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West India Quay station. East London, January 2019.

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South Quay is a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station on the Isle of Dogs, East London, England. The station is between Crossharbour and Heron Quays stations and is in Travelcard Zone 2. South Quay is in Millwall and is located on the southern shore of the South Dock of the West India Docks; the current station platforms sit astride the channel connecting Millwall Dock to the West India Docks. #southquay #london #canarywharf (à South Quay DLR station) https://www.instagram.com/p/CphxAcOoTGx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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LONG ISLAND CULTURAL RESTAURANTS (with some from NYC) I only picked one restaurant for each country, but there may be several for that particular ethnic cuisine. I have not gone to all of these, so I can’t stand by how good their food may be. And since restaurants unfortunately close all the time, please Google them before just showing up to see if they’re still operating (and what hours they are open as well. Afghanistan - Kabul Restaurant Afghani Cuisine - 1153 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743

Albania - Gurra Cafe - 2325 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458

Argentina - Cafe Buenos Aires - 23 Wall St A, Huntington, NY 11743

Australia - The Australian NYC - 20 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Austria - Werkstatt - 509 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan Grill - 1610 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Bangladesh - Boishakhi - 29-14 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

Belarus - Belarussian Xata - 1655 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Belgium - BXL Zoute - 50 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010

Bolivia - Mi Bolivia - 4410 48th Ave, Woodside, New York 11377

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Cevabdzinica Sarajevo - 37-18 34th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Brazil - Villa Brazil Cafe Grill, 4316 34th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101-1171

Burma - Burmese Bites Food Cart - 5 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101 Cambodia - Angkor - 408 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065

Chile - San Antonio Bakery - 174 Rockaway Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580

China - Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant - 555 Route 111, Ste 5, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Colombia - Pollos El Paisa - 989 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Costa Rica - Casa Tica Lounge - 174 E Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, Southampton, NY

Côte d’Ivoire - La Savane - 239 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026

Croatia - Dubrovnik Restaurant - 721 Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801

Cuba - Cafe Havana - 944 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787

Cyprus - Mesoyios - 472 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Czechia - Koliba - 3111 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105

Dominican Republic - Dominican Restaurant - 1637, 1019 Front St, Uniondale, NY 11553

Ecuador - Ecuadorian - 41-20 34th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Egypt - Mombar - 2522 Steinway St, Queens, NY 11103

El Salvador - Las Brisas De El Salvador - 74 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY 11552

Eritrea - Massawa - 1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

Ethiopia - Awash - 338 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003

Finland - Smorgas Chef - 58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016

France - Le Soir - 825 Montauk Hwy, Bayport, NY 11705

Georgia - Pirosmani - 2222 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Germany - The Village Lanterne - 155 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Ghana - Accra - 2065 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027

Greece - Kavala Estiatorio - 10-07 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Grenada - West Cuisine-Organic Grenadian Cuisine - 916 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Guatemala - Tikal Restaurant - 100 Front St, Greenport, NY 11944

Haiti - Mirelle's Restaurant - 170 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590

Honduras - El Rancho Catracho - 131 Jackson St, Hempstead, NY 11550

Hungary - Budapest Cafe - 1631 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

India - Curry Kebob House - 585 Medford Ave #1, Patchogue, NY 11772

Indonesia - Sky Cafe - 8620 Whitney Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Ireland - Sullivan's Quay Restaurant and Bar - 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY

Israel - Bar Bolonat - 611 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Italy - Branchinelli's Pizza - 555 NY-111, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Jamaica - Island Jerk - 1350 Deer Park Rd, North Babylon, NY 11703

Japan - Hana Traditional Japanese Cuisine - 14 Haven Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050

Korea - Ssambap Korean BBQ - 2350 Nesconset Hwy, Stony Brook, NY 11790

Laos - Khe-Yo - 157 Duane St, New York, NY 10013

Lebanon - Naya - 1057 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022

Malaysia - Pulau Pinang - 82-84 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Mexico - Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine - 211 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767

Morocco - Cafe Mogador - 101 Saint Marks Pl # 1, New York, NY 10009

Nepal - Everest Himalayan Cuisine - 2518 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710

New Zealand - The Musket Room - 265 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012

Nigeria - DF Nigerian Food Truck - http://www.divineflavoredcatering.com

Pakistan - Shaheen Restaurant - 253 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801

Paraguay - Sabor Guarani Restaurant Bar - 40-04 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361

Peru - Las Delicias De Mi Tierra - 1262 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717

Philippines - Kabayan Grill - 1640 Front St, East Meadow, NY 11554

Poland - Zagloba Polish Bar and Restaurant - 700 NY-27A, Amityville, NY 11701

Portugal - Churrasqueira Bairrada - 144 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501

Romania - Romanian Garden - 43-06 43rd Ave, Long Island City, NY 11104

Russia - Mari Vanna - 41 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Senegal - Joloff - 1168 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Serbia - Kafana - 116 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009

Singapore - Chomp Chomp - 7 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014

Somalia - Safari - 219 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026

South Africa - Madiba - 195 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Spain - España Tapas & Wine Bar - 655 Middle Country Rd, St James, NY 11780

Sri Lanka - Lakruwana - 668 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10304

Sweden - IKEA Long Island - 1100 Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY 11801

Switzerland - Cafe Select - 212 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

Taiwan - Taiwanese Gourmet - 8402 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Thailand - Sawasdee Thai Elevated - 395 S Oyster Bay Rd, Plainview, NY 11803

Trinidad and Tobago - Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop - 1267 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Turkey - Bosphorus Cafe Grill - 138 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050-2217

Ukraine - Rondel - 2006 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223

United Kingdom - Jones Wood Foundry - 401 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

Uruguay - Tabare - 221 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Uzbekistan - Taste of Samarkand - 62-16 Woodhaven Blvd, Middle Village, NY 11379

Venezuela - Arepas Cafe - 33-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

Vietnam - Saigon Casa - 4747 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Yemen - Yemen Café - 176 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

#long island #new york #ethnic restaurants #restaurants #culture #food #food blog #travel #traveling by tastebuds #traveling #ny #nyc

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Places in London to visit that doesn’t feel like the Capital!

One of London’s best things is that it’s very diverse and doesn’t always look or feel like London. There are plenty of things to do and places in London to visit, but sometimes it can be overwhelming to pick out one particular place. When it comes to travelling in London, it’s easy to go about doing the same old routines and hanging out in our go-to spots. Whether it’s a night out with the girls at a groovy night club or chilling with the boys at a local pub, or strolling around the city with your significant other in usual comfort zones.

Yes, we as humans are creatures of habit, and tend to do the everyday, recurring things. But I think you’ll agree with me when I say that it is good to mix up things every now and then! Luckily, there are places in London to visit, which are full of surprises and fascinating escapes that will give your regular travel routine a good appal. And it’s bound to make you feel you’ve travelled miles away from the city. Here’s a list of unique places in London to visit that might not look or feel like it! Try something out of the box, something inspirational, and it can be in your own back yard!

Little Venice

Where are you? In Venice, Italy

Have you always wanted to visit Venice and take a romantic gondola ride, but never had the chance? Well, the good news is that you can have the same experience right at home in Little Venice! This lovely hidden gem and an eccentric area located in a suburban area of Maida Vale in North London. It is swarming with colourful houseboats and quaint cafes. Nestled between the Great Union Canal and Regent’s Canal. Little Venice is one of the most popular places in London to visit that will make you feel that you’re not in London! Take a boat trip in Little Venice as you cruise down the canal that mimics the Venetian lagoon and the romantic gondola ride.

Kew Gardens

Where are you? In Japan

My next choice is the Kew Gardens, the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in London and the perfect escape from the city’s rush. The gardens are home to the most diverse collection of living plants globally, and it’s the perfect place for a day out. Discover beautiful Japanese sculpted landscape, the iconic Palm House and its exotic rainforest. I’m certain that a visit to this place will have you imagine that you’re on a getaway in Japan, finding your inner Zen in a peaceful setting.

Vertical Chill

Where are you? Climbing Mt. Everest

Feel like going on an extreme mountaineering experience, but you’re stuck in London? Don’t worry, there’s just the solution to your cold whim! Swap the icy climes of Mt. Everest for Covent Garden instead, where you’ll find, Vertical Chill an imposing tall wall of ice, just waiting to be conquered. It offers the same rush and all the exhilaration without the risk of frostbite and frozen meals.  

Ruislip Lido

Where are you? In the Mediterranean

Out of the places in London to visit, Ruislip Lido is my absolute favourite! Well, maybe it’s because I love me some sunshine and this is the perfect place to soak in some rays! Okay, yes, I know that London’s sunshine is not as strong as the Mediterranean’s rays, but you can still find that quiet beach vibes. Ruislip Lido is a large lake surrounded by golden sand, making it a wonderful place for sunbathers, long walks and picnics.

Crystal Palace Park Dinosaur Sculptures

Where are you? In Indonesia

When you’re travelling in London, make sure to pay a visit to the Crystal Palace Park. This will be a superb activity for the kids! This park is a Victorian theme park located in south-east London. However, the park consists of 30 palaeontological statues, five geological displays, and Indo-like landscape. The not-so-accurate collection of concrete lizards are scattered around the park’s lakes, for kids of all ages to enjoy!

Leighton House Museum

Where are you? In Turkey

Yes! You’ll definitely have the Turkish vibes with its bold Middle-Eastern decor, and warm ambience. Leighton House Museum is named as the place ‘where east meets west’. It is located in the heart of Kensington, London. This was once a home of artist Frederic, Lord Leighton and is the product of an artistic vision that ran wild. The museum is filled with paintings of the artist. But it’s the ‘Arab Hall’ that’s the real deal, a large domed room covered in tiles and mosaics will make you forget which continent you’re in.

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Where are you? In India

Popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’, is a Hindu worship place located at a beautiful setting and is one of the biggest Hindu temples outside India. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir isn’t on every tourist’s ‘must-visit’ list but is one of the best places in London to visit. It was built out of Bulgarian limestone and Italian marble, carved by hand in India before assembling it in London. When you enter the temple, filled with beautiful carvings and shrines of Hindu deities, you’ll instantly feel you’re on Indian soil.

Best sightseeing spots when travelling in London

These locations below have become some of the unique places in London to visit famous for the most unusual views in the city. From marvellous architecture, street art to beautiful gardens. Not forgetting that these are some of the most Instagrammable spots in the Capital.

Frank’s Café, Peckham

Girl with A Dolphin, St. Katherine’s Docks

Churchill Arms, Kensington

The Sky Garden, Fenchurch Street

The Light-Up Tunnel, King’s Cross

Leake Street, Waterloo

The Great Hall at the British Museum, Holborn

The Staircase, Renaissance Hotel at St. Pancras

Baker Street Underground Station

The Cineworld at West India Quay

How many of these sightseeing spots in London have you seen? Let me know in the comments below!

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Open-entrances of Under/Over ground.

I had an unusual experience in London that I have ever experienced in my country, Republic of Korea. It happened when I went to the Lewisham station a few days ago. The way of an entrance of the station was designed was different from the other stations. Unlike the usual station where people had to get in through the card reader machine, there was an open-entrance so that they could get on to the train without paying if they intended. I was so surprised that even though I did not pay, I was able to get in and stand on a platform. I hovered around the station and was uncertain what to do. I was concerned that I had entered the station illegally as I had not paid. So, I went back to the entrance and tried to find a card reader machine. When I was lost like that, I saw three people who ran into the station. One of them ran to train straight away, and other two ran to the card reader machine which I could not find. The train left at the same time when I realised where the card reader machine was. After then, I paid and got on to the train. when I arrived at the destination, West India Quay, there was an open-entrance as well.  

This open-entrance station system of finding and paying by oneself could also be considered as a critical design as it makes people to think a problem and have a question. Raby said that the role of critical design is to “stimulate discussion amongst the public designer and industry”(Dunne & Raby, 2001, p.&58). Passing open-entrances could be a trigger act to think paying a fare to people. The act of finding a card reader for paying makes people feel they are paying intentionally. Moreover, it makes people think about using public transportation. It lets people become conscious of paying behaviour. If card reader machines are not at entrances, people need to find card reader machines to pay to go on the Tube. It might lead people to think about act of paying more. There is a similar example with this Idea, it is a non-written tax on receipt in Canada. Thus, people in Canada may think about the tax whenever they buy products.

 There must be a big concern of people who steal a ride like a person in my experience. I am concerned that there are people stealing a ride in normal Entrance of under/over ground station as well. When I stand in front of a train, I have considered my ethics l am norms as I had a desire not to pay a transport fee as well. Passing an entrance could be a trigger act to make people to pay a fare. The act of finding a card reader for paying makes people feel they are paying intentionally. It lets people become conscious of paying behaviour. If card reader machines are not at the entrance, people need to find a card reader machine to pay to use the tube. This might encourage people think of the necessity of paying fees for the public facilities. Furthermore, staff often check people to see whether they have paid or not. The Government has already approved this system, there might be a proper reason for it. Those people who use transportation secretly without paying, it probably makes them think not only about their ethical standards but also concern about the penalty.  

In addition, I think open-entrances in stations are possibly an advertisement to promote a positive image of ‘London’ itself by using that concern. Using this system (open-entrance) could mean Londoners are ethical people.  

Dunne, A. and Raby, F. (2001). Design noir. London: August.

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UK: Penultimate Elizabeth Line Station Transferred to TfL

UK: Penultimate Elizabeth Line Station Transferred to TfL

Like the nearby Canary Wharf London Underground station, the Elizabeth line station is constructed in a dock, in this case the North Dock of West India Quay. It sits below a five-storey retail and leisure space – which includes a rooftop garden – known as Crossrail Place. The station box is 256 metres long: greater than the height of the nearby One Canada Square, which is one of the UK’s tallest,…

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Commuter stabbed for hat and bag during terrifying attack at Tube station

Commuter stabbed for hat and bag during terrifying attack at Tube station

Two CCTV images have been released of two men police wish to speak to in connection with a brutal mugging (Picture: BTP) A man was punched in the head and stabbed by muggers on bicycles at a busy London tube station. The victim was targeted in broad daylight at West India Quay station, near Canary Wharf in the Docklands. He was approached by two men on bikes who demanded he hand over his…

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West India Quay station. East London, December 2017.

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Singapore - Part 1

Day 138 – Auckland to Singapore

Leaving New Zealand behind, I took off from Auckland’s airport in the early afternoon, heading northwest towards Asia. My flight took me over the Tasman Sea, across the orange sand plains of the Australian outback, and across the Java Sea, sprinkled with thousands of Indonesian islands.

As our airplane drew near to Changi airport, I had a spectacular, birds-eye view of hundreds upon hundreds of ships anchored along the Singapore Strait. It was an amazing sight, and I was able to immediately get a snapshot of Singapore’s economic and trading power in the region. Incredibly, at any given time, there are about 1,000 vessels in Singapore’s port, with a ship arriving or departing almost every 2-3 minutes!

Arriving at the contemporary airport, I breezed through customs and onto Singapore’s equally modern transit system, heading west into the city. I arrived in the heart of Chinatown at dusk, emerging onto Pagoda Street, a historic merchant’s district packed with souvenir shops, Chinese restaurants, traditional art and electronics. This vibrant area was packed with people, with food stalls, kiosks and musicians spilling out onto the street in celebration of Chinese New Years. The architecture of the neighbourhood was fascinating, with rows upon rows of technicolour shophouses. Originally built in the early 1800s, these buildings have been restored and repainted in every colour of the rainbow, with large, shuttered windows opening onto the humming streets below.  

Chinatown in Singapore

In every direction I looked I saw red, the official colour of Chinese New Years, and a symbol of luck and good fortune. I wove through the crowds and under hundreds of swinging lanterns, finally locating my hostel for the evening. I hadn’t realized it at the time of booking, but my hostel was actually on the second storey of one of these historic shophouses, with my room looking directly out over Pagoda Street. While this made for some very cool pictures, and a birds-eye view of the festivities below, it also ended up being very loud! Over the rest of the week, earplugs and a loud fan became my best friends – allowing me to get some much-needed shut-eye while the New Years’ revelry carried on late into the night. Despite this small inconvenience, it was very cool to be in Singapore during this time, and get an inside look at the country’s celebrations!

After checking in, I returned to the bustling streets to explore. Although I was tired for my long flight, my senses were jolted awake from the sights, smells and sounds of Chinatown – steaming baskets of dim sum and street food, red envelopes for “lucky money”, a traditional gift for children during New Years, the pungent smell of durian fruit, and a canopy of lanterns criss-crossing the night sky overhead.

I capped off my evening with chicken rice and dim sum at Maxwell Food Centre, one of the many hawker markets that Singapore is famous for. Scattered around the city, these local food halls are home to some Michelin-starred food stalls – with all eats usually under $10! It was a delicious way to start off my travel in Southeast Asia.

Day 139 – Singapore

My first full day started with life admin – getting set up with a new SIM card, a replacement tote bag and new set of reading glasses, after I accidentally stepped on mine when camping in New Zealand! I had to be in Singapore for almost a week because of the timing for my second set of vaccinations – Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis - specific to my next two months in Southeast Asia. Although I wasn’t originally planning to be in Singapore for this long, it was a nice change of pace, as I didn’t feel rushed to see everything at once.

Chinatown

I wandered around Chinatown and downtown Singapore during that daytime, and began to get an even clearer picture of Singapore’s rich cultural diversity, from the countless options for ethnic cuisine, to numerous places of worship for Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and Christian faiths – often all within a few blocks. It is clear that Singapore’s culture is an incredible fusion of culture, ethnicity, faith, and language. The blend of Malaysian, Indian, Chinese, Arab and English cultures is on full display at every turn throughout this vibrant “Lion City”.  

Kumquat Plants on Pagoda Street

Walking through the heart of Chinatown, I first explored Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu Shrine in Singapore. It was originally built in 1827 by an Indian trader from Penang, Malaysia, and the Dravidian architecture of the temple was simply stunning. This particular style of temple originated from South India and Sri Lanka, with the architecture consisting of pyramid shaped towers throughout the temple. The Sri Mariamman Temple stands out with its large gopurum (monumental entrance tower). The massive gopurum had numerous tiers, consisting of brightly coloured sculptures of Hindu deities.

Covering my shoulders and taking my shoes off, I walked through the heavy wooden gates to enter the temple. I wandered into a courtyard with the main prayer hall located in the centre, where there were large sculptures of deities such as Rama, Muraga and Krishna. Flower garlands, called “mala” had been placed around the necks of these deities by devotees.

Heading over a few blocks, I walked around the perimeter of Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, a 5-story, modern Buddhist Temple. Built in 2007, the temple gets its name from what is thought to be the tooth of Buddha (recovered from his funeral pyre in India), which is displayed in the temple. Thousands of red lanterns encircled the base of the temple, swinging in the breeze.

Clarke Quay

I continued onwards to Clarke Quay, located on the banks of the Singapore River. Once the heart of the city and a centre for marine trade and commerce, this neighbourhood is packed with both colonial-era architecture and colourful modern buildings. Visitors to Clarke Quay can still ride the historic “bumboats” that were used to unload wares from around the world. I wandered along the walkways lining the river, taking in the sights of this diverse neighbourhood.

MICA Building in Clarke Quay

In the late afternoon, I boarded the MTR to head up to Emerald Hill. Located near the famous shopping district of Orchard Road, Emerald Hill is a peaceful conservation area, filled with cobblestoned streets and beautifully preserved Peranakan shop houses, complete with grand entrance gates, sculpted, colourful wall decorations, and wooden window shutters. Beautifully tended gardens with lush, tropical vegetation surrounded the buildings, adding to the beauty of this neighbourhood. In front of some of the homes, there were touches of red decorations, in celebration of the New Year. Kumquat plants were outside the front doors, decorated with red ribbons for luck, their yellow-orange fruit symbolizing prosperity.

Emerald Hill

A few of the shophouses on Emerald Hill had been converted into trendy patios and cafes, where I stopped at one for a glass of wine, taking in the peaceful ambience of the neighbourhood. As evening fell, I returned to the hubbub of Chinatown, sampling street food on Smith Street and popping in and out of bustling stalls and shops, before making my way home for the evening.

Day 140 – Singapore

It was a hot, humid morning as I boarded the MRT, heading to Eunos Station in Eastern Singapore. My destination was the Joo Chiat, located on the Eastern side of the island, a neighbourhood considered to be one of the early heritage towns in the country. It is also known for being a Peranakan community, an ethnic group descended from marriages between Chinese and Indian men and local Malay or Indonesian women from the Malaysian Archipelago (with Singapore at its base).

Joo Chiat

In Joo Chiat, the neighbourhood is full of colourful homes decorated with ceramic tiles and sculpted facades. These heritage homes are juxtaposed with trendy bars and modern shops, sprinkled throughout the neighbourhood. I walked along Koon Seng Road to visit the famous stretch of Peranakan shophouses. Built in the 1920s, these 3-storey homes are painted in various pastel shades, with intricate floral patterns decorating the exteriors.

House of Tan Teng Niah

Because I love a good walk when travelling, I decided to head back towards the city centre on foot, which was a great way for me to get a sense of everyday life in the Singapore.  I stopped in Little India in the early afternoon to visit the house of Tan Teng Niah. Constructed in the early 1900s by a local businessman, this villa is an example of a home of many of Singapore’s ethnic-Chinese business around the turn of the century. When it was restored about 30 years ago, it was painted in a rainbow of vivid colours – with every section of the house in a slightly different hue.  It was quite a striking sight!

I continued onwards to Kampong Gelam, a neighbourhood which has been home to the Malay, Arab and Burgis communities of Singapore since the 1800s. Today, the area is one of Singapore’s creative hubs, packed with street art, independent boutiques, and trendy pubs and bars. In addition to being a popular hipster hangout, Kampong Glam also is host to many colourful heritage and worship sites. Arab Street, part of Singapore’s Muslim Quarter, is packed with stores selling wares such as Persian Rugs, intricate textiles and Arab teas. It is an area that has fusion of culture, religion and people, and definitely has something for everyone.

Nearby, the spectacular Masjid Sultan Mosque is framed by swaying palm trees. Considered to be the “national mosque” of the city-state, it has a history of over 200 years, with several versions of a mosque having been built on the grounds. The current Masjid Sultan Mosque was built in the 1930s, and has an iconic gold dome, flanked by a tall minaret with a gold roof.

Masjid Sultan

I stopped for dinner and a Tiger beer at the patio of a jazz café, tucked along an alley with extravagant and street art, people watching and taking in the sights and sounds of Kampong Gelam. Tired from the humidity and my long day of walking, I hopped on the MRT and headed back to my hostel in Chinatown.  

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West India Quay DLR Station, Canary Wharf

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Singapore 28/12-1/1/2018

BEFORE YOU GO:

Tụi mình lên kế hoạch đi Tour Singapore vào 28/12-1/1/2018. Và bắt đầu săn vé tốt.

29/9: Book vé  là 3116đ/ vé (round trip- JETSTAR) qua Traveloka (bạn tìm thêm các app khác: Booking/ Agoda/ TripAdvisor)

20/11 : Book vé đi USS là 1092đ/ vé (mình book tại agent VN (toidi) thì sẽ rẻ hơn so với book vé bên Sin, và bạn không cần phải xếp hàng dài để chờ đợi)

26/10: Book hostel Coziee Lodge (chỗ này được review tốt và bạn mình đã từng ở. Có 8 single bed trong 1 room, phòng hơi chật nhưng rất ok, gần Kallang station (đi bộ chỉ mất 5’) và ở nằm trên đường Geylang (con đường có nhiều món ăn đặc sản ở Singapore như Cháo ếch, Dimsum, Cua sốt ớt…).

-          $ trong bài được hiểu là SGD (1 SGD= 17.200vnđ thời điểm tháng 12/2017)

EZ LINK:

-          Thẻ EZ Link là thẻ để đi MRT và xe bus. Một thẻ chỉ sử dụng cho 1 người, tuyệt đối không dùng chung cho nhiều người. Bạn có thể mua tại quầy “Customer Service” tại mỗi trạm MRT. Phí thẻ là 5S$ và phí nạp là 7S$ (TC 12$).

-          Cách nạp thẻ : bạn tìm đến các máy tự động (đều có ở tất cả các tàu điện ngầm trong mỗi trạm), bạn để thẻ lên phần vạch, rồi chọn phần nạp cash (tiền mặt) or ATM. Sau đó nhấn ‘ADD VALUE- thêm giá trị’ rồi bạn đưa tiền vào (tiền giấy or tiền xu đều được).

-          Trên mỗi chặng đường check out khỏi trạm, số tiền trong thẻ đều hiện lên phần bị trừ và giá trị còn lại. Một chặng có giá trị thấp nhất là 0.77$.

 MRT STATION :

Có 5 line chính của MRT ở Singapore, các STT bên dưới là Sin đánh số thứ tự cho trạm của các line.

-          Line xanh lá (Green line)- 1,2,3: East West Line

-          Line đỏ (Red line)- 4,5: North South Line

-          Line tím (Purple line)- 6,7: North East Line

-          Line vàng (Yellow line)- 8,9,10: Circle Line

-          Line xanh dương (Blue line)- 11,12: Downtown line

MRT các bản chỉ dẫn đường đi rất cụ thể, bạn chỉ cần tập trung và đọc hiểu bản chỉ dẫn là được.

 KINH NGHIỆM:

-          Trước khi đến chỗ bạn cần đến, cần check open và close time và các hoạt động ở đó, có một vài hđ đặc biệt được mở vào mỗi giờ nhất định (USS, Marina, cháo ếch, Firework, Orchard, Ion sky, Takashimaya…)

-          Không nên quá phụ thuộc vào các bài viết, vì có thể mình sẽ hiểu sai ý của người viết (ví dụ như mình)

-          Bạn nên mang 1 đôi giày thể thao dòng running để đi bộ tiện lợi nha.

-          Ăn uống thì nên ăn ở các FOOD COURT (giá tầm 5-6$) ở đây vừa rẻ vừa ngon, bạn đừng nên vào các quán sang trọng như Chili’s…thì chi phí rất đắt đỏ nếu bạn đi theo phương châm tiết kiệm.

 NGÀY 1 (28/12): SGN- SIN

5:10: Có mặt tại sân bay SGN

7:10: Cất cánh (SGN- SIN: bay 2 tiếng và SIN sẽ hơn VN 1 giờ)

12:00: Đến sân bay Changi, Terminal 1. Vì lần đầu qua nên không biết cách đi thế nào, tụi mình phải mất 2 tiếng đi vòng vòng để hiều về cách đi, nhưng thật ra rất dễ.

Để vào thành phố bạn phải đến Terminal 2 (T2) hoặc 3 (T3). Chỗ tụi mình đáp là T1 nên đi Skytrain T2- Tàu điện đến terminal 2 (có bản chỉ dẫn rất cụ thể hoặc bạn có thể hỏi các nhân viên sân bay rất thân thiện và nhiệt tình).

Đến T2, bạn bắt MRT để đến chỗ khách sạn bạn ở. Ở Sin đi MRT rất dễ, chỉ cần xem các bản chỉ dẫn đường hoặc SG MRT (app này thay thế cho bản đồ).

Tụi mình ở Geylang, gần trạm Kallang station (nên tụi mình đi line xanh lá đến trạm Tanah Merah, sau đó xuống trạm tiếp tục đi xanh lá đến Kallang. (Cùng là 1 màu xanh lá, nhưng bạn chú ý điểm đến của nó ở đâu, rẽ trái hay rẻ phải để xuống trạm cho chính xác).

è  Kinh nghiệm: chỉ cần tập trung xem các bản chỉ dẫn thì bạn sẽ không bị lạc.

Đường đến hostel cũng rất dễ, nhưng tụi mình cũng bị lạc tầm 2km vì google map họ chỉ dẫn sai, chỗ của mình ờ là Geylang Lor 1, mà maps chỉ dẫn đến Lor 3 nên tụi mình bị lạc. Hên cái là gặp bác người Sin làm việc gần đó chở đến tận nơi, cũng phải đi 1 đoạn đường rất xa.

è  Kinh nghiệm: bạn vào booking của khách sạn bạn book, có maps trong đó để tìm đường chính xác, google maps nhiều khi họ chỉ dẫn khác.

Check in xong xui rồi tụi mình đi ăn trưa gần đó, tụi mình vào 1 quán China ăn Mỳ và há cảo và soup, quán ăn này cũng rất ngon và nhiều, bạn nên gọi ít lại. Phần ăn là 28$ (add: 83-85 Geyland road).

Sau đó tụi mình đi Garden by the Bay (MRT Bayfront) (chỗ này bạn phải dành 6h để tham quan, có rất nhiều cảnh đẹp và hoạt động trong đây, bạn nên mua vé để vào Cloud Forest và Flower Dome (bạn nên mua vé ở VN cho rẻ, còn tụi mình phải xếp hàng mua vé hết 28$/vé cho 2 nơi (compo).

Đi xong hết 9h thì tụi mình đến Orchard (MRT Orchard) thăm quan, muốn đến khu ăn uống Takashimaya và ion sky để xem view. Nhưng vì không biết đường đi và đọc review sai nên tụi mình mất cả buổi tối mà không được gì. Takashimaya là một khu biệt lập với Ion Orchard và cùng nằm trên Orchard road. Ở Sin hầu hết là các tòa nhà liên thông bằng tầng hầm, nếu không để ý sẽ dễ gây nhầm lẫn.

è  Kinh nghiệm: Bạn chỉ cần đến MRT Orchard rồi đi lên Orchard road và đi về phía tòa nhà Takashimaya (cùng nằm 1 phía bên đường, bạn tự search Maps cho dễ đi, không cần đọc review để gây nhầm lẫn)

è  Ion Sky: bạn vào khu tòa nhà Ion Orchard, lên tầng 4 (Level 4), bạn đi vòng quanh sẽ thấy ION ART, sau đó bạn hỏi quầy tiếp tân để người ta xuất vé cho bạn. Tiêu chí để có vé là bạn phải có hóa đơn 20$ (receipt) minimum của trung tâm Ion Orchard và receipt là giao dịch trong ngày.

Nhưng bạn chú ý giờ đóng cửa của Ion Sky là 7:45PM (last show on 7:45pm).

Nếu mình plan lại thì 9h mình ra khỏi Garden by the Bay, rồi qua Marina By Sand xem Spectra show (xem show nhạc nước, last show là 11:00pm nên mình có thể xem được), và bạn phải tranh thủ đi 1 đường vòng dài tới gần Marina Barrage mới xem được, còn không thì bạn chỉ đứng từ xa nhìn thôi). Thời gian đi tầm 60’.

 NGÀY 2 (29/12): UNIVERSAL STUDIO SINGAPORE (Phim trường Singapore)

Ngày 2 tụi mình quyết định đến tham quan USS (vé này mình cũng đặt mua ở VN là 1.092tr/vé). Vì đôi giày kia mang đau chân quá nên mình quyết định vào Orchard để mua Reebook Running, ở đây họ mở cửa 10:00am nên phải đợi tới 10:00am mới mua, k có đôi giày yêu thích nên mình qua TANGS đối điện để mua NIKE (160$). Mất cả buổi sáng để mua giày rồi tụi mình mới qua USS.

11:00 Đến USS, bạn đến MRT HarbourFront, rồi tìm cách đến Vivocity (đó là 1 khu trung tâm), Bạn lên lầu 3 (Level 3) thì mua vé để đi tàu điện vào khu SENTOSA (vé này bạn có thể xếp hàng mua or trừ vào thẻ EZ-Link cũng được, vé này mất 4$ và nếu trừ bằng thẻ EZLink thì bạn cần đảm bảo số tiền trong thẻ hơn 4$ nhé).

Khu SENTOSA gồm 3 địa điểm chính, sẽ có 3 trạm tàu điện đến đây:

1.       WATERFRONT STATION: đây là khu USS

2.       IMBIAH STATION: có bức tượng sư tử cao nhất Singapore (37m)

3.       BEACH STATION: các bãi biển

Ngày 2 thì tụi mình chỉ tập trung đến USS (giờ mở cửa là 10:00 am), ở đây có 6 khu trò chơi và bạn nên đi từ bên phải qua để có thể chơi các trò chơi đặc sắc, các khu đặc sắc được bôi đậm phía dươi

1.       HOLLYWOOD

2.       NEW YORK

3.       SCI-FI CITY: 3D Transformer,

4.       ANCIENT EGYPT: 3D Mummy (xác ướp)

5.       THE LOST WORLD: WaterWorld (biểu diễn trên nước- phim trường Mỹ nhân ngư), Jurassic (dòng sông lười- khủng long)

6.       FAR FAR AWAY: 4D Shrek

7.       MADAGASCAR.

Tụi mình chơi đến 10h và ngồi chơi đợi đến 12h để xem bắn pháo bông luôn (Vì thời điểm đó gần tết)

NGÀY 3 (30/12): IMBIA- SENTOSA

Ngày 3 tụi mình quyết định đi đến các nơi chưa đi:

-          ST Andrew’s Cathedral (xem đám cưới của Raymond and Charis)

-          IMBIA

-          Chinatown

-          Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (Chùa răng Phật)

-          Apple Store (trên đường Orchard road)

-          Takashimaya

-          Ion Sky (nhưng hết suất chiếu với lại không hiểu điều kiện để có vé, bạn xem thêm phía trên)

-          Clarke Quay (bến cảng với các hoạt động sôi nổi)

-          Bugist street.

NGÀY 4 (31/12): MARINA BAY SAND

Ở đến ngày thứ 4 rồi mà tụi mình còn chưa check in Marina, nên quyết định phải đi vào sáng thứ 4. Các địa điểm tham quan:

-          Merlion park (công viên có 2 con sư tử, bạn vào phía bên trong sẽ có 1 con sư tử nhỏ nhé)- đặc sắc

-          Theatre Esplanade Mall (Nhà hát trái sầu riêng)

-          Cầu Helix trứ danh

-          Singapore Flyer

-          Marrina Barage (Đập nước)

-          Art Science Museum (phải mua vé 10$)

-          Spectra show (nhạc nước vào buổi tối)- đặc sắc

(Các địa điểm trên mình đi dạo cho biết thôi chứ k có gì đặc sắc, chủ yếu Singapore họ phát triển về hệ thống cơ sở hạ tầng và đường xá nhiều cây xanh và sạch đẹp)

2:00 Tụi mình đi Faber Mount: ở đây có 1 con sư tử và đường xá sạch đẹp. Bạn nào thích tản bộ thì nên đi (Mất 60’ cho cả đi lẫn về)

4:00 Tụi mình đến đường Geyland để ăn CHÁO ẾCH SINGAPORE, Cháo ở đây ngon hơn VN nhưng ếch thì cũng giống VN (hết 36$)

6:00 Tụi mình qua Marina để đón giao thừa, vì phải dành chỗ đẹp để xem cho rõ nên cần đi sớm trước 3h. Kết quả trời mưa to quá nhưng cũng được xem một buổi bắn pháo bông đón chào năm mới mãn nhãn.

NGÀY 5 (01/1): SIN-SGN

Mọi người cần có mặt trước 2h để check out tự động bằng máy, sân bay Changi khá to nên đi bộ cũng rất mất thời gian.

Kết thúc chuyến đi với nhiều cảm xúc, có cái nhìn khác về Singapore và con người của các nước (Nhật, China, Indo, Malay, Singapore, India…), đi để biết thế giới ra sao, VN mình đã được tới đâu và suy nghĩ về vẫn đế một cách sâu sắc và cẩn thận hơn.

ĐI ĐỂ TRƯỞNG THÀNH.

 **MỘT SỐ NƠI ĐÃ BỎ LỠ TRONG PLAN:

-          Nhạc nước ở Marrina Bay Sand

-          ION SKY

-          Marrina Barrage

-          Botanic garden

-          Macritchie Reservoir (Khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên, viên ngọc xanh giữa lòng Singapore)- TreeTop Walk

-          Little India

-          Katong (văn hóa Peranakan)

-          Suntec city (thành phố phong thủy)

-          Maritime museum

-          Vùng ngập nước Sungei Buph

-          Tiong Bahru: một trong những khu phố lâu đời nhất ở Singapore

#Singapore 2017

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{ pearl of the orient – penang island in 2000 }

penang is a beautiful pearl in my home country.

georgetown, the main city on penang island, has a UNESCO world heritage core area which is well-loved and frequented by tourists all over the world. ( The other UNESCO world heritage site in my home country is in Malacca : Malaysian sensibilities – Malacca old town )

” Designated a UNESCO world heritage site, the historic quarter of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, showcases multi-cultural influences. The region’s heritage can be traced back almost 500 years, when the former British colony was a prominent hub of trade on the Malacca Strait, enabling cultural exchange between Malay, Chinese, Indian and European residents.

As a result, George Town retains its unique character – evidenced by the mix of pastel-painted shophouses and Chinese mansions, European government buildings, diverse religious buildings, festivals, music, food and fortresses. “

in the year 2000, i visited penang & georgetown. it really touched my heart and opened up my senses.

in the year 2019, i.e. 19 years later after my first visit, penang & georgetown have changed a lot, with cars and high-rise apartment buildings dominating the townscape. some say it is a change for the better, as the economy digit is booming. to me, it is a change for the worse, as the charm and beauty of the townscape has been diluted in the name of development ( at all cost ). to me, development should be sensible and sustainable, though this requires the joint effort and collaboration of all parties involved in the development.

    penang – a melting-pot of communities and cultures.

  penang – a spicy 200 year old tale of migration, maritime trade and intrigue.

  dragon reaching for the sky, the azure blue sky, but it is unable to fly and leave the temple. it is unwilling to leave the kaleidoscope of penang. it is a penang dragon.

  penang hill railway. the railway links the bottom and top of penang hill. it brings people to explore the penang hill. “expect the unexpected!” the railway told me.

  mid hill station. the wooden steps are built following the gradient of the railway. there is another train waiting for passengers on the other side. the train will guarantee you a nice and pleasant journey to and fro penang hill, just like penang …

” At the top of the hill, the air was buoyant, cool, and exciting to the appetite.” 

~ John Turnbull Thomson

on the way to strawberry hill, you will see a big tree greeting you. “good day, sir!” on peaceful nights, sitting under the tree, you will hear the tree murmuring … “long live great britain!” … it remembered the old colonial days. it is a tree clinging to the past glory.

  the pattern of the wall shows the hardwork of the laborers who piled up the stone works one by one.

  which way does the wind blow from? east? west? south? north? penang is a blend of the east, west, south and north.

      a balinese painting in bellevue, the hotel on top of penang hill.

      cheong fatt tze mansion two signages on the wooden door advising people to ” practice courtesy & appreciate poems “.

  an old lady in the old mansion. the lady ages with passing time, the mansion ages too. the lady will tell you an old story, the mansion will tell you more stories. the mansion is a library with a collection of stories, while the librarians are temporary …

  gable end wall decorations at cheong fatt tze mansion

  framing the old wall? framing the old stories told by the old walls? framing the time?

  windows are the eyes of the building. the old colonial buildings in penang are masterpieces. too bad this one has put on too strong a make up …

  love is a lane, at least in penang.

  francis light statue in front of the state museum. he rooted the Englishmen in penang, he performed magic out of this island called “Pinang”.

  notes on my native land

to this corner of the world came

people from china and india

from indonesia and europe

some of the people

adopted local ways

they spoke malay

dressed malay

but still kept their customs

others stuck to their ways

while firmly planting

a foot on malaysian soil

the alchemy worked

and today we have a nation

that is a kaleidoscope

of many things and many people

we all belong to this fabric

having each lent a stitch

to make up a whole

now we invite the world

to see this tapestry

~ David Lazarus 1986

  the Europeans, the Indians, the Chinese, the Malays, the Arabs, the Archinese, the Eurasians, the Siamese, the Burmese, the Japanese, the Jews, the Armenians.

gambling ruins your family and kids

  light street convent school. old memories left behind by the departure of the nuns …

  the names of the prisoners detained during the Japanese occupation were carved on the wall. the wall is a storyteller. shall we have a museum of walls?

    st. georges church. pairing of classical columns.

  st georges church

  the clock tower. colonial architecture + muslim crown. a perfect blend, just like the blending of cultures & peoples in penang. they are all called the penangites.

  the Chew jetty kongsi penang

  the Chew jetty at weld quay. keys of the fishing boats being hung on a wooden plate. the keys are important to the boats, the sea is the greatest source of livelihood for the people living in clan jetties. the sea is the past, present and future.

  old rusty boat anchor. the anchor clings on to the seabed to moor the boat amid roaring sea, just like the clan jetties clinging on to the shore to house its peoples, the sons & daughters of the mighty sea.

  the chinese texts depicting “cooked meat ball”. these texts are written on the wooden planks in the Chew jetty. is this simply an act of vandalism by the kids? or is there a meaning behind the texts?

  wooden walkway in the Chew jetty. it is the spine of the jetty, connecting houses and promoting bonding among the residents. the clan community is closely knitted.

  a tin to keep the cash. it is a typical way of keeping cash in old chinese provision shops. a red paper is pasted on the tin, with words of blessing “may profit comes”.

  beach street fire station. beach street is the Lebuh Pantai ( in Malay language ). it was a street by the beach in the old days before land reclamation. it is now a bustling commercial street.

  little india. this is a shop with the name “gathering life”. it is a pharmaceutical store, selling traditional chinese herbs and medicine. the birds are plenty here. maybe they are looking to “gather life”.

      sri mariamman temple. ritual to bless the sick.

  acheen street mosque. minaret piercing through the azure blue sky.

  joo eng ching ( Dr Sun Yat Sen’s penang base ). green plant symbolises new life. do we bring new life to an old building through conservation?

  syed alatas mansion. the mark left by syed alatas, a great man. the mansion itself has a story to tell. listen to the mansion. we should learn to listen to old buildings.

  the kapitan kling mosque

  the Khoo kongsi

  theatre at Khoo kongsi. Khoo kongsi is a clan association that emphasizes strong brotherhood. the building stands as a tribute to the perseverance, tenacity and toil of the early chinese settlers in penang.

  the gap between buildings revealed the sky above. however, there may be no gap in-between the strong brotherhood in the clan associations. or are there?

  Cheah kongsi, the close neighbor of Khoo kongsi. bonding also exists between one can and the other. one for all and all for one.

  tua pek kong. the God of Prosperity. the massive chinese migration to penang took place in the 19th century. the chinese came to penang with the aim to gain prosperity.

  nin yong temple. stone lion roaring at you …

  a paper one gets from the temple via praying to the temple God.

  kuan yin temple. burning paper monies for the ancestors and the deceased.

  interesting objects in a chinese temple

  windows that are opened to the past. the old house intends to breath in old penang air …

  brightly painted stupa sitting on top of a building, overlooking lebuh carnavan. a new age religious building fits itself into the context.

  market at pulau tikus. what are inside the containers? memory of the past? 

  shirts for sale, hung on tree. 

  dhammikarama temple. delicate carvings on the layered roof of the temple. the play of light and shadow further portrays the beauty of the roof.

  stupas pointing to the sky. the stupas resemble bells. hit the bells and you may hear a pleasant old burmese folk song …

  the sculpture of a bird-like creature, the “naga” sitting on the corner of the roof, protecting the temple from devils. a tiny angel is praying underneath the “naga”, praying to the God to bless the penang people.

  a dragon-like creature, feeding on the coconut leaves …

  wat chaiyamangalaram ( thai buddhist temple ). 

  colourful dragnon-like creature. its left front foot is holding a red color object. what’s that?

  stupa-like tower of the thai temple. there are many tiny men holding and supporting the many floors of the tower.

    bangkok lane. some stained colored glass panels are missing. preservation and conservation are urgent to keep the rich heritage in penang.

  value our heritage. it took decades to create something invaluable. however, it takes just days to demolish the invaluable heritage of ours.

  “enjoying food is the top priority of the general public.”

    mbf tower by eco-architect ken yeang. a well-ventilated high rise residential tower. 

  the tower slopes toward the sea.

    E&O hotel, once occupied the longest stretch of beach front in penang. 256 meters long. 

  batu ferringhi beach, bayu senja.

  walking in sync with the rhythm of the sea waves.

  a boat is made to venture into the sea, not to be left doing nothing on the beach.

  the beach is an arena for the nature lovers.

  i came to penang to explore places and people. i left with a deep memory of beautiful places and people.

              pearl of the orient – penang island in 2000 { pearl of the orient - penang island in 2000 } penang is a beautiful pearl in my home country.

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I'm going to Singapore in september and i saw you're from there, any suggestions on what is could check out? :D

Hey! If you’re into culture, check out Chinatown and Little India, they are just a few stops away from each other by train (Downtown Line), |If you’re into more adventurous activities, check out Universal Studios Singapore, the Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong Beaches, Adventure Cove which is a water themed park, all at Sentosa. You can also check out Wild Wild Wet, which is another water theme park but at this place called Pasir Ris. You can get there by train (East-West line). If you wanna do sight-seeing, check out places like the Merlion Park, Singapore River, Clarke Quay (All near Raffles Place train station) Gardens By The Bay (!!!), Marina Bay Sands Sky Deck (You gotta pay for it unless you’re a guest there), the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Safari! If you wanna check out museums, there is the Yayoi Kusama exhibition held at the National Gallery (!!! go to her exhibition if you’re coming before the 3rd September), National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum and the Asian Civilization Museum.

 VERY IMPORTANT: PLS TRY ALL THE LOCAL FOOD!!!!!

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Man stabbed in broad daylight outside London DLR station

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Australian Match Fixtures For The Die-Hard Cricket Fans!

The much awaited cricket tournament, ICC World Cup 2019 is all set to kick off and the craze for it has already reached a fever pitch. With ten qualifying teams, fascinating places England and Wales where the tournament is going to be held and one sparkling trophy and title of being the world champion, all these are quiet to hype the enthusiasm of excitement and thrill among the cricket lovers.

From 30th of May onwards, all the 10 competing teams will be locking horns with each other to prove their mettle at the quadrennial event to be held in England and Wales. It will be interesting to see if the home team England could keep the trophy in their own backward and become the third winning team in the ODI World cup history to do so, or defending champions Australia to foil their plans and win the trophy for the sixth time.

If you are a die hard fan of cricket and the team Australia, then here is a write up compiling all the match fixtures of Australian team. If Australian cricket team is your favorite team then here is the schedule of Australian matches, so that you can plan your trip to England and Wales accordingly.

With the mega event featuring lot of excitement and thrill, the travel industry is rapidly growing during the season. The reason being that millions of cricket lovers are booking their vacay in England and Wales to cheer their favorite team live.

While you’re planning a holiday to the fascinating destinations of World Cup, here’s a suggestion of joining hands with leading travel portals like Agoda, Klook or Hotels.com. These top-rated travel booking platforms offer exclusive World Cup travel packages that are sure to enjoy amazing discount deals.

While you sign up to Hotels.com for booking accommodation in England to watch your favorite team’s match live, all you need is look for England World cup Packages by availing Hotels.com discount code.

Now that you know how you’re going to save your money on travel to England and Wales for world Cup and cheer your favorite team, take a look at Australian Match Fixtures below-

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE –

MOHALI, INDIA – MARCH 10: Jhye Richardson of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma of India during game four of the One Day International series between India and Australia at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Mohali, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

1 # Afghanistan VS Australia

Date: 01st June 2019 Venue: The Bristol County Ground, Bristol

Restaurants near Bristol County Ground: 

Atomic Burger – 9 minutes walk from the groundShake Wrap & Roll – 18 minutes walk from the ground

Nearest tourist attractions: 

Clifton Observatory – 10 minutes drive Stratford Mill – 15 minutes drive

How to reach Bristol County Ground: Montpelier Station is the nearest metro station about 20 minutes walk from County Ground.

2 # Australia VS West Indies

Date: 06th June 2019 Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Restaurants near Trent Bridge: 

Bombay Bridgford – 2 minutes walk Cuzina Bar and Eatery – 4 minutes walk

Nearest tourist attractions: 

Stonebridge City Farm – 2.2 km from Trent BridgeSt. Mary’s Church – 1.7 km from Trent Bridge

How to reach The Trent Bridge: Queens Walk is the nearest tram stop about 20 minutes walk from Trent Bridge.

3 # India VS Australia

Date: 09th June 2019 Venue: The Oval, London

Restaurants near The Oval: 

Mumbai Delight – 8 minutes walk Vauxhall Street Food Garden – 8 minutes walk

Nearest tourist attractions: 

Tower of London – Lanthorn Tower – 10 minutes driveDavid Lloyd George Memorial – 7 minutes drive

How to reach The Oval: Oval Tube Station is the nearest station to the ground about 2 minutes walk from the Oval.

4 # Australia VS Pakistan

Date: 12th June 2019 Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Tauton

Restaurants near The County Ground: The Ring Of Bells -7 minutes walk

Nearest tourist attractions: 

Vivary Park – 6 minutes driveHestercombe Gardens – 10 minutes drive

How to reach The County Ground: Taunton Station is the nearest station about 9 minutes walk from The County Ground.

5 # Sri Lanka VS Australia

Date: 15th June 2019 Venue: The Oval, London

Restaurants near The Oval: 

Brunswick House – 10 minutes walks Chino Latino-12 minutes walk

How to reach The Oval: Oval Tube Station is the nearest station to the ground about 2 minutes walk from the Oval.

6 # Australia VS Bangladesh

Date: 20th June 2019 Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Restaurants near Trent Bridge: 

Trentbridge Spice – 4 minutes walk Carluccio’s – 11 minutes walk

Nearest tourist attractions: 

Navigation Brewery about 800 meters from Trent BridgeWilliam Booth Birthplace Museum – 1.7 km from Trent Bridge

How to reach Trent Bridge: Queens Walk is the nearest tram stop about 20 minutes walk from Trent Bridge.

7 # England VS Australia

Date: 25th June 2019 Venue: Lord’s, London

Restaurants near Lord’s: 

Crocker’s Folly about 300 meters from the ground Minsky’s Restaurant at Danubius about 400 meters from the ground

Nearest tourist attractions: 

St John’s Wood Church about 400 meters from the groundAlfies Antiques Market about 600 meters from the ground

How to reach Lord’s: The closest tube station to Lord’s is St John’s Wood about 5 minutes’ walk. Warwick Avenue, Baker Street, Marylebone and Edgware Road are all within 15 minutes’ walk.

8 # New Zealand VS Australia

Date: 29th June 2019 Venue: Lord’s, London

Restaurants near Lord’s: 

Oslo Court about 700 meters from the groundDuke of York about 600 meters from the ground

Nearest tourist attractions: 

Primrose Hill – 1.4 km from the groundMadame Tussauds London – 1.5 km from the ground

How to reach Lord’s: The closest tube station to Lord’s is St John’s Wood (5 minutes’ walk). Baker Street, Warwick Avenue, Marylebone and Edgware Road are all also within 15 minutes’ walk.

9 # Australia VS South Africa

Date: 6th July 2019 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Restaurants near Old Trafford: Beefeater Quay House about 9 minutes drive away and KFC at 9 minutes drive

Nearest tourist attractions: Science and Industry Museum about 2.9 km from the ground

How to reach Old Trafford: The best way to get to Old Trafford is by train from Manchester Piccadilly mainline station.

If Australia manages to make the top final four, they will play one of the two semi-finals which will held-

First semi-final Date: 9th July 2019 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Second semi-final Date: 9th July 2019 Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

The World Cup final is on July 14 at Lord’s and surely Australia going to make up to the final even this season also.

So, get set and be ready for entertainment packed and exciting matches of Australia with its competing teams this World Cup 2019. And you can enjoy amazing travel packages to England and wales by availing exclusive Agoda discount code.

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