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Tag: Singapore
Stumped in Singapore
A couple of days after the final results were called in the recent Indonesian elections; and in the wake of … More
A Fine City… of No-Nos
The Republic of Singapore, a city-state with a current population of nearly 6 million residents, is known by many nicknames; … More
An Impromptu Adventure
After weeks of tracking the unpredictable shenanigans of a volcanically-inclined mountain, after some reflection and calculation, and though my intended … More
In-Flight Fantasy
I love to travel. I also love to fly. I love being above the clouds – where, on one occasion, … More
A Blue Sky Revisited
The other day, in the early afternoon, I was standing at a window in a conference room, on the 36th … More
Being in Deep Shift
Somewhere over the Java Sea, my body gave out. The first clue revealed itself during takeoff, when I glanced over … More
48 Hours
In the space of 48 hours, or less really (if you don’t take into account the 12 or so hours … More
Rear (Kitchen) Window
I just returned from a weekly film screening at D & P’s house – this time, it was Hitchcock’s classic … More
The Spirit of Singapore
I had a few hours to spare while I was in the city, so I walked from Little India, all … More
