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Nirwana Gardens Bintan Resort Activities – Shopping at Pasar Oleh Oleh & Massage at Aroma Day Spa

January 16, 2012
Bintan Activities Shopping

If you find All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) driving, archery and air rifle shooting too intensive and tiring for a relaxing weekend getaway in Bintan, you can consider a massage and spa at Aroma Day Spa after shopping for souvenirs and Polo shirts at Pasar Pasar Oleh. After a relaxing massage session, chill out at Cafe Tempo [...]

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Practising Yoga in Bhutan

January 7, 2012
Yoga Bhutan

Along our journey around Bhutan, we have visited a number of places which offers great views of the surrounding scenery, yet without the hustle and bustle of typical tourist spots around the world – making such places perfect to meditate or even practice yoga. Travelling with a yoga teacher (Boon Cheng) on this tour around [...]

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Nirwana Gardens Bintan Resort Activities – Archery, Laser Clay, Mangrove Fireflies Tour and All Terrain Vehicle Adventure

January 2, 2012
Bintan Resorts ATV

Besides a wide range of delicious dining options at Nirwana Gardens Bintan Resort, there are also plenty of activities to keep us occupied at the resort. Located just a short 5-minute walk away from Nirwana Resort Hotel (also reachable via the Nirwana Gardens shuttle bus), the Nirwana Resort Centre offers a range of activities for [...]

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Exciting Events at Marina Bay Sands – Wicked the Musical & Titanic the Exhibition

December 22, 2011
marina bay sands

WICKED tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grow to [...]

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Luxurious Gastronomic Discovery at Marina Bay Sands with Asia’s Dining Destination Package

December 18, 2011
marina bay sands dining asian experience destination

Imagine a luxurious staycation at Marina Bay Sands where you get to not only dine at one of Marina Bay Sands’ celebrity restaurants but also check out the kitchens of various celebrity chef restaurants to understand the secret behind their worldwide success. This post will provide you with a quick glimpse into what such an [...]

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Dining Experiences at Bintan Island – Seafood, International and Local Cuisine

December 11, 2011
Kelong Bintan

Besides fun activities and beautiful beaches, Bintan Island also offers lots of dining experiences with lots of different cuisines to choose from – perfect for food lovers hoping to embark on a gastronomic adventure during this getaway. Kelong Seafood Restaurant The Kelong seafood restaurant, located at the western coast of Nirwana Gardens, offers a panoramic [...]

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Bintan 3D2N Weekend Getaway Trip Summary

December 4, 2011
Bintan Resorts

Whether you are planning a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one or fun vacation with your family and friends or you just want a short getaway from Singapore, Bintan Island is the best place for it. PassportChop readers also enjoy special discounts on tours and spa/massage bookings on Bintan Island – read on for [...]

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Tales of Divine Madman & Phalluses at Chimi Lhakhang

November 28, 2011
Penis Chimi Lhakhang

Warning! This post contains graphic drawings of the male phallus/penis (not mine!). Do not read on if you are uncomfortable with such images. The next city on our Bhutan itinerary – Punakha is about 77 km (three hours and 15 minutes’ drive) northeast of Thimphu. The road from Thimphu to Punakha crosses the 3,115-m Dochula [...]

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Novotel Hotel Clarke Quay Staycation

November 25, 2011
Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore

Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay boasts one of the most magnificent and unobstructed views of the meandering Singapore River, the spectacular city skyline and the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park. This coupled with its proximity to Clarke Quay – the best place to spend the evening out with friends, makes Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay ideal [...]

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Bhutanese Wind Horse (Lung Ta) Prayer Flags

November 14, 2011
Bhutan Prayer Flag

Colorful prayer flags are one of the most common sights when travelling around Bhutan – you will find them at temples, chortens, mountain tops and even at the back of some vehicles. There are two kinds of prayer flags: Horizontal ones, called lung ta (meaning “Wind Horse”) in Tibetan, and Vertical ones, called Darchor. Dar [...]

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