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January 30, 2005

The Melting Pot

I've heard Southeast Asia referred to as a 'melting pot' of culture before, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than Singapore. As my friend, Reuben, explained as we entered "Chinatown", most of Singapore could qualify as chinatown. As I...

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January 28, 2005

Meet me at the Zoo

Most everyone that I know who has been to Singapore has raved about the zoo. "Don't forget to go to the zoo!", people would remind me. Well, finally I am here in S'pore, and finally, on my thrid day here,...

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January 27, 2005

Business Before Pleasure

I am fortunate in having some contacts over here in Asia that are only too happy to take care of me. In Singapore, accomodation is in the S$20-30 range, high above that in the rest of SE Asia. Thus I...

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January 26, 2005

Touchdown in the Lion City

On my last night in Manila I visited the Makati district once more. It has taken me awhile to fully realize just how rich the richest Filipinos are. The Makati financial and shopping district is a lush, ritsy area filled...

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