The view from my "office"

[RooFlyer]

Luxor office view - not a car park in sight!

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[kookaburra75]

Morning view, catching QF2 on its approach into Sydney
Meriton Apartments Bondi Junction

 

[ellen10]

Singapore Swissotel Sir Stamford 55th floor

 

[prozac]

Singapore Swissotel Sir Stamford 55th floor


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@ellen10 , you mentioned you are dipping your toe with this visit to SIN. Are you planning any side trips?

 

[ellen10]

@ellen10 , you mentioned you are dipping your toe with this visit to SIN. Are you planning any side trips?

No at @prozac Singapore is our only destination, 7 days. Spent some time yesterday with the wonderful concierge lady mapping out lots of activities, she had some good additional ideas. Usually we are very active whilst away but are trying to do some relaxing too. Bought some wine and gin duty free as suggested by @LadyC and below our hotel Raffles city has everything. Today off to the botanic gardens and booked the orchid house entry.
All suggestions welcome

 

[OZDUCK]

A couple of suggestions -:

Go to Changi Point, via MRT and bus to catch a bumboat across to Pulau Ubin. On the island you can hire a bike and ride through the jungle. There is also a nice boardwalk through wetlands. While you are out that way have a great cheap meal at the Changi Village Hawker Centre.

Pulau Ubin

Read our guide to discover lush nature and rich history on Pulau Ubin, your perfect destination for a day trip.

www.visitsingapore.com

Another trip is to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve another MRT and bus trip. Migratory birds, large monitor lizards and the possibility of a crocodile or two.

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbwr

 

[ellen10]

Thanks for the ideas @OZDUCK I will investigate

 

[OZDUCK]

Thanks for the ideas @OZDUCK I will investigate

A couple of restaurant suggestions that many of us on AFF have visited.

ZamZam for Indian-Muslim food. It is on the corner of Arab Street and across the road from the Sultan Mosque. I usually have the Murtabak. Upstairs is air-conditioned.

Singapore Zam Zam

Established in 1908, Singapore Zam Zam is one of the most popular restaurant in Town! famous for Nasi biryani, Murtabak, Roti prata for over a century!

zamzamsingapore.com

Another fun place to visit is Muthu's Curry on Racecourse Road in Little India. A short walk from the Little India MRT. Meals are served on a Banana leaf and taste better when eaten with your fingers.

Muthu`s Curry

www.muthuscurry.com

For a different shopping experience try Mustafa's in Little India. It is a 24 hour shopping experience. Do take note of the second websites suggestion to avoid weekend shopping. It is labyrinthine and can get oppressively crowded. Pretty much anything known to man is available there. It also has a very extensive gold jewellery section.

::Mustafa Online::

Mustafa Centre Online | 145 Syed Alwi Road Singapore

Mustafa Centre Online is a 24 hours shopping centre in Singapore. It is located near Little India MRT station with a space of about 37,000 m².

www.mustafacentre.sg

And two further suggestion for a nice walk in the 'country'. Both of these are very pleasant but do remember to take plenty of water. We took our time on both of these walks and didn't find them too difficult and we were at least in our late 50's when we did them.

One is to traverse the Southern Ridges Walk. It is 10km with plenty of things to see and good scenic views.

A Walk along the Southern Ridges from Mount Faber to Kent Ridge Park

Singapore is not just a concrete jungle, it has rich biodiversity & truly lives up to its name as a Garden City. Have you walked the Southern Ridges yet?

www.springtomorrow.com

Things To Do & Must-Visit Places in Singapore

Discover must-see places, unique experiences, off-the-beaten spots, and more in Singapore! Explore and get acquainted with the country's hidden charm.

www.visitsingapore.com

And the other is to climb up Bukit Timah Hill.

Bukit Timah Hill: Embracing Nature in Singapore’s Concrete Jungle

<p><em><strong>Bukit Timah Hill is barely a climb, but is the high point of Singapore, and a highlig...

summits.com

A les strenuous suburban walk is the Tanjong Pagar Heritage Trail in Chinatown. It is a very pleasant area to wander through.

Singapore’s Best Heritage Walk Part 1 - Worth Traveling For | Uncommon City Guides

One of the most beautiful walks in Singapore Blair Plain, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh Conservation Areas are home to some of Singapore's best architectural gems. Tanjong Pagar is named after its former days as a fishing village, located between the docks and town. This was an enclave for sea...

www.worthtravelingfor.com

16 Heritage Trails In Singapore Every Singaporean Should Know

As Singapore is a small country with a relatively short history, most would not expect this tiny island to have substantial heritage spots or many exciting stories to tell. Unfortunately, this is where Singapore has been misunderstood as a multitude of heritage trails are located all over the island

www.ladyironchef.com

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[ellen10]

Wow @OZDUCK we were just discussing where to eat tonight and I just opened your post! Just came back from the hotel pools ( which is something we have never done on an overseas holiday) we have swum many times in the ocean, but never at the hotel pool. Always too busy. Always time for firsts.

Thanks for the other tips too.

 

[Hvr]

For a different shopping experience try Mustafa's in Little India. It is a 24 hour shopping experience.

I'm so pleased to hear that Mustafa's is still there and going well. I love visiting there.

 

[RooFlyer]

New Cairo Office view ( Novotel). Still no car park

 

[Muppet501st]

Short hop across the Midwest USA, headlights left on for the duration of the flight.

 

[VPS]

Blue skies in London today

 

[Flashback]

Blue skies in London today

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Wee bit chilly too!

 

[VPS]

Wee bit chilly too!

Not that bad though - I'm still happy except when you go into a shop and swelter.

 

[Flashback]

Not that bad though - I'm still happy except when you go into a shop and swelter.

I'm about to go for a ride to Costco though, so.......... I'm sure I'll be sweltering by the time I arrive anyway

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

My view from our patio tonight

 

[drron]

From the home office.

 

[Sprucegoose]

No at @prozac Singapore is our only destination, 7 days. Spent some time yesterday with the wonderful concierge lady mapping out lots of activities, she had some good additional ideas. Usually we are very active whilst away but are trying to do some relaxing too. Bought some wine and gin duty free as suggested by @LadyC and below our hotel Raffles city has everything. Today off to the botanic gardens and booked the orchid house entry.
All suggestions welcome

Wine was surprisingly better value in SIN (than OZ) when I was last there a few months ago - wonders never cease..

 

[RooFlyer]

The new National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation ( not to be confused with the Grand Egyptian Museum). Enormous grounds and building complex, modest display areas. But the visit is 9/10 for the display of ~20 royal mummies in an amazing gallery complex ( strict no photos )