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...

District 10 - Intense Flavours With A Sweet Finish

District 10 Suntec City Mall Central, Singapore September 2015 Merlion Wayfarer had the opportunity to sample a full-course Italian meal at District 10 recently. Antipasto - Prosciutto de Parma Prosciutto is usually thinly sliced and served uncooked, it is often served as an antipasto before the meal, or the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal. Made from the hind leg of a pig (i.e. the ham), the quality of a Prosciutto cut is determined...

GE2015 - Political Posters Defaced

Merlion Wayfarer was passing by Depot Road when she noticed this scene: Several political posters were strewn on the ground, defaced and burnt. A pile of badges may beside the posters, burnt black but with the political logo visible. What made it even more shocking was the presence of the two bottles of liquid fuel and the charred stick used in the fire. This bonfire apparently happened recently as office workers in this area did not notice the poster...

SG Haze - Shrouding The F1 Preparations

City Hall Central, Singapore September 2015 This was the scene outside the City Hall and Supreme Court late on Thursday night. Haze shrouds the scene as the workers put in the extra hours to complete the set-up for the upcoming Singapore F1 Grand Prix later this month. ...