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Red Bull Flugtag Singapore : 1st Ever Red Bull Flugtag @ Siloso Beach Sentosa!

Today (28th October 2012) marks another milestone in Singapore’s tourism calendar as the 1st ever Red Bull Flugtag Singapore took flight at Siloso Beach Sentosa!

1st ever Red Bull Flugtag Singapore!

What is Red Bull Flugtag Singapore?

Well, Red Bull Flugtag (pronounced as Floog Tug – which means “Flying Day”) is actually an event whereby home-made flying machines take off from a platform at a height of 6 metres. Teams of 4 are then judged not only by flight distance, but also showmanship (explaining the dance performance of teams before their flights) as well as creativity of the aircraft (resulting in this year’s flying durian and prawns).

Flying bird @ Red Bull Flugtag Singapore!

Talk about technicalities

What we actually love about the event is that it commensurates both bravery (taking off from a height of 6 metres?!) as well as brains (you really need to be creative at the same time technical to build a craft worthy to appear at the event!). At the same time, it provides loads of entertainment to the crowds who soaked in every minute of it!

About Red Bull Flugtag Singapore

The inaugural Red Bull Flugtag Singapore took flight with 38 teams participating and the “Chick Mobile” took centre stage as it took the first ever Red Bull Flugtag in Singapore to a roaring start!

Chickmobile with its chicks sounders @ Red Bull Flugtag 2012!

Before the start of the flug tag, members of Chickmobile were seen giving out little chicks that made sounds as heard in the video! Audience were also requested to sound these chicks as chickmobile made their historic flight at Silosa Beach Sentosa!

Chicks given out by crew of Chickmobile @ Red Bull Flugtag Singapore

This video shows the team getting ready and moving up the ramp towards the platform while the next team gets ready. Notice the sounds in the background! (really sounds like chickens huh?)

Chickmobile getting ready for Redull Flug Tag’s inaugural flight!

Red Bull Flugtag Singapore: The first flight at the first ever!

Well, here it is, the first flight at the 1st ever Red Bull Flugtag Singapore by Team Chickmobile! As expected, it went down crashing but full points for entertainment value and courage!

First flight at Red Bull Flugtag Singapore!

Red Bull Flugtag Singapore took place from 12pm to 5pm today and the winners for this year’s Red Bull Flugtag Singapore are… (*Drumrolls*)

1st Place: Team Super Sevens
2nd Place: Team Riff Raff Rubber Ruckus
3rd Place: Team Flurry Express
Prize for the Wackiest Team Performance: The Serial Flyers
The MINI Prize for the longest flight distance:
Team Amphibious Dragonfly Drone (Distance: 18.2m)
Current World Record stands at 69.79m!

Photo Gallery of Red Bull Flugtag Singapore

We will now leave you with a gallery of some of the photos taken at this year’s Red Bull Flugtag Singapore!

Ramp @ Redbull Flugtag Singapore

Tents where the aircrafts were held

View of the 6 metres platform at Red Bull Flugtag Singapore

Directions to Red Bull Flugtag Singapore

Red Bull’s Mini Coopers

How to get to Sentosa

By MRT : First you will have to take the North East Line (NEL -purple colour line) to Harbour Front Station. Here you will arrive at Vivocity – one of the biggest shopping malls in Singapore

By Tram : After arriving at Vivocity, you can choose to take the tram into Sentosa which costs $3.50 The tram is available at level 3 of Vivocity

By Foot : Vivocity is connected to Sentosa via a boardwalk and if you enter Sentosa via the boardwalk, it costs only $1! Once you enter Sentosa, you can then take the Tram and buses around Sentosa! Cool eh?

By Cable Car : From Harbour Front MRT , head towards Harbour Front Tower 2. There, you can take the cable car into Sentosa for $29 and at the same time, take in inspiring views of Singapore!

By Car : You can also drive into Sentosa, entry costs between $2 to $7 and parking costs between $1 to $5. Car pool to save!

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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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Golden Mile Food Centre – Whats there to eat here?

Name of the stall is called - Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

Yet another foodie post for you food lovers out there! This time, we’re gonna visit the Golden Mile Food Centre! There are really loads of good food at the Golden Mile Food Centre tucked away close to the end of beach road next to Kampong Glam Community Club.

Golden Mile Food is located along Beach Road and the buses 100, 961 and 960 can take you there quite easily. According to this piece of news from Channel News Asia, Golden Mile Food Centre is set to undergo a facelift and will go through 2 months of renovation starting in Sep 12. Let’s hope that the food that we’re gonna introduce here remains after the renovation!

1. Keng Heng Whampoa Teochew Lor Mee

Keng Heng Whampoa TeoChew Lor Mee @ Golden Mile Food Centre

Lor Mee is really one of those food whereby you get accustomed to the taste. For those who do not know where lor mee is, it’s basically noodles drenched in thick dark soya-based sauce. Usually the ingredients include fish cake and some pork. The Lor Mee at Keng Heng was quite normal, the only ingredient that stood out was its chilli. It packs a slight punch and brings out the flavour of the noodles.

2. Golden Mile Fried Kuay Teow Mee

Apparently this fried kuay teow mee (basically 2 kinds of noodles fried together in a sweet sauce) has been around for many years now. The 2nd generation has taken over. The ingredients used are VERY fresh, the prawn was still succulent (not soft like some others) and the wok hei (very slight burnt fragrance) is infused into the noodles. Excellent dish. Must try when you’re there!

3. Chung Cheng Chilli Mee

The Chung Cheng Chilli Mee is famous for its (of course!) Chilli Mee! However, we had tried the chilli mee previously and was thoroughly satisfied. However, this time, we wanted to try something less fiery and opted for the pork rib soup kuay teow instead. Bad choice, should have stuck with what its famous for. The soup was quite bland. Perhaps because we were there relatively early. There was only a few slices of the ribs. The chilli mee on the other hand comes with generous servings of the chilli, fiery yet shiok. Do give the chilli mee a try and tell us what you think!

4. Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

This fried hokkien prawn noodle is apparently quite famous. We waited 20 minutes for portion on a weekday pre-lunch timing! However, it was all worth the wait. This rendition is the drier version which we prefer and the stock (made of prawns and ribs) have been infused into the noodles. The texture of the noodles remained chewy (not soggy) and each mouth is that much more enjoyable with fresh ingredients used. A Must try as well!

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Updated on November 28, 2020October 12, 2012Asia Halloween Horror Nights Sentosa Sentosa Spooktacular @ Fort Siloso Visit Singapore Attractions

Fort Siloso Sentosa : Sentosa Spooktacular 2012 (Halloween) | Things to do in Singapore

This year’s Sentosa Halloween party is held at Fort Siloso entitled “Sentosa Spooktacular”!

It will be held on 19,20,26,27 and 28 Oct 2012 @ Fort Siloso and
Prices for Sentosa Spooktacular are as follows

Ticket Prices for Sentosa Spooktacular 2012

Early Bird Special $36
Standard Rate $48
Student Rate $28
Fast Pass $25 (in addition to tickets)

Sentosa Islanders get 15% off standard tickets while SAFRA (and some unions/associations – do check when you purchase your tickets) get 10% off. There is also a Kia Gui Pass (which literally translates to “scared of ghosts” pass) that allows admission into Fort Siloso only and not the haunted trails. Kia Gui Pass costs $10 bucks.

Introduction to Sentosa Spooktacular @ Fort Siloso

Map of Sentosa Spooktacular 2012 at Fort Siloso

There are 5 haunted trails at this year’s Spooktacular as compared to only 2 at Halloween Horror Nights last year. To rev up the scare factor, instead of holding the annual Halloween event at Universal Studios Singapore, this year Fort Siloso will host the event. As many Singaporeans know, Fort Siloso was where guns were mounted for defence of Singapore during World War 2 so there’s actually a history of “possible lingering ghosts” there.

The backdrop of Fort Siloso adds to the spook factor and this year, the 5 trails have different themes and they are

1. 碟仙 aka Ouija Board.

Ouija Board was used to summon spirits to enquire about matters. One day, a group of inquisitors vanished mysteriously. Ask the spirits here to find out what happened that fateful day…

2. Camp Berhantu

The story is about a recruit who was tortured and burnt alive by his bunkmates in the 1960s. This trails is actually a laser gun game where you’ll protect yourself from the oncoming recruit and his bunkmates with the help of your laser tag gun!

3. Deadly Doll Studio

You know the kind where people are mummified as dolls with creepy eyes peering at you? Try not to become one here…

4. The Land of Lost Souls

You are onboard Sawadee Airlines and there’s only 1 other person onboard. Or so it seems… with the “third eye” you’ll be able to dodge from oncoming attacks of tormented spirits and hopefully return home safely.

5. The Last Sequel

The novel of a horror-genre writer comes to life. See how this nightmarish plot unfolds as you wander through this haunted trail…

Conclusion

We think that Spooktacular this year may not be as entertaining as Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore last year. There were many rides (including Battlestar Galactica) that were available in addition to the haunted trails and scareactors.

The 2 things that differentiates itself is that the location of Fort Siloso, does add to the “creepy” factor. The laser gun zone may also turn out to be a winner.

We do think that it’s wise of Sentosa to rotate the venues so that each attraction in Sentosa will have some degree of exposure as well – instead of just promoting Universal Studios Singapore. Wonder where next year’s venue will be? Along Siloso Beach?

After much consideration, we’ll be sitting out this year. For those who are going, tell us about this year’s Sentosa Spooktacular in our comments below!

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Updated on August 16, 2020October 10, 2012Asia attractions holiday Mount Faber Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Things to do in Singapore – Catch the sunrise at Mount Faber!

Mount Faber City view before sunrise Sunrise over City

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.

Zoomed in view of the Singapore City Skyline from Mount Faber

Wider view of the Singapore City Skyline from Mount Faber

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 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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For more information, visit the official website of Resorts World Sentosa here.

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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Updated on August 17, 2023September 13, 2012Asia attractions Festival and Events Formula One F1 Grand Prix Night Race Singapore holiday Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Where to watch F1 Free in Singapore

Where to watch F1 for free in Singapore?

Singtel Formula One F1 Grand Prix Singapore Night Race Street Circuit with Performances by Rick Astley and Shakira

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!

Formula One (F1) Grand Prix Night Race Singapore

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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Singapore City Skyline Central Business District (CBD)

View of the Singapore City Skyline from Marina Bay Sands Skypark

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Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel Harbour Studio Staycation!

Updated on May 29, 2021July 28, 2012Asia attractions Buffet holiday Places of Interest Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog TODAI International and Seafood Buffet Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) : Best Buffet Restaurant in Singapore?

Map of TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

TODAI International and Seafood Buffet Restaurant at Marina Bay Sands has got to be the most extensive buffet we’ve ever been to! However, the extensive buffet also comes with a price. To see how expensive it is, check out its pricing below…(correct as of date of publish)

Price of TODAI International and Seafood Buffet

LUNCH

Monday ~ Friday
Adult: $42++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $22++

Sat., Sun. & Holiday, Holiday Eve
Adult: $58++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $26++

DINNER

Monday ~ Thursday
Adult: $54++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $26++

Fri., Sat., Sun. & Holiday, Holiday Eve
Adult: $58++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $26++

Location

#B2-01 The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave Singapore 018972

So if you visit on the weekends, it would cost about 70 bucks per person! However, is it really worth it to spend so much on a buffet?

Entrance to TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

The first thing we noticed as we entered the restaurant was that the entire restaurant was quite spacious with a nice setting and ambience.

Nice Ambience and Seating at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

After being seated, we glanced through the site map and decided to have a go at every section of the restaurant.

Map of TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

As you can see from the map, the choice is so varied with so many options to choose from! There’s Sushi, Seafood, Chinese, Noodles, Pizza, Pasta, Churrasco, Korean Food and Desserts! Next, we’ll go through each section and its recommended food!

Churrascaria aka Churrasco / Korean Food

Churrascaria section at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

This was Tom’s favourite section! Also known as the meat lover’s section! We were glad that we have not visited the Brazilian Churrascaria before because a visit to TODAI also covers the Churrasco section where the barbecued meats were simply “ma ma mia!”.

Plate of Churrasco and Korean dish

There was beef, pork and wings. However the highlight for the Churrasco section was the BBQ pork! (See top left). The meat was tender and flavourful. Each slice came with a little bit of pork fat that really brought out its natural juicy flavour! It’s no surprise that we went for seconds (and thirds and fourths…). Also, give the jalapenos, onions and other garnishes a try. The flavours match the Churrasco and makes it less jalat (Singaporeans – pls comment below if you know how to explain jalat in English. Tks!)

Just beside the Churrasco section is the Korean Food section. We wanted to try the la chao nian gao (spicy rice cake – bottom right) that we so often see in Korean dramas. Well, it turned out not too amazing afterall. The cake was a little tough and we’ve not really used to the flavour. The fried noodle was not bad (well so is anything fried right?)

Seafood, Sushi and Sashimi!

Seafood section at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

Next we came to the highlight of the restaurant. The SEAFOOD SECTION! The seafood section boasts of snow crab, sashimi,sushi, fresh prawns, escargot and oysters! For us, the highlight was the escargot and oysters…

Seafood platter at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

Plate of sushi with interesting names

It was quite interesting to try escargot for the first time. You would be thinking like “Why would you want to try garden snails?!”. On the contrary, the escargot was not slimy, it had a firm and fresh texture. Hey, come to think of it now, maybe it’s not escargot. (Any visitor to TODAI can verify that shelled creature?). It was quite easy to extract the entire meat out of the shell, just use a fork to poke part of it, with a gentle tug, it all comes out. The meat was succulent and fresh, try it and tell us what you think!

As with other restaurants, the prawns, sashimi and snow crabs were really fresh. The prawns were especially firm, from which you know its really fresh and the taste was sweet! As for the oysters, it was also excellent in the sense that it was the best we’ve tasted in Singapore so far (best ever was freshly shucked ones in Australia). The oysters here were also freshly shucked by the chef within the counter. You have to ask him for the oysters and he would give you only 2 at one time. Hence, we also came back for seconds and thirds…but just a word of caution, oysters are high in cholesterol…just stop at 20.

Chinese Foods

Chinese Foods Section at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

Variety of chinese food and at least 3 different ways of cooking duck meat

The Chinese fare was ok. You could taste that the ingredients were really fresh but from the chinese taste perspective it’s really just ok. Even the chilli crayfish was normal. The crayfish was fresh no doubt, but the sauce was just mediocre. Still, when the crayfish arrived, it would be gone in a matter of minutes! The server would be there to serve each customer just 2 piece with some sauce. So if you miss a batch, you would have to wait about 10 minutes for the next batch. Make sure you “lurk” around when you see the chefs about to serve (you can actually observe them cook through the glass panels)…

Popular Crayfish with snow crab at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

Pizza, Pasta, Noodles and Fried Stuffs

Noodles section at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

Pizza and Calamari

Shrimp Cream Sauce with Spaghetti and Chicken Wings from Churrasco

Laksa without hum (cockles) from the noodles section

Well, there’s nothing much to shout about at this section except that the pizza was thin crust with an excellent taste (cold soba was also available). Otherwise, DO NOT TRY the spaghetti and laksa.

Desserts!

Dessert section at TODAI International and Seafood Buffet at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

Last but not least, we have finally arrived at Kate’s favourite section, DESSERTS!

Yummy waffles with soft serve icecream, berry yohgurt, orange chococalate cake, banana chocolate and macarons!

The highlight at this section was the waffles. Its freshly made and when you pick up your waffle, you know that it just left the heater not too long ago. It’s fragrant, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and warm!! Goes really well with ice cream (though not the soft serve kind but not much of a choice here). The macarons had only 1 flavour, so do not be deceived by the different colours. The cakes were also not too bad. Hence, Kate thoroughly enjoyed this section!

In Conclusion…

We actually do recommend this place. Just that the price is a little steep. But you can be assured that the foods are of the freshest grade and the ambience, location and wide variety of food should be more than make up for the price!

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Updated on February 27, 2021June 16, 2012ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre Asia attractions Fatty Cheong Char Siew Roast Pork Roast Duck holiday Local Hawker Fare Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Travel Blog vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Afterthoughts on Fatty Cheong’s Roast Pork, Roast Duck and Char Siew @ ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre

Fatty Cheong’s Roast Pork, Roast Duck and Char Siew (肥仔祥) @ ABC Hawker Centre

After watching Fatty Cheong’s roast duck, roast pork and char siew on meat and greed, Kate and I finally decided to give it a try to see if it was really worth all the hype. There’s no pictures taken this time round as there are already tonnes of these pictures on all other foodie sites.

Fatty Cheong is located at ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre (along Jalan Bukit Merah). Fatty Cheong itself is located opposite KFC beside a small bakery within the food centre. It is really quite hard to miss the long queue. Kate and I waited for half an hour before it was our turn! So without further ado, we shall go through these 3 foods that are recommended at Fatty Cheong, in order of preference…

Roast Duck at Fatty Cheong aka 烧鸭

We ranked the roast duck right up there because the taste was really impeccable! It was once said that Fatty Cheong himself worked at a hotel before (do correct us if we’re wrong) and that was where he picked up his skills in meat roasting.

Back to the duck, the roasted duck at Fatty Cheong can easily be placed in the realms of roasted ducks served in hotels and chinese restaurants (See Peking Duck @ Prima Tower). This is because of the flavourful taste of the duck and not to mention THE CRISPY SKIN!! Taken together, the skin and the meat compliment each other to perfection. Hear the crispy skin crackle in your mouth while the flavours of the meat bursts forth. Yum!

Char Siew at Fatty Cheong aka 叉烧

The 不见天 (direct translation : no see sky) portion of the meat is used for the char siew at Fatty Cheong. The reason why the portion of the pork is called 不见天 is simply because this is the portion at the belly of the pig and literally does not see the sky. This portion is said to be the creme de la creme for char siew roasting because of the bits of fat that makes the char siew oh so flavourful and tender.

This is the disclaimer part. We were served with the portion of the char siew without much fatty parts. This made the overall texture a little on the tough side. This could be why we’re placing it after the roast duck eventhough many have raved about the char siew at Fatty Cheong.

Well, we must say that the sauce used was one of the best we’ve tasted. It was not too artificially sweetened and really brought out the taste of the char siew. The colour was also enticing as compared to some that are too orangy and does not appeal to the palates.

The moral of the story is this – Always ask for the portion with some fatty bits for your char siew!

Roast Pork at Fatty Cheong aka 烧肉

Coming in 3rd does not mean that the roast pork at Fatty Cheong is not good. It is just that relative to the roast duck and char siew, the roast pork did have its downside. The skin of course was crispy but the meat itself was very thinly sliced. In addition, we felt that the taste was a little bit salty.

Overall, it was a good roast pork, no doubt about that. If the cut was a little bit thicker, it would definitely have been much better!

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Fatty Cheong’s at ABC Brickworks Revisited (February 2021)

We revisited Fatty Cheong’s at ABC Market and are happy to share that they have actually opened another stall right at the back of the food centre!

Fatty Cheong's ABC Market (2nd Stall at the back of the Food Centre) — Fatty Cheong’s ABC Market (2nd Stall at the back of the Food Centre)

The stall seemed smaller but the main highlights of roast pork and char siew are still available here. We’ve also noticed the boss doing his inspections to ensure that everything was in good order. This time, we ordered the wanton noodles…

Fatty Cheong's Wanton Noodles at ABC Brickworks Market — Fatty Cheong’s Wanton Noodles at ABC Brickworks Market

Still as good as ever. Priced at $4, you’ll get generous servings of its famous char siew, complete with slightly charred bits around the edges. Fatty yet firm to the bite. Love it!

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Updated on July 3, 2021June 5, 2012Asia Malaysian Food Street Malaysian Food Street Resorts World Sentosa RWS Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) Sentosa Visit Singapore Attractions

Malaysian Food Street Resorts World Sentosa RWS 马来西亚美食街圣淘沙名胜世界 Part 2 – Things to do in Singapore on Weekends

This weekend, we decided to catch Voyage De La Vie at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Before the show, we thought “Hey, why dont we have dinner at Malaysian Food Street?” as there were still some food we had not yet tried.

So Kate and I avoided the dinner crowd and ate at about 5pm at the Malaysian Food Street @ RWS. This time, we had makan that were different from the first time @ Malaysian Food Street. We tried the Penang Lim Brothers Char Koay Teow as well as the Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice! So, let’s find out the verdict!

Penang Lim Brothers Char Koay Teow

Penang Lim Brothers Char Koay Teow @ Malaysian Food Street Resorts World Sentosa RWS

It was with much anticipation that we tried the Penang Bros Char Koay Teow. This was one of the foods that we very much wanted to try the last time round. As we were early this time, the queue was relatively short. However, here’s the unhappy part…

We decided to try the $4 version to test the skill of the chef (and of course the fact that we wanted to save $1 on eggs – $5 a plate for char koay teow with eggs). The first unhappy part was that the cashier told us that the $4 version would be much oilier, trying to deter us and buy the more expensive version. Not to be deterred or waivered, we continued with our choice of the $4 char koay teow. So we got our queue number of 133.

The next unhappy thing was, the number went from 130, 131, 132 and you thought, “YAY! My turn!”… 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 THEN when there was NOBODY ELSE IN THE QUEUE, our number flashed across the digital display – 133. Well, the thing was because we chose a plate without eggs, so they chose to cook those with eggs first before tending to us!

What’s worst was that an uncle who wanted to buy the $4 (he came after us) was given the same oily reasoning and he changed to $5 AND STILL GOT HIS CKT EARLIER THAN US!

After finally getting our Char Koay Teow, we noticed that the portion was actually quite small…

Small portion of Penang Lim Brothers Char Koay Teow at Malaysian Food Street RWS

The CKT was indeed very oily (have you noticed the oil?!) but that was expected. There was however, wok hei in this version of char koay teow. Well, taking into consideration the entire experience from queuing till eating , this plate of CKT is considered average.

Next, we tried the

Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice

Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice at Malaysian Food Street Resorts World Sentosa RWS

As mentioned in our previous post, the fragrance of the claypot chicken rice was so enticing as you walk past its store. We really think that the claypot as well as the traditional cooking method of the charcoal stove, enhanced the taste of the claypot chicken rice.

Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice – Menu Pricing

Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice – Pricing and Cooking area

The small version which we ate costs $9 (with salted fish , $8 without salted fish) and the large costs $12 and $15 (with salted fish) respectively.

$9 portion Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice at Malaysian Food Street Resorts World Sentosa RWS

We did not regret the decision of adding the salted fish. The saltiness of the fish blended well with the charcoal cooked rice. *Please remember to mix the salted fish well into the claypot rice before consumption!

It was also very fragrant (as advertised by its smell as we walked past) and the rice was of high quality where each grain was well separated. The chicken was tender and gave off fragrance of the soy sauce. The only misgiving was that the rice at the bottom could have been more burnt so that you can have some crunchiness while eating the claypot rice. But well, for health’s sake, burnt rice is not that good right?

Verdict

So the verdict for this trip to the Malaysian Food Street @ Resorts World Sentosa RWS is

– Give the CKT a miss
– Try the Claypot Chicken Rice

P.S. Try to avoid the peak hours as well. We realised that they now control/limit the number of people allowed into the food street. So you’ll have to queue just to enter during peak hours.

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Updated on June 6, 2021June 3, 2012Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions Voyage De La Vie

Voyage De La Vie @ RWS Resorts World Sentosa : So How Does It Compare to Cirque du Soleil?

Voyage De La Vie Resorts World Sentosa RWS

Did you know that Voyage De La Vie is actually a production of Andrea Teo? She was the brains behind sitcom hits such as Under One Roof as well as Phua Chu Kang.

After watching Voyage De La Vie, we realised that it is much more than an ordinary acrobatic show. It combines a storyline, musical styled singing, elaborate costumes and of course the death-defying acts.

Entrance to Festive Grand at Resorts World Sentosa RWS

What sets it apart from acrobatic shows has got to be its storyline. It is about a working adult, trying to find out more about himself and the direction that he wants to take. The singing that is intertwined into the entire production was actually not bad as well. The goddess who guided the young adult sang as though she’s from the opera. Not too bad we must say.

Synopsis of Voyage De La Vie Resorts World Sentosa RWS

Voyage De La Vie is a show currently running at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and is in its final weeks. Voyage De La Vie is shown in Festive Grand and compared to Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands where we watched A Chorus Line, the seats were so much more comfortable and spacious!

Dragon on the side of the stage in Festive Grand Resorts World Sentosa RWS

The tickets that we bought for category 3 costs $68 each and if you’re able to, follow our tips in A Chorus Line post to get the best seat for your dollar! Eventually, we chose a seat that was just next to the Cat 2 seats ($88 per ticket) and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Festive Grand Ticketing Center and Gift Shop Resorts World Sentosa RWS

The show was spectacular. Some of the acts were also nothing short of death-defying, LITERALLY! You could hear the audience gasp for some of the acts and we will tell you more…

Rope Swing

This was the MOST dangerous stunt of the entire show. A lady was taken high up above the theatre where she swung on a rope (much like that of a swing) at a very high speed. At the peak of her swing, she actually LET GO OF HER HANDS and we actually thought she was going to fall straight into the audience! That’s when most of the gasping came. Somehow, her legs managed to secure unto the rope and she hung on!

Our hearts almost dropped for this act!

Swing with a horizontal bar

The difference between this swing and the rope swing is that there is a horizontal bar which you can sit or stand on. Again, the swing was taken high up above the theatre and she swung gently as she went into very dangerous positions! In one of these positions, she was balancing on the bar using her back! It really seemed like if there was one false move, she would fall straight unto the stage. Remember, the swing was still moving gently! *gasp*

The other dangerous pose was when she balanced upside down using only her legs (how can anyone do that?!). She must have very strong muscles all round. Another of the *gasp* moments.

There were of course other acts such as wu shu (chinese martial arts), swinging around the theatre with ropes, juggling (which we thought the Terry Parade show on Superstar Virgo – Starcruise was better), contortionist, cross-bow shooting and other smaller acts.

Speaking of the cross-bow shooting, it was REALLY DEATH-DEFYING. The artist was shooting at a lady holding a card BACK FACING HER! There was also the apple shot which was somewhat like that in robin hood. Imagine an arrow shooting at the apple above your head!

All in all, Voyage De La Vie was indeed an excellent show. However, those who have watched both Voyage De La Vie and Cirque Du Soleil, what do you guys think? You can leave your comments below.

After Thoughts

After watching the show and how the performers actually toy with death, we were thinking whether to boycott such shows in the future. The fact remains that if there is demand for such shows, there would be supply and thus young performers would pick up such acts and start training from young.

If we were to remove ourselves from the demand side of the equation, we would theoretically be reducing the need for such death-defying acts right? What do you guys think?

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Updated on May 29, 2021May 23, 2012A Chorus Line Asia attractions holiday Marina Bay Sands Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

A Chorus Line @ Marina Bay Sands Theatre : Is it Worth to Catch it?

After all the advertising on TV, radio and the newspapers, Kate and I finally succumbed to consumerism and caught A Chorus Line @ Marina Bay …

Updated on June 13, 2021May 15, 2012Asia attractions Chicken Rice holiday Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant : Best Chicken Rice in Singapore?

Wee Nam Kee Hainese Chicken Rice Restaurant @ Thomson Road

When you think about the best or most popular chicken rice in Singapore, which chicken rice stall do you think of? Yishun? Tiong Bahru? Mei Ling Street? Or Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice at Thomson Road?

Kate and I wanted to check out what all this buzz is about and paid a visit to Wee Nam Kee Hainese Chicken Rice Restaurant located at 275 Thomson Road #01-05 Novena Ville (opposite Novena Church)

Wee Nam Kee Hainese Chicken Rice Restaurant @ Thomson Road

There was certainly no lack of a crowd at this popular chicken rice joint. We thought the queue was long when we first arrived (we could even find a seat) but when we left, there was even a queue JUST to get into the seating area! To add to the celebrity factor, we also saw Huang Bi Ren and her family within the short time we spent at the restaurant! (Nope, no pictures here as we do not want to intrude into the lives of our celebrities yah?)

Let us side track a little. There is also a nice little soya bean joint at the corner of this stretch. They sell soya bean milk, soya beancurd and even durian soya beancurd! The thing is these 2 stalls try not to “intrude” into each other’s territory and they adhere very stringently to the “yellow lines” that border their boundaries. Therefore, DO NOT ask the aunty at Wee Nam Kee for soya bean, she may give you an ugly stare before telling you courteously to get your drink from that stall. This we faced, so DO NOT repeat our mistake!

In order to fully maximise our trip to Wee Nam Kee, we ordered both the roasted and steamed chicken from the stall. We ordered a quarter chicken for each type of cooking and they cost $10.80 for a quarter of a chicken. The price was quite steep but it was soon compensated by the taste…

Chicken rice at Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

Taste

Let’s talk about the roasted chicken first

Roasted Chicken at Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

The chicken was well roasted yet not too oily. The flavour was fully infused into the skin and the chicken which went really well with the rice. The spices were distinctly flavourful and is arguably one of the best roasted chicken around.

Steamed Chicken at Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

The steamed chicken was good. No doubt about it. However, not to find fault or anything, we’ve tasted juicier and more tender skin that slaps unto your lips leaving you wanting for more.

The rice was good but also not the best that we’ve tasted. In order to have the best chicken rice in Singapore OR the “dream chicken rice” we recommend…

1. The Chicken Rice from Yishun
2. Roasted chicken from Thomson (Wee Nam Kee)
3. Steamed Chicken from Mei Ling Street or Tiong Bahru

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Updated on June 13, 2021May 11, 2012Asia attractions holiday Japanese Restaurant Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant

Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

Central’s layout isn’t the best (in my opinion). There are shops hidden around the corner and often get missed. I must say I visit Central quite frequently and there are still shops I didn’t know existed!

Anyways, back to the main point of this post 😛 Tom and I were looking out for a quiet place to have dinner on a rainy evening. We decided on Japanese cuisine and we chanced upon Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant when we were looking for the toilet! (and that backs up my side point!) We were attracted by the half price dessert menu but was disappointed when we found out that we have to order the set meal in order to enjoy the special deal.

We thought about it and decided to order ala carte instead. The menu is extensive so it took some time before we placed our order.

Watami Ramen: $13.80

Tonpeiyaki: $8.80

Matcha Tiramisu: $4.80 and

Hot Choco Brownie: $6.80

Ramen from Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

The ramen was served first and it is my favourite kind of pork-based soup. It was flavourful and not too salty. The noodles was however a little too “doughy” for my liking, and only 2 pieces of meat was given. (compared to the ramen from RWS)

Tonpeiyaki from Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

The tonpeiyaki is still sizzling when the waiter brought it to our table. I loved the sauce liberally drizzled over it and the melted cheese brought the ingredients together.

The Tonpeiyaki sliced to reveal the ham and cheese

Matcha Tiramisu & Hot Chocolate Brownie from Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

We were quite full when our desserts were served. But of course, there is a separate compartment in our stomachs for desserts, at least for me! Even though Tom is not a big fan of tiramisu, he truly enjoyed the matcha tiramisu. The green tea flavour is subtle and the mascarpone cheese is creamy yet light. The hot choco brownie was however too sweet and we had to wash it down with our glass of iced water.

All in all, it was a great way to chill out on a rainy evening. The ambience is warm and cozy with a sneak view of the river. The staff are friendly and attentive (they kneel down so that they are at your eye level or lower when they take your order!). The menu is extensive and includes a huge variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Just remember, don’t overeat! Or overspend! Sometimes ala carte is better than a set meal 🙂

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Updated on August 8, 2020May 8, 2012Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Zoo Things to do Things to do in Asia Things to do in Singapore Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Things to do in Singapore : Weekend at the Singapore Zoo – World’s Best Rainforest Zoo

There are actually so many things to do in Singapore! You can enjoy the views of the city by taking a ride on the Singapore Flyer or enjoy some picnic time at the Marina Barrage. Of course there’s always something for everyone at Resorts World Sentosa such as the Malaysian Food Street and the Universal Studios.

Today, we’re gonna show you the Singapore Zoo!

Signs directing you to the Singapore Zoo

Just as we stopped at the traffic light, Kate managed to take this shot of the entrance! Speedy gonzales…andele andele yiba yiba…

The parking area is currently under construction. So you would have to make one big round before you can park close to the KFC. Parking at the Singapore Zoo is $4 per entry with 10 minutes grace period.

We headed to the ticketing counter and bought the Zoo-per-saver. Tom was quite slow in realising that Zoo-per-saver meant “Super Saver”!

Ticket Prices at the Singapore Zoo

Zoo-per-Saver : $27 for adults , $17 for children aged 3-12
(inclusive of admission, unlimited tram and boat rides)

Zoo Admission ONLY : $20 for adults , $13 for children

Zoo Admission with Tram : $25 for adults , $16 for children

Just for comparison, here are the rates of the Tram and Boat rides

Unlimited Boat Rides : $6 for adults , $3.5 for children

Unlimited Tram Rides : $5 for adults , $3 for children

So after all this comparison, we decided that the Zoo-per-Saver was a good deal, in case we want to tram around or just enjoy a boat ride. This we eventually FULLY UTILISED but we’ll talk about it in a bit.

The next thing that you really need to grab hold of is the Map of the Singapore Zoo

With the map, we were able to locate the show times of all the shows at the Singapore Zoo. Then we were able to plan our path on where to take the boat rides and how to make it in time for all the shows.

As you enter the entrance of the Zoo, you would be led by the paths to the Treetops Trail

And the very first animal that we encountered this day was the greater mousedeer!

As we walked towards the boat dock to check on the timing, we saw the Babirusa. It is from the pig family and has horns that makes it look real fierce.

Turns out that the boat ride starts at 9:15am (although we were very kiasu [Singapore slang for scared of losing] and arrived at 8:30am). The frequency of the boat rides are at intervals of 15 minutes.

Since we were still early, we decided to walk around the vicinity of Boat Dock 1. We saw the Tapir and took a video of their feeding…

Feeding time for the Tapirs at the Singapore Zoo

Kate was really upset that Tom took a 50seconds video because our camera can only last for a very short time and we had to conserve our battery life. (Are there any camera sponsors out there?) Well, for our viewers right? Please comment that Tom did the right thing if you have not seen a Tapir before…

We also caught a glimpse of the White Tiger as it prowls in its vicinity. We came to find out that there were originally 3 white tigers and one of them, called Jippie was terminally ill and died quite recently.

White Tigers at the Singapore Zoo

Boat Ride at the Singapore Zoo

After taking the boat ride, we arrived at the northern part of the Zoo where boat dock 2 is located. Boat dock 2 is near to the Rainforest Kidzworld and we took a peek inside…

There are actually so many things for the kids to do here! Kids can play in the waters, sweat it out at the adventureland or take a ride on a pony! There’s also an Animal Friends Show here.

Wet arena at the kidzworld Singapore Zoo

Mini adventure park at Kidzworld Singapore Zoo

You can read more about kidzworld and other highlights of the Singapore Zoo here.

For those who do not know, Ah Meng was a well loved and iconic Orang Utan at the Singapore Zoo. It died several years ago but still remain very much in the hearts of Singaporeans because of the ambassador work that it had done. Still remember the breakfasts with Ah Meng – Anyone have pictures of breakfast with Ah Meng?

Today, a memorial is erected next to the gardens and Splash Safari Show.

The first show we caught today was the Splash Safari show. Not to be a spoiler or anything, the Splash Safari has got to be the best show at the Singapore Zoo! You can really feel the bond between the sea lion and the trainer. Watch…

Splash Safari Show at the Singapore Zoo

As we travelled to the next show, we were almost caught in the pee of an orang utan at the free ranging oran utan island…

This orang utan “tight-roped” across above us and reached the other side of the island. Suddenly we heard trickles of water and we thought it was raining. No! The Orang Utan was peeing above us! Heng, we were a distance away. A word of caution to visitors, please be aware of the location of the Orang Utans as you cross this path.

“Free Ranging” Orang Utans

Before our next show (Elephants of Asia), we covered the primate kingdom as well as the Nubian Ibex and Hamadryas Baboon.

We were also in time for a feeding session of the Arapaima at the primate kingdom. These huge fish (and other small fish) are able to keep the waters in the Singapore Zoo free from the infestation of mosquitoes.

Feeding of the Arapaima at the Singapore Zoo

If you notice closely, you’ll see the Hamadryas Baboon (bottom left) staring into space in deep thoughts. Click here to find out what we think she was thinking about…

We managed to catch the Elephants of Asia Show

How to mount an Elephant

and the Rainforest Fights back Show…

We still wonder how they train the peacock to open up its feathers to attract the peahen…

Then…the unthinkable happened… IT STARTED TO POUR!! But, because we took the Zoo-per-Saver, we were able to have unlimited rides around the zoo while waiting for the rain to stop. We spent an hour or so (about 3 rounds) on the tram as it was way too crowded everywhere else (at the stations, at the restaurant, at any shelter).

Still, we managed to catch all the shows and see all the animals that we wanted to see. Even the sun bear came out to greet us!

Last show of the day – The Animal Friends Show at Kidzworld

All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Singapore Zoo and we really hope you’ll enjoy your next visit to the Singapore Zoo as well!

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Updated on August 8, 2020May 2, 2012Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Zoo Singapore Zoo Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Highlights of the Singapore Zoo

There are actually many things to do at the Singapore Zoo. So what are some of the highlights of the Singapore Zoo?

Animal Shows

Duh…there are definitely animal shows at a zoo right? There are 4 at the Singapore Zoo actually. The best of which is definitely the Splash Safari…

Splash Safari at the Singapore Zoo

Found out more about all the shows at the Singapore Zoo!

Boat Ride

Did you know that there is a boat ride in the Singapore Zoo? It actually brings you from boat dock 1 (near the entrance of the zoo) to boat dock 2 (at the north of the zoo near kidzworld).

The boat ride actually traverses via the Upper Seletar Reservoir. The scenery is actually quite idyllic. If you listen closely, you might hear the call of the birds as well!

Kids friendly Zoo

The Singapore Zoo is actually a very kids friendly and family-oriented zoo. There is the kidzworld where kids can really have a good time at the wet arena or sweat it out at the adventure area.

Large array of animals

The Singapore Zoo holds one of the best array of animals that we’ve seen. Plus they’re quite well planned and spaced such that you can really enjoy at a leisurely pace or cover them all via the tram.

Pygmy Hippo – One of our favourite animals at the Singapore Zoo

There are of course so many of our favourite animals at the zoo. The pygmy hippo is one of them. Notice how cute it is as it skips along the water bed!

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Updated on August 8, 2020May 1, 2012Asia attractions holiday Kidzworld Places of Interest Singapore Zoo Singapore Zoo Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Rainforest Kidzworld Singapore Zoo – A Kid’s Wonderland!

First and foremost, the Singapore Zoo is not sponsoring us for any of the posts we’re writing for them (please contact us at contact@2bearbear.com to officially do so!)

BUT!

We really have to write about how family oriented the Singapore Zoo is, especially for the kids at Kidzworld!

Again, we are not promoting any of the Zoo’s memberships.

BUT!

The Wildlife Unlimited Plus Memberr is very hua! (short form of “worth it” in chinese)

For $460.10/year (as of 2012) , 2 adults and up to 3 kids (12 years and below) can enjoy

1. Free admissions to Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo
2. Free tram and panorail rides (Not valid on Sat, Sun and PH)
3. 10% discount at participating retail and F&B outlets
4. Email updates on the latest news and promotions
5. Free quarterly e-Wildlife Wonders
6. Free parking at Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

So theoretically, if you visit the Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Park with your family (of 5) for 4 times, you would have made the membership worth its value!

But!

The main point of this post is still how much fun you can have at the Singapore Zoo with your kids, especially at Kidzworld. And here’s why…

1. Mini Water Park.

There’s actually a mini (or not so mini) water park where kids can have some splashing fun! There are slides, water splashes and even the “toppling giant bucket”! Remember to bring your swimming attire!

2. Mini Adventure Park

There are several “obstacle courses” such as monkey bars, hanging bridges, a play ground and this interesting “tug of war” boat where you’ll pull the rope to bring the floating platform to the other side of the river. Strength training!

3. Cute animals tailored for the kids

Inside Kidzworld Singapore Zoo

Here, you can ride a pony, feed goats and get up close to these cute animals!

4. Animal Friends Show

The Animal Friends Show at the Singapore Zoo

Or catch the Animal Friends Show…

5. Learning fun for the entire family

How do you know when a horse is a pony or a Falabella

Throughout the entire zoo, there are so many snippets of information that engages children and allow them to enjoy while learning new things about the animals. Did you know that the height of the horse determines whether it is a horse, pony or Falabella?

After all those “publicity”, we really do think that the Kidzworld is an excellent and fun hangout for the kids at the Singapore Zoo. Do make use of the membership if you intend to visit all 3 parks in a year! It will well be worth your money!

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Updated on August 8, 2020April 29, 2012Asia attractions Favourite Animals at the Singapore Zoo holiday Places of Interest Singapore Zoo Singapore Zoo Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Visit Singapore Attractions

Our Favourite Animals at the Singapore Zoo

White Tiger taking a dip at the Singapore Zoo

There are so many animals to see at the Singapore Zoo, so which ones are our favourite? Here are some of our favourite animals at the Singapore Zoo…

1. White Tiger

We realised that there were originally 3 white tigers namely Jippie, Omar and Winnie. Unfortunately, Jippie recently died after she became terminally ill.

Still, the white tigers looked majestic as it is. We think that the one prowling up and down repeatedly must be Omar, looking after Winnie (who is still asleep).

White Tiger prowling at the Singapore Zoo

Can you see its paws? They’re huge!! Omar then decided to take a dip in the water

It looks so majestic as it prowls yet so adorable as it takes a dip. Dont you just love it?

2. Falabella

Did you know that horses are named according to their height?

This means that, if a horse is taller than 147cm, it is a horse. If it is shorter than 147cm, it is a pony. A special breed of miniature horse called Falabella, can be seen at the Kidzworld of the Singapore Zoo. They usually do not go taller than 78cm in height.

Falabella at the Kidzworld Singapore Zoo

They are especially gorgeous with their mane so flowy. Makes the Falabella look really handsome! It is also fun to note that Kate did not notice the Falabella just behind the fence when she took this photo. Then when she did, she was startled!

3. Hamadryas Baboon

In this enclosure, there are also the Nubian Ibex at the top of the hills. However, we want to point to you a particular Hamadryas Baboon at the bottom left of the picture.

Observe how she seems to be staring into oblivion while her kids at idling away, resting at the rocks nearby. If we may be allowed to probe into her mind, she may be thinking

“Sigh, things are getting more expensive and my kids are growing older. Our household expenditure will then increase. How will I be able to cope with the rising cost of inflation?”

Looks like it right? Well…at least the equivalent in the animal kingdom…

4. Sun Bear

There are actually so many types of bears from all over the world. Since we love bears, we decided that we must catch a glimpse of the Sun Bear!

Turns out that the Sun Bear is somewhat lazy and does not approach the viewing gallery. So we had to wait till it showed its head for this particular picture.

Did you know that Teddy Bear was named after the US president Theodore Roosevelt after he famously ordered the mercy killing of a black bear? What happened was, he was out hunting with some friends and as most of his friends had already hunted their prey, Roosevelt’s attendants hunted down a black bear and wanted Roosevelt to shoot it. However, he did not want to shoot the bear himself saying that it did not display sportsmanship. He then ordered the bear to be killed to put an end to its misery.

News travelled and a cartoon of him was shown in The Washington Post. A bear manufacturer then asked for Roosevelt’s approval to name their series of bears, “Teddy’s Bear” and so the name stuck till today to be known as “Teddy Bear”.

5. Pygmy Hippo

The Pygmy Hippo has got to be one of the cutest animal EVER!!

Pygmy Hippo at the Singapore Zoo

Did you know that the Pygmy Hippo is the smallest of the Hippo family and can hold its breath in water for 6 minutes? Surprisingly, it does not know how to swim! It can only tip toe along the bed of the waters and glide along like a ballerina, so elegant and poised! And yes… So cute!! Notice its golden coloured tail as well!

Guess thats why Madagascar portrayed the Hippo as a lady…

6. Sea Lion

Sea Lions are pretty common you might say…but have you seen one that is so well trained?!

Clapping Sea Lion

A shark lurking? No! It’s the Sea Lion swimming sideways!

The Splash Safari has got to be one of our favourite shows at the Singapore Zoo! The Sea Lion is so well trained and you can actually feel the bond between the trainer and the Sea Lion!

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A Low Down Of The Animal Shows at The Singapore Zoo

Sea Lion standing up at the Singapore Zoo!

There are 4 animal shows at the Singapore Zoological Gardens (Singapore Zoo) daily.

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They are :

1. Rainforest Fights Back Show

Venue : Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre

Show Times : 12:30pm and 2:30pm

2. Splash Safari Show

Venue : Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre

Show Times : 10:30am and 5:00pm

3. Elephants at Work & Play Show

Venue : Elephants of Asia

Show Times : 11:30am and 3:30pm

4. Animal Friends Show

Venue : Rainforest Kidzworld Amphitheatre

Show Times : 11:00am and 4:00pm

One of the first things we looked out for when we visit the Singapore Zoo is the shows! In order to catch all the shows, one has to meticulously plan for it and the map of the zoo will come in handy…

Upon taking a closer look at the map, the first thing you’ll notice is that the shows are located at the north side of the zoo , that is furthest away from the entrance. The Rainforest Show, Splash Safari Show as well as the Elephants Show are relatively close to each other. Not too far away is the Animal Friends Show at Kidzworld.

The next thing you’ll need to note is the timing. As kiasu Singaporeans, the 2bearbear were there at the opening of Singapore Zoo. The Singapore Zoo opens from 8:30am to 6:00pm daily. You’ll note by now that the first show starts at 10:30am. Each show lasts approximately half an hour.

What we did during this visit to the Singapore Zoo was to catch the Splash Safari Show (@ 10:30am), Elephants at Work & Play Show (@ 11:30am), Rainforest Fights Back Show (@ 12:30pm) and lastly the Animal Friends Show @ 4:00pm.

As each show lasts half an hour, we managed to visit other animals in between shows as well. But we’ll get to that later…

After entering the Zoo, we headed for the Boat Dock 1 for a boat ride to the north of the Zoo (Note : Unlimited boat rides cost $6 while unlimited tram rides cost $5; The Zoo-per Saver inclusive of both tram and boat rides costs $27 and was the one we took – added discounts with OCBC cards). From there, we covered parts of the Kidzworld before catching the first show. By the way, the first boat ride starts at 9:15am at intervals of 15 minutes.

Let’s get to the shows proper…

1. Splash Safari Show

The Splash Safari Show is probably the best of all the 4 shows at the Singapore Zoo. While it was entertaining with stunts done by the experienced sealion, there were also comical scenes included as part of the show. For instance, the sealion would clap its flippers to encourage the audience to clap especially when it thinks it deserves it or has just accomplished a trick.

Sea Lion Claps at the end of his trick @ the Singapore Zoo

The host would then say that there’s something lurking in the waters…

It is a shark! Neh…just the sea lion swimming side ways! The Splash Safari Show has got to be the best of the 4 shows. Kudos to the trainer who has trained the sea lion really really really well!

2. Elephants at Work & Play Show

Next, we headed to catch the Elephants at work and play show!

Did you know that elephants have very good sense of balance?

The elephant not only crossed the log but CHANGED 180 DEGREES IN DIRECTION, RIGHT ON THE LOG!

Of course the elephants have very strong trunks and are able to easily lift logs…

Elephants of Asia Show at the Singapore Zoo

Did you know you can mount an elephant with its trunks as well?

How to Mount an Elephant

Overall, the show was ok. The elephants were well trained and the waving of their trunks were really cute. The show however revolved pretty much around logs. It would be good to show their strength through other aspects.

3. Rainforest Fights Back Show

The Rainforest Fights Back Show was not as entertaining as the previous 2 shows. Nonetheless, we could see that the trainers had put in alot of effort. Here are a few shots from the show…

Spider Monkey at the Singapore Zoo

Orang Utan at the Singapore Zoo

The reason why the show was not entertaining was because the tricks were all isolated ones. The acts didnt really gel together although individually they were good.

4. Animal Friends Show

Animal Friends Show at the Singapore Zoo

This show was somewhat more impressive than rainforest fights back (surprisingly). Im still amazed that all the animals on the show was adopted! That is to say, they were abandoned or given up by their previous owners and given a second lease of life at the Singapore Zoo!

The other thing we were amazed was that mice were trained to scamper across the roof in a precise direction! I mean, how do you train a mouse right? Impressive stuff…here are some of the acts at the show…

Dog skipping with a skipping rope at the Singapore Zoo!

Some of the animals of the show was still very new to the show and the trainers take time to train and allow them to meet audience (to get used to many people clapping) from time to time.

Verdict

Therefore after all that we’ve said, we would rank the shows in this order

1. Splash Safari Show
2. Elephants at Work & Play Show
3. Animal Friends Show
4. Rainforest Fights Back Show

Please take time to see all the shows because the trainers have placed in alot of effort to train and pass on valuable nuggets of information to the audience. Plus, some of the tricks are really neat!

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Updated on July 3, 2021April 6, 2012Asia attractions holiday Malaysian Food Street Places of Interest Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) Sentosa Travel Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Malaysian Food Street @ Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) : Is The Food Really Good?

Many of our readers should know by now that there are so many things to do in Sentosa! Today, we’re going to talk about the latest offering at Resorts World Sentosa and that is the Malaysian Food Street.

The Malaysian Food Street boasts of authentic malaysian hawker fare from all over Malaysia. These include Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice from Kuala Lumpur (walked past the store and really smelled great), Malacca Chicken Rice Ball (we’ve tried the actual ones from Melaka),Klang Bak Kut Teh (a kind of pork ribs soup) as well as the Penang Lim Brother’s Char Koay Teow (for our oversea readers click here to have an idea of what char kway teow is) – just to name a few. The greatest part is that you dont have to travel to all these places. Just get to Sentosa and tada, all the best foods of Malaysia are waiting for you there!

However, the real question now is…Is the food at the Malaysian Food Street really good?

2bearbear.com hopes to give you an idea through some of the foods that we tried…

Kuala Lumpur KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Mee – $6 a plate

KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Mee @ Malaysian Food Street RWS

First of all, the queue was REALLY REALLY REALLY LONG!!! So you think that you have queued for the last 20 minutes and finally reached the cashier where you can pay and take your hokkien mee? NO!!!! You reached the cashier just to pay and get your queue number!!

Pay and get a queue number for your hokkien mee

So when you finally get your queue number, you have the right to leave the queue and come back to collect when your number is flashed on an electronic display. This would take another 10 minutes. So…the average waiting time (and it was 8pm, not the peak of the peak hour) was 30-40 minutes!

During the 10 minutes, we were able to get hold of the Penang Ah Long Lor Bak aka Ngor Hiang (aka yummy fried stuff for our oversea readers) in local terms. And I digress.

Back to the Hokkien Mee. This version of hokkien mee is fried in fragrant black soy sauce and oil. Yes. Oil. Sometimes pork lard. But yes oil. (Learn more about the other type of hokkien mee aka fried prawn noodles). The raw ingredients include pork, slices of cabbage, 3 prawns and the thick noodles…

Ingredients of the KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Mee

The thick yellow noodles is different from the usual flat yellow type served commonly in Singapore. Now, a little bit about the frying process…

Yes. We were so bored that we observed every single action of the chefs. Repeatedly (more than 10 times before it was our turn). First, the garlic was added to be fried with oil. Once the fragrance exuberates, the rest of the ingredients are added together with the stock. The secret dark soya sauce and more oil is added till the dry texture is achieved. The thing about frying this version of the hokkien mee is that you have to be patient to allow the noodles to be infused with the taste and the whole wok (frying pan) will be stained. Hence, after each round (frying of 2 plates), the wok will be washed. Very professional I must say.

The end result…

Freshly fried KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Mee - $6 a plate — Freshly fried KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Mee – $6 a plate

Taste Test

So is the KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Mee really that good? Was it worth the wait for 30 minutes? Sad to say, as we’ve always been honest with our readers, we’ve got to say no.

Why? First of all, we have to qualify that the black soy sauce tasted really good BUT it wasnt really infused into the noodles. The udon looking noodles also looked great BUT didnt quite deliver on the Q (bouncy chewy) factor. The saving grace of the dish was that the chilli was quite unique (we’re guessing ikan bilis/prawn paste?) and that the prawns were really fresh.

Has any of our readers eaten the actual hokkien mee from KL and compared with this version? Is it really the same authentic version?

Penang Ah Long Lor Bak – $8 for a plate of mixed platter

As mentioned above, during the 10 minutes when we paid and got our queue number for the hokkien mee, we managed to squeeze in time for the Penang Ah Long Lor Bak aka fried yummy stuff.

Penang Ah Long Lor Bak @ Malaysian Food Street RWS

(Store was closed at 9pm when we returned to take a picture)

The queue was really short and we got our stuff within like 5 minutes. The platter included Ngor Hiang (you wont want to know whats inside), prawn crisps, fried toufu (beancurd), fish balls, fried taro (yam) and century eggs (preserved eggs).

Penang Ah Long Lor Bak - $8 for a mixed platter — Penang Ah Long Lor Bak – $8 for a mixed platter

Taste Test

Well, what can go wrong with fried stuff right? Our favourite was the Ngor Hiang (which you really dont want to know whats inside) and pretty much everything else. Next, desserts!

Chendol and Ice Kachang

Dessert Stall @ Malaysian Food Street RWS

Ice Kachang @ Malaysian Food Street RWS - $2.50 a bowl — Ice Kachang @ Malaysian Food Street RWS – $2.50 a bowl

Chendol @ Malaysian Food Street RWS - $2.50 a bowl — Chendol @ Malaysian Food Street RWS – $2.50 a bowl

These are local desserts that are commonly found in Singapore and Malaysia. The ice kachang (mixed ice) is a dessert that fills a bowl with shaved ice. At the bottom of the bowl, you’ll find “goodies” such as red bean, corn, jelly and attap chee. The ice kachang here at the Malaysian Food Street is unique in that one of the brown syrup is not the common sweet syrup that we know but is actually a variant of SARSI! Quite ingenious we must say. Of course, we searched and found 3 large attap chee seeds! (sweet, translucent seedlings of the nipa palm).

The chendol is another shaved ice dessert mixed with red bean, gula melaka and coconut milk. Fatty but adoringly delicious. This version kept the both of us fighting till the last scoop.

Final Verdict

Replica of the food streets of Malaysia

Well, sadly for us, the hokkien mee was not as fantastic as we thought. However, the Lor Bak and desserts turned out to be quite decent.

All in all, we would definitely be back again, simply because it is a amalgamation of all the best stalls in Malaysia. One stop for us and many choices to choose from. We will very likely be back for the char koay teow and the claypot rice. Cant wait for our next visit!

Do share with us if you have tried the other dishes, let us know what are the great eats at the Malaysian Food Street!

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P.S. Do take note that different stalls rest on different days. This means that you might not be able to taste all your favourite foods at 1 go.

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Updated on November 28, 2020January 25, 2012Chinese Restaurant Places of Interest Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Visit Singapore Attractions

Great View and Great Taste at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant Keppel Road

Peking Duck at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant is located at 201 Keppel Road. It is a Chinese sit-down restaurant and opens daily for Lunch and Dinner.

Direction to Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Of course, the main draw of the restaurant is that it revolves! In this video you can see the floor of the restaurant revolving…

Rotation of the Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Because of its centralised location at Keppel, visitors of Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant can be treated to excellent views of our port, our city skyline as well as fire works (from Sentosa) in the evenings…

View of the City Skyline from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

View of the Port from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Fireworks from Sentosa as seen from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Of course, besides the excellent views, the restaurant does have its own draws such as

The meat is usually served with noodles while the crispy yet tasty skin is wrapped with cucumber and sweet sauce (green onions if you like some). Remember to choose the egg wraps!

Fried Toffee Banana at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

This is a creation of the restaurant and involves frying the banana and coating it with sugar before cooling it in water (performed before the customers). The result is a crispy sweet and innovative dessert.

Another item on the menu that we liked was this

Crab with Egg White at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

This dish doesnt look like much but it does taste much more than it looks. Somehow the egg whites are separated into small parts (instead of sticking all together or being too small to feel the texture). The crab meat was fresh and the combination was well…refreshing.

We also tried the lobster and the fried fish in sweet and sour sauce as well but arent much to rave about.

Overall, the restaurant is an excellent place to bring your foreign friends. This is because, not only is it a classy restaurant, you can while dining, introduce them to parts of the city right from the restaurant as it rotates.

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Singapore Flyer – The World’s Largest Giant Observation Wheel!

Finally, Kate and I got to board the Singapore Flyer! It is currently the world’s largest giant observation wheel standing at a height of 165m!

We are so proud to have finally “flew” on the Singapore Flyer and I must applaud Kate for the courage of taking the flight because of her fear of heights and general dislike for thrill rides (see Busch Gardens and Universal Studios Singapore post)

Before we begin, we know that visitors would like to know the price and opening hours of the Singapore Flyer…

Opening Hours : 8:30am – 10:30pm (With the last admission at 10:15pm)
Ticket Sales : 8:00am – 10:00pm

Ticket Prices

Adults (13 yrs and above) : $29.50
Children (3-12 yrs) : $20.65(Children below 3yrs : Free)
Senior Citizens (60 yrs and above): $23.60 (Singaporeans/PR)

Getting There

Of course, the most straight forward way is to call a cab and tell the cabby to take you to “Singapore Flyer”.

There are also buses where you will need to alight at Temasek Avenue. The buses are 106, 111, 133.

But we prefer the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit). You have basically 2 options. The first is to alight at Promenade MRT Station which is just a 5 minutes walk from the Singapore Flyer.

We prefer option 2 though. And on this trip, we took this option and really enjoyed the walk. Taking this option meant that you would alight at City Hall Interchange and walk along City Link Mall, cross over to Esplanade and walk along the River Front. This is about a 20 minutes walk…but along the way, you will enjoy these views…

View of the Singapore City Skyline @ Marina Bay

To allow our readers to see the benefits of this walk to the Singapore Flyer, here is a video of the views of Marina Bay…

As seen in the video, you would be able to take pictures of the Marina Bay Sands, Artscience Museum, Helix Bridge, Singapore City Skyline, Fullerton Hotel as well as the Singapore Tourism Icon – The Merlion!

After this nice leisurely walk, we were greeted by the Singapore Flyer…

The Singapore Flyer

We got our tickets in advance and headed straight to the entrance of the Singapore Flyer. There are scans as you enter so it may take some time during peak hours (i.e. sunset, school holidays, morning tour groups).

You would first be led into the Journey of Dreams. The Journey of Dreams is inclusive in the ticket price of the Singapore Flyer and it is basically a series of exhibits and multimedia interactives that allow visitors to know more about the Singapore Story as well as the Singapore Flyer itself…

3D Map of the Singapore Flyer and its vicinity

Did you know that so many parts of Singapore is actually reclaimed land? (Those in green are reclaimed land)

Fragment of Dreams – Use the “torch” and reveal portions of the screen!

Reservoir of Dreams

At the Reservoir of Dreams, you will see 3 giant spheres that are basically artistic displays. The first one is Oneiroi’s Orb that depicts the Flyer’s spherical shape through circular artifacts. The next is The Planet which is the first inflated PufferSphere using internal projection in Asia…

Description of the Planet @ Singapore Flyer

The Planet @ Singapore Flyer

The last is the Numeric that displays all numbers (Facts, Figures, Physique) associated with the Singapore Flyer.

After the Journey of Dreams, you would enter a tunnel that has numbers on the side that blinks 5,4,3,2,1 that is somewhat like astronauts entering the tunnel to their space flight with the numbers signifying the countdown to blast off!

As you approach the capsules, please note the curvature of the platform so that you wouldnt trip and fall. Recently, a dad did not hold on to his stroller and the kid was caught by the safety net…

The other thing you would notice is that smaller wheels (like tyres) that are used to rotate the Singapore Flyer itself. This is the mechanism used to turn the larger wheel (Singapore Flyer) using smaller wheels (tyres)…

Mechanism of turning the Singapore Flyer

Though it is not really clear, but you can also vaguely see the demonstration of the smaller wheels turning the Singapore Flyer here in this video…

Mechanism of turning the Singapore Flyer

You can also at this moment, opt to board a flyer with lesser people, but it really depends on the people who are enjoying the Journey of Dreams. If they stay there and you let the passengers behind you board first, you might just have a whole capsule of the Singapore Flyer to yourself! In our case, we shared with 2 others which was very enjoyable and private 🙂

At the top of the Singapore Flyer, you will enjoy basically 2 views…to the east, the shipping lanes and ALOT of HDB flats (HDB flats are Singapore’s public housing) and to the west, the Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Sands, parts of the port. And of course, a breath-taking view of the Marina Bay itself…

Residential Buildings to the East

Marina Bay Sands

Breath-Taking Views of Marina Bay Singapore

An Artistic Shot of the Singapore Flyer Capsule

We’ve also captured a 360degrees view from the top of the Singapore Flyer for our readers…

360degrees view from the Top of the Singapore Flyer

We were also able to see the aerial view of the marina bay where the wishes of Singaporeans are written on round inflated balls and lined up in the waters. Still cant figure out what it is meant to shape like though…(The island of Singapore maybe?)

After the flight, remember to disembark with care as there is curvature of the platform that you would need to look out for.

Kate and I then proceeded to the Singapore Food Trails for a sumptuous meal!

Singapore Food Trail

The Singapore Food Trail is actually a project undertaken by the Singapore Tourism Board to recreate the old street food hawkers of the 1960s…

Stalls at the Singapore Food Trail

Alot of effort (and money) have been placed into recreating the feel of the 1960s. The design of the stalls, the furniture and even the floor (made of tarmac to represent the road) have been meticulously thought through.

The best part about the Singapore Food Trails is its food!! It has a collection of some of the best hawker foods in Singapore! What’s more, the price is still within the acceptable range (though it is of course cheaper at the food centres)! Given that you just have to go to one destination to taste all the best hawker food in Singapore, the price is really well worth it. Today, we tried the following…

Drinks from authentic chinese cups of the 60s

Fried Hokkien Mee at Singapore Food Trail Singapore Flyer

Satay Beehoon

Orh Lua (or Fried Oysters)

Ice Kachang (or Iced Ball with Sweet Syrup)

What a sumptuous meal, all for less than $20!!

During this festive season, if you ride on the Singapore Flyer, you can also enter this snow dome to take some pictures with Santa!

Snow Dome

All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the Singapore Flyer and all it has to offer! The views were splendid and the ride was enjoyable! Remember to pop by the Singapore Food Trail when you’re there, you’ll enjoy it as well!

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Updated on June 6, 2021December 10, 2011Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Saizeriya Italian-Styled Family Restaurant Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions Western Food

Day Out at Saizeriya Japanese Italian Restaurant Singapore

Saizeriya is a Japanese owned Italian-styled family restaurant.

No wonder it seemed so familiar when we first saw its sign from a distance away. The green and red colours of the logos immediately reminded us of the same chain of restaurants we saw in Japan…Now Saizeriya has hit our shores in Singapore as well!

The thing we love about Saizeriya is its price! It is truly a family oriented restaurant with budget of the family as its priority. Pastas, pizzas and dorias average about $8 and there are some that go as low as $4-5 bucks!

There are also lots of sides for the family to choose from, such as the chicken wings and escargots

Popular Saizeriya Chicken Wings

This Saizeriya we went to is located at Liang Court. It is usually crowded during meal times but the crowd clears very quickly because of its no frills eat-and-beat-it concept.

Saizeriya has recently installed a new system that allows customers to call for the waiter/waitress when they’re ready to order…

System to call for service

Much like the bell you use onboard planes or for that matter in hospitals, once you press the bell, a ring tone would be heard and your table number flashed on a board, informing the waiter that you are calling for them. This system of course makes it more efficient but it can get kind of irritating sometimes. But, the cheap and good food more than make up for any discomfort of this sort 🙂

A quick look at the menu…

Saizeriya Menu

We ordered the pork and beef meal as well as a spinach pizza ($7.90 nett for the pizza). We also ordered a pasta as well as the wings (we really cant remember the rest of the prices but rest assured they are competitively priced).

Pork and Beef Meal

Spinach Pizza

Pasta

We thoroughly enjoyed the meats, pasta and pizza. Though the pasta may look simple, it was full of flavour and the texture of the pasta was perfect! Not overcooked and still slightly springy (QQ as the chinese would say) in texture. Yum!

The pizza was also overlayed with generous portions of the spinach! The meats were again generous and juicy, not dried unlike some restaurants.

The highlight of eating at Saizeriya has got to be its drink bar where you can have coffee, milo, juice and other soft drinks, FREE FLOW for around $3! Hence, it is a good place for friends to have a meal and catch up over a cup of coffee (or many cups for that matter) without burning a hole in the pocket.

Drink Bar in Saizeriya

Overall, Saizeriya definitely rates highly for price and serving portions. The food at Saizeriya can be considered cheap for a restaurant, yet the portion and standard it delivers is comparable or much better than most other restaurants! Whats more, the price you see on the menu is the price you pay! Because there is no GST or Service Charge on top of the price you see on the menu, all prices are NETT prices!

The only setback would be that it could get rather noisy during peak hours. Other than that, Saizeriya is definitely a great place to hang out with friends or to have a no-frills meal with your loved ones!

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Updated on July 18, 2015November 29, 2011Asia Places of Interest Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Slice - The Pizza Reform Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Western Food

Review of “Slice – The Pizza Reform”

Kate and I stumbled upon a new chain of fast food named “Slice”. As the name suggests (and shown on the take away counter), the restaurant serves slices of pizza.

The concept is that pizzas are served in slices which allows customers the flexibility of choice in choosing their favourite flavours, in contrast to the more traditional pizza restaurants where you’ll have to order a whole round pizza.

Ambience

The restaurant has a trendy feel to it and features many revolutionary figures such as Ghandi and this famous “We want you” poster from WW2

Slice Poster

Other than that, it resembles most fast food restaurants which is the part that stands out. It resembles a fast food restaurant yet serving “slow food” such as pizzas.

Counter of Slice (Poor shot because of lousy camera – Any sponsors?)

Taste

Kate and I ordered 3 items off the menu (all 3 items were chef’s recommendations). The Cheese Steak…

Cheese Steak

The Cheese Steak (cant remember it’s actual name) is rich in mushroom and the beef has the traditional American beef taste that we enjoyed.

The Avocado Chicken…

Avocado Chicken

The Avocado was really fresh and had a tangy taste to it. It complimented the chicken and cheese really well to produce a good mix of flavours.

The Yummy Gummy Milkshake…

Yummy Gummy Milkshake

The yummy gummy was quite original in that real gummy bears were blended into the milkshake (“ouch” for the gummies) and produced a interesting blend of vanilla with sweetness, chewy”ness” and fruity”ness”.

Verdict

Overall, the pizzas did not disappoint. The portions were big and were priced competitively. We missed out on the soups because they were sold out. The only complaint was that the milkshake could be richer in taste.

Otherwise, the overall experience was great. Definitely a good place to hang out with friends over a great meal.

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20th World Orchid Conference (WOC) at Marina Bay Sands with Preview of Gardens by the Bay

Seriously, we did not know that the World Orchid Conference (WOC) was already into its 20th year but we were pleasantly surprised by the splendid showcase of orchids by various groups from all over the world…

20th World Orchid Conference (WOC)

Logo of the 20th World Orchid Conference WOC

At the entrance…

Wall to the entrance of 20th World Orchid Conference WOC

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $9 for senior citizens or students. There are also 10% discounts for ntuc, passion, safra (among the cards we can remember). The cost of this price also includes a preview of Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome (an air conditioned indoor display of plants and vegetation) scheduled to open in 6 months time in 2012.

Ticket to 20th World Orchid Conference WOC (includes preview of Gardens by the Bay)

There is also complimentary shuttle bus service from Marina Bay MRT to Gardens by the Bay to the Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre (looping in that order)

Complimentary shuttle service from Marina Bay MRT to Gardens by the Bay to Marina Bay Sands , Sands Expo and Convention Centre

Entrance to the 20th WOC World Orchid Conference at Marina Bay Sands

Map of the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference) at Marina Bay Sands

Before we start, perhaps we should learn more about orchids and its origin…

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Close to the entrance are the VIP orchids such as this named after Nelson Mandela

and of course our national flower – The Vanda Miss Joaquim

Vanda Miss Joaquim at 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference)

The organisers have put in much effort to bring in different orchids and their hybrids from all over the world…

Orchids from all over the world at the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference)

Unique orchids include…

Orchid that looks like a crib with a baby inside

Arty Farty Close Up Shot of really small Orchids

There are also displays from different societies and countries from all over the world such as

There were also real pitcher plants…

a huge one at that…

as well as flower arrangements…

the winner…

There are also displays for competition at the schools and junior levels…

The standing categories…

Some walkabout videos at the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference) at the Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre…

Walk about Part 1

Walk about Part 2

Walk about Part 3

Revolving Petronas Tower

Gardens by the Bay

Next we headed to the Gardens by the Bay via the free shuttle service. The tickets to the WOC included a complimentary preview to the Gardens by the Bay! The shuttle bus came at a high frequency (i.e. short waiting time) at least during our wait. We waited for only about 5 minutes eventhough the expected waiting time was about 10-15 mins.

Iconic Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay with Marina Bay Sands as the backdrop

As we entered, we were awed by the huge strange looking trees and cactus. The temperature was quite cold (around 23 degrees). The temperature and humidity is strictly controlled in here for these vegetation and plants to flourish…

The Flower Dome is about 45 metres high and spans 1.2 hectares. The most eye catching plant in the Flower Dome has got to be the Baobabs. The bulbous trunks (looking like a prenant tree) helps the tree to store water during dry seasons. They are also known as bottle trees.

Throughout the Flower Dome, there are other gardens such as the Succulent Garden (mostly cacti), the Australian Garden, the South American Garden, Mediterranean Garden as well as the Olive Grove so do take time to check them out as well!

View of the trees with bulbous trunks that store water

View from the highest point in the flower dome

We were directed by the staff to make a loop to the highest point in the Flower Dome, before heading downstairs where the exit was. The overall feel was as if you had entered an enchanted garden. It was amazing to see Singapore having such an attraction!

Here are some videos from within for our readers…

Preview of Gardens by the Bay Part 1

Preview of Gardens by the Bay Part 2

Preview of Gardens by the Bay Part 3

Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Helix Bridge

Before we left the Marina Bay area altogether, we took some shots at the Shoppes as well as the Helix Bridge overlooking the Marina Bay…Enjoy!

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

View of the Marina Bay from Helix Bridge Part 1

View of the Marina Bay from Helix Bridge Part 2 (The other end of the bridge)

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the 20th WOC as well as the Gardens by the Bay. The organisers have indeed put in alot of effort to make it all happen and here at 2bearbear.com we would like to congratulate them for a job well done!

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Updated on November 28, 2020October 29, 2011Asia Battlestar Galactica Human vs Cylon Halloween Horror Nights holiday Places of Interest Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) Revenge of the Mummy Sentosa Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Universal Studios Singapore vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Halloween Horror Nights @ Universal Studios Singapore RWS

Halloween Horror Nights @ Universal Studios Singapore (Resorts World Sentosa) has got to be the best Halloween-themed event we’ve been to!

The tickets not only allow visitors to be frightened at 5 different scare zones, there are also 2 haunted houses and 4 attractions rides (including battlestar galactica Cylon/Human) to keep visitors entertained from 8pm till 12 midnight.

The prices of the tickets costs $60 each and if you pay an additional $20 dollars, you would be able to enjoy the express pass to all 4 attractions (Battlestar Galactica Cylon/Human, Accelerator and Revenge of the Mummy). If you had recently applied for Maybank credit cards, you would have also received a pair of free passes to the event.

So, the plan was, to head directly to the attractions and take a few rides before the crowd overwhelms these attractions (by the time we left, the waiting time for battlestar galactica was 90minutes). However, the catch was , you would have to be the first few to navigate through the first 3 scare zones….

Event guide to Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Singapore

Map of Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Singapore

Looking at the map, you would notice that in order to reach Battlestar Galactica, you would have to navigate through the first 3 zones – CarnEvil, Post-Apocalyptic Rage as well as the Void…

CarnEvil

Since we were very focused, Kate and I were among the first to make a beeline to Battlestar Galactica. It was scary…

Entrance to CarnEvil

Since we were the first ones to enter, the scareactors have no one but YOU to scare, they would all turn their focus on YOU! So, there are basically 2 ways to navigate pass CarnEvil

1. Act like you’re on the phone. This was taught to us by an American kid who was here the previous week. When you seem uninterested or pre-occupied with something else, the scareactors will normally let you off.

2. Stick to the sidewalks. For CarnEvil, the sidewalks are still pretty much the merchandise shops or restaurants, so they are still very safe from the actors.

So that was what we did, stuck to the sidewalks and move on. We managed to take a video of the CarnEvil Ring Master who was game enough to strike a pose for us…

The Director

Having passed CarnEvil, you would be greeted by the Director. Yes, he is the one who is on the cover of the advertisements and brochures of Halloween Horror Nights. Scary dude…

The Director @ Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Singapore

Kate managed to catch a picture of him looking at our camera! Spine-chilling eh? He is also constantly on the lookout for other ‘victims’ as they pass by…

Post Apocalyptic Rage

This zone is easily the scariest of all zones at Halloween Horror Nights. The scareactors are really on. Not only that, when we finally navigated past CarnEvil with a few others, everyone (about 10 of us) were too scared to enter because the fog restricted our view and we really do not know what was ahead…

But in order to enjoy Battlestar Galactica , we had to brave this zone….though we really should have let others go ahead first…take a look at how one victim was scared by an ‘undead’ scareactor…

Imagine 10 of such actors ‘attacking’ Kate and I as we navigated past them! They were all closing in on us just like in the movies! So, we literally ran! (P.s. there were no side walks here). The fog also hindered our flight and we ran into more ‘undead’ as we tried to exit this zone!

The Void

The Void is a zone where a mad scientist has created ‘freaks’ such as frankensteins with brains exposed. The 2 zones (The Void and Post-Apocalyptic Rage) were almost joined, so barely after we exited one, we entered another…and still, we were the first ones and all the scareactors came after us! Ahh!!! So we had to “ask direction” from one of the staff (they are wearing their normal black Polo-Ts) so as to seek refuge from the scareactors!

Yup, we continued running! Close to the end of the zone, we saw the mad scientist performing an experiment on his next victim…

Battlestar Galactica Cylon/Human

Finally, after fleeing and fighting monsters for 3 zones, we got to Battlestar Galactica! Yay! We were the first ones there and therefore enjoyed front seats of both rides (Human and Cylon) before the crowd came.

Battlestar Galactica is actually a roller coaster ride that launches side by side, of course one of them represents Cylon (overhanging roller coaster) and the other Human (seated rollercoaster).

Battlestar Galactica

Entrance to Cylon

Cylon. First we visited Cylon, the overhanging ride. We were able to get the front row seat as we’re the first to arrive! The ride first propels you (not climb slowly) up to the top of the first peak as you drop down free-falling down the highest point of the ride. The rest of the ride makes you feel as though your dangling legs are going to hit the structures. Another highlight of the ride were the twists and overhanging portions where you navigate several seconds of the ride inverted. The last highlight of the ride has got to be one where the ride brings you at full force towards a white platform and as you think you’re not going to hit the platform, you’re wrong! You go straight into it! The ‘white platform’ is actually a water mist section, so as you emerge, you would heave a sigh of relieve…phew…didnt crash land there…

Human. We’ve got to say that both rides are enjoyable. But the ride that has a more thrilling effect on the first and highest peak has got to be Human. This is because it’s a seated roller coaster, and as you drop, the roller coaster “drops with you” , making you feel as though your heart’s dropping as well. Unlike Cylon, the overhanging ride pulls you up as you descend so you feel a little ‘safer’. Also because you can grab hold of the overhanging safety secure that covers your chest but you cant do that for Human as it secures you from bottom up, essentially leaving you without “cover” from chest up. The other highlight has got to be a almost 90 degrees turn that made us feel the G effect as we negotiated the bend.

Conclusion: Both rides are cool! May the best species survive…

The Edge of Darkness

After leaving Battlestar Galactica, there were still few people around (must have got stuck at the first few scare zones) so we decided to go for “Revenge of the Mummy”. Guess what, we had to navigate past the scareactors at the entrance of The Edge of Darkness. There was an “undead”, werewolf lookalike and a skeletal wizard. Of course they scared us as we were the first ones there…

Entrance to Revenge of the Mummy

As we entered the ride, we had to go through a long maze for about a minute before we reached the ride. While walking, we didnt see no one and it was getting kind of scary. (Tip for USS : if there was a scareactor along the queue, it would have upped the scare effect) We were the only ones on our ride again! The ride was especially scary when there’s no one else. The ups and downs of the roller coaster was done in pitch darkness so that was somewhat enjoyable as well (not knowing what turns or drop to expect next).

Leaving the ride, we entered the last zone which was the disco arena, 44Sins.

44Sins

The entrance was guarded by scareactors and we were really deciding whether to enter. But there was a lady who offered us a promotion to have free flow of Tiger Beer (on draft) for $30 which she said would grant us the courage for the night ahead. So we took the offer which by the way came with a shot of orange vodka.

Free Flow of Beer in Halloween Horror Nights Mug that blinks!

As we entered, the skeletal guy and muscular Eyptian man scared us but really, as you enter 44Sins, it is the ‘safe zone’, the scareactors here are really dancers and it’s quite funny when you see skeletal guy and ‘undead’ rocking the dance floor. Even the DJs were in masks…

We were also in time to see a dance performance put up by the scareactors…

We missed the 2 haunted houses (Vengeance of the Matriarch and The Pestilence) because we had enough frights for the night navigating through the scarezones as the only visitors. So we chilled and danced the night away at 44Sins…

On the way out, we had huge slice of Hawaiian pizza at Louie’s. It was $9 bucks but totally worth it as the crust was fluffy, something unique from normal pizzas. Do give it a try…

All in all, Halloween Horror Nights @ Universal Studios Singapore has been an excellent event and must be one of the most happening place for the Halloween theme.

Kudos to the USS producers , choreographers and scareactors!

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Revenge of the Mummy @ Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Singapore

Updated on June 6, 2021October 3, 2011Asia attractions Formula One F1 Grand Prix Night Race Singapore holiday Places of Interest Singapore Attractions top 10 must do things in Singapore Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Singtel Formula One F1 Grand Prix Singapore Night Race Street Circuit with Performances by Rick Astley and Shakira

This weekend, Kate and I decided to attend the Singtel Formula One F1 Grand Prix Night Race Street Circuit Singapore (what a mouthful!). As mentioned during a previous post, we are not really fans of F1. However, the main attraction for us this time round was Rick Astley and Shakira! (With hits such as Together Forever, Never gonna give you up, Hips dont lie, Waka Waka)

However, in order to catch them in the Fan Zone (dedicated area in front of the stage at Padang), we had to arrive at 3pm (gates open at 3pm) to get the Fan tickets that allowed us to enter the Fan Zone. It was quite fun to see that as soon as the gate opened, there were many people running towards the Padang Stage to get the fan tickets. We estimated that it was about a 200 metres sprint. Many faltered along the way, at the escalators and at the stairs.

For future fan zone tickets, it is worthy to note that even after most have gotten their fan zone tickets, there were still extra. So it really was unnecessary to run….

The first place we headed to was the Esplanade to catch the Rick Astley concert! There was already a long queue when we re-entered at 5pm! We entered from gate 3 because it was easily accessible via the City Hall MRT station/interchange.

Along the way, we got to catch the Porsche race as well…

However, we were slightly late for the Rick Astley concert

See how crowded it was!

Hence we had to settle for a bird’s eye view and enjoy an unobstructed view of the city…

Are you able to spot the energetic dancer in this clip? Clue: He is in white…

Next we headed to glutton’s bay to quelch our hunger. The prices were actually jerked up for the F1, fried oyster can cost up to $12 and people actually ordered it!

Of course we had to rush our dinner to ensure that we had a good view at Shakira’s concert…thankfully, there was a extension right in the middle of the stage that allowed Shakira to get closer to the fans in the middle. This was where we caught an excellent view of her.

Halfway through the concert, an enthusiastic fan just mounted upon his friend and bashed their way closer to the stage! But we could see he was a fan, being able to sing all the songs in Spanish as well…

After the performance, we are convinced that she is actually a very good performer live…take a look at these clips…

Shakira Dancing to the beat of the drums

Shakira on the harmonica and performing “Gypsy”

Shakira also did perform Hips Dont Lie and Waka Waka after the encore chants from the fans. This was how the concert ended, with mini fire works and confetti…

After the concert, we hurried back to catch the qualifying…however we were only able to catch the Q3 and final lap by the time we were seated (it took quite a while before we could leave the concert area at Padang)…

It was another long wait to leave the Bay Grandstand. However, we did enjoy this year’s F1 Race. We think that with all the festivities (sourvenirs, tents for food and drinks as well as concerts), it makes Singtel Formula One Singapore an unique event and one that is really prominent on the F1 calendar.

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Updated on July 3, 2021September 8, 2011Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa Singapore Staycation Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Sentosa Singapore Staycation Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

Amara Sanctuary Resort Staycation Singapore Sentosa 2 Bedroom (BR) Villa with plunge (private) pool

Over the long weekend, Kate and I were invited to be at the Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa for a staycation. The exciting thing was that the resort is a 5 star hotel and we’re staying at the most expensive place in the hotel, the 2 bedroom villa! It has 2 rooms, an open air bathtub and a private plunge pool!

Reception of Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa

As the villa was not ready when we arrived, we went to the sky pool to enjoy an afternoon swim. The sky pool had an excellent pool overlooking the ocean…

Sky Pool at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa

We took a look at the menu and there’s a fried hokkien mee that costs $34!! Of course there’s a reason why. It is served with abalone, lobster as well as roast pork. Yum. There’s even a jacuzzi at the sky pool!

Views overlooking the ocean from the sky pool

After the swim, we were pleasantly surprised by the amenities in the room. The private plunge pool didnt disappoint. It even comes with its own water jets to do provide for some water massaging!

The Private Plunge Pool in the 2 bedroom villa

Tatami Mats for outdoor stargazing or just chilling by the pool

Next was the master room with an outdoor bathtub, shower points and 2 individual sinks.

The master bedroom with mosquito nettings

Open air bathtub with overhanging Frangipani Tree

The 2 rooms are connected at the back via the tatami mat area as well….

The 2nd bedroom had 2 super singles and an attached bathroom.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the 2 bedroom villa. The rooms had sliding doors that could open up such that we could watch TV from the plunge pool! The rooms were also stocked with different kinds of tea as well as a Nespresso machine with coffee capsules. The only thing was that there were quite alot of mosquitos. Which is why the hotel provides unlimited mosquito coils which we put to good use at the various corners of the villas. That also pretty much explains the mosquito nets.

Although we didnt ask the price, from the internet, we saw that the 2 bedroom villa costs about $2000 per night! It was a good experience and we thoroughly enjoyed the pools (both sky pool and private plunge pool) at the Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa!

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Updated on July 18, 2015August 28, 2011Asia Chai Tow Kway aka Fried Carrot Cake Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips

Local Hawker Fare – Chai Tow Kway aka Fried Carrot Cake

There are so many local hawker fare in Singapore. To the locals, hawker food is still the best. In the olden days, hawkers used to ply the streets selling their foods. However, in the 1960s, the hawkers were re-located into hawkers centres where many stalls are gathered in one place. Today, these hawker centres are called food centres and the hawker food is also found in food courts everywhere in Singapore.

One of the local favourites is the Chai Tow Kway aka Fried Carrot Cake

Fried Carrot Cake aka Chai Tow Kway

How it is made

In this dish, there isnt any real carrots per se. Instead, white radish or “white carrots” are mixed together with flour and steamed to create the “body” or the carrot cake itself.

The fried part comes in when this steamed carrot cake is divided into squarish portions and fried together with sweet and dark soy sauce, eggs and chai poh (preserved radish).

The Taste

There are basically 2 types of fried carrot cake commonly found in Singapore. It is the white version (fried without sweet/dark soy sauce) and the dark (or black) version. Most of my foreign friends prefer the white version as it is very much palatable and the taste of fried eggs is very much acceptable. On the other hand, the dark version, slightly on the sweeter side has its own followers as well.

When you are in Singapore, do take time to try both and see if you belong to the white or the dark side… Enjoy!

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Updated on July 18, 2015August 28, 2011Asia Char Kway Teow aka Fried Kway Teow Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips

Local Hawker Fare – Char Kway Teow aka Fried Kway Teow (Flat noodles)

One of the local favourites is the Char Kway Teow aka Fried Kway Teow…

Char Kway Teow

Kway Teow actually refers to white flat noodles. However, in char kway teow or fried kway teow (by now you would have known char is fried right?), yellow noodles are often used.

How it is made

It is really simple to make this local hawker fare. Garlic is first fried till its golden brown while beansprouts,lap cheong (chinese sausage), eggs, chives and sometimes prawn or squid is fried together. Next the flat white rice noodles (kway teow) and yellow noodles are thrown in to be fried together again. Light / Dark and a little bit of sweet soy sauce is added to taste.

Once this is done, the fried noodles is laid over fresh cockles for it to be cooked under the heat of the noodles.

The Taste

There are commonly two varieties of char kway teow (much like the fried hokkien prawn noodles), the wet version or the dry version. Personally, I like mine a little bit wetter. The moisture is usually derived from water or stock.

The char kway teow in Singapore is commonly a little bit on the sweet side (though it is still pretty much a savoury dish), the fried beansprouts together with eggs and chives brings out a local flavour that is both aromatic and savoury. You’ve got to try it to experience it!

Updated on November 28, 2020August 22, 2011Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Travel Blog top 10 must do things in Singapore Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions

The Marina Barrage – Singapore’s most well kept secret

If you are not a local, chances are, you would not know about the Marina Barrage, one of Singapore’s most well kept secret.

However, with the increasing number of events being held at this latest lifestyle destination, it wont be long before this becomes an open secret.

NDP Theme Song 2009 Electrico – What do you see filmed on site at the Marina Barrage

In 2009 when Electrico performed the theme song for the National Day Parade, the marina barrage rose to fame. Forward to the last parts of the song and you will see stunning views of the Singapore City Landscape.

The Marina Barrage has a 3-fold function. Primarily, it is a water catchment area and helps to supplement Singapore’s water supply by cordoning off the marina bay area and converting it into a fresh water catchment area. In addition, the flood gates at the barrage helps to regulate the water levels within Singapore and helps to ease flooding conditions. Lastly, but most importantly, the Marina Barrage today, serves as a venue for families to gather and have fun together as it offers a venue for picnics, kite flying, water fun and water sports!

Bird’s eye view of the Marina Barrage

Well…for me and Kate, the Barrage holds a much deeper meaning. We have gone through anniversaries, dates at the Barrage and today we still very much enjoy just picnic and enjoy the views. Take a look at this view…

View of the Singapore Flyer from the Marina Barrage

Sometimes, it is just nice to lie down on the green pastures and enjoy the view of the clear blue sky….

A kite in the midst of the clear blue skies

The marina barrage has also accompanied us through countless sunsets…

Sun setting over the Marina Bay Sands

More Sunsets…

The Marina Barrage also accompanied us through earlier days, even before the completion of the Marina Bay Sands…

Marina Bay Sands without the sail at the top yet…

During one of our dates, we even encountered the helicopter fly-pass in preparation for the National Day Parade…

Close up of the National Flag Fly Pass

When all Singaporeans come together as one…

Of course, the reason why the Marina Barrage is a very well kept secret is because it offers the most fantastic view of the Singapore City Skyline!

At the Barrage, there is a cafe/pub with live music sometimes, a chinese restaurant as well as a souvenir shop. But most family nowadays head to the barrage for a time of gathering either flying a kite, having a picnic or having some water fun at the fountains…

But for Kate and I, the Marina Barrage will always be a well polished gem that both of us have discovered together…

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