My Seven Links

Like wildfire, the 7 Links project is sweeping through the travel blogging community. Such a simple and appealing concept, and a little bit green, which is good. Revive (or.

15 years ago

Singapore Public Transport

“Good evening, happy Tuesday, welcome to bus service number 196,” says the beaming turbaned driver in a musical Indian accent. And so my love-hate relationship with Singapore’s public transport.

15 years ago

Meet The Dropouts – Migration Mark Wiens

Meet Mark Wiens, a 25-year-old foodie who isn’t following the traditional school-university-career track that’s expected in most Western countries. Taken by his missionary parents to live in France and Africa when he was.

15 years ago

My Matrix Moment

Two guys loudly discuss who to CC into work emails. I read a bit more of the paper, eat a bit more of my expensive salad and try to.

15 years ago

Bumboats and Bicycles – A Day On Pulau Ubin

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.

15 years ago

The Only Thai Food Guide You’ll Ever Need

When it comes to street food, Thailand is right up there. Everyone knows that. But, when you’re there, in Thailand, understanding not a word, fearful of food poisoning, feeling.

15 years ago

The Mystery of the Bootscootin’ Singapore Senior Citizens

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.

15 years ago

Jurong Frog Farm – BYO Prince

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.

15 years ago