DORA on the ROAD

One of the popular and exciting things to do in Singapore for people on family vacation is to experience its one - of - its - kind theme park located in Sentosa Island....the Universal Studios. It boasts 24 rides and attractions for everyone from the young to the young at heart. Adults can seek thrills on the heart - pounding roller coasters and rides like the Battlestar Galactica and the Revenge of the Mummy Rides. The kids can enjoy the magic of gentle rides like the Dino - Soarin' attraction and the Canopy Flyer. Even our grandparents can enjoy the park, with live shows and 4D - Shrek films. The theme park consists of seven uniquely themed zones which surrounds a lagoon. Each zone is based on a blackbuster movie or a television show featuring their own unique attractions, character appearances, dining and shopping areas. The seven distinct zones in the park are namely Hollywood, New York, Sci - Fi City, Ancient Egypt, Lost World, Far Far Away, and the Madagascar. As it was commo...

The Universal Globe and the USS Entrance Archway For the first few hours upon arrival in Singapore,we started our itinerary the next day to Sentosa Island. Since Universal Studios was recently launched last 18 March 2010, it ranked 1 to our toplist itinerary. Unfortunately, when we get there, the park's ticket had already been sold out for that period. As it was expected, it was a school holiday season so getting tickets for that period was hard. Be warned for those planning to go to Universal Studios, you must buy your tickets in advance to save your time some more. Luckily, I was able to booked our ticket through internet using my Visa Card right on the 25th of December...yay! what a Christmas gift for us!  After all the Construction biddings since 2007, this one - of - its kind theme park in Asia had its soft opening period from 18 March 2010. As part of of a growing and innovative part of the world, this newest theme park showcases a total of 24 attractions and rides which give...

Shopping time! We planned to spend the day to buy  our mementos galore in Little India and in Chinatown where you could be able to bargain the price . Just a walking distance from Chinatown, we dropped by first to Clarke Quay. Clarke Quay is one of the Singapore's top nightspots. As a dark blue sky shadows our journey down the riverbanks, let's see how does it look like at daytime. Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, the second Governor of Singapore and Governor of the Straits Settlements. This place was bustling with trade activity during the 19th Century. And later, the government relocated all activities to Pasir Panjang, and transformed the area into an entertainment, dining district and chill out.   For me, Clarke Quay, is not just about partying the night away. Even at day trip, you can be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the waterfront. I really loved this spot, the Coleman Bridge . This was designed by an Irish architect George Drumgold Coleman (1795 -...

On our way out to the Singapore Botanical Garden, attractions never ends. The views are very amazing which made us to take more photos before it rain. Spotted many freestanding sculptures which adds life and humour to the site's natural grace. FREDERICK CHOPIN, the most eminent Polish composer   Overlooking to this was the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, where music enthusiasts regularly gathers there for some orchestral performances.   Girl on a Bicycle   Girl on a Swing, sculptured by Sydney Harpley, R.A The exuberant "Swing Me Mama" The Swiss Granite Fountain    There are more delighted artworks but it seems the rain can't no longer wait for us and so we spent the hours back again in the Botany Centre while waiting for the rain to stop. Spotted different styles of Christmas tree and decors. The Clock Tower of Singapore, a gift from the Patron Lady Yuen - Peng McNeice, December 1998. Christmas spirit is on the air. I was surprised only few people visit this p...