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
When leaving home and exploring a new country, the last thing that comes to mind is culture shock, it seems so unimaginable, especially coming from a place as richly diverse as London. Whilst my desire to come to Singapore was always great, there was always a nagging thought in the back of my mind, the … Continue reading
“Let’s go to the monkey park!” – this began a day of exploration, as we ventured to find the infamous monkey park, better known in Singapore as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, also home to Singapore’s highest point. It took us a while to find where we were going, between buses, no MRT stations and … Continue reading
Thinking about studying abroad, it’s almost like the abroad section of the phrase is emphasised rather than the study. There is so much excitement around travelling, meeting new people and seeing what the country is like, you forget that you’re actually here to continue your degree. Especially when it’s this hot and there are pictures of London draped in … Continue reading
Singapore is home to the most expensive building in the world, a gorgeous 57 storey hotel and casino. The list of what is inside that building can go on for quite a while, but visually it is stunning, as a cruise ship lies on the very top, holding a bar, club and infinity pool. We … Continue reading
On Friday, we visited one of Singapore’s highlights – the Botanic Gardens. A rolling expanse of gorgeous flowers, plants and vibrant wildlife. We only covered a small portion of the gardens, including the beautiful National Orchid Garden, however there is no doubt that we will return there to see more of what is offered! This … Continue reading
Coming to a new place on your own can be so daunting, especially when it’s not easy to just run home back to the safety net of known friends and family. You either put yourself out there completely and hope for the best or curl into a cocoon of shy-ness and I think that while … Continue reading
It has been just over a week since moving my life, from the grey urban streets of London, England into the lush, green hands of the island of Singapore, and what an incredible experience it has been. From tears and sadness at leaving behind family, friends and streets that I know like the back of my hand, to complete amazement and happiness at … Continue reading
Singapore Spice 