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gerardssingaporeanlitblog · 21 days

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Crazy Rich Asians

Based on the fact that characters in "Crazy Rich Asians" often travel around Marina Bay Sands, I learned that Singapore has a diverse and vibrant city lands. Marina Bay Sands is a luxurious and iconic hotel and shopping complex located in the heart of Singapore, overlooking the beautiful Marina Bay. The characters in the book frequently visit this area for social events, parties, and shopping plans, showcasing the bustling urban landscape of Singapore. This demonstrates that Singapore is a modern city with a mix of high-end shopping, entertainment, and stunning architecture along its waterfront. Another aspect of Singapore's geography that is highlighted in "Crazy Rich Asians" is the lush greenery and tropical climate. Characters in the book are often seen dining in outdoor restaurants surrounded by tropical plants and foliage. This shows that Singapore is a green city with a strong emphasis on outdoor spaces and nature. The characters also make trips to the Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing Singapore's commitment to preserving its natural beauty. This highlights the fact that Singapore is a tropical paradise with abundant greenery and a warm climate, making it a unique location for the events of the book.

Based on the fact that in "Crazy Rich Asians," the characters frequently visit the historic Raffles Hotel, I learned that Singapore has a rich colonial history. The hotel, named after Sir Stamford Raffles who founded the modern city in 1819, is a symbol of Singapore's past as a British colony. The architecture and atmosphere of the hotel reflect the colonial era and provide a glimpse into Singapore's history as an important trading port for the British Empire.

Based on the fact that the characters in "Crazy Rich Asians" attend extravagant parties and social events, I learned that the culture of Singapore places a strong emphasis on wealth and social status. The book portrays a society where one's success and prestige are measured by their possessions and connections. The rich lifestyles and luxurious displays of wealth in the novel reflect a culture where material wealth and extravagance are highly valued. This aspect of Singaporean culture is further demonstrated through the characters' obsession with designer labels, expensive cars, and lavish homes, showcasing a society that values material success and status symbols.

From Singapore, I learned that in life, being diverse and inclusive in a certain society can lead to harmony and prosperity within.

By me reading Crazy Rich Asians and doing this project, I learned that I have a strong ability immerse myself into a book to analyze the different cultures and perspectives that were being shown to me. Because I am myself, am a simple high school student, I was not familiar with the wealthy and elite society that existed in Singapore and the book was able to provide me with a window of opportunity into that secret world that I didn't know about and allowed me to understand the characters and what was their motivations on a deeper level than I knew before. I also realized that by reading about characters and people that are very much different from myself that it allowed me to understand more about sides that I knew less of before and see their experiences through a different and new view in a meaningful way. Overall this project has made me realize that I am usually not the best at remembering to do things at the right time and usually ends up with me forgetting to do it at all which has caused me a lot of trouble during this year, but was able to make me be sure of myself that I do still like to read and learn new things even when I don't happen to do it often.

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adelynmuljadi · 2 months

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8 February 2024

WEEK 4 & 5 - Reflective Writing

There are five components that help us articulate opinions of design objects: Processes & purposes, subject matter & meanings, choice & uses of medium, aspects of form and contexts of piece. Take the Risis sculpture. The purpose of this sculpture is to be a gift that resembles respect & appreciation. The medium of this object is gold, and is universally known to be used to convey the perception of luxury. It’s perfectly united in shape, making it ideal to be placed as a decoration. The context is to create a statement piece that can be gifted to someone to show that they respect you or as a beautiful souvenir to remember Singapore.

During the class activity, I brought my Pompompurin keychain. This object means the world to me since it reminds me of the happiest day of my life when I first got it.

This week we went to the National Museum of Singapore. Story of the Forest feels ethereal with the sounds of Asian Koels chirping and a frangipani aroma. Descending down the Glass Rotunda, the vast screens display the scenes of a rainforest.

Singapore, A Very Old Tree. It's admirable how this country conserves nature. These series of images unravels how people intertwine their personal connections with just a single tree.

A drug epidemic spread quickly during Post War Singapore. The exhibit displays the tools used to smoke opium, and I love how intricate these historic objects are. For example the pipe which consists of the smoking tube, made of bamboo and the distillation bowl which is usually made of terracotta or porcelain.

I love these retro designs of the SMRT cards. It's so vibrant in color, so ahead of its time in design and it really captures the energy of Singapore.

Vintage postcards which captured the history of hawker centres, the historic Raffles hotel, famous landmarks, etc. I love how a photograph can transport us to a certain time period just by looking at it.

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References:

Risis. "VANDA MISS JOAQUIM ORCHID AND LEAF PEN HOLDER" risis.com/products/vanda-miss-joaquim-orchid-and-leaf-pen-holder

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Muljadi, Adelyn. "Pompompurin" 1 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "In class documentation" 1 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "The Green Glass Rotunda" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "The Rainforest" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Floral Explosion" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Postcards" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Stamford Road" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Botanic Gardens" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Swamp Forest" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Opium Smokers" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Opium Tools" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Old SMRT cards" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Hawker Centres" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Raffles Hotel" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Orchard Rd" 8 February 2024

Muljadi, Adelyn. "Sentosa Island" 8 February 2024

#national museum #pompompurin #reflection #reflective writing #singapore

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sungrownventures · 3 years

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bm2ab · 3 years

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Arrivals & Departures 02 April 1944 - 18 July 2020 Kenneth Donald Walters - Rest in Peace

Kenneth Donald Walters died on July 18, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital of complications from Covid-19. He was 76. Kind hearted and sociable, Ken had a marvelous sense of fun and adventure. All who knew him remember the unique sparkle in his eyes. Born in Stamford, Connecticut on April 2, 1944, on his mother's birthday, Ken was the second of three sons of Elzey Walters, Jr. and Virginia Vought Walters formerly of Riverside and Old Greenwich, Connecticut. He was a 1962 graduate of Greenwich High School, attended Nichols College and served two years in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken had a keen interest in the outdoors and was an avid athlete. In his youth he sailed, swam, and shined at tennis at the Riverside Yacht Club. He lettered in football, hockey and track at Greenwich High School and was a champion pole vaulter. He and his brothers learned to ski, in his case expertly, from his namesake uncle, Kenneth Brown Vought and members of the River Hills Ski Club of Stamford, CT. Ken logged sixty-two skydiving jumps from altitudes up to 13,000 feet. He also completed the 1978 NYC Marathon. Ken worked in Greenwich and Stamford in sales, tree service, and construction until retiring in 1996 to New Haven where he enjoyed residing at the Parent's Foundation. At the West Haven VA Hospital's Blind Rehabilitation Center, Ken volunteered more than 17,500 hours assisting other veterans, never missing a day -- rain, sleet or snow. He also led a men's group at his residence where the latest news was vigorously debated. He is survived by his son, Todd Scofield Walters, daughter, Amy Scofield Walters, and former wife, Sally Scofield Walters, all of Virginia Beach, his younger brother, Craig Vought Walters of Longboat Key, Florida, four nephews, two nieces, and his devoted care manager for 19 years, Roseann Pandolfi of Branford, CT. Ken was predeceased by his parents and older brother, David E. Walters, Sr. who died in 2018. In lieu of flowers,donations in Ken's honor can be made to the Greenwich Botanical Center in Cos Cob, CT at https://greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. To leave a condolence please visit www.celentanofuneralhome.com.

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ztafraternity · 4 years

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How to get away while sheltering in place

By Allie Smaha (Alpha Omicron Chapter alumna)

I vividly remember when I became aware of COVID-19. I was sitting with my husband in our London hotel restaurant, watching the news headlines tick by. It was a few days before the Chinese New Year and the last night of our two-week dream vacation. As we made the trek home to Des Moines, Iowa, we noticed the small signs in busy airports of what would soon become everyone’s new normal—masked staff and other precautions meant to keep us safe and help slow what we soon learned was a quickly spreading virus.

Pictured: Allie and her husband Ryan touring Stamford Bridge, the Chelsea FC stadium.

A month and a half later, we started sheltering in place for what’s now been 64 days and counting. Just two weeks into our social distancing, we were forced to cancel our upcoming June Alaska cruise—another bucket list trip for my grandma’s 80th birthday. Her last planned vacation—ever—deemed no longer safe to embark on.

Chances are, my story is not so different than yours. Zeta Days across the country were canceled or postponed (including the first joint Iowa and Nebraska Zeta Day my sisters and I had been excitedly planning). Convention trips moved virtual. Girls trips with Zeta sisters and vacations with family canceled or postponed indefinitely.

While we can’t go on our ideal vacations yet, we can get away while sheltering in place and minimizing the time we spend in public.

Plan your dream trip virtually with your sisters.

We can’t physically go to our dream destinations, but we can still research them and plan all the activities we’d do there. Grab your favorite snacks and host a video call with your travel buddies. You’ll be set with a plan when it’s safe to travel again. If you’re searching for inspiration, the Zetas Who Love to Travel group is a great place to start.

Go on an adventure in your own backyard.

Get out of the house and explore nearby nature that’s new to you. State and local parks, outdoor botanical gardens and bike trails can all be great places to explore while keeping an appropriate distance from others (as long as they’re open). If they aren’t, maybe now is your chance to become a plant mom with a houseplant or a backyard garden.

Take a virtual vacation.

There’s a great big world out there, and you can reach it from the comfort of your home. Virtually visit a national park, a zoo or aquarium, or one of the many museums that make their collections available online.

Pictured: A photo Allie took from one of London’s tallest buildings (The Shard) if you want to virtually visit that too!

Treat yourself to a staycation.

This one requires a little preplanning, but you can replicate many of the fun things about traveling right at home. Order takeout from a new-to-you local restaurant. Put on your go-to travel attire (Okay, let’s be real, we have that on already.). Then, settle in for an afternoon or evening with your go-to travel activities. Read a book on the deck instead of the beach. Replace a museum trip by watching a documentary. Treat yourself to an at-home pampering session (complete with face masks and bath bombs) instead of a spa trip. You get the idea!

Escape in a good book.

My favorite way to “get away” is curled up on my couch, immersed in a fictional world. As Mason Cooley said, “Books give us some place to go when we have to stay where we are,” and I couldn’t agree more. Pick up a childhood favorite that brings you comfort (I’ve been rereading Harry Potter.) or explore something new from a genre you know you love. Looking for a good read you can talk about with others? Check out the ZTA Virtual Book Club group on Facebook!

I’m still itching to travel as soon as it’s safe to do so, but these small ways to get away while sheltering in place are satisfying my travel bug, for now. And I hope they’ll help you, too.

#reads

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jillraggett · 4 months

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Plant of the Day

Saturday 6 January 2024

The cacti and succulent window display at Stamford Botanics, Lincolnshire, UK, included Kalanchoe humilis 'Desert Surprise' (flaming Katy). This tender succulent is easy to grow developing large light green paddle shaped leaves with distinct maroon stripes and having long lasting flowers.

Jill Raggett

#kalanchoe #flaming Katy #succulents #succulent #foliage #plants #horticulture #shop #Stamford Botanics #lincolnshire #windowsill

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baielaisa-blog · 5 years

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Largest Flower in The World

A plant with no leaves, no roots, no stem and the biggest flower in the world sounds like the stuff of comic books or science fiction.

'It is perhaps the largest and most magnificent flower in the world' was how Sir Stamford Raffles described his discovery in 1818 of Rafflesia arnoldii, modestly named after himself and his companion, surgeon-naturalist Dr James Arnold. This jungle parasite of south-east Asia holds the all-time record-breaking bloom of 106.7 centimetres (3 ft 6 in) diameter and 11 kilograms (24 lb) weight, with petal-like lobes an inch thick. It is one of the rarest plants in the world and on the verge of extinction.

This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds! It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem. When in bloom, the Rafflesia emits a repulsive odor, similar to that of rotting meat. This odor attracts insects that pollinate the plant. As if size and rarity weren't enough, Rafflesia is also one of the world's most distasteful plants, designed to imitate rotting meat or dung.

As Rafflesia is one of the rarest plants on earth, people started to study them since 1929. They tried to cultivate the plant artificially, as the plant takes 9 to 21 months until a bud flowers - only to last for less than a week. But all the experiments ended in failure.

There are at least 13 species of Rafflesia, but two of them have already been unsighted since the Second World War and are presumed extinct, and the record-holding Rafflesia arnoldii is facing extinction. To make matters worse, no one has ever cultivated Rafflesia in a garden or laboratory.

For years, the Rafflesia has fascinated humans by its gigantic size and horrible odor. Since sightings of this flower are rare as the flower only stays for a few days after blooming, many explorers, botanists, and curious tourists have embarked on long expeditions to catch a glimpse of this flower. The Rafflesia arnoldii is regarded to be one of Indonesia’s national flowers. A wax model of the flower has also been exhibited at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

To be fair, though, Rafflesia's lifestyle isn't so ridiculous. After all, few other plants feed so well that they have evolved monstrous flowers. But now that logging is cutting down tropical forests, the precious vine that Rafflesia depends on is disappearing, and Rafflesia along with it. The years of living dangerously are becoming all too clear.

#the largest flower in the world #endangered and extinct species

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histsciart · 6 years

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Stamford's Epidendrum #Orchids (Epidendrum stamfordianum). #SciArt by Walter Hood Fitch for Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Vol. 80 (1854). View more in #BHLib: http://ow.ly/rTm930k1lxt -- #flowers #botany #botanicalart

#sciart #orchids #botanicalart #botany #bhlib #flowers

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celestesenvironmentalpanic · 3 years

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Blog Post #4: Changing Mindsets to Change the Course of Climate Change

10/5/21

Growing up as a kid in suburban northern Virginia, I spent most of my childhood outdoors; climbing trees, wading through and fishing in the creek, making “soup” out of mud and wild onions. Getting older, and watching the environment I spent my childhood in change for the worse, has made me realize I took my childhood for granted; many of the trees I used to climb near my house have since been cleared for new housing developments, and the creek experienced an oil spill from a nearby overturned tanker that caused a “dead zone” in the stream for years. Even the beach I spent my childhood visiting, which is supposed to be the site of an environmental preservation initiative, has been gradually shrinking over the years as a result of erosion and rising sea levels. When I think about the fact that I may be part of the last generation to experience the environment as it was, I become despondent. The reality that in my lifetime we may experience an environmental apocalypse has begun sinking in.

According to chapter 25, people’s environmental worldview is what shapes their perception of their relationship with the earth and their responsibility to its preservation. For years, the general consensus (especially among capitalists) was that the earth was a source of infinite resources that exist to serve human advancement and development, or the human-centered worldview (Miller, 637). It is this worldview that has, in part, led us to many scientific discoveries about the world around us. However, it is also this worldview that has led us to the situation we are in today; to the point where we have surpassed several ecological tipping points, and we are well on our way to surpassing several more (Miller, 638).

I believe that part of the reason why the situation with our environment has gotten so bad is because the people responsible for polluting have not been forced to come face to face with the consequences of their actions, and have been able to reap the benefits for far too long. Meanwhile, the people who are the least responsible, and have been able to enjoy the benefits of the environment the least, are the ones who have had to deal with the consequences of environmental degradation the most (Bullard). Growing up in Virginia, I recognize that I was able to have an excellent, immersive relationship with the environment around me; many people around the world are unable to say the same, and I believe it is for this reason that many people have developed a skewed environmental worldview.

According to Leov, existing in nature, especially as a child, is integral for the proper physical and emotional development of individuals. He refers to this environmental deprivation as “nature-deficit-disorder”, and argues it is responsible for the disturbing uptick in childhood ailments, such as obesity, attention disorders, and mental illnesses. I believe it is also for this reason that many people have developed a human-centric worldview; the only exposure many people have with nature often involves urbanized parks, many of which are unable to provide refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. The perception of nature for many individuals is that it exists only to serve humans.

I believe that in order to change the course we are on in terms of environmental degradation, it will require a revolution of mindset, as a result of changed experiences. According to Leopold “We can be ethical only in relation to something we can see, feel, understand, love, or otherwise have faith in” (214). In order to get people to develop an earth-centered environmental worldview, as opposed to a human-centered-worldview, we must demonstrate to people what real, unobstructed nature looks like, so that they may see the ways in which they are connected to the earth, the trees, and the all the living organisms that inhabit it. After all, the differences in DNA between us and the species around us only differ by a few genes.

Living in the Bronx, I often see people openly littering. My first instinct is to get angry at them. However, I have to remind myself that, for many people, their perception of the environment is contained to these few blocks, with the closest unobstructed environment being the New York Botanical Garden. It is not their fault that they view a city filled with concrete and trash to be their personal trash can. In order to convince people like these, as well as the people who are responsible for creating the waste in the first place, we need to demonstrate to people their direct connection to the environment. We can achieve this by expanding urban greenspaces as well as creating opportunities for people in urban environments to visit more remote, verdant greenspaces. Additionally, we must find a way to force polluters to come face to face with the consequences of their pollution, even if that means bringing them to sites of environmental degradation as a result of human development. All in all, in order to have any hope of stopping climate change it's going to require a revolution of people’s mindsets

Word Count: 854 (I plan on cutting it down for my final midterm)

Works Cited

Bullard, Robert D. “Environmental Justice in the 21st Century: Race Still Matters.” Phylon (1960-) 49, no. 3/4 (2001): 151–71. https://doi.org/10.2307/3132626.

Leopold, Aldo. “The Land Ethic.” Essay. In The Land Ethic, 214, 1933.

Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Algonquin Books od Chapel Hill, 2006.

Miller, G. Tyler, and Scott Spoolman. “Chapter 25: Environmental Worldviews, Ethics, and Sustainability.” Essay. In Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions, 20th ed., 637–39. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning, 2015.

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mindtraptotravel · 4 years

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Everything You Need to Know and Do in Sydney

HISTORY OF SYDNEY

This influx of men and women directed for a number of the very first cities and after cities in Sydney. Whilst the age of golden rushes went and came, the evolution of suburbs and also improved transport additionally surfaced. The building of railways and tramways from the century helped this accelerated improvement. Through the twentieth century, Sydney had people of more than one million men and women.

Located across the Sydney Harbor,'' Sydney is popularly Called the harbor Metropolis' where residents and travelers May Enjoy such arenas like the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. A former sponsor of this Summer Olympics,'' Sydney is undoubtedly developing a vacation destination for those travelers of now as time goes on.

This lets Sydney become the perfect destination for many travelers who desire an awareness of development and history in addition to amazing weather and also neighboring pursuits. Sydney is significantly more than the usual secondary hot-spot; it truly is at which time has demonstrated that whatever may be accomplished with endurance and work.

Since their national funding of New South Wales (http://www.visitnsw.com.au) at Australia, Sydney is unquestionably high in history any traveler might love to find them. Launched in 1788 if Briton Arthur Phillip maintained Australia for England, Sydney has become one among many very renowned towns in the Earth, boasting four thousand people to its populace.

A number of those languages additionally have different dialects for assorted tribes and clans. All these languages have been gone today, however, stone carvings continue to be to share with the tales of all these prehistoric folks.

This Caused the British infantry settlement as based by Arthur Phillip. A couple of decades after in 1789, a celiac illness disperse across the territory, murdering the native inhabitants --most genuinely believe that this has been due to smallpox.

Together with all the 2nd largest immigrant population of almost any bigger world, Sydney is an intriguing mixture of expression and culture. In reality, 1 percentage of the populace will function as migrants of a few terms. This generates an alternative sense from the metropolis --just one of sharing and acceptance, as opposed to segregation.

The native Australians (http://www.dreamtime.net.au) after roamed the lands of Sydney along with the neighboring regions for around half a thousand decades ago And if the numbers dwindled ahead of the coming of Arthur Phillipsthey inhabited the location and left their domiciles at the area.

From 1820, there weren't many aborigines still left and also the time scale of culture commenced: both the instruction and Christianization of those natives. With all the direction of Governor Macquarie, the metropolis of Sydney started to have an even more coordinated sort. Roadways and wharves had been assembled and also nearby development proved to be quickly. Persons began coming from Britain and Ireland so as to discover a brand new life.

LIFESTYLE OF SYDNEY

Together with all the Sir Stamford merely a couple of moments walk away from a few prominent Sydney town center sights, visitors can readily and immediately enjoy this sort of region of attention whilst the Royal Botanic Gardens. Positioned on thirty hectares (nearly ninety acres) of native and native possessions, the Gardens give you the right spot to relaxing lunchtime wander between a complete day's family members excursion. Other intimate landscapes incorporate the famous Sydney Opera House plus also a huge variety of retailers over the Harbor, itself.

Eventually, for the Ease of an apartment Together with the luxury of the five-star resort, contemplate that the Quay Grand Suites Sydney situated on the eastern coast of this Round Quay. Whilst the title says, no"rooms," only self-appointed suites which have a couple of bedrooms, a spacious family space plus a superbly equipped bath with laundry, spa room, plus an in-wall connoisseur kitchen area. Balconies offering breathtaking views of Sydney Harbor encourage guests in which to stay to get a silent night observing the Harbor pursuits in the coziness of the owner's suite, or else they may possibly opt to flake outside in Jordon's, Sydney's leading fish restaurant, readily reachable by either ferry along with mono-rail.

Sydney Harbor additionally includes lots of outdoor tasks for additional adventuresome traffic: sailing, panoramic flights, jet boating, and climbing the Harbor bridge. Panoramic views of this Harbor may be obtained from your Stamford Plaza Double Bay lodge -- maybe not the very expensive resort in the city, but unquestionably a lavish, five-star adventure. Located only 10 minutes in your Sydney's Central Business District, the Plaza Dual Bay gives small business guests a small business center, seminar centers, and also much more shuttle solutions, however, do not let this fool you. Just about every space has it has minibar, Juliet terrace or balcony, icebox, and also much more data interface links to simply help guarantee equally satisfaction and convenience, along with also the total adventure is just improved with all the luxury appointments involving 18th century Louis XV and Georgian antiques in most shared locations.

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The Dual Bay located area of this Plaza is just one of Sydney's most prestigious districts, introducing friends with a large variety of stores and boutiques comprising a number of their planet's most renowned name brand traces of items and outfits. Dining can be actually a fantasy, as the lodge boasts it has classy dining space and did we say nevertheless the Stamford Plaza has just one of Australia's biggest private artwork collections? If guests elect to flake outside, a wide range of top excellent places to eat are right within just the Dual Bay spot, which ranges from high-brow bars to full-sized five-star dining places.

CHEAP HOTEL OF SYNDEY

On the opposite side, in the event that you should be on the lookout for enjoyment following your dinner or dinner, take a look at the Fox Studios or your Australian Centre for images. Thrilling sporting excursions and events could be obtained in the Sydney Cricket Ground along with also the Aussie Stadium, also Paddington's 2 cinemas frequently offer you independent or foreign movies.

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No matter whether you are enthusiastic about researching the nightlife of Oxford road, the pleasure outlets in Paddington, or else you also require quick accessibility into this Central Business District, Sydney provides a vast array of funds motels to match almost any budget range!

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One other city center hotel that has only a brief walk out of your great Paddington and Oxford road areas could be your Crest lodge plus a"budget" resort with quite large customer evaluations. Offering airconditioned normal rooms, in addition to people using a perspective of charming Sydney Harbor, the Crest resort gives laundry services, spa, pool, and many massages. 1 customer categorized the resort as"affordability," also it is suitable spot is just one among its most significant worth -- near into the well-known restaurants and shops, but in addition directly close to the Kings Cross rail station.

Additionally within strolling distance to Oxford Street's renowned bars, eateries, and nightlife, and the Leisure Inn Barclay even now presents comfortable accessibility to buses, trains, and taxis -- fact that the bus stop is located right beyond the door. A number of the dining establishments inside your community are cultural you need to comprise black, Italian, Vietnamese, and lots of Meditteranean restaurants. In the event you would like to learn exactly what the sailors like, you'll locate a few of these preferred bars close to the home space of Paddington, only off Oxford, and also East of Paddington city is just one among the greatest regions to start looking for daylight cafes and bar eateries.

If this shoestring finances of yours are now becoming frayed, look in the Y in the Park, the YWCA's innercity lodge. With alternatives that range from storytelling fashion to luxury, studio, and company rooms, and also only concerning the most effective deals available, Y in the Park provides relaxation, comfort, and value.

Merely a 20-minute stroll into Oxford Avenue, the Acacia Lodge Provides the two En-suite rooms and Those Who Have shared amenities over Looking Moore Park using its own Moore Park Greens and also Effortless Accessibility into the Sydney Showground along with Fox Studios, in Addition to Aussie Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Grounds.

Produced by Portuguese architect Francis Greenway, the Barracks construction was the most important home for male convicts from New South Wales before it shut from 1848.

TRAVEL TO SYDNEY

Harbor Hopping along with Ferry Frolicking

Sydney conveys the biggest natural refuge on earth and will be offering divinely scenic sunset views out of any one of those 70 sanctuary shores at the metropolitan area region. The very optimal/optimally method to find that the sanctuary is by simply taking a ferry out of fundamental Sydney into the Taronga Zoo, at which koala, platypus and roughly 3,000 additional endangered or species that are rare like prime oceanfront real estate. Even the Royal Botanical Garden in fundamental Sydney can also be quite notable, including the maintained web page of this colony's very first searchable vegetable patch. On the southwest, Bondi Beach has been Sydney's sandy beachfront getaway, whole with gelato distributors, amazing bars and also a general atmosphere of comfort.

The glowing jack metropolis of Sydney has arrived away from the modest colonial start after the British came in the 18th century. City course goes together with suburban way of life, which makes a lot more than a chance to finding outdoors and research enjoy just Australians discover just how. Top-notch dining table, a large selection of species that are endangered, and also the signature Opera residence contrary to the gorgeous background of Port Jackson make it tough to suppose Sydney is scarcely 200 decades old.

After Captain James Cook's British Fleet arrived in Botany Bay in 1788, '' he attracted together with him a million convicts from Britain to set a penal settlement,'' that turned into the tiniest colony in The Rocks which could descend right into Sydney. As of the moment, aboriginal men and women had occupied the region for more than 30,000 decades and so were mostly murdered off or hauled to the Blue Mountains. The nearby area remains filled with rock that people can view now; travelers can additionally partake from the developing popularity and celebration of culture that is indigenous. Along with this predominantly Anglo-Celtic populace, the 20thcentury attracted Sydney a brand new tide of legislation from Croatia, Lebanon, both Argentina, and Turkey to call a tiny percentage and now the town turned into a cosmopolitan and culinary foundation of this planet maybe perhaps not to be overlooked!

In various ways,'' Sydney could be your soul and heart of Oceania. An actual melting pot of civilizations, ecology, and foundations, Sydney may be the funding of Australia in most facet nevertheless name. Uncover this interesting portion of this southern quadrant in the delights and paintings of Sydney, an amazingly various, older and contemporary metropolis.

You will find more ways to relish town proper once you go to Sydney, for example, a few of those funniest performances in the Opera residence patio throughout the summertime months. The mythical Harbour Bridge, also called the coat hanger' amid sailors, can be definitely an experience on the planet.

Climb the staircase of this south-west pylon to get an unthinkable opinion of this sanctuary or cover somewhat added in funds and spend a few hrs actually scaling the bridge by way of an avowed business. For more earthbound the Museum of Modern Art can be actually a matter of attraction, though merely for its excellent art-deco construction in that it resides, and also the memorial houses a remarkable selection of 18th and 19th-century functions. Adhering to a very long evening of harbors, beaches, artwork, and entertainment, King's Cross is only an ideal mix of hip underground and class subculture to get a nice dinner, chi-chi cocktail or round groove.

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Australia’s Best Designed Bars, Restaurants and Hotels Announced!

Interiors

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Photo – Lillie Thompson.

BEST BAR DESIGN: Blacksmith Lake Mulwala by The Stella Collective

The Best Bar category was taken out by The Stella Collective for their work on Blacksmith Lake Mulwala. The judges concluded that it ‘is especially impressive that Mulwala’s pre-existing mid-century buildings were taken into consideration – the project is designed to blend in with its neighbours while simultaneously providing the town with something new and fresh.’ Think vintage pink umbrellas and a 1970s Southern California vibe!

Commendations

Hotel Rose Bay – Richards Stanisich (Rose Bay, NSW)

Locura – Pattern Studio (Byron Bay, NSW)

Paloma Bar & Pantry – Claire Kneebone (Adelaide, SA)

Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Best Cafe Design: Via Porta by Studio Esteta

We are already obsessed with this cafe and deli in the suburb of Mont Albert by Studio Esteta. The jurors celebrated the Italian feel and earthy palette, and commended the designers for ‘creating a feel that is tactile and intimate.’ They describe ‘there are materials employed here that are uncommon in contemporary interior design, such as the thick glass used for a large communal tabletop at the front of the room.’

Commendations

Lobbs Café – Techne Architecture + Interior Design (Brunswick, VIC)

Saint Dreux – Arkhe Tekhne (Melbourne, VIC)

Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Best Hotel Design (Joint Winner) The Calile Hotel by Richards and Spence

This is a big project, with a big budget, and a huge outcome! The Calile Hotel by Richards and Spence in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is described by the jurors as ‘a prime example of a large budget put to fantastic use.’ The vibe is ‘luxe escapism’ where it feels like you have been transported to a resort, while remaining in an urban area. The jurors highlight the use of a restrained colour palette, white brick, stone and expressed concrete structure, concluding that ‘it already has a sense of the iconic.’

Commendation

United Places Botanic Gardens – Carr (South Yarra, VIC)

Photo – Martina Gemmola.

Best Hotel Design (Joint Winner): Drifthouse by Multiplicity

If you are in need of a holiday… make it a design winning one! This small boutique in Port Fairy, Victoria is a pared back project by Multiplicity that captures a subtle sense of luxury. The project encompasses a double-storey Victorian bluestone house, an adjacent single-storey Edwardian home, and a newly built garden pavilion and reception centre.

The jurors celebrated the use of reclaimed wood and stone from a local quarry to create a subtle sense of luxury that also reflects the town’s hardscrabble history.

Photo – Peter Bennetts.

Best Restaurant Design: Di Stasio Citta by HASSELL

Di Stasio Citta by HASSELL on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD is described by the jurors as ‘as much art installation as dining room.’ The design combines striking minimalism with modern uses of technology, to create an immersive environment. The jury felt that Di Stasio Citta was a standout winner that will live on for many years to come.

Commendations

Prince Dining Room – IF Architecture (St Kilda, VIC)

Future Future – Olaver Architecture (Richmond, VIC)

Stamford Park Homestead – Brahman Perera & Jason M Jones (Rowville, VIC)

Burleigh Pavilion – Alexander &CO. (Burleigh Heads, QLD)

Tayim Restaurant + Bar – Welsh + Major Architects (The Rocks, NSW)

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Ultimate Singapore Budget Travel Tips

Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote 'always roaming with a hungry heart.' So should we.

This time it's Singapore or the LION CITY that we are interested in. Let's see what the Singaporean Dollar can buy us for our travel itinerary.

The sovereign state city is situated in southeast Asia which lies 1° N of the equator i.e. 137km away in the distance. The country's excellent network of public transportation and the well conversant English speaking community provides encumbrance free travel.

The vibrant city offers much for the budgeted travellers in the name of entertainment, shopping and site seeing.

1. Marina Bay Sands

The high-class Marina Bay Sands resort flaunts a mall with a canal, the Art Science Museum and a Sky park which has an observation deck from where a tourist can view the DOUBLE HELIX BRIDGE, the azure skyline, the GARDENS BY THE BAY and the port.

2. Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is the world's largest gigantic observation wheel which is part of Singapore's skyline. You can learn the vibrant history of Singapore and the Flyer from the JOURNEY OF DREAMS in the form of multimedia. Flights plans are available and can be accessible for the eager tourists who want a closer view of the skyline at daytime or after darkness when the whole city is aglow with lights.

3. Gardens By The Bay

The ornate Gardens by the Bay would leave you awestruck and sooth your vision at the same time. The Bay East Garden gives us a glimpse of the flora of the city-state whereas The Super tree Grove Flaunts Eco-friendly futuristic designs. The Cloud Forest Dome showcases the world's tallest indoor waterfall. Tickets are available and tour time allotted for high-efficiency tours.

4. Botanic Garden

Is not an affordable avoid because of its similarity to the name Garden of the Bay. This popular tourist attraction holds a charm of its own in its NATIONAL ORCHID GARDEN, BONSAI GARDEN and several other unique and exquisite gardens. This place preserves the UNESCO nominated walking trail which loops around the city's mature heritage.

5. Chinatown, Little India And Arab Street

Chinatown of any country provides us a glimpse of the People's Republic of China and its culture. Here the bonus is the Hindu TEMPLE OF MARIAMMAN and the BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC TEMPLE. The State-City provides immense possibilities to the shopaholics and the food lovers. LITTLE INDIA and ARAB STREET are two such places where you can mingle with the local crowd and pay a visit to SRI VEERAMAKALIAMMAN and the historic SULTAN MOSQUE.

6. Changi Chapel And Museum

Changi chapel and museum tells us the history of Japan's occupancy of Singapore. If you are the person who loves to delve into history, this is one place you need to visit. The museum houses photographs, letters and personal belongings which throw light on the wartime experiences. The Chapel is a memorial for the prisoners who despised the Japanese ruling back then.

7. Singapore’s Zoo

This Zoo is a good collection of well-treated animals kept in clean, large and vivid lush green surroundings. Orangutans, chimpanzees, Komodo dragons, Siberian white tigers, meerkats are part of the wide array of animals. The antics of the orang-utans are particularly eye-catching. If you are keen on watching the wildlife more closely, you can opt for Night Safari, the Panda Forest and the Jurong Bird Park. Tickets at negligible rates are available for the Singapore Zoo Breakfast with the Orangutans which allows a tourist to spend some quality time with the beloved animals.

8. Sentosa Island

Hopping from the animal shelter to the ever-sunny Siloso Beach where you can experience some adventurous outdoor sports. Kayaking, Skim boarding, swimming with the dolphins, Flying Trapeze, Sea- Breeze water sports and volleyball are available. The famous MERLION statue which is half lion and half fish is part of this beach along with the Underwater World aquarium and the well preserved Siloso Fort.

9. Fort Canning Park

Fort Canning Park was built 1859 holds the house of Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of colonial Singapore in 1819.It now holds witness to public congregations in the form of picnics, concerts and performing arts.

10. Pulau Ubin 'Granite' Island

It is a rural area situated in the northeast of Singapore. It has a tranquil atmosphere which flaunts many species of endangered birds and is an IMPORTANT BIRD AREA. The area is full of mangroves and mudflats and has been protected from any kind urban development to preserve the ecology. The area also has an abandoned quarry. Midrange And Budgeted Hotels are available around Orchard Street. Little India provides decent locations for good stays. The Singapore Hop-on Hop-off

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