Being in England, observing Chinese New Year is not really a big deal for those outside of the Chinese culture. However in Singapore, it surrounds you and you can’t help but be a part of it, from beautiful decorations to the consistent fireworks that fill the sky, I could tell that I too would be …
One of the beautiful things about Singapore is the multiple cultures that create what it is to be ‘Singaporean’. Immigrants from India, China, Malaysia and various other countries make up the residency of Singapore and so it is impossible not to get a taste of these ways of life while you’re there. My particular experience …
Amongst one of the many places to visit in Singapore, Chinatown is definitely one to see. Filled with different facets of the Chinese culture and speckled with the colours and features of the other immigrant cultures in Singapore, it is lively, colourful and exciting. From small shopping centres with hidden hawkers markets, to old authentic shophouses, temples, …
One of our local Singaporean friends wanted us to experience the good food of Singapore away from the city, in the heart of the suburbs, or ‘the ghettos of Singapore’ as I like to call it! (They a re not ghettos at all, just extremely different from the city!). And so we ventured to a place …
So it’s always a ‘thing’ when you begin a blog, a thought or THE thought that crosses your mind – who is actually reading this? Well thanks to the folks at Culture Quote, I now know that someone is still enjoying Singapore Spice, and I am truly humbled and grateful for the nomination for the … Continue reading
So it has been ages since I last wrote on the blog, and yes I have since returned to the UK from an amazing 5 months of studying abroad, travelling and meeting some of the most amazing people, however I don’t want the blog to just end there, especially as I didn’t get very far … Continue reading
One of our friend’s has really sought out the opportunities that are available here, one of them was to take part in a Poetry Slam. This involves performing poetry to a large crowd, with a number of judges dotted around the room who score your performance out of 10 and as each round goes past, … Continue reading
As you drive through Singapore’s city scape, it is impossible to miss the large ferris wheel lining the sky amongst the spectacular architecture of Marina Bay, resembling London’s own ‘London Eye’. So with a great deal of enthusiasm, a nice student offer and the opportunity to see the city from a 360 degree viewpoint, we ascended … Continue reading
Located about 20 minutes from the university, lies a beautifully open green space, punctuated with a Chinese Pagoda and surrounded by tranquil lakes with gorgeous miniature bridges, historical statues and smaller romantic gardens, the Chinese and Japanese gardens are the perfect rest-bite from the hustle of Singapore’s city centre. A literal garden within the cityscape as you watch from … Continue reading
Shopping and wealth are a massive thing in Singapore, nearly every MRT station that I’ve visited has some form of shopping mall attached to it, home to both designer and high street brands. Now imagine the best shopping district in your area and times it by about 10, perhaps even more and you get Orchard … Continue reading
Politics in Singapore can be a touchy subject – advice on arrival was to steer clear of all political conversation. However for the majority of exchange students who came here the whole point was to immerse oneself fully into the culture of the country – the good, the bad and the ugly. Luckily some students … Continue reading
Three weeks in, and a certain restlessness arose – the kind where it feels like this ‘holiday’ should be over and I should be back at home with my friends and family, having really enjoyed my time away, looking back at the memories created and readjusting back to ‘normal’ life. But there was no packing, … Continue reading
Well it has been a while since I last wrote, but I am back with a series of posts, so enjoy the vast catch up of life in Singapore! Being in Singapore, it is obvious that we would be surrounded by Asian culture and the many traditions and activities associated with this, one of these … Continue reading
Since arriving in Singapore, I have come to recognise it as the country of many faces. Travelling through this island, you encounter the modernity of skyscrapers, the dense greenery of nature and snapshots of surrounding Asian countries. I have managed to enjoy a snapshot of India, as we visited Little India over the weekend. A … Continue reading
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