Apparently the Singapore of 40 years ago was besieged by bicycle hire shops. That’s if the often-used description of Pulau Ubin is to be believed. Pulau Ubin is a.
14 years ago
The standout is a snake-hipped old guy in a black shirt, Cuban heels and 10-gallon hat. He knows all eyes are on him and he knows why. He’s the.
14 years ago
We took our own princes to Singapore’s Jurong Frog Farm. We had one prince each when we set out. And a tiny princess. We weren’t sure how many princes we’d.
14 years ago
The renovation of a tired Singapore highrise has ended the battle of the Indian aunties, a dispute created out of thin air that’s provided hours of entertainment for me.
14 years ago
Once they spot the baby there’s no escape. They work themselves up from gasps and oohs and titters, gradually building the courage to creep forward. Soon they are crowding.
15 years ago
“The baby is wearing shoes today,” the kindly 50ish waitress remarks mid-way through our dinner. “Yes, and pants. I was home this afternoon,” I tell her. She supresses a.
15 years ago
Brub. Brub. BrubbubBUBUBBZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Ripped out of a lovely dream, the throbbing buzz gives me an instant headache. For a millisecond I wonder what that god-awful noise is. I turn.
15 years ago
Slippery steamed parcels, skewered and dipped into a salty-sweet sauce. Hot chewiness bursting onto taste buds, a soothing savory warmth. I’m a late starter in the school of dumpling.
15 years ago