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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Terry in Singapore

Last weekend, my Malaysian friend, Terry visited Singapore for holiday. During his visit to Singapore, we arranged differences locations to meet as he will be staying at Johor Bahru, Malaysia instead of Singapore. That mean, he had to cross the custom to Singapore.

Day 1: We met at Bugis first. After which, we walked to Arab Street and visited the oldest mosque, Sultan Mosque in Singapore and also see and experiences the Malay culture. After that, I also brought him to Toys museum which is located near to the Sultan Mosque.

After that, we took bus to City Hall. To our surprised, today was the National Day Parade Rehearsal. So most of the road lanes are blocked. At the same time, Terry could catch the preview of Singapore National Day Parade. After that, we walked to CBD area and Singapore oldest market, Lau Pa Sat.

We went to Windy's for our meal. After we had our dinner, we took pictures and also catch the Singapore Army vehicles passing through the road. It was amazing to catch it. Then, we took the train from Raffles Place interchange and transfer Circle line to Esplanade station.

Terry got his shoes, T-shirt and short at Suntec City Singapore before we ended our day.

Day 2: We met at Circle Line, Bras Basah station. After that, we walked towards SMU and then National Museum of Singapore to take pictures. I also showed him Singapore Historical places like the Fort Canning Park. Where he can know the World War II history that took place in Singapore and the transformation of Singapore fate. After that, we went to National Museum of Singapore to see the cultures of Singapore.

We walked to Orchard Road to shop and also discussed the recently flooded in Orchard Road. Before we head back to home.

Day 3: I brought him to Sentosa to see the Resort World @ Sentosa and also the theme park. We also visited to Fort Siloso to see the only one most completed Fort in Sentosa island!

It was a totally great experiences to explore the history in Singapore as Terry is working at the Press. At the same time, we had a better understand of the World War II and how life was like when Japanese controlled Singapore.

We are so fortune to live in Peace and Harmony life. We should be grateful to our forefathers who fought for freedom and peace. Everyone of us have the role to play! We should protect our country and should not treat peace for grated.

After that, we went to Beach station and play the attractions at Sentosa and took some scenery photos. Before we took the Sentosa Express (Monorail) back to Habourfront. I took him to Singapore Post Office HQ which is located at Paya Lebar as Terry need to buy stamp and mail back to KL Malaysia.

Thank you Terry for visiting Singapore. Hope to See you again. Have a safe and sound trip back to KL, Malaysia :D




Monday, June 28, 2010

Universal Studios Singapore

Today, my friends and I visited to South East Asia first Universal Studios theme! Universal Studios Singapore is located at Sentosa island and managed by Resort World Sentosa.

You can reach there by the following options below:
Bus: Take bus RW8 outside Vivo City bus stop,

Train: Alight at Fabourfront Station and change to Sentosa Express (Monorail) at 3F. After which, alight at Waterfront Station.

Taxi/Cab: Tell the driver that you are heading to Sentosa Casino. For the taxi fare and the charges, you may wish to visit to this website, http://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/

The Universal Studios Singapore is located at 1F. The entrance cost S$66 for non peak seasons (Weekdays) and S$72 for peak seasons (Weekends/Public Holiday/School Vacation). Please book your tickets before hand as on the day itself, the tickets are SOLD OUT. Due to high demand on tourists visiting to Universal Studios Singapore.

Although we went on Monday, but still it was so crowded! Almost all the rides need to queue for almost 30 minutes and those popular rides expected to be queue for 1hr 20 minutes! There are food court as well and it kinda costly but it will be cheaper if you choose the S$5 off voucher on food!

You can also shop for it retails using the S$5 off voucher on shopping as well. I love the scenery! It will be great if the theme park close at 8pm so as to see the night scenery!

It was fun going Universal Studios Singapore with a group of friends!