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Unique Places to Visit in Singapore

From the futuristic marvels that define its skyline to the quaint pockets of history nestled in its ethnic enclaves, Singapore offers a kaleidoscope of experiences.

Singapore Botanic Gardens – A Forest in the City

This garden isn’t for VIPs. In fact, it is the centrepiece of Singapore's famed orchid diplomacy. The flora here is named after visiting dignitaries of the world. Alongside Margaret Thatcher, Lady Diana and Emperor Akihito, orchids named after Ricky Martin, Jackie Chan and our very own Shah Rukh Khan cohabit here.

One Kind House – A Zig and a Zag

Want to experience Singapore's traditional culture by dining with a Singaporean family? Do grab the opportunity, as it would also give a boost to a local's determined attempt to provide its youth with a glimpse of the city-state’s rapidly vanishing lifestyle.

Pulau Ubin – Back to the Roots – Last Kampung of...

Somewhere along this journey, the authorities became mindful of its impact. The urbanisation and resultant cosmopolitanism were gobbling up the local culture. This otherwise green equatorial island was increasingly greying. And the local flora and fauna were going extinct. This brought about their decision to retain and nurture the Pulau Ubin Island as a cultural oasis for the city-state. Little wonder it is considered the last kampung (village) of Singapore.

Singapore Super Structures to Look up to

These vertical gardens provide habitat to 162,900 plants, turning this little area into a carbon sink absorbing large quantities of Carbon Dioxide. Supertree Grove - Singapore Super Structures to Look up to

Sharing 16 UNESCO Sites of 2016 in My Hundredth Post

About this post: 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 6 countries. And, my 100th post. - sharing-16-unesco-sites-2016-hundredth-post

Lombok – Bali of 70s

Here's a sneak peak into Part-I of my series on Indonesia that appears in October issue of Smart Photography! Lombok - Bali of 70s In our...

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