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Officially opening on 9 March 2012, i Light Marina Bay is attracting a myriad of visitors to the bay area in Singapore. Lasting three weeks, the sustainable light art festival will hold a fluster of activities as it promotes its message of going green to locals and travellers alike. Dotted with lights of all kind, from LED lights to lasers, from 3D digital mapping to...
As sustainability is promoted through all aspects of i Light Marina Bay 2012, the festival encourages buildings around Singapore to be energy efficient by taking part in the “Switch Off, Turn Up” campaign. Over the 24-day festival period, forty-two buildings within and beyond the Marina Bay precinct will consciously commit to switching off non-essential...
Down under? Here are 5 unique must tries! 1. Lower Ground Food Court (below Woolworths) Open daily for lunch until 3pm, this food court is perfect for a quick lunch. Its a small over crowded air-conditioned food court in the CBD that sells an array of mouth-watering Asian cuisines at reasonable prices. It can get pretty busy during lunch time so make sure you head...
In its second edition, i Light Marina Bay 2012 will have the entire perimeter of the already vibrant bay area of Singapore turn into a glistening arena of light art installations. Themed “Light Meets Asia”, this shimmering event will feature more than 30 innovative and environmentally sustainable installations by both local and international artists. Yet...
This photo features the vast mountainous skyline of the fabled crater of Mt. Tangkuban Perahu, the only ‘drive-up’ volcano on the island of Java, West Indonesia. Located thirty kilometres north of Bandung, a sleepy city that is situated 768 meters above sea level, this active stratovolcano is considered one of the many off-the-beaten track destinations in Indonesia...
Uniquely Malaysian, the Curry Mee is a dish made out of yellow egg noodles and a spicy coconut curry that is topped off with loads of bean curd, shredded pork and seafood. Found mostly in every Chinese coffee shop around the corner, the quality and quantity of ingredients can somewhat vary. For the best bowl of Curry Mee topped of with a generous serving of seafood...
A great way to spend an evening in New York is to watch the sun set while you cruise around the harbour. With the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for backdrop, cruising one of the largest natural harbours in the world is a great way to soak in the views. The harbour is made out of the waterways of the estuary near the mouth of the Hudson River that empty into New...
In conjunction with the Spain Tourism Board and a creative way of creating a buzz of travel wants and desires, “An Evening in Spain” introduced South-East Asia’s newest travel agency – CheapTickets.sg. Commencing in November last year, CheapTickets.sg is an online travel agency offering flights on both budget and full-frill carriers through a...
Carved from volcanic sandstone, a compacted combination of ash and dust that contains a mixture of sand and clay, Dvarapala’s are a common island feature in Bali. These fearsome warriors stand guard at the entrance of most Hindu temples and any site of holy significance. The Balinese Dvarapala’s are often made from andesite or volcanic sandstone found...
A masquerade like no other in Asia, the Chingay Parade in Singapore has always been a much awaited event for both locals and travellers alike. Starting out in 1973 as a humble neighbourhood parade with only Chinese elements in it, the festival has evolved into the grandest street procession of large floats and costumes adorned by performers who dance and sway to...