7-11 is a beacon of familiarity to travelers abroad, especially in countries where the native population speaks little English. Don’t be fooled however, these outlets are rarely like the comfort stations of home. They range in size from tiny pocket stores barely as big as a walk in closet on up but skewing to smaller […]
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Review The Long Bar Raffles Hotel Singapore
No trip to Singapore would be complete without a trip to the iconic Raffles Hotel and it’s famous Longboat Bar to sample a Singapore Sling at it’s birthplace. Though popular history, especially as espoused at the Long Bar, suggests their own bartender created the drink, experts on such matters note “the earliest reference to a […]
Review TWG Tea on the Bridge Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Afternoon teas is a necessity we embrace whenever we can during our travels and a trip to Singapore was no exception. Finding shopping malls a bore in general, especially since most upscale brands are global and can be found in any developed country, it’s the unique extras that engage us when visiting these temples to […]