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Real Name: Andrew
Lives In: Singapore
Member Since: Jul 15, 2002
VT Rank: 2649

 

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The Island-State

by Dreks - last update: Feb 22, 2005

Singapore's famed Merlion @ Sentosa


The island-state of Singapore is where my home is - at least for now. My job in information technology gave me the opportunity to expand my horizon beyond my home country the Philippines. I arrived excited but worried about the uncertainties ahead of me in a foreign land, but who is not for the first time. The first few months were a survival test of my courage and belief of oneself and the ability to adapt to a highly fast-paced multi-cultural environment, where everyone seems chasing time all the time for reasons I could hardly conceive. I never felt so stressed in my entire life than with those first few gruelling months. Thankfully, I survived and is close to four years now of living safely and comfortably in this beautiful island of Singapore. For how long, only time could tell.

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In A Nutshell:"Clean, safe [and somewhat boring]!"
Dreks' Singapore Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

Dreks' Singapore Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
VT Meet2004 3
Pulau UbinJuly, 2003 7
Night SafariApril, 2003 8
The Singapore History MuseumApril, 2003 8
My First VT MeetJuly, 2003 4

Comments for Dreks about Singapore
JuraidahJ Fri Sep 16, 2005 05:01 UTC
 Hi drek.. There was a party recently tt I spoke to u abt sometime when Jenny was in town. Next time I'll keep u inform. Cheers - JJ
ukirsari Fri Apr 1, 2005 18:49 UTC
 drew, i just got motorcycle diaries >> excellent and 2 thumbs up. hunting with american vt member drpault2, well, his comments "amazing dvds bargain at glodok, jakarta" >> want to shop by your own? we can go hunting again, hahahaha!!!
matcrazy1 Thu Feb 24, 2005 18:05 UTC
 Great tips. Wow and electronics to buy! Haha, I must check my credit cards and go :-)
RoyJava Wed Sep 1, 2004 18:03 UTC
 Great memories of S'pore ... and again wonderfull pics,... great greetzzz RoyJava
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