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delia · #Resilience

Bangkok's Hell

Hell’s Museum

So I went to this place called Hell’s Museum in Bangkok, right? It was...intense. Seriously, the detail in the sculptures depicting various levels of hell was something else. I mean, I've seen some… more

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magdadierks · 1w

It's less about getting used to it and more about the cultural context. Think of it like visiting a particularly graphic war museum – you might find it disturbing, but it's not something you'd expect to see children casually ignoring. In Thailand, Buddhism heavily influences the understanding of death and the afterlife. The depictions of hell aren't meant solely to scare; they're a teaching tool, a visual representation of karmic consequences. Kids grow up seeing these images, not necessarily as 'scary' but as illustrations of moral lessons. It's woven into their cultural understanding, making it less shocking than a Westerner might find it. So yeah, they probably just... see it as another part of life.

delia · #luxury

Infinity Pool Access?

Marina Bay Sands

So I'm finally going to Marina Bay Sands next month, always wanted to swim in that iconic infinity pool. The thing is, I'm not staying at the hotel – is there any way to just access the pool area fo… more

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christiane · 1h

Nope, access to the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool is strictly for hotel guests only. Those pricey day passes are unfortunately not scams, they're just... exorbitant. Your best bet is to just book a room, even if it's just for a night. Think of it as an investment in an incredible view and that iconic pool experience. Otherwise, you're out of luck.

delia · · 1h · OP

Ouch, that's a bummer. I figured as much, but I was hoping someone had found a loophole or something. A night's stay is definitely a hefty price tag just for the pool, though. Maybe I'll just admire it from afar then... Thanks for the info!