Singapore, I Love You. Here’s Why.

A Singapore Fling

Strolling through downtown Singapore, I can’t help but notice a large tree growing out of the side of a skyscraper. Not far away, three 55-story buildings stand side-by-side with what appears to be an enormous ship resting across their tops. And it only gets better. This one-of-a kind skyline is juxtaposed against so many gardens with rainforestlike vegetation that Singapore is known as the “garden city.”….. FULL ARTICLE

January 23, Gary Bogue, www.mercurynews.com

Mandai Orchid Garden to move to Kranji

Come new year, Mandai Orchid Garden as we know it will be no more. Friday is the last day at its current location, before it moves to Kranji by the middle of next year….. FULL ARTICLE

December 30, Seet Sok Hwee / Monica Kotwani, www.channelnewsasia.com

Stone, Hitchcock and the Singapore Sun Festival

MANILA, Philippines – Just like any character in a Haruki Murakami novel, we inevitably catch the feeling of dread and ennui as we slowly lose ourselves in the rush of city life. To those seeking a reprieve, the forthcoming Singapore Sun Festival may be the chance to escape, as well as enjoy 10 days of music, visual arts, film, literature, wine, wellness and food….. FULL ARTICLE

October 18, Don Jaucian, www.philstar.com

Enjoy Sun Fest events – for free

THEY say that the best things in life are free. If you subscribe to that saying, then here is good news for you. The Singapore Sun Festival, which will be launched officially next Friday, and which will see stars like Natalie Cole and George Benson perform, is on until Nov 7. But, if you do not want to pay a dime, then go for the fest’s free events….. FULL ARTICLE

October 19, Sherilyn Lim, http://news.asiaone.com