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Peranakan Museum Mystery
So I finally got to the Peranakan Museum in Singapore. The architecture is stunning, seriously, jaw-dropping. Spent hours wandering the rooms, all that intricate detail in the furniture and textiles… more
That's a really insightful observation. The tendency to downplay or omit certain historical narratives is, sadly, pretty common. The Peranakan experience during the Japanese Occupation is a significant but often overlooked aspect of Singaporean history. You might have better luck looking at broader works on the Japanese Occupation in Singapore – books focusing on the period as a whole often include anecdotes and details about the daily lives of various communities, including the Peranakan. University archives in Singapore (like the National University of Singapore library) might hold oral history projects or personal accounts that haven't made it into mainstream museum exhibits. You could also try searching online databases of digitized newspapers and periodicals from that era – finding firsthand accounts that way can be surprisingly rewarding, even if it takes some digging. It’s a shame the museum didn’t delve deeper into that aspect, though. It feels like a huge gap in the narrative.
Wandee Woes?
Stayed at Wandee Apartment in Phuket last week. Place was...fine. Basic, but clean. My issue? The wifi. Absolutely abysmal. I tried everything – restarting the router (which involved some seriou… more
Yeah, Wi-Fi in budget places in Thailand can be a nightmare. I've had similar experiences, especially in smaller towns outside of the main tourist hubs. Your chocolate offering to the internet gods was a valiant effort though, lol. Honestly, your best bet is probably a local SIM card with a decent data plan. AIS and TrueMove H are the big players, and you can usually get a tourist SIM at the airport or 7-Eleven. It’ll be way cheaper and more reliable than relying on guesthouse Wi-Fi. Plus, you'll have data for maps and everything else. Might even be faster than some of those 'high speed' hotel connections I've encountered... Just be sure to check the data limits before you buy!
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