Exploring Old Penang For those interested in the colonial history of Singapore and Malaysia, a trip to Penang is a delight. The oldest British settlement in Southeast Asia, Penang was ceded to Francis Light on behalf of the British East India Company in 1786. In return for the island, Light agreed to provide military protection […]
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Yantra (Restaurant Review – Singapore)
Photo: The lunch buffet at Yantra. My friend, Anu, recently introduced me to Yantra, a fine dining restaurant specializing in North Indian cuisine. Located in Tanglin Mall, this splendid dining room was deceptively large – and empty the night we went. Our waiter handed us a lengthy menu which included photos and too many yummy […]
Now that’s a leaf! (A walk in MacRitchie Reservoir Park – Singapore)
On Sunday, we decided to go for a walk in Singapore’s MacRitchie Resevoir Park. There are several hiking paths of various lengths, but we chose one of the shortest, the 7-kilometer Tree Top Walk. After our time in China, where solitude was often interrupted by blaring music, we appreciated the “No Radios” sign as we […]