culture? Or is it just the slow pace of life which transcends time? Well, whatever it is, we really do hope that you can drop by Maastricht, experience the charm that it exuberates and share it with us!
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Halloween Horror Nights 2 @ Universal Studios Singapore! | Resorts World Sentosa
Alamak, we made a really HUGE boo boo with our post on Sentosa Spooktacular 2012! In actual fact, Universal Studios Singapore (USS) also has Halloween Horror Nights 2, a continuation of Halloween Horror Nights last year!
Halloween Horror Nights 2 will be held on 19-21 and 25-28 October 2012. Halloween Horror Nights 2 will take place from 8pm to 12 midnight this year! The ticket types for Halloween Horror Nights 2 are as follows:
Ticket Prices for Halloween Horror Nights 2
Event Admission Ticket $68
(purchased from 1 to 28 October 2012)
Universal Express $40
(Get priority access to 3 haunted houses and selected attractions!)
Guests @ Resorts World Sentosa $58
(Use your card key at the ticket booth for the discount)
Annual Pass Holders $45
(Flash your annual pass for the discount)
RWS Invites $50
(Flash the RWS Invites card for the discount)
In addition, there is also a R.I.P Tour that gives you a VIP tour of all the attractions and haunted houses @ Halloween Horror Nights 2. The R.I.P tour costs $148.
About Halloween Horror Nights 2
This year, the Puppet Master will be “host” of Halloween Horror Nights 2. Last year, the Director really gave us the chills. We’re sure that the Puppet Master (workshop of dolls) will be able to do likewise. The other characters will include Doctor Dementia (The Insanitarium), the Undertaker (the Dungeon of Damnation) as well as the High Priest with his ancient curses.
As with Halloween Horror Nights 2011, rides such as Battlestar Galactica as well as Transformers : The Ride, are also available.
Hence, our recommended strategy would be to quickly get to the front of the queue and when the gates open, validate your tickets and RUN straight past all the scareactors to your desired rides. Take a few rides (before the crowds come) and head to the haunted houses. This is because the rides will always result in queue times of even up to an hour. Doing it in this sequence will allow you to finish the rides (a few times) quickly and head to the haunted houses with time to spare at the end of the night for some drinks and makan.
With the rides as an attraction, we would prefer to go for Halloween Horror Nights as compared to Spooktacular
For those who have been to HHN2 this year, do leave your comments below!
Have a frightful evening at Halloween Horror Nights…
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Things to do in Singapore – Catch the sunrise at Mount Faber!
One of the best things to do in Singapore is simply to catch the sunrise at Mount Faber!
Well, Kate and I caught the sunrise at Mount Faber during our wedding anniversary this year to relive our courting days! Kate got up earlier this morning and prepared 爱心早餐 (breakfast made with love) for our little picnic at Mount Faber. We were there at about 6:30am (Sunrise in Singapore is usually about 7am) and found ourselves a nice spot with views over the city.
An older couple joined us to catch the sunrise. The sun was partially blocked by the clouds at first but soon the clouds moved away and revealed the sun , much like an egg yoke!
An element of luck comes into play when if you wish to catch a sunrise or sunset. Sometimes, the clouds can be so thick that you barely see the rays of the sun. Thankfully we were able to catch the sunrise today.
To get to the top of Mount Faber, there are 2 usual ways. First of which is to drive. This is preferred because this prevents the need for you to “scale” the hill and gives you flexibility on where you would like to catch the sunrise. The only catch is that there isnt really much parking up there. However, for sunrise, parking should be fine.
The other way is to take the mrt to Harbour Front MRT station and follow the directions from there by walking the rest of the way. This is a VERY TIRING walk. Do wear proper trekking/sports shoes if you do take this alternative.
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Top 10 Things To Do In Sri Lanka!
Top 10 Things To Do In Sri Lanka
There are so many things to do in Sri Lanka! This post will show you the top 10 things to do right here in Sri Lanka! Sri Lanka is an exotic destination for travelers who are adventurous, loves the nature, appreciates history, and enjoys good food. It has an eclectic mix of attractions that will suit everyone. Sri Lanka is best explored through a free & easy trip, with a rented car and a driver. Or if you have time to spare, you can also use the public transport.
Map of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a tear-drop-shaped country with awesome beaches, wildlife national parks, and a central mountainous area. Below are the Top 10 Things to do in Sri Lanka:
1. Galle Fort
Light house at Galle Fort
The first animal to greet us at Yala National Park
3. Famous Temples: Kataragama Temple, Sacred Temple of The Tooth Relic, Rock Temple
Tissamaharama Temple
Things to do in Sri Lanka – Hummanaya Blowhole
Things to do in Sri Lanka – Sigiriya Rock
6. Waterfalls
Another angle of Bakers Falls
Things to do in Sri Lanka -Horton Plains National Park
Things to do in Sri Lanka – Hakgala Botanical Gardens
9. Trincomalee
Things to do in Sri Lanka – Trincomalee
10. Experience homestay with local Sri Lankan family
Experience a homestay
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Vesak Day, Sri Lanka: 3 Days Of Celebrations -Lanterns And Fireworks
Vesak Day, Sri Lanka: 3 Days of Celebrations -Lanterns and Fireworks
Vesak Day, Sri Lanka: 3 Days of Celebrations -Lanterns and Fireworks
It was hard not to miss the Vesak Day celebrations with all the lanterns displayed along the streets and at lobbies of buildings. In addition to that, you can’t miss the huge crowd of people who were enjoying their 3 days off work shopping in the city or having a splash with their families by the coast.
Colombo City Vesak Day Celebrations
Lights and Lanterns in Colombo City
Huge crowd celebrating Vesak Day
Typical Lantern for Vesak Day
Throngs of people were crossing the roads, affected the flow of traffic at the main roundabout. Policemen had to direct both human and car traffic to ensure that there were no major traffic jams or accidents.
Police directing traffic during Vesak Day Celebrations in Colombo City Sri Lanka
Everyone was excited about the fireworks and wanted to get a good spot. We weren’t too comfortable with the crowd and decided to head back up to the Paronoma Roof Top Restaurant at our hotel (link) to watch the fireworks. It was indeed a good choice 🙂
Huge crowds waiting for fire works
Fireworks during Vesak Day Celebrations in Colombo City Sri Lanka
It was nice way to end off our last night in Sri Lanka! 🙂
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Top 10 Things to Do in Singapore this Weekend!
There are so many things to do in Singapore over the weekend! Here are the top 10 things you can do in Singapore this weekend!
10. Catch the Sunrise @ Mount Faber
Sunrise @ Mount Faber
At no. 10 of our Top 10 things to do in Singapore over weekend is to catch the sunrise @ Mount Faber! One of the highest view points in Singapore, Mount Faber boasts of views of the southern part of Singapore. Daily sunrise is between 6:50 to 7:20am.
9. Staycation in Singapore
Did you know that there are more than 200 hotels in Singapore? With such stiff competition, it is no wonder that hotels are trying ways and means to catch hold of not only visiting tourists but Singaporeans as well. Kate and I have done our fair share of staycations in Singapore. Check out our stays at Amara Sanctuary, Hard Rock Hotel & Ritz Carlton Singapore!
Infinity Pool @ Amara Sanctuary
Hard Rock Hotel Singapore
Hotels in Singapore boasts of spas, pools with views and so much more! What are you waiting for?
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8. Singapore Flyer
To catch the best views of Singapore, look no further than the Singapore Flyer. At 165m, it is not only Singapore’s highest observatory but also the World’s Largest Giant Observatory Wheel!
Singapore Flyer
View from the Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer also boasts of restaurants as well as the Singapore Food Trail where you can find the best of Singapore local delicacies right under one roof!
For more information, visit the official website of Singapore Flyer here.
7. Marina Barrage
Coming in at number 7 is the Marina Barrage right in the heart of our city!
View from Marina Barrage
The Marina Barrage is primarily a water catchment area and is the largest one in Singapore. However, it is now also an integrated lifestyle destination where one can enjoy water sports, picnics, fly kites and enjoy a spectacular view of the Singapore city skyline!
For more information, visit the website of Marina Barrage here.
6. Gardens by the Bay
See these strange looking giant trees?
Gardens by the Bay
Dont mistake them as some sort of alien invasion! These “Supertrees” are the iconic structures of the Gardens by the Bay. Built at a cost of $1 billion SGD to bring to reality the vision of “City in a Garden”, the gardens is the latest icon added to the Marina Bay and is an attraction not to be missed!
For more information, visit the official website of Gardens by the Bay here.
5. Ducktours & Rivercruise
Have you experienced an amphibious vehicle that travels on the roads and cruises on the water? If not, why not hop on the Duck Tours?
Ducktours – The “Duck”
The “ducks” are retrofitted from WW2 amphibious vehicles that allow mobility on both the land and sea. This allows visitors to visit iconic landmarks such as the Swissotel (highest hotel in southeast asia) and views of the Merlion from the mouth of the Singapore River.
Merlion @ The Singapore River
For more information, visit the official website of Duck Tours here.
4. Resorts World Sentosa
Coming in at number 4 is one of our 2 integrated resorts in Singapore – Resorts World Sentosa. The main attraction at Resorts World Sentosa is definitely the Universal Studios Singapore aka USS. Many travelers from neighborhood cities such as the beautiful Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and Melaka come to spend their weekend in USS
View of Universal Studios Singapore
There are also other attractions such as the Maritime Experential Museum, the Marine Life Park as well as the Malaysian Food Street!
Malaysian Food Street Resorts World Sentosa
There are of course several hotels that you can choose from @ Resorts World Sentosa such as Hard Rock Hotel, Hotel Michael, Crockfords Tower, Festive Hotel and Aquarius Hotel.
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3. Marina Bay Sands
With 57 floors at the height of 194m, Marina Bay Sands is the most iconic structure in Singapore! It boasts of the largest sky pool, an ice skating rink, a huge shopping complex, performance theatres (here we caught “A Chorus Line“) and of course the spectacular it offers from the Sands Skypark!
Swimming Pool Marina Bay Sands
Sands SKy Park Sunset
Nightly stay at Marina Bay Sands starts at over $300USD, but you may be able to pick up some special deals from Agoda.
For more details, visit the official website of Marina Bay Sands here.
2. Weekend Cruise / Weekend Getaway
How about a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of it all? As they say, the seas are calling and there are really many choices of weekend cruises here in Singapore! With the establishment of the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, visitors and Singaporeans will be spoilt for choice for cruises out of Singapore!
Legend of the Seas – Royal Caribbean Cruise
Swimming pool of Royal Caribbean Cruise
Nightly Performances of Starcruises
Alternatively, there are many destinations in Malaysia that you can consider for the weekend as well. Do check out our posts for Desaru, Melaka, Johor, Sabah (Mount Kinabalu) and Cameron Highlands for more travel ideas!
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1. Singapore Zoological Gardens
Well, our number 1 pick *drum rolls* is…
THE SINGAPORE ZOO!
Entrance of Singapore Zoo
There are actually many reasons why we chose Singapore as the top attraction and things to do at the weekend. First of all, it has a combination of a few parks such as the zoo itself, the night safari as well as the latest river safari. There are therefore MANY species of animals for visitors to see and learn. Speaking of learning, the educational factor is really high as well. There are informative sign boards, statistics and interesting snippets all around the entire zoo. Even as an adult, there are lots of things we bet you did not know as well!
Last but most importantly, for families with kids, it is a family destination as well! Kids can learn and play all under 1 roof! With many interesting kids programmes as well as the Kidzworld, the children will definitely be entertained throughout their visit!
Kidzworld @ the Singapore Zoo
For more details, visit the official website of the Singapore Zoo here.
With so many attractions and things to do in Singapore this weekend, we hope you will have loads of fun! Share with us other things to do and attractions in Singapore that you have enjoyed in our comment box below!
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Where to watch F1 for free in Singapore?
Again the F1 season is upon us! Many have been asking where can we watch F1 for free in Singapore? If you search close enough, there are actually several pretty good spots to watch F1 Formula One Singapore Night Race for free!
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Here’s a map of the F1 Singapore Circuit
F1 Singapore Circuit Map
Marina Square Food Court
Our top spot has got to be the Marina Square Food Court. Well, it used to be the top spot as there was an al fresco dining area there. However, now it has been air-conditioned. The bad thing is that you cant really take good pictures and videos with the glass panels. The good thing is that you can now watch F1 in an air-conditioned area! We were there about 5pm the last time round, so chope your seats early!
View of F1 Singapore free from Marina Square Food Court
Marina Square close to Pan Pacific
Marina Square has a few spots actually. Right in the thick of the action, the area between Pan Pacific Hotel and Marina Square has a few spots such as the staircase and connecting bridge. Do explore to find your favourite spot!
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Helix Bridge
Helix Bridge to watch F1 Singapore for Free
From the Helix Bridge you can catch some views of the race. You may want to consider a pair of binoculars as well. There will definitely be a crowd. Here you can watch the race action near the flyer and the float@Marina.
Paid Venues
There are a couple of other places that offer good views but you’ll have to pay for entry fees or hotel rooms
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Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Ritz Carlton
Pan Pacific Hotel
Park Royal Collection Marina Bay
Alternatively, why not join in the fun and catch the F1 action at the ciruit park itself?
Best Free Place to watch F1 Singapore
Of course, the best free place to watch F1 Singapore is home! In the comfort of your room! F1 is usually shown free on channel 5!
If you have other places to suggest, do add them to our comments below!
Have a great F1 Singapore Season!
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View of the Singapore City Skyline from Marina Bay Sands Skypark
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