Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. The present city of Florence was established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for his veteran soldiers and was named originally Fluentia, owing to the fact that it was built between two rivers, …
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Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches lining its banks. At the end of Venice’s signature S-shaped waterway, the Palazzo Ducale and Basilica di San Marco add double exclamation points. But wait until you see what’s …
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The annual display of tulips at Gardens by the Bay is back after a year – this time in October, long after tulip season in the Netherlands in April. It was on display in the Flower Dome until 14 Nov. As a Friend of the Garden, I made use of my annual pass to visit …
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Situated at the crossroads of the Kampong Glam, Little India and Bras Basah Bugis cultural districts — with theirintimate shophouse-filled alleyways and atmospheric colours, textures and flavours — Andaz Singapore captures the essence of a traditional alleyway ambience and recreates the spirit of the surrounding neighbourhoods up in the sky. This boutique inspired luxury hotel, …
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Itching to travel but have not planned your trip yet? This blog post will guide you on how to book your next Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flight and escape the dull life in Singapore. For now, we have a choice of 11 destinations to fly to, where we can return to Singapore without quarantine. These …
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Changi Experience Studio is a journey of fun and discovery through the exciting virtual world of Changi Airport!With a collection of ten content zones and over 20 different touch points, visitors can see a different slice of the Changi Airport story. They can learn about Changi Airport history, participate in fun games simulating different functions …
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The magnificent Fullerton Building is a grand neoclassical landmark built in 1928 that was once home to Singapore’s General Post Office, the Exchange Room and Exchange Reference Library, and the prestigious Singapore Club. Today, the Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been transformed into a stunning 400-room heritage hotel in Singapore. Dynamically located in the heart of …
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Address: 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797 Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is one of the world’s foremost luxury hotels. It is the only hotel in the city that has been awarded Five Star status for both accommodation and spa in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide for nine consecutive years (2012 to 2020). This award-winning property has a …
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The 656-room Orchard Hotel Singapore is an upscale property next to the infamous Orchard Towers and near Orchard Road’s major shopping areas. Rooms are all modern and elegant, and include Signature Club rooms that have a chic, almost boutique vibe, with a blend of contemporary and traditional Asian design. The main on-site restaurant is highly …
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Address: 76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189558Nearest MRT: City Hall Station Under the Bed & Breakfast Package at Carlton, you can enjoy a 1-Night Stay in a Deluxe Room or Executive Room of your choice inclusive of breakfast for 2 person(s). We also made use of the $100 Singapore Rediscover voucher to book this package. Strategically …
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Address: 9 Wallich Street, Singapore 078885Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar MRT station [East-West line] We booked a package which includes a two night stay, first night dinner at Arbora and second night was tapas and one drink. There was a promo for buy one night and get the second night free on Klook when I booked, …
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It is the time of the year again, to view sakuras. Most Singaporeans would normally hop on a plane to Japan to see the sakuras in real bloom, during pre-Covid times. However, leisure travel is definitely not possible and not feasible at the moment, so Gardens by the Bay has brought Japan to Singapore, where …
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Address: 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, 018961 SingaporeNearest MRT: Downtown (Downtown line) Westin Singapore is Singapore’s first integrated hotel that is located within an office building. It occupies levels 32 to 46 of Asia Square Tower 2 commercial development in Marina Bay, the heart of Singapore’s bustling financial district. Located in vibrant Marina …
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One of Africa’s most important cities, Addis Ababa is home to nearly 3.5 million people. Sitting atop the highlands next to the Great Rift Valley, the city sprawls over more than 200 square miles, housing a startling variety of historical and cultural attractions. And, if you want to get out, there are the massive Entoto …
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For the winter season of 2020, Gardens by the Bay presents Poinsettia Wishes, a little slice of European-holiday cheer. Christmas is both a religious holiday and a cultural and commercial phenomenon observed all over the world. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, get-togethers with family and friends and decorating Christmas trees. The origin of the Christmas …
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Looking for some holiday fun instead of being holed up at home? Look no further, as the dinosaurs have invaded Singapore in this latest attraction. Combine it with a cycling trip to East Coast Park and you can explore the eastern part of Singapore while working out. Jurassic Mile is Singapore’s newest and largest permanent outdoor …
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Flight: OS 688Departure: Minsk 16 Dec 2018 / 14:30Arrival: Vienna 16 Dec 2018 / 14:30Duration: 2 hours Austrian Airlines AG, sometimes shortened to Austrian, is the flag carrier of Austria and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group. The airline is headquartered on the grounds of Vienna International Airport in Schwechat where it also maintains its …
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Air Swift is a small airline based in Philippines, a Filipino-owned regional boutique airline company with a permit to operate domestic scheduled and non-scheduled air transportation services. AirSWIFT is the only airline that flies directly to El Nido from Manila, Cebu, Caticlan & Clark. I had just flew in from Guam to Manila, and then …
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Slovenia’s capital and largest city is one of Europe’s greenest and most liveable capitals; it was the European Commission’s Green Capital of Europe in 2016. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving the leafy banks of the emerald-green Ljubljanica River, which flows through the city’s heart, free for pedestrians and cyclists. In summer, cafes …
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Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is considered one of the most extreme and remarkable vistas in all of South America, if not Earth. Stretching more than 10500 square km of the Altiplano, it is the world’s largest salt flat, left behind by prehistoric lakes evaporated long ago. Here, a thick crust of salt extends to the …
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It is a very sad year for a 100 years old industry of aviation. Being an avid flyer, I usually follow travel news about aviation. However, my life has been put on hold since Covid-19 happened. I have flown with more than 20 airlines around the world and every time I board a plane, it …
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This was one of my previous flights that I decided to do a review on. Turkish Airlines flies to many destinations including off-beat ones such as Venezuela and Cuba. Even the big three Middle-Eastern airlines like Qatar, Emirates and Etihad do not fly to Cuba. TK183 10:00 HAV- IST 09:15 (+1) with a stop in …
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Avianca is the national airline of Colombia and the airline has been founded for 101 years (as of 2020). Starting in 1919, it made its debut between Barranquilla and Puerto Berrio. It is headquartered in Bogotá, D.C. with its main hub at El Dorado International Airport. Avianca is the flagship of a group of eight Latin American airlines, whose operations are …
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Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社) is an important Shinto shrine in Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233m and belongs to the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari …
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