Singapore Hotspots: Bras Basah, Clark Quay, Henderson Waves, Changi Beach, and Bishan.

It is a common knowledge to everyone how picture-perfect Singapore is. How excellent there transportation and sewage system. In what manner they made water waste and even toilet waste into potable water. It's simply amazing! During my stay in SG, I happen to visit some places; others are planned while others are not.

My discoveries:

Bras Basah


I got here by accident. I was searching for a church at my convenient time. Luckily there's one, a few steps from Bras Basah MRT Station.

Church of Sts. Peter and Paul

Just a walking distance is the Singapore Art Museum (SAM).

Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

A beheaded Statue of Superman

Clark Quay

Clark Quay is a haven for party animals. A one-stop shop plus pubs overlooking a river.

Henderson Waves

Another interesting attraction is the Henderson Waves. Henderson Waves is a wooden - built bridge. Definitely, the place has a calming effect at night. Great place for picnic and photo shoots!

Taken by Sammy

Photo taken by Sammy

Changi Beach- Changi Point

Who says, Singapore doesn't have a beach? Well, I thought so too. Surprisingly, they do have. The place used to be tragic marker. Way back in time; Changi is used to be the site of one of the most brutal killings in Singapore's history. For more information, read on Changi Beach' History .
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Saw a couple of families having picnics

Changi Beach Front

Bishan

Bishan is by far the busiest interchange among all the other MRT Stations. But greatly it fails in comparison of what is outside the station. It's so peaceful and calm outside. I like!

Outside Bishan, it looks so spacious!

Bishan Community Club

@Bishan- Toa Payoh Council Playground

Singapore was fun. But still it's more fun in the Philippines!. Ha- ha- ha

Tips where to dine, stroll and shop in Singapore

Singapore is a good place for convenient shopping and dining experience as it offers a wide array of choices.  It caters to the extreme! From high - end labels to affordable yet chic fabrics..

Here are my cues:

Orchard Road

A place that never runs out of shoppers. A not so ordinary road for locals and tourists where high - end apparels  are an inch away! The likes of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Channel, Gucci, D & G, and Dior are literally queuing.

Dolce and Gabbana / Giorgio Armani

Vivo City and Sentosa Island

When visiting Singapore, you shouldn't dare miss going to Sentosa Island via Vivo City. You can get to this place by MRT through Harbour Front or ride a bus.. But before heading out to Sentosa, do check out Vivo Mall in and out!

Vivo City

Vivo City

Vivo City

Q Park, Compostela, Cebu

I am always into places where I can meditate and pray on a Black Saturday. And for this year, I and my friends have decided to spend our annual ritual in the beautiful Park situated in a far-flung barangay at Compostela, Cebu.

We started the pilgrimage by boarding on a multicab bound for Compostela and paid Php 20.00. The drop off area of Q-Park is across the Green Lagoon. From there, you have to ride a "habal-habal" or a motorcycle for hire. The fare is Php 30.00 each passenger so that makes it Php 60.00 back and forth. Q-Park is a 15 -minute ride from the highway. The terrain on your way up is quite dangerous because of the ravine plus there are no railings on the side. I didn't mean to scare you, but it's really worth the try.

We arrived high noon! So the sun is up the whole time.

Singapore and Marina Bay Sands

Singapore is one of my most unforgettable trip to date as it was my first and perhaps the longest trip away from home. Nevertheless, it felt so high and it feels so right that time.

Fast forward to 2.15.12 , I was quite nervous being scrutinized by the immigration officers at the departure area as I have been hearing stories of people not permitted to go. Being it my first, my heart skipped a beat! Ha-ha

Well, the turn out of events favored my side. Ta-dang! Got my tourist pass! Call it shallow but I am so happy and excited to be going around and exploring places!

The next day, I was confronted with problems as I have to meet friends at the other end and have to ride the MRT alone. Taken into consideration that I am very poor at geography and doesn't have a unique liking of reading maps. Ha-ha...Now, spell good luck! lol Well, after several inquiries to locals and frequent calls to my friend, I managed to arrive at their flat! haha

The very first place we visited was Marina Bay. I got wowed again and again! Singapore is really clean, the buildings, (I mean the lucrative ones are everywhere) and the scenery outside Marina Bay is gorgeous!

I have photos to speak!

Circle Inn Hotel and Suites Bacolod

The Circle Inn Hotel and Suites was our residence in Bacolod. It is located in Lopez Jaena - Malaspina Streets, Capitol Shopping Center, Bacolod City.

The place is great, so regal, and seems a high - end hotel. Its rates are quite reasonable. The receptionists were also accommodating.

SINULOG FESTIVAL 2012 in Cebu

Sinulog is the most sought after festival in the country and I must say in Asia!  It is a festivity which draws the crowd together to worship and give thanks to Sr, Sto. Niño. But do you know that Sinulog was originally a warrior dance and not a religious ritual? The duel is executed with the use of a scythe or in native term (Sundang) together with of a shield and the steps becomes more complicated as the fight becomes more and more intense. But then later on it evolves and became a dance offering to the miraculous image of Sr. Sto. Niño. For more info about its history click here or here !

A day before Sinulog (January 14), I strolled in SM City Cebu and came across with these dancers..