Singapore

All about singapore! Ever wonder why singapore is such a small country in the world and yet everyone is so interested in it.

Egg tarts

If you are a chinese, you would know what is egg tarts.

It is a mini tart, filled with stream egg filling that is a very common street food among the chinese.

It is actually a kind of custard tart the is orignated mainly from Hong Kong, Portugal, England and vairous part of asia.

In Singapore, we also have egg tarts find here, mainly were the Hong kong style ones.

So, here are some of the best egg tarts in Singapore:

1) Tak Po

With just $1.10, you could get the sweet, wobby goodness that melts in the flasky skin. The conjoined pastry shop is a humble but chaming shop located in Chinatown.

Tak Po HK Dim Sum Restaurant: 42 Smith Street, Singapore 058954 | Monday to Sunday 0700-2230 | Tel: 6225 0302 | Website

2) 8 Tarts N Pastry

The egg tarts that this shops sells are the authentic Hong Kong style egg tarts that has the soft pastry texture that compliments with the velvety egg-custard filing. Perfect for those who loves the thousand layered tarts.

8 Tarts N Pastries: Vivo City, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #B2-K4 Singapore 098585 |Tel: 6276 0915 | Monday to Sunday 1000-2200 | Website

3) Ng Kim Lee

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These $0.80 egg tarts here are one of the more unquie shaped egg tarts compared with the usual round shaped kinds. It is more of a biscuit-like texture rather than traditional egg tart crust. The harder outer layer brings a perfect balance to the jelly-like custard filling. (My farvouite kind of egg tart)

Ng Kim Lee Confectionery: 4 Chun Tin Road, Singapore 599591 | Tel: 6466 3515 | Monday to Saturday 0900-2100, Sunday 0900-1300

4) Tiong Bahru Galicier Pastry

These $0.90 egg tarts are one of the most eccentric ones. It is also one of the most common kind that most Singaporens have during childhood. 

Tiong Bahru Galicier Pastry: Blk 55 Tiong Bahru Rd #01-39, Singapore 160055 | Tel: 6324 1686 | Tuesday to Sunday 1000-2030, Closed on Mondays

5) Madeleine's Original Portugese Egg Tarts

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This shop sells the traditional kind of egg tarts from Portugese and it is very similar to a Creme Brulee with charred carameiized on top and creamy centre. The sides are flaky but the crisp is top notch.

Madeleine’s Original Egg Tart Pte Ltd: 198 Tanjong Katong Rd, Singapore 436997 | Tel: 6247 9363 | Monday to Sunday 0800-2000  

6) Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries

These $1.20 egg tarts are the best egg tarts with its thick, smooth custard filling, with an not overwhelming eggy flavour and pastry soft and flaky to a good extent. It is worth the price and worth to try.

Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries: 18 Jalan Membina, #01-06 Singapore 164018 | Monday to Sunday 0730-1600 

Credit: http://sethlui.com/best-egg-tarts-singapore/

Author: Giulia Pulvirenti

When in Singapore, try going to all this places and get the best snack in Singapore ^_^

Trends

In Singapore, pace are moving very quickly. One moment you could be relaxing at your sofa with a cup of coffee, the next moment would be your boss calling you and you rushing out of your house.
With such a fast pace lifestyle, it is very easy for trends to come and go in this small country.

So, here are the few use to have trends in Singapore:

1) cafe hopping

In Singapore, about 2 years ago, 2014, it is very trendy to go cafe hopping in Singapore. All you have to do is to go find a cafe, find some friends and bring a photo. Most teens who go cafe hopping are there to take photo of the food and drinks, or they would take photo of the cafe interior and post it on facebook, twitter or instergram. So, basically, it is to show off of what they do. This trend, is definitely not for people who lacks of money. Because in a day, you have to go at least 3 cafes to meet the requirement for cafe hopping. Just to let you know, cafes in Singapore are not cheap. (This proves that teen are rich, with their parents money)

2) kpop

In 2008, there was a starting raise in kpop in Singapore. With the release of the song 'sorry sorry' by super junior (if you dont know them, pls google), debut of new hot groups ( 2am, shinee, davichi, 2pm, ukiss). Following that, more hot groups got debuted (2ne1, after school, 4minute, beast, secrete, mblaq). These are some of the well known kpop groups that debuted during that period of time. And you know what, it is also the time when Singapore accepted entertainment industry and drama too. It starts to become really popular to watch all those shows and talks about over meals.

3) fashions

In Singapore, our fashion trends changes every year. But for some reasons, it is always one step behind other places. For example, in 2005, it is really popular to dress in clothing that are more towards the Japanese style, which is very popular in taiwan. (Back then, taiwan are quite popular in Singapore). Then in 2006, it is more simple with the wear of knee length pants. In 2007, are jeans and sport shoes, sport shoes wearing as a casual shoes. In the 2008-2010, is more towards skinny jeans and kpop style. In 2011-2013, is all about brands. No matter whats the brand that you are wearing, it is important that you are wearing some well known brands clothing. Finally in 2014-2015, it is all about ankle length jeans, boyfriend style, crop tops, tight and revealing and logoism.

4) social media

In social media, you can see and sense the trends is moving. 5 years ago, is all about 'did you know', then it is 'types of  ...' then now is memes, gif and videos. It is moving so fast that you can see the news feed on your page changing every month.

Trends are really changing, and it definitely are affecting the way we look at things, the way we are living and the way we are moving.
So, keep up with the trends.

Singapore

There are a lot of amazing things happening in the world
and did you know about the amazing things that has happen in singapore?

well here is some of those amazing things:

1. You can find the national anthem in microtext on the back of the $1000 note. 

Source: paperbanknotes

Source: banknotenews

You don't really see these big bucks often but if you manage to get your hands on one, flip it over and see if you can spot the lyrics to the national anthem! I think it's a pretty cool idea and I wish they'd do so for every other note. 

2. Singapore has the biggest Yakult bottles in Southeast Asia

Source: Emrs-Tep

When I was younger, I used to pester my mother to buy me Yakult every time we went to the supermarket. They didn't sell the packets with all Grape flavour back then so every time we bought it, I would rush to 'chope' the Grape flavoured one. 

I've always hated how Yakult bottles are really small but actually, the Yakult bottles in Singapore are the largest compared to those overseas, and of course the most expensive. To be honest, I wouldn't mind paying for a 500ml Yakult. 

Oh, and it turns out, Hong Kong has the largest Yakult bottle at 100ml. Ours is only 80ml. But we still top the ranks in Southeast Asia. If you happen to travel and see a bigger Yakult bottle than that, do let us know!

3. There were no lions in this Lion City

We all know the story of how Sang Nila Utama, a Srivijayan Prince from Palembang saw a creature he thought was a lion and named the island Singapura which means Lion City in Sanskrit. But truth be told, there were no lions ever in Singapore. 

It's possible that the creature he saw was actually a tiger. Think about it! We could have been called Tiger City. That's so strange...

4. Singapore is one of three surviving city-states in the world

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There's only three city-states in the world - Monaco, the Vatican City and Singapore! It's weird to think that we don't have a capital. I mean, it'd be pretty cool if Orchard Road became our capital but sometimes, meh. We're also both a country and a state which I guess makes it easier when you want to insert your mailing address. 

5. There's a 'Hug Me' Coca-Cola machine in Singapore

Located at the National University of Singapore, the first 'Hug Me' Coca-Cola machine dispenses a bottle of Coke when a person wraps his or her arms around the machine! That's just so cute! 

Money definitely can't buy love but it can sure get you some Coke to quench your thirst! 

6. We have a Singapore version of David Beckham's family

We don't have David Beckham but we do have someone who's pretty much similar to him and a legend in Singapore. So just who am I referring to?

Source: People

Well, it's none other than Fandi Ahmad of course. He was captain of the Singapore National Football Team from 1993-1997 and was the first Singaporean to play in Europe! His phenomenal achievements have made him so deserving of being a national legend.

He is no David Beckham but boy do they have the genes to boot. Just take a look at their family!

 Source: asiaone

7. Cartoon Network thought Singapore was in Malaysia

Yes, you read that right. In Season 3 Episode 5 of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Terrence and Mac battle it out as to where Singapore was. If you watched the video above, you'd know that they got it all wrong. 

It's pretty embarrassing how despite being a highly recognized metropolitan city, some people still think we're in Malaysia...and some still think we're in China.  

8. Singapore has changed our timezone 6 times since 1905

For 36 years, Singapore was 7.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In 1982, the Singapore Standard Time was redefined to be 8 hours ahead of GMT.

The story behind it is that East Malaysia was GMT +8.00 but West Malaysia was GMT +7.50. Malaysia decided to standardise their timing but it'd be awkward for Singapore to be the only one who's 7.5 hours ahead of GMT. So, they changed it.

But come to think of it, have we being cheated of half an hour our whole lives? Food for thought!

9. We are the fastest walkers on this planet

According to a research by the British Council, Singaporeans have the fastest walking speed. On average, we walk a distance of 18 metres in 10.55 seconds. That's approximately 6.15km in an hour!

Here's a fun fact: That's also how fast bumblebees fly. Guess that's why they always say Singaporeans are busy bees...lol

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10. The youngest person to pass the GCE 'O' Level Chemistry paper is a Singaporean.

Source: Zeitnews

Ainan Celeste Cawley was only 7 years and 1 month when he took the GCE 'O' Level Chemistry paper and passed, making him the youngest in the world to do so.  

Sometimes I wonder what it must be like to a child prodigy. At 16 I was still trying to cope with the fact that I had to sit for a major exam, how did a 7 year old kid do it? It makes me feel quite incompetent. 

11. A two-part episode of Hawaii Five-O was filmed in Singapore

If that doesn't make you go 'woah...' then I don't know what else would. I didn't even know this happened! It's rare that an international TV series would film their episode in Singapore. This was from the episode 'The Year of the Horse' in Season 11. 

Wow, I wish shows like Modern Family or Big Bang Theory would film in Singapore...I can dream right?

12. There's another Singapore in the World

Source: scene.sg

Say what? Guess our name isn't so special anymore. But alas, Singapore is also the name of Michigan's famous ghost town.

Today, the town lives on only in the name of the Singapore Yacht Club which is located at the end of the town. Don't get confused though, the yacht club back here's called The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club!  

who knew that singapore is not just a small island that investors came and invest
it is also an island filled with wonders

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 TheSmartLocal.com 
Adila Shahrin