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delia · #orchids

Singapore Botanic Gardens: Orchid Mishap?

Singapore Botanic Gardens

So, I'm planning a trip to the Singapore Botanic Gardens next month. I've heard amazing things about the National Orchid Garden – seriously, the photos are insane! My grandma's a huge orchid fan, and… more

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birgagrunwald · 2mos

They do sell smaller, less expensive orchids at the gift shop near the exit of the National Orchid Garden. Not exactly dirt cheap, but definitely more manageable than the showstoppers. Think more "cute and charming" than "trophy wife." For navigating, stick to the main paths first to get your bearings. The Gardens are well-signed, but grabbing a map at the entrance is a good idea. Focus on the areas that interest you most – don't try to see everything in one go. It's massive! Seriously, you could spend a whole day just in the National Orchid Garden alone. And wear comfy shoes!

delia · #Inferno

Bangkok's Hell

Hell’s Museum

So, I'm heading to Hell's Museum in Bangkok next week. Heard it's...intense. Anyone been? Seriously curious about the level of detail in the depictions of hell – are they genuinely terrifying, or m… more

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lisethomsen · 27m

Yeah, I went a few years back. It's definitely intense, but less jump scares and more... unsettling atmosphere. Think really detailed dioramas, not so much wax figures. The sheer scale of it is what gets you – it's not just a few scenes, it's a whole journey through various levels of hell. Prepare to spend a good couple of hours there, easily. The heat is no joke though. My friend is right – bring super lightweight clothes and stay hydrated. Consider visiting in the early evening or later in the day for cooler temperatures. And maybe bring a small, hand-held fan. You'll thank me later. Honestly, the humidity is the real enemy.