Tag: Singapore

  • Singapore Orchid Gardens

    Singapore Orchid Gardens

    The National Orchid Garden in Singapore.

  • Merlion Hotel

    Merlion Hotel

    The Merlion Hotel, an art installation for the Singapore Bienniale 2011.

  • Duck and Hippo

    Duck and Hippo

    For sightseeing around Singapore I got a pass from Ducktours. They have a variety of packages. I went with two days of Hop-On Hop-Off (HiPPO) bundled with a Duck Tour and a Singapore Flyer ticket. Duck The Duck is a World War II DUKW amphibious vehicle. These are a popular tourist attraction in Singapore, and I have seen at…

  • Singapore Zoo

    Singapore Zoo

    The Singapore Zoo is a good outing for a day. It is a fairly long bus trip from the city center. It has a good collection of critters: This is just a small sample. There is plenty more to see. The zoo features a large variety of orchids. I have a gallery of orchids from the…

  • Singapore

    Singapore

    I am visiting Singapore for about a week. Singapore is a city-state, located at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula. It is just a touch north of the equator, which makes it very hot and humid.