The break had started

A nine day break had started for students enrolling in either Primary, Secondary or Junior College. That makes up like 60% of the whole student cohort population? Minus the 20 odd percent of those who are in JCs (they couldn't afford this break to play, instead, they ought to mug even for JC1 for their As and prelims.) and we are left with perhaps, almost half of the school-going population. However, now with those in Polytechnics are having their vacation, the streets is very crowded, with youths. Some of the place they might go? Bugis, Bugis and Bugis. Perhaps some might head to Marina Sq (there is this bowling centre as well as a Pool zone) or Suntec (arcade of course) or otherwise, Vivocity (a nice GV and more arcade).

But, instead of those places, are there anywhere else? Singapore does, surprisingly have some activities to offer.

Science Centre…cross that out. Majority of the students had been to the science centre. It is akin to an annual tribute.

Sentosa. One of Singapore's most famous attractions. So Expensive and Nothing TO See Anyway. Just the beaches, and USS at RWS. And USS tickets are relatively expensive. I did rather pay $60 odd for a musical at the Esplanade, then to ride in some roller-coaster. The only place to attract me to Sentosa is the POPCORNS. Located just next to Hersey's Chocolate. They do have another branch located at CityLink mall, but I assure you, the one at Sentosa is much better. In taste and quality.

Labrador Park. One of the oldest park in Singapore, way before East Cost and Pasir Ris park. One could fish there too, and have a BBQ. It is nice to be just out of East Coast once in a while. A place if one is interested in the war history of Singapore. A great place to take photographs.

Fort Canning Park. What is there to say about this place? A place for history bluffs to, with numerous war relics on exhibit there. Also, a great place to take photographs.

Cathay Cineplex. Cineleisure, located along Orchard. A place to catch movie, play LAN or just chill. Same too, for the one at Cathay (Handy Road). If you are around Cineleisure, be sure to try Gong Cha…touted as one of the best brands of bubble tea. But, their quality is getting from bad to worse, with inconsistent taste at every stall, from City Square to Central to AMK. Unlike KOI, which is very consistent in being so bland. I'm very prejudice when it comes to KOI. All because I tried their coffee base drink 3 years ago. And I assure you, it is not to my likening. Their Macchiato is too sweet for me, and not milky/creamy enough.

Bugis. "there got Bugis Junction and iluma and Bugis Street". It is completely over hyped and just crowded. Bugis Street is very packed with total strangers pushing and shoving you. And it is one of the short cuts, to get from Fortune tower to Bugis Junction. The only thing nice there is there is this stall smacked right in the centre selling Durian Juice. I'm a real sucker for Durians. Bugis Junction. The tenant mix is still the same. Watson. The Little Match Girl. Converse. The Wallet Shop. And your typical jewelry shop. But food wise, there's tons. QQ Rice used to be there. Swensen's, MOS Burger. Catering to all budget. And there's this arcade (Virtual Land) at the basement. There is this escalator (near MOS Burger) heading to the basement, which I always mistook it to be the supermarket. It is the arcade. Did I mention there is this restaurant which serves excellent pasta at Bugis Junction? Iluma, there's nothing to see there. The food there is not exactly fantastic. Tenant mix is also not that fantastic. Filmgrade is the only saving grace, but I did rather head over to Cathay to catch the latest Hollywood flick.

Get interested in the Arts and Culture of Singapore. Museums are offering free admission to all students, so long as you have a student pass issued by any school in the world. ACM, NMS, SAM. Nice place, and one might fall in love with arts and culture. Get some culture, breath art. Live art. Anyway, the Biennale is here. No harm checking it out?

So…is Singapore a sleepy island afterall? Think it is still a yes, since all the places…you and me sure have visited it before. And at least every other day at some places.