A Fortuitous Fart (An Inspiring Travel Tale)

“She’s done a poo,” Darling Man announces, his booming voice echoing in one of those strange pockets of quiet that sometimes happen in crowded places. The baby squirms and.

15 years ago

Surviving Singapore’s River Hongbao

On work days, the tiny island city-state of Singapore doesn’t seem so crowded, unless you happen to get caught in the peak hour crush as workers pour into and.

15 years ago

Welcome Bacon Fans!

A big hot and sweaty Singapore welcome to you, dear reader, if you’ve clicked on over from the fantastic www.baconismagic.ca. I am such a big fan of the intrepid.

15 years ago

Chinese For New Year

Singapore is buzzing with Chinese New Year anticipation and we can’t help but get caught up in it. We decided we would go to the Chinese restaurant recommended by.

15 years ago

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like CNY

All over Singapore workmen are putting up red and gold decorations for the looming Chinese New Year. In the lobby of my office building, the workers simply replaced the.

15 years ago

A Mini-Me Hot Pot

“What you eat?” An elderly Singaporean auntie leaned over my shoulder, peering into the dregs of the now-cool pot in front of me. “That one fish, ah?” Surprised by.

15 years ago

Singapore’s Secret Soup – The CEO Version

Singapore’s sweaty stickiness is somehow soup weather. It’s a strange phenomenon, especially for those who consider soup the antidote for cold dark northern winters. But when you’re hungry, thirsty and hot, soup can solve.

15 years ago

Run Roti Run

The conversation should have gone like this: “I want roti prata for breakfast” … “YOU CAN’T HANDLE ROTI PRATA FOR BREAKFAST!” Instead the conversation went: “Do you want to.

15 years ago