Colours, Sights & Patterns At Kampong Glam

In the 19th century, Kampong Glam was essentially an ethnic district with a strong Malay-Arab influence. It was a place where locals patronized for their Arab-Muslim traditional foodstuff and merchandise...

Tanjong Pagar - Dangerous Act

Tanjong Pagar Plaza 29 August 2015 Merlion Wayfarer was just at Tanning Pagar Plaza when she spotted these preparations going on for a neighobourhood dinner at the tentage nearby. This was the walkway near NTUC. A man was hosing the entire floor near the yellow-painted low wall and busy scrubbing the entire area with a broom. Just 1-2 metres away was this heavy bunch of wires on the ground. The wires were being connected from the electrical...

Disney Infinity 3.0 - Unveil The Power Of The Force With Star Wars

On 17 August 2015, Disney Interactive announced the launch of Disney Infinity 3.0, which features the introduction of the Star Wars Universe into the best-selling hybrid toy-video game. The new playsets will be available in Singapore from 1 September, with the Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Park retailing at a suggested retail price of S$99.90. The award-winning Sandcrawler Building where Disney Infinity 3.0 was unveiled... With the launch,...

Saizeriya City Square - Expect Only The Basic

Kitchener Road North-East, Singapore August 2015 Merlion Wayfarer made a lunch stop at Saizeriya City Square near Farrer MRT recently.  For this outlet, service is (really) basic: On entering, you are pointed by a "cardboard man" to the direction where you ought to be seated. Cutlery and food are placed on your table with a clutter. Staff can hear you but still walk past. In fact, the recommended way to alert them is still by using...

Black Knights - Jubilee Weekend Aerial Display

Marina Barrage South, Singapore August 2015 The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Black Knights Team performed a series of aerial performances over the Jubilee Weekend to celebrate SG50. Between 07 to 09 August 2015, six F-16C Black Knights aircraft put up a show at noon each day at the Marina Bay area. About 10,000 people packed Marina Barrage and its surrounding area on Friday morning to watch the Black Knights perform. Merlion...

Suvai 2015 - Taste The Flavours Of Indian Gourmet Food

Last weekend, SUVAI 2015 was held at Tan Quee Lan Street. Pronounced "soo-vai", SUVAI means to "taste the flavours" in Tamil. Sheltered marquee conveniently located right in the heart of town... Top chefs are profiled in this event...  Indian cuisine in all its exciting colours and tastes was experienced in this one-of-a-kind gourmet festival. Nine top chefs combine traditional and fusion flavours into 27 delectable Indian inspired...