by witsandnuts on August 31, 2010
(Steel and glass canopy over Pagoda Street, Chinatown)
Among the “China towns” I have checked, Singapore’s is the cleanest so far. Not really surprising, it is Singapore after all. The intended two-hour visit was unrealistic from the start, especially if you are going with me who is much delighted with street photography. Hence, we did the necessary timing adjustments. That’s one of the pretty facts when you are traveling on a do it yourself phase. To begin with, Singapore is very tourist friendly that joining a tour is so remote to me.
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by witsandnuts on August 28, 2010
Continued from Universal Studios Singapore (1 of 2)
As of its soft opening, the Universal Studios (Singapore) offers different attractions themed as the Ancient Egypt, Far Far Away, Sci-Fi City, Madagscar, Hollywood, and New York.
Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Egypt prides on the Revenge of the Mummy (you face warrior mummies in an indoor thriller roller coaster ride) and Treasure Hunters (you get to drive your own desert jeep through a manmade Egyptian excavation site). In the same area, a souvenir shop and restaurant are available, kookily named as Carter’s Curiousities and Oasis Spice Cafe, respectively.
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by witsandnuts on August 28, 2010
Impression on its soft opening, ticketing and theme park operating hours
Although Universal Studios (Singapore) is still on its soft opening (i.e. rides, shows and other operational aspects of the park are subject to being modified and improved as needed), we enjoyed it more than its rival theme park. We purchased our tickets a week in advance (online) when we heard that these are normally sold out earlier. This, we proved to be so. We intentionally timed our visit on a Friday since the park is operating from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM everyday, except for Fridays and Saturdays when it is open until 10:00 PM (only then the Lake Hollywood Spectular or fireworks at the lake is held).
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by witsandnuts on August 26, 2010
The first Shrek movie was a total hit to me. However, after the second installment I never had the drive to see the other sequels. When we visited Far, Far Away weeks ago, I cannot leave without getting this nice pillow (covering my face) among the many souvenirs. But had he not been the famous Shrek, making it a “nobody pillow”, I realized that it can be actually scary especially at night. Haha. Anyway, the Shrek we met was very gracious. Note that pat on your shoulder after the photo-taking, with Princess Fiona exclaiming, “Take care, Sweetie.”
More details about them and their friends and neighbors on next entry.
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by witsandnuts on August 25, 2010
i can still be updated about your goings-on 
On 24th of August, this is how the UAE reporters put it.
We CAN always rebuild
Pasalubong from Malaysia
Bukit Bintang
Mini Malaysia
