Category: Asia
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Five tips for visiting Singapore on a budget
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Is it possible to experience Singapore on a budget? Singapore has a reputation for being expensive – and it certainly can be. For a start, Singapore is famous for its exclusive hotels, including the Fullerton and Raffles Hotels and the newer Marina Bay Sands. This gives the impression that it…
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What to see on a walk round Singapore’s marina
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Singapore’s marina is the focal point for most of Singapore’s main landmarks. So, if you’ve only got a short time in Singapore, the marina is the place to start. This article takes you on a clockwise lap of Singapore’s marina, with a brief explanation of each landmark. Spend as long…
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Where to get the best views of Marina Bay Sands
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The Marina Bay Sands hotel is an iconic part of Singapore’s skyline. Constructed in 2010, and with room prices starting at £587 a night (not including breakfast), this exclusive hotel stands regally on the south side of Singapore’s marina attracting curious tourists at all times of the day and night.…
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Singapore as a UNESCO Creative City of Design
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You might have an image of Singapore as a jungle of skyscrapers: busy, corporate and soulless. But just a few hours in Singapore will show you why it is a UNESCO Creative City of Design. The sheer number of unique buildings, and the greenery that forms an integral part of…
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Visiting Doha in Ramadan
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I spent a day in Doha on my way back to London from Hanoi. Qatar Airways’ flight-with-stopover deal was weirdly cheap so it just made sense to book it. We didn’t realise until later that the flights were that cheap because we would be in Doha in Ramadan. In case…
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One day in Doha on a long layover
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If you’ve only got one day in Doha, read on for an efficient itinerary to get a good sense of the city in that short time. We’ll make our way round the coast from the Old Doha Port to the Al Corniche Waterfront. I spent a day in Doha on…