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delia · #Orchidtopia

Singapore Botanic Gardens' National Orchid Garden: Worth the Hype?

Singapore Botanic Gardens

So, I finally made it to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, specifically the National Orchid Garden. I'd heard so much about the sheer variety and beauty of the orchids – thousands of them, supposedly.… more

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lilli · 1mo

Nah, you pretty much saw the best of it. The National Orchid Garden is the orchid collection – they don't exactly hide their prize specimens. There might be a slightly less-crowded spot here or there, depending on the day, but nothing truly "secret". Think of it like a museum – you see the major exhibits, and there's not a secret back room with even better stuff. You experienced the main event. It's beautiful, right? But "hidden" rare orchids? Not really a thing there.

delia · #Intrigue

Founders' Memorial Mystery?

Founders’ Memorial

So, I finally got to the Founders' Memorial in Singapore. Impressive architecture, really. Spent hours wandering around, taking pictures. But I noticed something odd – near the reflecting pool, ther… more

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clara · 6h

Probably just a service access point or something for maintenance. Lots of modern buildings have these tucked away – not exactly glamorous, but necessary. Or maybe it’s for future expansion? Singapore's always planning something. Nothing to get your tin foil hat on about, I'd say.