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12 truly strange facts about Singapore

Singapore is an interesting and unique country. You probably already know a lot about this city-state: its unusual architecture, delicious…

May 7, 2024

12 truly strange facts about Singapore

May 7, 2024

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Apocalypse, Singapore-Style: One Day Without 🥛 Milk and 🍳 Eggs

My son studies at a local school, and recently, I received an announcement: on February 17, as part of Total Defence Day and the SG Ready…

2d ago

No eggs. No milk. Survive!

2d ago

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Singapore in Song: Unraveling Vertinsky’s ‘Banana-Lemon’ Metaphor

If you ask Russian-speaking people about Singapore, many will surely recall the famous tango “Magnolia” by Alexander Vertinsky. This song…

Dec 5, 2023

Alexander Vertinsky

Dec 5, 2023

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Singapore-style passions: When the struggle for a parking space becomes the main news of the day

A woman’s stance to reserve a parking spot sparks debate, reflecting the local “chope” culture and societal norms over space use…

Sep 23, 2023

Singapore-style passions: When the struggle for a parking space becomes the main news of the day

Sep 23, 2023

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Strange ingredients of Nasi Lemak

Singapore is located near Malaysia, there are many Malays here, and Malaysian cuisine is popular. So! The most popular Malaysian dish, Nasi…

Aug 31, 2023

Strange ingredients of Nasi Lemak

Aug 31, 2023

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i12 Katong — what does this name mean?

I live near a shopping center called i12 Katong, which everyone refers to as “Katong 112.” The “Katong” part is clear; it’s the name of…

Aug 30, 2023

i12 Katong — what does this name mean?

Aug 30, 2023

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Exploring Singapore by double-decker bus 🚌

When I have some free time and I’m in a good mood, I like to ride around Singapore by bus. It’s much more interesting than simply walking…

Aug 29, 2023

Exploring Singapore by double-decker bus 🚌

Aug 29, 2023

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My bicycle was stolen in Singapore 🚲

I was returning home one evening from the office. The taxi got caught in evening traffic, so I decided to check who was already home…

Aug 28, 2023

Specialized Sirrus at Marina Bay

Aug 28, 2023

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My choice: Chili oil wonton 🌶🥟

What’s the most delicious thing I’ve tried in Singapore in 4 years? It’s hard to pick from a plethora of impressions, but now I would say…

Aug 27, 2023

Chili Oil Wonton

Aug 27, 2023

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Sim Lim: A time capsule of electronics 📻

The exterior of this building is unremarkable, its facade covered in plain concrete and glass, more akin to an office block or a local…

Aug 26, 2023

Sim Lim: A time capsule of electronics 📻

Aug 26, 2023

Denya

Denya

A naive view of Singapore from an expat who moved to the island 5 years ago. I design interfaces for cybersecurity software.

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