Seletar Base Golf Club

The Seletar Base Golf Course, formerly known as the Seletar Country Club, is one of the best public golf courses in Singapore. It's a 9-hole public golf course located within the compounds of the Seletar Base Air Force Camp.

The golf course was developed for British Air Force personnel in 1930. The British withdrawal in 1971 and later developments in Singapore, led it to become a public golf course in 1995.

The Seletar Base Golf Course opens 7 days a week for everyone holding a proficiency certificate .

To get in - proceed to the guard house at the entrance to the Air Base. Fill in a form which require particulars of yourself. Give this form together with your identity card or passport to the guard. In exchange he will issue to you a visitor's pass. Don't forget to return this pass in exchange for your idendity card or passport when you leave the Airbase.

Anyone can play here subject to the following:
1. Members of the public who are not members of any golf clubs in Singapore or overseas must take a proficiency test conducted and issued by Seletar Base Golf Course. The test is conducted on Monday and Thursday mornings.
2. Members of Singapore golf clubs must produce at least a proficiency certifcate issued by their respective clubs
3. Those who are from overseas (including members of any Malaysian Golf Clubs) must produce at least their handicap card issued by their respective clubs.

Other facilities at the Seletar Base Golf Course include a Swimming Pool, Tennis and Squash courts, Billiards and Karaoke Rooms. The Clubhouse at the golf course boasts Restaurants, Members' Lounge, and Beer Garden etc.

Address
Seletar Base Golf Course,
244 Oxford Street Singapore 798420

Telephone
+65 481 4745

Holes
9 - hole , Public course

Visitors
S$30 and S$45 on weekdays for locals and foreigners respectively
S$40 for locals and S$60 for foreigners on weekends

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Green Fairways

Green Fairways, situated in the Bukit Timah area and close by to Holland Village, is a tropical green oasis, only a ten minute drive from central Singapore.

Green Fairways is a public facility with a pleasant 18 hole golf course, one of the few purely public golf courses left in Singapore.

They have a sixty bay under cover driving range with great mats, good balls and a huge grass landing area surrounded by lush jungle.

Address
60 Fairways Drive,
Off Eng Neo Avenue at Bukit Timah

Telephone
+65 4687233
+65 4687043

Holes
18-hole

Visitors
Opening Hours: 6.30am to 5.30pm (golf course) 7.00am to 10.30pm (driving range)

Green Fees (Weekdays) Guest: $45, Visitors: $60
Green Fees (Weekends/Public Holiday)
Guest: $55, Visitors: $80

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Executive Golf Course

The Executive Golf Course is the very first 9-hole public course in Singapore, surrouded by tranquility and greenery of the Seletar Reservoir Park. It is a $2.9 million community project which was developed in the year.

The Executive Golf Course has two golf courses, a 9-hole course which is ideal for the beginners who just obtained their proficiency certificates and would like to get their confidence before proceeding to the actual golf courses and also for those who would like to sharpen their short game skills. As for the 18-hole course that caters is more for the adventurous and experienced golfers.

Address
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road
Track 7, Singapore 779384

Telephone
+65 6556 0600

Fax
+65 6556 0680

Email
egogolf @singnet.com.sg

No. of course
1 x 9 holes It is the first links-style Par-3 golf course in Singapore and possibly the region

Description
(18 holes) Blue Tee: 2824 metres, Par 58, Rating 54.9, Slope NA
White Tee: 2500 metres, Par 58, Rating 53.3, Slope NA
Red Tee: 2050 metres, Par 58, Rating 52.6, Slope NA

Yardage
1558 / 1367

Par
27

Visitors
Teeing-off times from 7am to 5.45pm.
Current golf handicap certificate required.( Or test to judge proficiency.)

Green Fees
Non-members : Weekday -A, Weekend -B

Facilities
Cafe, Clubhouse, Pro-shop, 42-bay driving range, Changing rooms, Golf Shoes on hire, Lockers on hire, Trolleys on hire, A recreational ground nearby.


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Changi Golf Club

The Changi Golf Club, situated on the eastern point of the island of Singapore, has a stunning, hilly 9-hole course.

The Golf Club was initially formed as the Royal Air Force Changi Golf Club in 1946. Changi is a reminder of Singapore's historic association with the Second World War, because the golf course meanders through an area full of mementos of the British times like the officer's quarters, old barracks, air-raid bunkers and gun- positions.

When the Royal Air Force left Singapore in 1971, the club became privatized and civic members were allowed in. Then onwards the golf course has been upgraded on a regular basis.

The Changi Golf Club in Singapore is a tight course, sprawling over the wavy landscape.

The course was once one of the narrowest in the world, but now has been widened. The Golf Club is one of the few areas left in Singapore that retains a village atmosphere.

Address
Netheravon Road
Singapore 508505

Telephone
+65 6545 5133

Fax
+65 6545 2531

Holes
9 (different tee boxes)
Tight Bermuda Fairways

Yardage
Blue Tees : 5224
White Tees : 4993
Red Tees : 4948

Par/SSS
Blue : 68 / 64.1
White : 68 / 62.6
Red : 70 / 68

Visitors
Closed Monday Mornings
Normal golfing attire required
Visitors: Weekdays –D, Weekends & Public Holidays - N/A
Members Guest: Weekdays – C Weekends & Public Holidays – D

Location
Eastern Tip of Singapore, Head for Changi Village and keep Going until you get to the Golf course

Facilities
Caddies, Pro Shop, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire and Food Outlet

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Golfing in Singapore

Golfing is highly popular in Singapore. The glamorous island of Singapore is a magnificent place to play golf. With the great sunny weather, throughout the year and lush with greenery all around present the perfect condition to play Golf. Singapore provides excellent golfing facilities to the tourists, take your pick from the huge and well-equipped public courses, or enjoy at a more intimate atmosphere of the Golf Courses in Singapore at the country clubs and hotels.

While golfing in Singapore you are provided with the option of a rapid weekend getaway to a neighbouring country, where most of the golf courses are great as well as affordable.

In Singapore most of the Golf courses maintain a strict dress code, which is, collared shirts with trousers or short pants and Golf shoes are a must it is part of the dress code. Caddies or golf carts are usually available, and the courses are usually equipped with locker rooms and showers. Most of the Golf courses have entertainment outlets, cafe’s and restaurants to enjoy.

Below are all the Golf courses in Singapore you can choose from:

Executive Golf Course
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road, Track 7, Singapore 779384
Telephone: +65 453 2700
Fax: (65) 453 3158
Course: 9 holes, 1425m, Par 29

Green Fairways
Fairways Drive (off Eng Neo Avenue), Singapore 289631
Telephone: +65 468 7233 Fax: (65) 468 7047
Course: 9 holes, 1887m, Par 32

Seletar Base Golf Club
244 Oxford Street, Seletar Base, Singapore 798420
Telephone: +65 481 4745 Fax: (65) 481 8877
Course: 9 holes, 2927m, Par 36

Tanglin Golf Course
Minden Road, Singapore 249543
Telephone & Fax: +65 473 7236
Course: 7 holes, 973m, Par 21

Changi Golf Club
20 Netheravon Road Singapore 508505
Telephone: +65 545 5133
Fax: (65) 545 2531
Course: 9 holes, 2378m, Par 34

Jurong Country Club
9 Science Centre Road Singapore 609078
Telephone: +65 568 5188
Fax: (65) 567 1900
Course: 18 holes, 6219m, Par 72

Keppel Club
10 Bukit Chermin Road Singapore 109918
Telephone: +65 273 5522
Fax: (65) 272 1563
Course: 18 holes, 5879m, Par 71

Laguna National Golf & Country Club
11 Laguna Golf Green Singapore 488047
Telephone: +65 541 0289
Fax: (65) 542 9289
Master course: 18 holes, 6400m, Par 72
Classic course: 18 holes, 6200m, Par 72

Orchid Country Club
1 Orchid Club Road Singapore 769162
Telephone: +65 750 2112
Fax: (65) 755 7972
Dendro course: 9 holes, 3262m, Par 37
Aranda Course: 9 holes, 3051m, Par 36
Vanda Course : 9 holes, 3012m, Par 36

Raffles Country Club
450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim Singapore 639932
Telephone: +65 861 7655
Fax: (65) 861 5563
Lake Course: 18 holes, 5819m, Par 72
Palm Course: 18 holes, 6081m, Par 72

Safra Resort & Country Club
10 Changi Coast Walk Singapore 499739
Telephone: +65 542 8288
Fax: (65) 545 6508
Airforce Course: 9 holes, 3200m, Par 36
Navy Course: 9 holes, 3085m, Par 36
Army Course: 9 holes, 3015m, Par 36

Seletar Country Club
101 Seletar Club Road Singapore 798273
Telephone: +65 486 0801
Fax: (65) 481 0311
Course: 18 holes, 6386m, Par 72

Sembawang Country Club
No 249, Sembawang Road, (next to Sembawang Air Base) Singapore 758352
Telephone: +65 257 0642
+65 257 4714
Fax: (65) 752 0446
Course: 18 holes, 5980m, Par 72

Sentosa Golf Club
27 Bukit Manis Road Singapore 099892
Telephone: +65 275 0022
Fax: (65) 275 0005
Serapong Course: 18 holes, 6493m, Par 72
Tanjong Course: 18 holes, 6420m, Par 7

Tanah Merah Country Club
25 Changi Coast Road Singapore 499803
Telephone: +65 542 3040
Fax: (65) 542 9294
Garden Course: 18 holes, 6402m, Par 72
Tampines Course: 18 holes, 6437m, Par 72

Sentosa History and more

Here you can experience the magic behind the history of Singapore, where legend, fact, and folklore are innovatively interwoven for guests to enjoy a first hand experience. The Images of Singapore in Sentosa offer a journey to the very soul of the city-state offering a myriad diversity and yet unity of culture, values, adventure, perseverance and honor. The modern marvels of 21st century here offer you a gateway to the 14th century. The life-size figures, rare artifacts provide you a rare experience. With a little help from ultramodern science technology, the sights, sounds and smells of a past era has been brought to life. The Images of Singapore in Sentosa offers you chances of reliving the past; the maritime history of Singapore is narrated through the eyes of a Chinese merchant, you are brought face-to-face with towering and charismatic personalities on the likes of Sir Stamford Raffles, and you are made to experience Singapore's darkest hours at Surrenders Chambers. You go through the colorful festivals and events of the Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Peranakans, recreated in their full glory. Sentosa emphasizes 'theme' over 'amusement' and proudly puts Singapore's wonderful history on display amidst displays of light, color, and water. As each amusement park has its signature feature. The Merlion (the "sea lion"), the very symbol of Singapore itself, lording over the Musical Fountain. The Fountain is a lively display of water that dances to a wide selection of songs from classical to jazz to rock to country, for 30-minute shows held two to four times daily. The Merlion is a very tall structure, representing the half-lion and half-fish creature of Singaporean legend. This Merlion is a tower that allows access to an observation deck on the top of the head, and a smaller deck inside the jaws.
There are two attractions that cover Singapore's history, Images of Singapore and Fort Siloso both attraction are highly recommended. Images of Singapore is a combination wax museum and photo/art gallery that takes you through the 17th-20th centuries, especially covering the turn of the century and World War II (particularly focused on the Battle of Singapore that saw the Japanese overrun western Malaysia and Singapore). Fort Siloso was a major stronghold by the British, guarding the western access to the Singapore harbour. It has been converted into a museum, allowing visitors to get a flavour for life in the British army at the time, and the fort's role as one of the last strongholds during the Battle of Singapore.
There are plenty of other things of a more 'amusement' nature to explore, the Underwater World, where you are allowed to travel in one of those underwater tubes that 'immerses' you in a huge aquarium filled with fish, sharks, and a real-live endangered dugong (or 'sea cow'). Fantasy Island, the Dragon Trail nature walk, the Asian theme village, all of these are enjoyable.

Sentosa also has a lot of beach. Running from Fort Siloso at the west end all the way across the southern part of the island, Sentosa provides plenty of room for the thousands that congregate there on a summer day. In the middle lies a point claimed to be the 'Southernmost Point on Continental Asia', a peninsula that becomes an island at high tide and only accessible by rickety bridge. No doubt that Sentosa is highly recommended to all tourist visiting Singapore.

Sentosa Island

Sentosa was once a fishing village known as Pulau Blakang Mati, later it became a British military fortress until 1967 and was handed back to the newly independent Singapore Government in 1968. The Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort for locals and tourist. The public was invited to suggest names for the island and eventually “Sentosa” – meaning peace & tranquility in Malay was chosen for the island.

Sentosa today is Singapore's premier island resort getaway with versatile petition, swarming with events all year round. Only 15 minutes journey from the city to the island, accessed by cable car, bus, taxi or car, the island is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a distinctive blend of leisure and recreational facilities as well as family attractions, golf, sea sports in addition to hotel accommodation and retreats. A canopy of secondary rainforest covers 70 per cent of the 500-hectare island and is home to tropical animals such as monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora. The island has a 3.2-kilometre stretch of white sandy beach, and is the only location in Singapore to offer beachfront accommodation and over 670 hotel rooms with full facilities. Offering a variety of experiences for all ages, Sentosa is a must-visit destination for tourists and a popular recreational playground for local residents.

Travel Singapore

Singapore is one of the richest countries in Asia, which consists of a multi racial society. Even with so many races in Singapore, there are no language barriers as English is the main language spoken. It is an ideal place for tourists who love sightseeing in a fast paced modern city.

The Island has a wide variety of places to visit such as Fort Canning where you can find out more about World War II, when the Japanese invaded Singapore, City Hall, where you can find the monument dedicated to the founding of modern Singapore by British Sir Stamford Raffles in late 1818.

For animal lovers there is the World renown Singapore Zoo, Underwater World and The Bird Park.

Singapore also hosts plenty of Museums, exhibiting art from all over the world.

Due to the different cultures, you can find many interesting temples, mosques and churches.

Singapore is mostly known for shopping as it has a wide range of top brand shops, from all over the world. They are clustered along Orchard Road to Suntec City. You are always in walking distance from one of many Shopping Malls.

Food is luxuries in Singapore, you can choose from fine dining to small hawker centres or fast food. All the different tastes from all parts of Asia are present as well as European Cuisine.

There is also plenty of night live such as Hard Rock Café, pubs along the stretch of Singapore River, called the boat quay and clake quay, or you can choose to be on the top of mount faber where you can have a drink while enjoying the lights of Singapore port and Sentosa Island.

If you like to visit different cultural quarters while you are in Singapore you can always go to Chinatown for a glimpse at the Chinese culture, Little India for Indian culture and Geylang Serai for Malay culture.

Before you organise your visit to Singapore you can always check the Singapore Immigration
for visa details and information.

Melamine found in China made Products

Singapore has suspended the import and sale of all milk and milk products from China since 19 September. A total of 8 findings of affected products were found to contain the industrial chemical melamine. The Agri—Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) says the public need not be unduly concerned as only low levels of melamine were detected in the affected products. Consumers have to consume large quantities of the contaminated products over a prolonged period of time to have any potential ill effects on health.

All 8 products that have been detected containing melamine:

1. Dutch Lady Banana Flavoured Milk
2. Dutch Lady Honeydew Flavoured Milk
3. Silang – House of Steamed Potato – Potato Cracker
4. Puffed Rice Rolls – Butter Corn Flavour
5. Puffed Rice Rolls – Cheese Flavour
6. Yi Li Choice Dairy Fruit Bar Yogurt Flavoured Ice Confection
7. Dutch Lady Straberry Flavoured Milk
8. White Rabbit Creamy Candy


My beloved family and friends in Singapore please take not of the above products.

Deepavali, Diwali or The Festival Of Lights

One of the biggest festivals celebrate by all Hindus worldwide is Deepavali or Diwali in India. This festival is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and happiness for five continuous days, with the third day being celebrated as the main Diwali or as Deepavali 'Festival of Lights'. One important practice that the Hindus follow during the festival is to light diyas, candles or oil lamps all around their house. By lighting their house the Hindus are thanking the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received.

The auspicious day of Deepavali or Diwali is decided by the moon position & according to the Hindu calendar, Amavasya or the "no moon day" is considered the perfect day for the Festival. The dark night comes after every fortnight & in the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November), it marks the festive occasion.

There are various alleged origins attributed to this festival. Some hold that they celebrate the marriage of Lakshmi with Lord Vishnu. In Bengal the festival is dedicated to the worship of Kali. It also commemorates that blessed day on which the triumphant Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. On this day also Sri Krishna killed the demon Narakasura. People celebrated this occasion by lighting diyas, candles or oil lamps to drive away the darkness of amavasya.

Preparation for Deepavali or Diwali usually starts at least two to three weeks before the festival. Most families will be busy cleaning and decorating their houses, some would even renovate their home for the festival. Usually families will shop for new clothes and accessories for their home, forexample, in Singapore most Hindus will go to Little India to do their shopping.

The Hindus will be awake as early as 3am for the first ritual to take an oil bath in the morning and wear new clothes, the oil is regarded as purifying as a bath in the holy Ganges. One of the important practices for the Hindus is to pay their respects to the elderly and most families would go to the temple after having breakfast. The reason why they would be going to the temples is to pray to get happiness and prosperity on Deepavali or Diwali. On the first day usually the Hindus would not go visiting but would stay at home to welcome the guests who visit them. Everyone forgets and forgives the wrongs done by others. There is an air of freedom, festivity and friendliness everywhere. This festival brings about unity and it instils charity in the hearts of people.

Visiting Hindus during Deepavali will be an interesting activity in most countries, as you will get to taste a wide variety of delicious food. Every home that you visit you will be served with a tempting spread of sweets. Some of the popular sweets are halwa, burfi and laddu. Hindus love eating spicy food and for non-vegetarians they indulge in favorites like prawn sambal, chicken tandoori, korma and fish head curry. As for vegetarian Hindus you would find vegetarians popular dishes like thosais, idlis and naans.

Hari Raya Puasa

Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by Muslims all over the World. It is a joyous occasion for Muslims, as it signifies a personal triumph, a victory of self-restraint and abstinence, symbolising purification and renewal. Most people mistake Hari Raya Puasa for the Muslim New Year, it is actually known as the festival that Marks the end of one month of fasting. ‘Hari Raya’ means day of celebration and ‘Puasa’ means fasting.

Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the names from the Muslim calendar, it’s when all Muslims start fasting for the whole month from dawn till sunset daily. During this period of fasting, apart from eating and drinking Muslims are also prohibited from smoking and any intimate relations during daylight. Muslims are encouraged to avoid cheating, hypocricy and other wrong doing behaviour during the whole month of Ramadan. Only sick Muslims and woman who have their menstruation are excused from fasting during this month, even the young children are taught to fast from the age of 7.

Preparations

The joy of Hari Raya Puasa actually begins before the first day. A week or so before the big day, excitement mounts as the house is readied for the celebration with new furnishing and decorations. Some families also do renovation for the house so that the house would look better when the guests visit it during the festival. Most family would shop for new clothes, curtains and other accessories for their home, an example in Singapore most Muslim would go to the popular muslim area such as Malay Heritage Centre or Geylang Serai to do their shopping. After fulfilling their one-month of fasting, the Muslims would be joyful to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa.

A time to forgive and forget

On the morning of the festival, the Muslims would wear their new clothes and go to the mosque to pray. They offer their thanks to God and after that they would ask for forgiveness from their elders. This is an important custom followed by the Muslims.
They feel that the young ones asking forgiveness from their elders is very essential. On the day, they also visit their relatives and friends to celebrate the happy occasion. If you visit Muslim homes on Hari Raya Puasa you can expect to taste a wide variety of delicious spicy dishes. Some favorite dishes that can be found in Muslims homes on this special occasion, especially in Singapore and Malaysia, are ketupat, lontong, nasi padang, beef rendang, sweets and cookies. The Muslims also have the habit of giving packets of money to kids when they go visiting. The packets are usually in green color and children often look forward to get these money tokens on Hari Raya Puasa. Overall, Hari Raya Puasa is a delightful festival for the Muslims.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all my family and friends in Singapore Maaf Zahir Batin.

Agricultural Farms in Singapore

Singapore, the world's most advanced city state, with its buzzing centre.
Surprisingly, one third of Singapore is farm-land. Singapore houses over 200 working farms spread out over six Agrotech parks.

These farms grow everything, from vegetables to flowers, from fish to goats and other animals.

The largest Agrotech Park is situated in the north-western part of Singapore, which occupies 858 hectares.

The Kranji Countryside Association, formed by a Group of farmers, opened some of these farms to the public to raise public awareness.

Some of the farms open to public are:

Aero-green Technology: Plot LCK 114, Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925

Aqua Fauna Fish Industries: No. 11 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore 519355

Bollywood Veggies: 100 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore 719026

Dream Fish - Arowana Breeding Farm: 105A Neo Tiew Crescent, Lim Chu Kang Agrotechnology Park, Singapore 710000

Farmart: No. 67 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699008

Fire Flies Health Farm: Plot 75 Lim Chu Kang Lane 2, Singapore 719842

Hausmann Marketing Aquarium: Plot 113, 291 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718903

Hay Dairies: No. 3, Lim Chu Kang, Agrotech Park Lane 4, Singapore 718859

Orchidville: 10 Lorong Lada Hitam, Singapore 778793

Nyee Phoe Flower Garden: 240 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718898

Qian Hu Fish Farm: No. 71, Jalan Lekar, Sungei Tengah, Singapore 698950

Forest Adventure Singapore

After another day in Singapore’s busy city life, you might opt for a day out of the buzz.

A place to get away from it all is Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir Park.

Forest Adventure offers recreational outdoor activities for young and old with an aerial course through the trees comprising ladders, bridges, swings, nets, trapezes and slides where participants move unaccompanied, from tree to tree, 5 meters above ground.

The Grand Course, for the adults and adventurous ones, has 32 different stages including 4 zip lines (flying foxes) across the water – the longest zip will be 176m!

The kids course has 16 stages including one zip line 67 m long. The course is laid out in 2 loops of 7 activities each that commences from a central platform.

The Grand Course Tour costs S$ 28
The Kids Course costs S$20

More than 1 million visitors for Singapore Flyer

Since the Singapore Flyer started operating, five months ago, more than 1 million people have visited the Flyer.

Half of those tickets were sold to tourist, the other half was bought by Singaporeans.

A new visitors centre for tourists has been launched at the Singapore Flyer, to further boost ridership figures, which should help to reach the 2,5 million visitors mark set for this year.

It is expected that the Singapore Flyer peak period will be during the Formula 1 race in Singapore and the Youth Olympics.

Singapore is 13th most expensive city in the world

According to Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey Singapore is now the 13th most expensive city in the world and the 5th most expensive in Asia.

Singapore's rise in rankings is partly due to the appreciation of the Singapore dollar against the US dollar.

The research confirms the global trend in price increases for certain food products and petrol.

After living in Singapore for almost a year I find it not surprising.

A disturbing factor though is that still a majority of the people work for a salary of around 1200S$ which is very little if you live in the 13th most expensive city in the world!

Here the top 20 as published by Mercer:

1. Moscow
2. Tokyo
3. London
4. Oslo
5. Seoul
6. Hong Kong
7. Copenhagen
8. Geneva
9. Zurich
10. Milan
11. Osaka
12. Paris
13. Singapore
14. Tel Aviv
15. Sydney
16. Dublin
17. Rome
18. St. Petersburg
19. Vienna
20. Beijing

Boat Quay Singapore

Boat Quay was the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore, handling three quarters of all shipping business during the 1860s. It was the hotspot for trading and so it became the starting point of Singapore’s success as a business hub.

In those days Raffles had signed an agreement that made Boat Quay a free port for Singapore which caused a big influx from immigrants of neighbouring countries.

Boat Quay's decline as a Port began in the 1960s.

The shophouses have been carefully conserved and now house various bars, pubs and restaurants.
Boat Quay now offers Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai, Italian and other international cuisine.

It is the probably the best place for the Singapore entertainment scene where most professionals and expatriates go to chill out after work.

Boat Quay is a great place to spend the evening and have a nice dinner at one of the riverside restaurants with great views.

It is all a bit pricy and touristy but still a great spot to plunge into the night life.

To get there just take MRT to Raffles Place and head towards the Singapore River.

Pulau Ubin

As Legend goes, Pulau Ubin was formed when a frog, a pig and an elephant challenged each other to a race to reach the shores of Johor. Whoever did not make it to the shore would turn into stone. As all three where unable to reach to shore, they all turned into stone. The Pig and the Elephant turned into Pulau Ubin and the Frog turned into Pulau Sekudu.

Pulau Ubin is the last Kampung in Singapore. Ubin is a reflection of days gone by with its wooden houses, plantations, rich and preserved wildlife. Situated in the northeastern coast of Singapore, it is being developed into a nature park.

It is a place where the inhabitants live as relaxed as possible. There are still about a hundred villagers living on the Island.

As Some villagers still depend on traditional farming and fishing for subsistence, others tend to their provision stores, eateries or bicycle shops as tourism is finally catching up.

Ubin is a great day trip. Just walk or cycle around on the rustic deserted roads, sunbathe on a secluded beach or chill out in hammock under a palm tree.

Chek Jawa is a natural beach at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin where marine life such as the horseshoe crab and sand dollar are still abundant. Several different ecosystems can be seen in one small area here.

Rare birds like the Oriental pied-hornbill and the Red jungle fowl can be spotted around this area.

Amenities in Chek Jawa Wetlands include an information kiosk, boardwalk, viewing tower, viewing jetty and a visitor centre with seminar room and workroom.

There are camping facilities and a number of guesthouses on Ubin for those who like to stay for a few days.

Pulau Ubin is a 10-minute boat ride from the Changi Point jetty.

Geylang Serai in Singapore

The cultural heart of the Malay community in Singapore is Geylang Serai.
This district is the best place to experience the typical ethnic group of Singapore as the Malays are the native inhabitants of Singapore.

In the early 1920s, after the British authorities dispersed their floating village at the mouth of the Singapore River, the Malay population moved out to Geylang Serai as a consequence of the keen competition for land in Kampong Gelam.

Geylang is still partly untouched by urban projects and developments that has changed the face of Singapore since the 1970s. The district is regarded as one of the happening districts with a glittering and vibrant nightlife.
Geylang Serai district is particularly famous for shopping, eateries and nightclubs, including a red-light district.
Many restaurants still have a strong Malay influence and offer traditional Malay cuisine.
Check out the Malay Village and feel the vibe of the traditional 'Kampung Days' lifestyle of Malays in the 1950s and 1960s.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a great time to visit Geylang.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and is a time of abstinence, contemplation and worship for Muslims. It is one of the most significant celebrations for Muslims.
During Hari Raya Aidilfitri the streets in Geylang are colorfully lit with night bazaars offering traditional Malay handicraft, clothes and accessories, numerous food stalls offering traditional Malay food.

Driving into the City in Singapore is getting more expensive

With 7 more gantries going live along the banks of the Singapore River on July 7, there will be in total 65 gantries island wide.
While gantries in the business district will stay on an hour longer, the ones in Orchard road will go on an hour earlier.
There will be higher Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)charges at 37 gantries.
The higher prices are part of an effort to speed up the traffic in the city during peak hours.
Inflation is no excuse to keep the prices low says MR. Cedric Foo.
What ever way helps to get money out of peoples pocket. And again it is the middle class that will suffer the most!
They also say that there are more people taking public transportation.
Then why don't they start to put more busses in use so that the people are not packed like sardines?
The public transportation companies should not put timetables on the board when they can not stick to it!
960 please be on time for once!!!!!!

Singapore's Chinatown

Chinatown was the heart of the city's trading activity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
It is a bit funny to have a Chinatown in a country where over 70% of the population is Chinese.
Chinatown comes from the early British days where the city was partitioned into neighborhoods. The British divided the city into districts based on ethnic groups, in order to keep racial tensions minimized. At that time the Chinese population was a minority.
In those days the Chinese immigrants were pore and Chinatown was a place of many brothels and opium dens.
Today it is a fast developing area with plenty of souvenir shops and restaurants.
The old architecture has been preserved resulting in a neighborhood with traditional shop-houses, full of color.

Visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple, also known as the Temple of Heavenly Happiness. Completed in 1841, it is one of Singapore's oldest and largest temples.

The Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown is Singapore's oldest and most important Hindu temple. The Temple, covering Hundreds of brightly painted statues of deities and mythical animals, honors the Goddesses Devi and Mariamman.

Located on Telok Ayer Street, The Nagore Durghar Shrine offers a unique blend of Classical and Indian-Muslim motifs.

The Jinrikisha Station, now restored and turned into a shopping and recreational centre was once the station for up to 9000 jinrikishas.

One of the best times to visit Chinatown is a few days before the Lunar New Year or Dumpling festival.
Chinatown is just a short walk from Outram Park or Chinatown MRT Stations.