Pinoy in Singapore

One Pinoy’s journey to adapting to life in the Lion City and make it a home away from home…

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Entries Tagged as 'Transportation'

Taxi fare increase

January 27th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Just last year, I was always complaining about how it was so difficult to get a cab and that a lot of cab drivers were very picky about their passengers.  I used to wait up to an hour in the taxi queue specially during the peak hours. 
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How to take the MRT from the Changi Airport

October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

For backpackers and budget travelers who find that taking a taxi from the airport to the city is not part of their budget, they can always take the MRT from the Changi Airport. Those arriving at the Budget Terminal can ask for the free shuttle service to Changi’s Terminal 2 to get to the MRT.

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Tags: Transportation · Visit Singapore

Going around Singapore

May 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Singapore is small country of 646 sq km.  It’s almost the size of Manila which is 636 sq km BUT not as densely populated.  It’s pretty easy to go around Singapore because the transportation system is very efficient.  To Pinoys though, one difference between commuting in Manila and commuting in Singapore is that

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Designer Bus

May 14th, 2007 · No Comments

No, this is not a lounge nor a fancy restaurant.  It’s the interior of a public utility bus!  Fashion meets public utility in this SMRT bus in Singapore.  As I boarded an otherwise normal looking bus (I forgot which route) on my way to Serangoon Rd.,  I was pleasantly surprised to see the cream leather seats against [...]

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