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MacRitchie Reservoir

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    • Day 34

      TreeTop Walk

      May 14, 2017 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      Der große grüne Fleck, welchen man mitten auf der Karte Singapurs sieht, ist tatsächlich ein Regenwald - nur gut 10 km vom Financial District entfernt, fühlt man sich wie im Dschungel in einem anderen Land und lange nicht mehr wie mitten in einer Weltmetropole.

      Nach dem Ausschlafen vom Feiern sind wir den McRitchie Nature Trail gewandert. Nach mehreren Kilometern haben wir unser Ziel, den TreeTop Walk, erreicht.
      Bei 30 Grad und sehr hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit war man auf dieser Wanderung sehr schnell durchnässt!
      Die Wanderung hat sich definitiv gelohnt und bietet sich super an, um mal schnell aus dem Großstadt-Dschungel in den Dschungel zu fliehen - auch das geht hier mit der MRT.

      PS: Affen hier besser nicht füttern - wenn sie einem dabei Wertsachen klauen, wäre das ggf. noch das kleinste Problem!
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    • Day 1

      Singapore

      July 11, 1999 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

      My trip started in Singapore, where I caught up with some old pals, Leslie and Fred (I'd love to hear from you both if you happen to come across this!)
      Beautiful place, shopping is awesome!

    • Day 1

      Bus ride to Alor Setar from Singapore

      August 3, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      Alor Setar is the capital of Kedah State in Malaysia. It is one of the most beautiful central gateways to the famous Langkawi Island. It is the second largest city in Malaysia and is about 400 kms away from Kuala Lumpur. The place is considered to be quite important as it is home to the CSAC which is the central state administration centre of Kota Setar District. A bus ride from Singapore to Alor Setar will cost you just SGD50. Most of the buses drop you off at the Alor Setar Bus Terminal. There are about 3 buses plying on this route and the total distance is about 795 kms. The buses are well maintained and are chauffered by some of the most skilled drivers that ensure a safe journey.

      Bus is one of the most cost effective way of travelling from Singapore to Alor Setar. Most of the locals as well as the tourists prefer to use bus services to ply between this route just because the services are reliable and far more convenient compared to other available means of transportations. Not only is the journey between Singapore and Alor Setar cheap, but it is also quite convenient. This is because the roads have been quitewell maintained by the Trasnport Corporation. The trip from Singapore to Alor Setar might take about 5 to 6 hours if you are travelling during the day depending on traffic conditions. If you are some one like me who prefers to travel in the dead of the night then you will reach your destination in 3 hours. One of the best parts of travelling by bus is that you will come across different sceneries during your journey and plush green landscapes. People visit Alor Setar vastly due to its Malay culture and the green plantation site that it possesses. I recommend you to visit the popular tourist attractions in Alor Setar like Kedah Paddy which is an educational site and Pekan Rabu Complex which is known for its local and traditional products. If you have some extra time make sure to visit the magnificient Zaheer Mosque which is based on Moorish architecture. I found my Bus journey to be luxurious at reasonable prices and I did not have to go to the booking office for booking my bus tickets. I just visited https://www.redbus.sg/bus-tickets/singapore-to-… from my laptop and booked my tickets within a couple of minutes.

      The different Bus Operators plying on this route are Maju Express, Konsortium Express and several other local companies. These two operators are highly preferred because of their services and punctuality. They are known to depart sharp at the specified departure time. Not only are their buses equipped with all the modern facilities but also ensure customer satisfaction. The different pick up points in Singapore from where buses depart are Golden Mile Complex, Duta Bus Station and the popular Puduraya Bus Station. I boarded my bus from Golden Mile Complex as advised to me by a friend of mine.
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    • Day 1

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      August 6, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      Comfortable Bus journey from Ang Mo Kio Park to Tiger Sky Towers

      Bishan – Ang Mo Kio Park

      It is considered to be the largest park in the whole of Singapore with the most modern amenities. After the introduction of the ABC Programme of the Singaporean government an old canal has been DE-concretised and a natural waver spread across 3 kms with clean waters and wild flowers has been developed here. Apart from the manmade water waves that the park features there is ample of plush greenery in the park. It also features plains of rivers and pond gardens. This makes it a must visit amongst tourists. The locals living nearby also keep visiting here for recreational activities.

      If you want to cut yourself off from air pollution and are looking for a detox, this is the place. This garden is just top notch and you will find some occasional fast food joints and hotels in and around the garden. Different events are organised at different times of the year and they ensure that you and your kids have a gala time here. Different species of animals for you to get close with is also a amazing experience for both young and old. Besides there are places for cycling, roller skating, jogging, skateboarding scooter riding and many more.

      It is a perfect spot to travel to with your families for picnics. Even casual gatherings can be held here. Spread across 62 hectares of land a wide range of flora and fauna is found here. One can also jog along on the tracks that run across in a circular fashion around the park. In recent years the park has also won a tag for the most leisure friendly destination. Efforts are being made by the Government to have facilities like a futurustic foot ball field, an amphi theatre and a natural pond. The River plains also feature a modern play facility for children having different abilities. The park is completely wheel chair accessible and also has a accessible merry-go-round and a wheel chair swing. This allows children with special needs to play along with their non-disabled friends. What more could one want if you can indulge in all these activities in the midst of mother nature? A must visit destination!!

      You can book your tickets through this website https://www.redbus.sg/ for quick ticket booking and awesome discounts!!

      Public Bus Nos. 50, 53, 55 and 58 are some of the buses that will take you to Dishan – Ang Mo Kio Park.

      Tiger Sky Towers

      Also known as the Carls Berg sky tower this sky tower is the highest observatory point in Singapore. Situated right in the middle of Sentosa island at the IMBIAH zone. The tower stands at a height of 131 metres and can ferry around 72 people per hour. Each ride lasts for 7 minutes and is wheel chair accessible. The tower was open to the people in the year 2004 and is managed by C.NELCHERS. On the ground floor of this tower the visitors have to enter an airconditioned cabin that has transparent glass windows. The cabin slowly rotates around itself as it goes upward. The tower is so high that when the cabin reaches the top you can actually see the entire skyline of the magnificient city of Singapore. The view is completely pictursque and if you are lucky and the skies are clear you might even be able to see Indonesia’s skyline. Make sure to visit Tiger Sky tower when in Singapore.
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