“Lion City” – ‘Isle at the end of the peninsula’ By Arundathie Abeysinghe Part I Globally renowned for its dazzling skyscrapers that decorate the skyline, awe-inspiring architecture, world-class museums, culinary scene that is second to none, including its melting pot of food hubs, tidiness, glamorous shopping centers, high standards of living, stable political environment, low crime rates, efficient public service including streamlined public transport service that makes it easy to get around, Singapore consistently ranks highly in global indexes for quality of life… In early December, this year (2023), I had the privilege to visit this year-round haven for explorers for a few days with my family members… In a series of articles, I have penned my memories of this breathtaking spotlessly clean vibrant country… Located approximately 137 kilometers (85 miles) north of the equator (over one degree from the equator), the diamond-shaped Singapore Island and 60 small islets ...
Dec 16, 2023
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