"Phil's Singapore Page" Singapore by phil_uk_net

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I liked the way this photo came out. The old woman's face tells of a long, hard life. At first I wasn't happy about the background which is a box containing some kind of beauty product. However, I think that the contrast between the face of the old woman and the picture of the young girl on the box works quite well.

Indian temple in Singapore

The Little India area of Singapore is vibrant and colourful.

Festivals

Thaipusam festival

Because of the ethnic diversity in Singapore there are festivals going on year round. Check locally to see what is going on while you are there. On 2 out of 3 occasions I have been to Singapore I have seen the Hindu Thaipusam festival. Unfortunately on my last trip I had to leave just before Chinese New Year which looked as if it would be a lot of fun.

Pros and Cons

Pros:For the most part it is very clean and efficient
Cons:A bit boring maybe after a few weeks
In a nutshell:A great place to spend some time if you're travelling in SE Asia

Last visit to Singapore: Jan 2003
Intro Updated Mar 8, 2003
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Perfumes and scents Shopping (4)

Seeing this in the Arab Street area reminded me of when I was in Egypt. These bottles of perfume and scents must be an... more travel advice

Silk and Fabrics Shopping (4)

Apart from carpets, there are lots of shops around Arab Street selling silk and fabrics ... if that kind of thing... more travel advice

Persina carpet shop, Arab Street - Singapore

Persian Carpets Shopping (4)

There are a number of carpet shops around the Arab Street area. As with all things, it helps if you know a little about... more travel advice

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Comments (10)

VeronicaG Dec 10, 2005 at 8:57 AM Report Abuse

Pretty interesting travel page and insight into visiting Singapore--I had heard about the no spitting campaign--also no bubble gum.
Confucius Jun 22, 2004 at 6:26 AM Report Abuse

I'm so touched! You wrote down all those amusing musings from the base of my monument. If I was not a statue I'd march down Arab Street during Thaipusam Festival wearing a Bin Laden T-shirt and Union Jack shorts.
FOotFetish Oct 18, 2003 at 12:34 AM Report Abuse

don;t dream too much...if not, you'll be come comatose anytime soon.*LOL*.ohh, lovely singapore pages....
nigelw6443 Oct 1, 2003 at 1:47 AM Report Abuse

A friend lived in Singapore for a while and found a Cobra in her garden one day!
syllybabe Apr 18, 2003 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

Hmm...this is my first time here. Strange. I never miss a page. Thaipusam looks like a great photo op.
Geisha_Girl Mar 26, 2003 at 6:37 PM Report Abuse

Another page filled with colorful, lively photographs and commentary!! I've been to Singapore twice and never made it to the Night Zoo and missed that Thaipusam Festival (although it does look a lot like the Castro St. Fair in SF!!) ;->
ChicaC Mar 15, 2003 at 2:23 AM Report Abuse

Hi Phil, in the 9 months since I've been living in Singapore, the most memorable place I've visited Haw Par Villas' court of hell... because I turned my stomach upside down! I wonder how the children react to all this blood and torture..... : (
Nina-Maarit Mar 12, 2003 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

Absolutely great page, good info & fabulous photos! Well done, Phil!! Night safari & Bird Park are my favorites, too. Your pics made me really homesick for this old home of mine... :-)
Amitu Mar 9, 2003 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

This is a great page. The festival pics are really good
Krystynn Apr 10, 2002 at 7:32 AM Report Abuse

U were here? Wow, I`ll be back to check this pg out (again)