Katesowner Posted February 9, 2016 #101 Share Posted February 9, 2016 We will be first-time visitors to Singapore - staying at the Intercontinental 3 days in March. We will try to visit as many places (botanical gardens, museums, zoo, etc.) as possible. We'd also appreciate suggestions about things to do in walking distance of the hotel. Somewhere we read about fabrics (I think sarongs were mentioned as well.) sold by vendors on the street. Do know where those might be? Thank you for your beautiful videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 9, 2016 Author #102 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hello! There is plenty to see near the Hotel Intercontinental (which is connected to the mall called Bugis Junction). For fabrics, check out Arab street. This street is about an 800M walk from your hotel. http://www.footprinttravelguides.com/asia/singapore/arab-street/ Here is another link on what to buy/see near your hotel. http://www.singapore-guide.com/singapore-shopping/bugis-and-kampong-glam-shopping.htm# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katesowner Posted February 10, 2016 #103 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hello! There is plenty to see near the Hotel Intercontinental (which is connected to the mall called Bugis Junction). For fabrics, check out Arab street. This street is about an 800M walk from your hotel. http://www.footprinttravelguides.com/asia/singapore/arab-street/ Here is another link on what to buy/see near your hotel. http://www.singapore-guide.com/singapore-shopping/bugis-and-kampong-glam-shopping.htm# Great informations! Loved the shopping information for local crafts, fabrics, etc. It's also good to see so many places within walking distance of our hotel. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 10, 2016 Author #104 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Great informations! Loved the shopping information for local crafts, fabrics, etc.It's also good to see so many places within walking distance of our hotel. Thanks for sharing! Glad you found the info useful. There are more places nearby because Bugis is very central. You could walk all the way to City Hall area too. (or take the MRT, one stop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 17, 2016 Author #105 Share Posted February 17, 2016 This is a funny video. Well maybe not so funny if you have to clear up the mess. The context is Chinese New year celebrations. This office must have gotten a lion dance troupe to come to dancing in the office, to give it 'good luck'. They put something on the ceiling for the lion dance troupe to retrieve (usually the ang pow, which contains money for the lion). Then disaster strikes.... [YOUTUBE]dv9BEsXnl9w[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 19, 2016 Author #106 Share Posted February 19, 2016 This is something I don't see every day. Singapore's national anthemn, which is called Majulah Singapura, sung by a USAF military official. And he sang very well too! [YOUTUBE]T5IFtSzvQKo[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 21, 2016 Author #107 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Got these from the recent Singapore Airshow 2016. Republic of Singapore Air Force preparation 2016 preparations on the ground. [YOUTUBE]FpiSudzcHXE[/YOUTUBE] Singapore Airshow 2016 Highlights F15SG, Apache, SU30, Rafale, Black Eagles [YOUTUBE]SOZGNe_H2UI[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 21, 2016 Author #108 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I was taking the MRT when I came across this carriage carrying a public service message, using cartoons. Quite cool! [YOUTUBE]7fxTsWCs-Ro[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 26, 2016 Author #109 Share Posted February 26, 2016 V Log covering some food I had in the past few days. [YOUTUBE]UcokDS9jwUk[/YOUTUBE] Orchard ION Mall, I managed to see some works by Salvador Dali. I like his bendy time piece. [YOUTUBE]F3A4pfxzC2I[/YOUTUBE] Also at Orchard ION, this is the Nespresso Boutique in Singapore. Went to buy some more coffee pods and tried some limited edition coffee, which wasn't bad. [YOUTUBE]lQA2jLkmfMc[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted February 27, 2016 #110 Share Posted February 27, 2016 In this video, I show you the lobby of Pan pacific Hotel. Then I take a walk to the Esplanade MRT station. Takes about 15 minutes. [YOUTUBE]gAXTI2UaE2I[/YOUTUBE] We'll be staying 4 nights at the Pan Pacific in March, thanks to Azamara shortening our cruise to rush the ship into drydock, so I will try to add some still photos when we return. What are your thoughts on the Singapore zoo? (I sent you an email as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 28, 2016 Author #111 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We'll be staying 4 nights at the Pan Pacific in March, thanks to Azamara shortening our cruise to rush the ship into drydock, so I will try to add some still photos when we return. What are your thoughts on the Singapore zoo? (I sent you an email as well) The Singapore Zoo and Night Safari are worth doing once! They now have the River Safari as well. Website - http://www.zoo.com.sg/ In fact, that entire area is going to be delivered into a huge eco-park of sorts. The only downside is that the weather can get a bit warm and humid, so wear loose clothes, bring a cap, bring water, and be prepared for a good walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted February 28, 2016 Author #112 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Some food videos. This was at a Vietnamese eatery called So Pho, in a shopping mall. Gets quite busy during office lunch hours. [YOUTUBE]49m-toW0OiY[/YOUTUBE] At a small Japanese restaurant, having some very raw fish for lunch. [YOUTUBE]B5D3o4iAIfY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 4, 2016 Author #113 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Some food videos. Taken at a local food center which was newly renovated, hence not tall stores were opened yet. Wanton noodles [YOUTUBE]abQPa1rUzgs[/YOUTUBE] More noodles. [YOUTUBE]Gsk1lP_AyXE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 4, 2016 Author #114 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Singapore Airlines has just taken delivery of her first Airbus A350 aircraft, with many more to come. Based on current orders, SIA will be the largest operator of the Airbus A350, when all her orders are delivered. This is some coverage in the local press. [YOUTUBE]V2msH4-ZMHc[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 7, 2016 Author #115 Share Posted March 7, 2016 More videos. On food, this dish is called Hor Fun. I enjoyed this for supper at a local coffee shop. It is rice noodles. [YOUTUBE]z8_27TkiBII[/YOUTUBE] Having breakfast at the Ghim Moh food center, which has been recently renovated. Cooked food hawker centers - one of our national treasures. [YOUTUBE]x5u7zGOxSBg[/YOUTUBE] This is a traditional bakery called Ng Kim Lee, located right opposite one entrance to the new Beauty World Downtown line station. Yummy cakes. [YOUTUBE]X6zM40N_k6A[/YOUTUBE] This restaurant is called SPIZE casual dining at the new Temasek Club along Rifle Range road. Good food at reasonable prices. [YOUTUBE]i6XOuGx2d-w[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 12, 2016 Author #116 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Another V Log, mostly food related. [YOUTUBE]5h973-AJj60[/YOUTUBE] A couple pleads guilty to sedition charge. [YOUTUBE]M34PPeahK20[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 13, 2016 Author #117 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Had a chance to attend an outreach event of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, of the National University of Singapore. This event was for kids, and called 'Make a musical friend'. They introduce the various sections of an orchestra and then play the Harry Potter theme. Good fun. Here are some videos. Woodwinds Part 1 Let's Make A Musical Friend [YOUTUBE]b0HNU9tVo_g[/YOUTUBE] Brass Part 2 Let's Make A Musical Friend [YOUTUBE]YIuI8hgeEIU[/YOUTUBE] Strings Part 3 Let's Make A Musical Friend Percussion Part 4 Let's Make A Musical Friend [YOUTUBE]eh665KGHjQc[/YOUTUBE] Harry Potter Theme Part 5 Let's Make A Musical Friend [YOUTUBE]L9S7-zOc8vI[/YOUTUBE] Woodwinds Sections Let's Make A Musical Friend [YOUTUBE]lAqxAh3uBTE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 15, 2016 Author #118 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Compilation video of some food that I've been having recently. Decided to put this together for the fun of it. Thank God for Singapore food! [YOUTUBE]vgFS4TPwIC0[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 16, 2016 Author #119 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Video not made by me, but showcases our gorgeous skyline! [YOUTUBE]rucruRQOQrI[/YOUTUBE] Here is the website - http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 16, 2016 Author #120 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Care for some chicken rice? [YOUTUBE]M7F6hNiVB_U[/YOUTUBE] What about some Tori Q - japanese inspired, teriyaki chicken. [YOUTUBE]pCBhAnaj9OA[/YOUTUBE] And this is chicken curry. A local favourite. Not the healthiest of dishes but it tastes so good! [YOUTUBE]HdbyjlomBIQ[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 18, 2016 Author #121 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken rice. A crowd favourite. Chicken rice is widely available in Singapore. [YOUTUBE]_4W7cl0n7HE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 25, 2016 Author #122 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Attended Good Friday service this morning. Poignant. "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do". Luke 23:34 [YOUTUBE]N2SCx3XojdE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisVilla Posted March 28, 2016 #123 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Can you give advice on other hotels in Singapore? Thanks, Kris V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangeling gal Posted March 29, 2016 #124 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Can you give advice on other hotels in Singapore? Thanks, Kris V Hey KrisVilla, Singapore has a huge range of hotels - from budget through to super luxurious. What's important to you when you look at a hotel? Price? Location? Swimming pool? Included breakfast, 'free' wifi or loyalty points? Do you want to stay in the shopping district, cultural precinct or around Marina Bay? Do you walk a lot and like to use public transport or do you prefer taxis? You will get so many different opinions - and they all will be fabulous places to stay - so good luck!! I'll get the ball rolling and say have a look at the Rendezvous Hotel on Bras Basah Rd. Medium Priced, great location, close to public transport and good service. Have a great visit to Singapore :D Edited March 29, 2016 by wangeling gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted May 8, 2016 Author #125 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Haven't updated this thread in a while. Here are some more videos recently made. Pre world war 2 machine gun pillbox along Pasir Panjang Road. [YOUTUBE]hDNwSh094EQ[/YOUTUBE] Taken from outside Goodwood Park Hotel, at the start of Scotts Road. [YOUTUBE]Yt4Nn1CfHPE[/YOUTUBE] Part 2 of the above video. [YOUTUBE]8UMnoaZinu4[/YOUTUBE] This was an a la carte buffet dinner at a local Japanese restaurant. Very good. [YOUTUBE]IRcNyYspV7M[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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