http://blog.sgjunction.com Provided all Singapore latest information and Singapore travel guide. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:23:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Moving to a new apartment is fun and exciting. There's something wonderful about moving into a new apartment rental when it's freshly painted and the kitchen is sparkling. Before deciding on a new place to live, there are a few things to ask of the apartment rental company. How Utilities And ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/09/09/3-things-to-ask-before-signing-an-apartment-rental-lease/ Introduction To Singapore Homestay Discerning parents shopping for accommodation for their children studying in Singapore would find student homestay, an attractive choice. Generally, such a service is offered with or without guardianship. Several factors favour homestay as an ideal and sensible option over others such as hostels and dormitories. These include: Higher expectations ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/09/09/singapore-homestay-for-international-students-2/ Before embarking on your shopping spree, the first place you must visit is Orchard Road. This is the epicenter of the whole shopping scene in Singapore and here, you can find almost anything and everything you need from designer wear, electronic goods, souvenirs and many more! The whole stretch of ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/12/singapore-shopping-in-orchard-road/ Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the first Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The passengers, all men, set up home around the south of the Singapore River which is known today as Telok Ayer. Conditions were harsh. The only source of fresh water were from the ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/09/singapore-china-town/ The Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens is a combination of untouched primary forest and specialty gardens displaying frangipanis, roses, ferns and desert plants, to name a few. There are numerous plant species here, including ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/09/singapore-botanic-gardens/ Pulau Ubin is an island off the northeastern coast of Singapore, shaped like a boomerang and covered by low hills. This offshore island is being developed into a nature park complete with trails, shelters, camping sites, chalets and other basic amenities. To enjoy the natural vegetation and the laidback kampong atmosphere, ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/09/singapore-pulau-ubin/ Underwater World Singapore is one of Asia's most exciting tropical oceanarium (Large aquarium). Tourists will have the opportunity to admire the amazing sea lives from this part of the world together with endangered underwater animals. This place offers visitors the chance to look at different ocean creatures which are sure ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/09/singapore-sentosa-underwater-world/ The Singapore Zoo (Former Singapore Zoological Gardens) is acclaimed as one of the world's most spectacular zoos. The use of natural barriers like streams, rock walls and vegetation to separate animals from visitors enhances the "open" zoo concept. Spreading over 28 hectares, it is home to over 3,600 mammals, birds ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/07/singapore-zoo-information/ This is the world's premier night zoo. The twilight holds many surprises and more so at Night Safari, where you can look a rhinocerous in the eye or hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas. There are over 1,200 animals of over 110 exotic species to watch out ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/07/welcome-to-singapore-night-safari/ There is no limit to the amount of money you may bring into Singapore. However, customs/immigration may question you on the purpose of the money that is being brought in. To ensure hassle-free clearing of customs, you are advised to declare it to the immigration and customs officers on duty. Travellers ... http://blog.sgjunction.com/2008/08/05/singapore-immigration-custom-information/