Tag Archives: Patricia Chan

The Old World Charm of Mountbatten

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Remember Singapore

Mountbatten Road today is a 4.5km-long road, connecting to Geylang Road on one end and linking to East Coast Road on the other, where there is a good mixture of quality bungalows and high-end apartments. New houses have been popping up in this old … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Summer Sun of Singapore

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Most of the time, it is either rain or shine in Singapore. Swimming has always been a popular activity for Singaporeans, especially in the hot summer days between March and July, when temperatures sometimes hit as high as 35 degree … Continue reading →