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Singapore : 5 Places to Discover the City-State differently

on Pulau Ubin Island, 10 minutes away by boat, this magnificent view will offer you one of the most beautiful views of the surroundings, the city of Singapore and the jungle. Ideal for a day trip, take the boat without a schedule, it leaves when it is full... but it can only accommodate 12 people, ...

18
May
2022

Senility: drinking tea to prevent cognitive decline

the solution to preventing the risk of cognitive decline and senile dementia was in our mug? That's what a team of researchers from the University of Singapore suggests. These researchers followed a group of 36 people aged 60 and older over a 3-year period. They collected data on their lifestyle, ...

27
June
2022

Yusheng or Prosperity Toss: the Chinese New Year's lucky salad

dish, meant to bring abundance and a long life to those who eat it. This is why this specialty is consumed during the Chinese New Year, especially in Singapore and within the Chinese communities of Malaysia and Indonesia. What are the ingredients of Yusheng or Prosperity Toss? The Yusheng or Prosper ...

14
Feb
2024

Where to travel according to your zodiac sign?

black sand beaches and iconic sunsets embody the serenity sought by Taurus. Gemini, curious and communicative, will thrive in Barcelona, London, and Singapore. Barcelona, with its eccentric architecture and lively alleys, will stimulate Gemini's curiosity. London, a cosmopolitan metropolis, offers ...

10
Nov
2023

Chinese New Year: date and traditions

f) and Taiwan (5 days off), Hong Kong and Macau (3 days off), as well as in some Asian countries where the influence of Chinese culture is important: Singapore and Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia, Vietnam (Tet holiday). The New Year vacations are a period of migration accompanied by traffic jams o ...

06
Feb
2007

Travel to the United States: what are the formalities?

Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. You are eligible for this visa waiver program as long as you have an e-passport ...

22
July
2008

Giving Tuesday: an international day of generosity

born in 2012 then spread internationally, in the United Kingdom, Iralnd, Israel, Australia and New Zealand but also in Latin America, Brazil and even Singapore! In French-speaking countries like Canada, this day of generosity has taken the name of Mardi je donne. A day to give 'Giving Tuesday' is no ...

01
Dec
2014

Air travel: how to travel with his electronic cigarette?

where (in public and private places) in Turkey. Electronic cigarettes are also banned in Gambia, Panama and several Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore, India and Cambodia... In the Czech Republic, the ban on vaping applies to all public places. You cannot travel with more than 10 ml of r ...

20
July
2022

Malaysian cuisine: 5 amazing breakfast specialties

s and sugar. With its creamy texture reminiscent of English lemon curd, kaya is a popular treat in Southeast Asia and particularly in Malaysia and Singapore. This spread can have different colors: a nice caramel hue when plain or a surprising green color when flavored with pandan (but I want t ...

18
Nov
2022

Malacca or Melaka in Malaysia: 6 things to do there

you a closer look at the famous Strait of Malacca. The one Malaysians call the Melaka Strait is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world as Singapore major international trade hub is located at the end of this strait. From the shoreline one can see on the horizon the oil tankers and con ...

12
Jan
2023

The cendol: an emblematic dessert of Malaysia

f chendol is controversial as this dessert can be found under different names throughout Southeast Asia. It is sometimes attributed to be invented in Singapore without any historical source to prove it... Indonesians claim that this dessert is a derivative of their dawet, a drink made with the sa ...

18
Jan
2023

Air travel: understanding turbulence in 5 questions

and objects can start flying through the cabin. Fortunately, deaths related to this phenomenon on commercial flights are very rare. The death of a passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore on May 21, 2024, was caused by a heart attack. It should also be noted that there h ...

28
May
2024