From the monthly archives:

September 2009

2D1N Kukup (Hello Leisure Resort) Trip Summary

September 30, 2009
Kukup Hello Resort Chalet

Travel Mates A mixture of colleagues and friends + Melbourne Mates – Xiaoying, Caroline, Kia Ai, TY and I   In case you are wondering why we are posing with an imaginary phone each – it’s because the Kukup resort is called ‘Hello Leisure Resort’ so we are “hello-ing” with a phone. Getting to Kukup, [...]

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Kota Tinggi Ostrich Farm & Fireflies Trip

September 28, 2009
Desaru Ostrich Farm Fireflies Tour

1-Day Kota Tinggi Ostrich Farm/ Fireflies Tour Kota Tinggi is one of Singaporeans’ favorite destination to experience the Christmas tree-like effect of fireflies.  Many tour operators offer this popular one-day getaway trip from Singapore.  To keep you occupied during the day, they would usually include visits to ostrich farms and some shopping. Upon immigration clearance, [...]

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Riding into the Thick of Battle: Army Live Firing Safari

September 26, 2009
Army Open House

Army Open House (AOH) The army open house is one of the rare events in Singapore where you can get up close and personal with military equipment and vehicles.  One of the most popular activities to do during the Singapore Army Open House is the Combat Ride Safari where you get to ride aboard a [...]

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Krrunching my way to Asia-Pacific Blog Awards at Uniquely Singapore

September 24, 2009
Nuffnang Best Travel Blog

PassportChop.com has been shortlisted for the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards as one of the top 5 finalists for the Best Travel Blog award category!  Quite an achievement considering that this blog was created only just 3 months ago. If you find our blog interesting and its content useful for your trip planning, please Vote [...]

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London Icons: Big Ben, Red Telephone Box, Bobbies

September 23, 2009
Big Ben London

To conclude our 17-day long Central Europe trip, I will provide you with a quick showcase of London icons.  Starting with Big Ben -> Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north-eastern end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is often extended to refer to the [...]

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£5 Chinese Buffet Dinner at London Chinatown

September 21, 2009
Kowloon Buffet London

London’s Chinatown is the best place for home-sick Singaporeans craving for chicken rice or any other Chinese food.  However, at £8-10 for a plate of chicken rice, it is quite expensive to eat in some of these Chinatown restaurants. Fret not because while walking around Chinatown, we saw 2 all-you-can-eat buffet Chinese restaurants!  We wanted [...]

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Unusual Hotels: Sleeping in a Sewer Pipe

September 20, 2009
Das Park Hotel Austria Linz

Austria Linz’s Sewer Pipe Das Park Hotel Would you pay to sleep in a sewer pipe?  Maybe not.  What if it has the following features:-): Comfortable interiors with full headroom Double bed and storage Woolly blanket and light cotton sleeping bag The Das Park Hotel rooms are small, but are safely secured by a code-lock [...]

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Gigantic Ice-Cream Sundae Treat at Benten Cafe Bugis Illuma

September 19, 2009
Benten Cafe Ice-Cream Sundae

Review of Benten Cafe – Anbiry Baburu Ice-Cream Having survived the Swensen’s Ice-Cream buffet at Ion Orchard, we decided to take on another challenge involving ice-creams – The fabled Anbiry Baburu Giant Ice-Cream at Benten Cafe Illuma! Before you even enter the restaurant, an array of yummy-looking plastic food greets you.  After seeing how humongus [...]

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Souvenir Shopping in London

September 18, 2009
Souvenir Shopping London

One of the must-do activities during London weekends is to visit the various types of markets selling all sorts of knick-knacks and enjoy interesting performances by buskers around these markets. However be prepared for huge crowds everywhere, especially at Tube stations (see picture below).  Also check train service availability before leaving your accommodation – some [...]

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Best Fish and Chips in London: Rock and Sole Plaice

September 16, 2009
London Rock and Sole Plaice

London Rock and Sole Plaice According to the owners of Rock and Sole Plaice, this Endell Street eatery is the 3rd Fish & Chip shop to open in London since Fish & Chips was introduced in 1861 and serves the “Best Fish and Chips” in the area. I didnt know that there are so many [...]

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