Gardens by the Bay

Singapore in 4 days

Singapore is a small country on the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula. Thanks to its visionary leader , Singapore is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. Once you get passed the heat and humidity, it is a wonderful place to visit. I had a short stay in Singapore while taking a Royal Caribbean cruise . Here’s my recommendation on what to see in Singapore. Day 1 - Jewel and Sentosa Island Start with the Jewel Airport area. It is gorgeous with an artificial waterfall and a full-fledged shopping mall. ...

Royal Caribbean cruise in Singapore

Royal Caribbean cruise in Singapore

We did a 3-day Royal Caribbean cruise from Singapore with a stop in Penang, Malaysia. This was my first time cruising in Asia. Unlike the Caribbean and French Polynesia , most passengers were from Chinese and India. And this reflected well in the activities as well as food choices. The quizzes were geekier, e.g., guess the airport from the codename. Food choices were way more vegetarian friendly including a Jain food counter! ...

A book cover featuring a black and white image of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister

Book Summary: One Man's View of the World by Lee Kuan Yew

The world views of Lee Kuan Yew, the architect of the modern Singapore.