Osaka
Day 8We ended our Arashiyama trip and headed back to our first and final destination, Osaka.After a little over an hour’s train ride, we arrived in Osaka. After checking into my hotel and dropping off my luggage, I set out…
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Kyoto
Day 3After traveling to Kobe, we headed to Kyoto, where we stayed at a hotel near Kyoto Station. After checking in at the hotel, we headed to Uji, where few Singaporeans travel to.Uji has been an important cultural center in…
Annual festivals and events in Singapore
Singapore has many annual events throughout the year. Some of the most popular festivals include Singapore Art Week is an annual event that celebrates the coming together of arts and cultural institutions, private galleries, non-profit arts organizations, independent artists, and…
Singapore
Singapore often referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City, and the Little Red Dot, is a global city and sovereign state in Southeast Asia and the world’s only island city-state. It lies one degree (137 km) north of the…
Kobe
Day 1Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of the top ten largest cities in Japan. Located between the sea and the Rokko Mountains, Kobe is also considered one of Japan’s most attractive cities.Kobe has been an important…
Rail Corridor
The Rail Corridor is a 24-kilometer-long former railway line that stretches from Tanjong Pagar in the south to Kranji in the north of Singapore. It was built in 1903 to connect Singapore with the rest of the Malay Peninsula. The…
Pulau Ubin
Pulau Ubin is an island situated in the northeast of Singapore, to the west of Pulau Tekong. It is a popular haunt of nature lovers and day trippers unwinding from the bustle of the city. The island is home to…
Bukit Batok Hillside hiking trail
Starting Point Bukit Gombak MRT Station Little Guilin Little Guilin is a man-made park in Singapore that was once a granite quarry. It is located in Bukit Batok Town Park and is known for its limestone rock formations that rise…
Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah hiking trail
Starting point Hillview MRT Station Dairy Farm Nature ParkDairy Farm Nature Park is a 63-hectare nature park located in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including over 1,000 species of plants,…
Singapore hiking, cycling, and sightseeing routes
Although Singapore is a small country without mountains, there are still some hiking spots in the city, ranging from easy to challenging. Some popular hiking trails include: Bukit Batok Hillside Nature ParkBukit Batok Hillside Nature Park is a hidden gem…