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Nov
2010

Why You Should Visit Singapore

Mention Singapore and you conjure up images of towering skyscrapers and golden-lit night skies. But few know the cultural and historical background behind this rising star of Southeast Asia. Take a little time to explore this island city, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by its multi-cultural background and vibrant gastronomy and nightlife it has to offer….. FULL ARTICLE

October 28, Ben Morgan, www.worldpress.org

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Nov
2010

Remnants of old Singapore

With all the recent additions to the Singapore skyline, it seems as if we’re in a perpetual state of reinvention — which leads people to believe that nothing in the city is untouched by redevelopment. Look hard enough, though, and you’ll find a few places that proudly refuse to get with the program….. FULL ARTICLE

October 3, Lester V. Ledesma, www.cnngo.com

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