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The Singapore Flyer is an absolute must for visitors: the views from it are breathtaking! It was opened in 2008 and was the highest giant wheel in the world at that time.
First, you spend some time on an interactive journey around the time capsule, where you learn about the history of Singapore and the stages of its development in the most fun interactive way (kids would adore that).
After that, you proceed to one of the 28th capsules: I must note that during our visit, there were only 6-8 people per capsule, although the capacity is 28 people, so you all have seats and can walk freely without feeling overcrowded.
The views were simply overwhelming! Probably this is one of the top attractions I’d suggest someone to attend in Singapore.

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I’m sure you know about the Covent garden but have you heard about New Covent Garden Market close to the Battersea Power station?
There are a few parts to it: @marketflowers has a fantastic variety of potted plants and flowers and closes at 10am. Just look at this variety of plants - and this is only of multiple stalls!😍
Then we proceeded to the Fruit and Vegetables market - usually it’s open solely during the nights distributing only wholesale produce to the restaurants - chefs come here choosing the best ingredients to reach their customers. But on Saturdays you can come here and buy some of the best Italian produce for yourself!

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45 locations to see in Singapore - save this ultimate guide from @purpurpurpur (I’ve personally visited every single spot for you - info about each one via the link in bio)! 👇🏻

1. Gardens by the Bay
2. Marina Bay Sands Hotel
3. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
4. Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Observation Deck)
5. Singapore Flyer
6. Changi Airport
7. ArtScience Museum
8. Helix Bridge
9. Merlion Park
10. Esplanade Theatres
11. Singapore Zoo Mandai parks
12. River Wonders Mandai Parks
13. Night Safari Mandai Parks
14. Raffles Hotel (home to the Singapore Sling and long bar)
15. Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market)
16. Arab District and Sultan Mosque
17. Chinatown of Singapore (including Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Sri Mariamman Temple)
18. Little India (including Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple & House of Tan Teng Niah)
18. Little India
19. National Gallery Singapore
20. Old Hill Street Police Station (for photos from the outside)
21. Thian Hock Keng Temple
22. Saint Andrew’s Cathedral
23. Orchard Road
24. VivoCity mall
25. Red Dot Design Museum
26. Bacha Coffee Cafes
27. Fort Canning Hill
28. Singapore Oceanarium (former S.E.A. Aquarium)
29. Universal Studios Singapore
30. Raffles Statue(s)
31. National Museum of Singapore
32. Bird Paradise Mandai parks
33. Clarke Quay
34. Peranakan Museum
35. CHIJMES
36. The Fountain of Wealth
37. Singapore Botanical Gardens (including National Orchid Garden)
38. Chinatown Heritage Centre
39. Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre
40. Haw Par Villa
41. Singapore Cable Car
42. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
43. Asian Civilisations Museum
44. Rainforest Wild ASIA Mandai parks
45. Children’s Museum

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My new guide to Singapore is live - and check this hotel out!👇🏻👇🏻

During our last trip to Singapore we spent a few nights at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay (former Conrad Centennial Singapore).
Our room was spacious, and their lounge offered a delightful afternoon tea in a stylish hall with panoramic windows. The staff were very accommodating and friendly.
The hotel exudes old-fashioned luxury with large chandeliers, high ceilings, and beautiful views of the Golden Ring, also known as The Fountain of Wealth. This fountain is notable for having been the largest in the world and was included in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998. It is located inside the Suntec City Mall, and you can walk around the central section three times to make a wish!
Although the hotel is generally close to Marina Bay, accessing it is not straightforward and requires some effort. The nearby attractions include CHIJMES, Raffles Hotel, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and Merlion Park.

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ad I was invited by @googleuk to attend Google Gemini a workshop on how Gemini can help us to plan a detailed itinerary and to organize things before a trip or in unusual circumstances, for instance, cooking on a boat while traveling around.
Lovely chef @xanthemross showed us her favorite recipes for such holiday: a tomato tart with ricotta and a Greek salad with a twist! Would you try Gemini to help you find the best ingredients for your dish and to help you with a recipe?

Thanks for having me @googleuk , it was so nice to learn about the alternative travels trend and the use of Gemini!

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Postcards from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

San Juan is the main city of Puerto Rico, an unincorporated American territory, and it became the first place in the Caribbean I came to explore!

We stayed in the best hotel on the island, the Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton Reserve, and I’ll have a few words to say about our stay in this article too.

Although I cover more than just San Juan in the guide at Purpurpurpur.co.uk, there are many more activities to do in Puerto Rico (unfortunately, I sprained an ankle, which made us cancel some of the activities we had planned, but just to spice up curiosity, let me mention the bioluminescent bays, snorkeling with turtles and manatees, and El Yunque rainforest with its tower and waterfalls).

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ad Recently we visited @ayllulondon - itserves Nikkei cuisine, a harmonious mix of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. We went for a fantastic Machu Picchu tasting menu, it included an absolutely amazing selection of dishes:
🔹Guacamole
🔹Duo of Ceviche
🔹Bluefin Tuna Roll
🔹Beef Tataki
🔹Shrimp Popcorn
🔹Lamb Skewers
🔹Peruvian Steak BBQ
🔹Yucas
🔹and Chef’s Choice Dessert

The restaurant is located close to the Paddington station by the canal and has A/C - that’s what you need in this crazy heatwave!

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A must - do activity in Doha:Go fishing in the Arabian Gulf!

We woke up at 6 in the morning to have a boat ride and enjoy some fishing not far from Doha. What a gorgeous view over the Mina district and the business district of Qatar we had in the early hours!
We had a few stops, at the floating island and also fished from the boat directly; so much fun!
We didn’t catch much (a few Four-lined Terapons, Pelates quadrilineatus, and other small fish; plus a couple of crabs) but as we’ve been fishing enthusiasts since childhood, we enjoyed our time a lot!

Book this activity in advance.

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ad Last week I was invited to attend a masterclass at @tasteoflondon to try some @granapadanopdo tasting accompanied by @proseccodoc_uk (Bianca Vigna and Borgo Delle Rosé) and most delicious food prepared by Michelin-starred @gaetanof_88 Gaetano Farucci who previously worked in two-Michelin-starred Le Gavroche and now is the head chef at the Caractère! The session was led by Chef Danilo Cortellini @danilocortellini - such a great experience! 🧀🍾🥂🇮🇹 ...

This - and piña colada please 🌴🍍🥥🩵

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Calling all the piña colada lovers - save this location!🥥🌴🍍 did you know that it was created in Puerto Rico?🇵🇷

In 1963, Spanish bartender Don Ramón Portas Mingot came up with the idea to mix coconut cream, pineapple juice, rum, and ice, and of course, we had to try it! Yes, there was a short queue (about 10 minutes), but it was totally worth it; the original cocktail is amazing! We actually had lunch there: Puerto Rican fried delicacies for starters and various fish (grouper and salmon) with arroz blanco and beans for the main courses.

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