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Chiang Mai Day One
The flight from Singapore to Chiang Mai on Tigerair (S$89 incl taxes and AXS payment fees) was smooth and on schedule. Immigration clearance didn’t take too long, and with no checked-in luggage to collect, I was in the arrival hall … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Clarissa!
To Clarissa my dearest niece, may you grow and become strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and may the grace of God be on you always.
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Death – A Chance to Celebrate Life
Death. A brush with it certainly puts people in a reflective mood. When someone close to us passes away, it’s not uncommon to feel regret – could we have done anything to prevent the death; could have we spent more … Continue reading
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My First Catch
Took a boat out on the Georges River this morning for a half-day fishing trip and managed to catch my first fish ever. It was the only one I caught for the trip but definitely better than nothing. Time to … Continue reading
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Diving in Maldives on a Budget
You don’t need to break the bank to go diving in Maldives. Here’s an estimated cost breakdown for a short dive trip from Singapore: Return flight from Singapore to Malé – S$463 on Malaysia Airlines (full service, stopover in KL) … Continue reading
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Fat Burritos Aren’t Necessarily Good Burritos
Muchachos recently opened in Singapore and describes itself as a “Mission-Style Burrito Bar”. Good Mexican/Spanish food is generally scarce and expensive in Singapore, so I decided to give this place a try, given the raving online reviews and the promise … Continue reading
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SAFRA Singapore Bay Run 2013
I decided to participate in the 10km run primarily because it cost NSMen only $8.56 (U.P. $47.08), and I thought maybe I could get some nice freebies in the race pack. Sadly, the only thing of value inside was a … Continue reading
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Extra Charges For SGD Transactions Processed Overseas
Did you know that you could be charged extra by your credit card company (bank) when you make a purchase (online or retail) in SGD currency from a Singapore-registered company? The distinguishing factor is where the payment is processed, and … Continue reading
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Manado on a Budget
Manado is located at the northeast tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia, and is best known for its dive sites at Bunaken Manado Tua Marine National Park and Lembeh Strait. Lesser known is the nearby Tangkoko-Batuangas Dua Saudara Nature Reserve, where … Continue reading
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![Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat), Galápagos Islands [2005]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Krr6eR_xEvM/UYSiL9LzbxI/AAAAAAAARl4/M3JQ6zJg3VQyHkL9_henwZpDrekHbxDhwCCoYBhgL/25.JPG?imgmax=800 "Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat), Galápagos Islands [2005]")