Feb 4, 2011 - Singapore To Kuala Lumpur

We check out of the hotel at midday & take a taxi back to the bus depot to catch our 2.30 bus. The journey takes 5-6 hrs so we were pleased to find that our bus was really quite luxurious with A/C & electric reclining seats, it really was most comfortable, a world away from National Express coaches. We had to stop at the causeway between Singapore & Malaysia to go through Immigration & Customs formalities on both sides but all went smoothly. The roads were all good & we sailed along with just one refreshment stop on the way. It was dark by...

Dec 31, 2009 - New Years Eve and New Years Day

Hey All, So yesterday was a very action packed day!!! As we already told you we went to the bird park and on a rivercruise and the singapore flyer!!! We oved the flyer although most was just a view of the construction sights. New years eve/New Years was the BOMB!!!! SIngapore, like sydney does fireworks in style. We sat on the bridge and had a great view. We were there an hour and a half before they started so we got a bit of a sore bum! Today we are doing last minute shopping and tonight Al has a special dinner planned for us!!! We leave...

Sep 22, 2009 - Singapore, Singapore

Wednesday 23rd Sept One of the most interesting flights ever... due to nearly everyone on our flight including 30 camera crew flying over for the F1 Race in singpore this weekend!! Which od course Millie and I hadn't got a clue about!! After arriving at Singapore Airport (Changi)early evening (+6hrs ahead), we got the MRT train to Clarke Quary, were we stayed in a lovely 4* hotel "Park Hotel". Were we soon unloaded are belongings to go for an evening swim, which over looked the city centre and singapore river! Before taking a walk to look...

Jun 29, 2009 - Wednesday 29th June

Got off to a bit of a rocky start by having our shampoo, conditioner and Jens moisturizer all confiscated for being in too larger containers and then by me leaving the backpack on the x-ray machine! Other than that the flight went fine. We knew of a couple of others that were on the flight to Singapore (Brodie and Ben) so once landed in Singapore caught up with them for a beer along with another bloke that started chatting to me who was sitting in front of me. Wouldn’t believe it but his name was Shane Williams also! Anyway after a few...

Feb 28, 2009 - Singapore

Singapore Sling Time Wednesday 18th February 2009 Well, we have managed to get packed up at 6/12 Orchard Brae Avenue – and it took longer that anticipated – we both thought that we would have a relaxing morning – but not so – the car only went into the garage at 12.30pm and so rather than lunch being a 12 till 2 affair it was a 1.30 to 2.15 – bottle of wine and two quick meals. However, we did carry the luggage into town – well, Neil carried and Carolyn dragged hers on its wheels – So at least we know that we can lift our luggage and if...

Sep 20, 2008 - Arrive in Singapore

Well we have arrived all ok at 8am are both a bit tired as we didn't sleep much but we did watch a lot of films. Think that we are going to have an easy day today and have a nap at some point so that can stay up till a normal time. Note from Alice: Justin forgot to mention that I had trouble with my stupid passport again because the guy on the desk didn't think it looked like me! I had to answer questions about things in the passport and sign a bit of paper. I don't think it's THAT different - and I've got another 5 years on it!!! In the...

Sep 15, 2008 - Por fin llegamos

Todavia no puedo emitir un juicio con respecto a la Ciudad de Singapur porque acabamos de llegar. El hotel al que llegamos se llama Fragrance Hotel y no lo recomiendo porque hay muchas chicas de mini falda muy sospechosas en las esquinas de este rumbo. Manana tendremos que buscar otro hotel. El aeropuerto es muy bonito esta lleno de palmeras y plantas. Es grandote, lleno de tiendas con mucha luz. Es lo unico que hemos visto, manana les platicare un poco mas. Besos. Chini y Sergio

May 24, 2008 - Melbourne to Singapore

Depart Melbourne 1015, catch airport bus out to the plane as there was no gateway available or some problem. Not the A380 this time around. Easy travelling nine ten hour flight. Cross over Australian continent interesting varied landscape patterns of nature. Started watching 'There Will Be Blood' that oil film set in the west with Daniel Day Lewis - think it one an Oscar. Didn't watch all of it, flicking between that and some other Chinese martial arts film set in the Mongolian desert. Spoke to girl besdie me, young dental student who was...

Apr 25, 2008 - Singapore

Hey well got to Singapore and its fabulous!!!! So clean and efficient!! Had afternoon tea at The Raffles with one of the gentlemen from my group, then onto the Long Bar in Raffles for a Singapore Sling. A real experience!! Had a farewell dinner in a Japenese restaurant then onto Ministry of Sound. They have the largest one in the world here! Its was amazing. Leaving for Phuket today to chill on the beach! x

Apr 18, 2008 - On Our Way

We are off and running, currently in Singapore waiting to board our flight to Phuket. Smooth trip on Tiger Airways not really any different to other cheapies but leg room for Daryl a problem more than the norm. Long night - hot weather already although we have a electrical storm brewing which will make for an interesting flight. Im a bit tired & grumpy this morning, didnt sleep on the plane, but thats just the draw back of traveling all night so that you dont waste the day getting there.Daryl is in full holiday swing. Think we will hit the...

Apr 14, 2008 - Cairns

Hello everyone I'm beginning to get quite good at this blogging thing! So just arrived in Singapore yesterday, had a WELL GOOD nights sleep, so feeling fresh as a daisy today! Off to an area called Changi and going to see the Prisoner of War museum, and then going to some Buddhist Monastry which should be quite good. Tonight we're aplnning on doing a boat cruise on the river and going to the infamous Raffles Hotel for a 'Singapore Sling' Cocktail! Cairns was really really nice, really hot and sunny- but really small. We spent the 1st day...

Apr 13, 2008 - Singapore

Hi all, Well we made it to Sinapore last eve. What a journey! Twenty two hours fly time. Amazing service, as usual, with Sinapore Airlines. Check in at Vancouver airport is an actual lounge with leather chairs. Singapore is beautiful. Today's weather is about 33 degrees - hot and humid. We stayed at a really nice hotel across from the ocean and numerous boardwalks. We are now at Changi International Airport awaiting our next leg to Siem Reap. We should be arriving in Siem Reap at about 5:00pm this aft. Talk about shopping extraordinaire at...