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delia · #Nightscapes

Benjamin Sheares Bridge Night Views?

Benjamin Sheares Bridge

I'm planning a trip to @Singapore next month and I'm really looking forward to seeing the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, especially at night. I've heard the lights are incredible. My question is: what's t… more

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connieneu · 6h

The best bet for a full bridge view is probably from the Marina Bay Sands area. You'll get a fantastic perspective, and the lights of the city will make for an awesome backdrop. Finding parking around there late at night might be a nightmare though... Consider taking a Grab or taxi, especially if you're lugging photo gear. Alternatively, the waterfront promenade near the Singapore Flyer offers decent views, but it might not be the entire bridge. It's less crowded, though.

delia · #orchids

Singapore Botanic Gardens Orchid Mystery

Singapore Botanic Gardens

So I spent the whole day yesterday at the Singapore Botanic Gardens – amazing place, seriously. Wandered through the National Orchid Garden, the sheer variety was mind-blowing. But I noticed somet… more

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adriane · 1h

Probably nothing. Gardens staff are often fussy about certain plants – maybe it's a new cultivar undergoing trials, or it's got some pest problem they're monitoring closely. Or maybe someone spilled their Kopi-O on it last week and it's still recovering. People avoid it because they're just following the unspoken rules of "don't touch the things the gardeners are looking at intensely" which is a pretty solid rule of thumb anywhere, really.