Singapore

Make Way for Cocktails and Skydiving in Singapore

iFly, you fly, we all fly © CNN.go.com If you have a few hours to kill in Singapore, take a trip to iFly–the city’s skydiving destination with a new bar, SkyLoft. That’s right–a wind tunnel for indoor simulated skydiving and an adjacent bar. While divers are not allowed in pre-drink, they are more than welcome [...]

Photo of the Moment: Sunrise Over Pandan Reservoir, Singapore

A Pool for Daring Swimmers in Singapore

The Infinity Pool at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel © dailymail.co.uk High atop the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore, you’ll found a swimming pool not for the faint at heart, or those suffering from vertigo. Welcome to the world’s longest, elevated pool. Jump in and don’t be afraid–it is only an illusion that you [...]

5 Surprising Foreign Laws

Forbidden ©ehnmark The recent arrests of a pre-teen in Bali, for possession of a small amount of marijuana, and an American blogger in Thailand for defaming the King, have brought extra attention to the fact that many foreigners are ignorant of the (sometimes bizarre) laws of the countries they are visiting. Luckily for most travelers [...]

8 Foreign Fast Food Chains You Should Know

Albaik ©toyohara When most people think of fast food the American chain McDonald’s is the first thing that comes to mind. And while McDonald’s chains seem to be popping up everywhere, there is a growing number of local homegrown fast food resturants that are challenging McDonald’s around the world. These local chains present travelers with [...]

Photo of the Moment: Leave It All Behind, Singapore

Photo of the Moment: Lost at the Fair, Singapore

Photo of the Moment: Salvation in Clarke Quay, Singapore

Photo of the Moment: Journey’s End in Bishan, Singapore

Signspotting: No Zebra Crossing, Singapore

No Zebra Crossing, Singapore © Nora Dunn

Photo of the Moment: Tripping the Nighttime Skyline, Singapore

Singapore Government Offers Course in Loveology

Alarmed by waning birth rates, Singapore’s government is offering its youth courses in seduction. Yes, you read that right. Students at two of the country’s polytechnics can now earn two credits if they choose a ‘love elective’. The seduction course covers love song analysis, sexuality, family relations, and involves activities like hand holding and watching [...]