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SAFRA Singapore Bay Run 2013

I decided to participate in the 10km run primarily because it cost NSMen only $8.56 (U.P. $47.08), and I thought maybe I could get some nice freebies in the race pack. Sadly, the only thing of value inside was a … Continue reading

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Singapore Night Festival 2013

It was somehow lacking in atmosphere. I thought that last year’s was better.

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Java Trip

Three new albums are available under “Indonesia”: Jakarta Surakarta Yogyakarta & Environs

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Extra Charges For SGD Transactions Processed Overseas

Did you know that you could be charged extra by your credit card company (bank) when you make a purchase (online or retail) in SGD currency from a Singapore-registered company? The distinguishing factor is where the payment is processed, and … Continue reading

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Three New Australia Albums

I thought I would never be able to finish processing the 2500 photos/videos I took of Sydney alone during my recent trip to Australia, but I finally ended up with an album of 246 items. This is still way above … Continue reading

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Romania & Serbia Photo Albums

The following albums are ready for viewing: Romania Brașov & Environs Bucharest Suceava & Environs Serbia Belgrade

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Manado on a Budget

Manado is located at the northeast tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia, and is best known for its dive sites at Bunaken Manado Tua Marine National Park and Lembeh Strait. Lesser known is the nearby Tangkoko-Batuangas Dua Saudara Nature Reserve, where … Continue reading

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The Truth About Lobsters and Crayfish

Do you really know the difference between lobsters and crayfish? I thought I did, until I did a little research and found out it’s not just a comparison between TWO crustaceans… [table id=1 /] So the next time you eat … Continue reading

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Australia Albums – Part Two

Yes, there’s still a Part Three left to be done. Meanwhile, enjoy the 5 new albums for Australia: Adelaide Broken Hill & Environs Grampians National Park Great Ocean Road Melbourne

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South Korea

The main reason for my recent trip to South Korea was to catch the cherry blossoms, and it was to my slight dismay that the weather was unusually cold the week I was there. As a result, I was slightly … Continue reading

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