There is a long running joke in Singapore that you can find your own stolen bicycle at the Sungei Road Thieves’ Market and buy it back for a small sum. This is how one simple open-air flea market has earned its namesake as a thieves’ market – by virtue of street reputation as a venue … Continue reading
The Cathay building located on Handy Road at Dhoby Ghaut looks as ordinary as any grey and whitewashed concrete building in Singapore but it used to claim many accolades that many are unaware of. Built in 1939, the 17-storey building was the tallest building in entire Southeast Asia. Boasting of an art deco façade, the … Continue reading
Much has been said about the alluring beauty of the Singapore Girl so I have decided to share the top three joints to pick up girls in Singapore. 1) Flea Markets (Women in their 20s to early 30s) You do not just score cheap deals, thousands of meaningless accessories that look too similar, and pretty … Continue reading
This is a lengthy pain-in-the-ass guide of travelling overland from Singapore to Thailand by bus. I busted my ass taking all the buses one fine day but in all honesty, I found it to be a wonderful experience. I have done a simple summary at the end with the key points, bus terminals, schedules, and … Continue reading
I carry a Singapore passport. My great grandfather probably set foot from China generations ago. No, he possibly set sail on a flimsy fisherman boat, because his hometown was famous for sailors. It was also the birthplace of the Chinese Sea Goddess Ma Zu. I am not too sure myself because I was born on … Continue reading