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If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is "unique". A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West.
This lens provides an overview of Singapore, and point you to some good resources on various facets of travelling to and staying in our paradise island.
Getting To Singapore
Singapore, as the regional hub for many things in Asia Pacific, is a breeze to get to, whether by air, land or sea. Here are some links to get you started.
- Travel Offers
- The Singapore Tourism Board frequently works with its worldwide travel trade partners to provide you with special value-added travel packages to make your visit to Singapore even more memorable. We also organise and participate in travel shows on a regular basis.
- ZUJI Singapore
- ZUJI, Asia-Pacific's most comprehensive online travel company, puts the world of travel at your fingertips. Before you take a single step on your journey, visit ZUJI. Whether you seek a well-trodden path or the road less travelled; a popular tourist spot or an unusual destination, ZUJI is your partner.
- Priceline Singapore
- Priceline has pioneered a unique Internet based transactional service that offers air tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, travel insurance and cruises. In addition to its "Name Your Own Price" model, Priceline also markets fixed-price, retail travel products through "Make Your Own Choice" model.
Uniquely Singapore: Singlish
Some tidbits that's REALLY unique to Singapore
English is widely spoken in Singapore ... or is it? Many first-time visitors have been confounded by the colloquialisms that pepper Singaporeans' speech. This is because we speak very quickly (or so it's been said) and with a distinct Singaporean accent. Over the years, Singaporeans have developed their own brand of English fondly referred to as 'Singlish'.With our multi-racial background, it's not surprising that 'Singlish' borrows from the many different languages spoken in Singapore. Here's a collection of 'Singlish' terms which you might find handy on your visit to Singapore.
Examples:
Action (verb)
Derived from the English language meaning to show off.
Example: That fellow always like to action, walking around with his Rolex over his shirt sleeves.
Arrow (verb)
Derived from the English language meaning to be given a task that you don't want to do.
Example: I was arrowed to paint this wall.
Blur (adj)
Derived from the English language meaning does not know what is going on.
Example: He hasn't read up on the background to this project and was very blur at the meeting.
Pick up a word of two - it may help you to get that bargain you wanted!
by Razlan
A Malaysian in his mid twenties, studied and now working in Singapore. Totally passionate about all things Internet - new technologies, blogging, web... (more)
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