Things to do in Sentosa

Sentosa island Singapore

Here are a few things to do in Sentosa, a lovely small island in Singapore that you should visit for beaches and greenery. This oasis of nature is an island people from Singapore escape to during weekends to swim, lie on the beach, or walk along well-organized forest treks. The name of the island is […]

Must-do Things in Singapore: See the Orangutans

Breakfast with Orangutans Glimpses of the World

There are some experiences and must-do things in Singapore, that one just shouldn’t miss. Here is what I mean. One of the most popular attractions when I was there was Singapore’s Night Safari. Well, why not, “while in Singapore”, right? I stumbled upon this tour numerous times when I was reading about the city and […]

Things to See in Singapore: Orchids and Birds

Orchid Garden Singapore Glimpses of the World

Some of the most interesting things to see in Singapore are fauna and flora, besides the skyscrapers of course. There are all sorts of tropical plants here due to the warm and humid climate. The city is renowned for its field of orchids. Things to See in Singapore Proud of their natural resources, people from […]

Places to Visit in Singapore: Chinese and Japanese Garden

Singapore Chinese Garden

If you want to escape crowds and concrete just take the subway from the city center and head to some of the best places to visit in Singapore. Not far from all the bustle, you will find Chinese and Japanese Gardens, so different than the scenery of skyscrapers and modern technology, and yet well embedded […]

Singapore Tourist Spot: Long Bar

Singapore tourist spot

This is a Singapore tourist spot one has to visit to be able to feel the atmosphere of the olden days when drinking cocktails and listening to live music was fashionable. The diversity of Singapore is so rich and specific that you might feel you have to pay close attention not to miss out on […]

Singapore Tourist Attractions: Little India

Singapore Little India

Popular Singapore tourist attractions are districts originally built to accommodate all the new settlers and are now lovely spots to visit.  One district not to be missed in Singapore is Little India which stretches along the Serangoon Road. This is where Indian immigrants found refuge when coming to this country. Consequently, you will be […]

Skyline of Singapore

Singapur skyscrapers

We are moving on with the travelogue and are going to learn about the famous skyline of Singapore. Singapore consists of 63 islands, including the mainland. There are two man-made connections to Johor, Malaysia. The highest natural point is Bukit Timah Hill at 166 meters. The south of Singapore, around the Singapore River, used to […]

Top Landmarks: Merlion Singapore

Singapore landmarks

Once you get over those numerous fines and heavy rains we mentioned in the previous post on facts about Singapore, you will be eager to find out more about all the landmarks, especially Merlion Singapore. This is an island country located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It lies 137 kilometers north of […]

Interesting Facts About Singapore

View through flowers

Here are a few facts about Singapore you will find interesting if you are planning on going. People usually travel to Singapore for shopping or they change flights on their way to Australia, New Zealand, and other destinations further east or south. If you go shopping, keep in mind that you will find all the […]

How about Singapore

About Singapore

If you ever wondered about Singapore, you are in the right place. We are heading there next!  We will move on with our travel stories by going a bit more to the east to enjoy this unique city-state through glimpses. Stretching to over 700 square kilometers and with a population of about five million, this country […]

Things to do in Palmyra Syria

Palmyra Colonnade Glimpses of the World

*I was fortunate enough to travel to Syria and see the country in 2008, three years before the war broke out. This homage to Syria is a reminder, a story about the country with immense cultural heritage, posted here with the wholehearted wish for peace to be restored and cities  rebuilt. Things to do in […]

Palmyra Temple

Baal Temple Palmyra

*I was fortunate enough to travel to Syria and see the country in 2008, three years before the war broke out. This homage to Syria is a reminder, the story about the country with immense cultural heritage, posted here with the wholehearted wish for peace to be restored and cities rebuilt. Palmyra Temple was one […]

Maaloula Syria: The Jesus’s Dialect

Maaloula before the war Glimpses of the World

*I was fortunate enough to travel to Syria and see the country in 2008, three years before the war broke out. This homage to Syria is a reminder, the story about the country with immense cultural heritage, posted here with the wholehearted wish for peace to be restored and cities rebuilt. Welcome to Maaloula Syria! […]

Aleppo Before the War

Aleppo Syria Glimpses of the World

*I was fortunate enough to travel to Syria and see the country in 2008, three years before the war broke out. This homage to Syria is a reminder, a story about the country with immense cultural heritage, posted here with the wholehearted wish for peace to be restored and cities rebuilt. Welcome to the post […]

Aleppo Syria Citadel: Things to Know

Aleppo Citadel gate Glimpses of the World

*I was fortunate enough to travel to Syria and see the country in 2008, three years before the war broke out. This homage to Syria is a reminder, the story about the country with immense cultural heritage, posted here with the wholehearted wish for peace to be restored and cities rebuilt. Aleppo Syria Citadel is […]