Since its opening in April 2010, Marina Bay Sands has enjoyed overwhelming popularity. Designed by the visionary architect Moshe Safdie, it boasts world-class conference and exhibition facilities...
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Gardens by the Bay, a large botanical garden with a futuristic theme.
Gardens by the Bay, a large botanical garden with a futuristic theme, opened in June 2012. It's a 5-minute walk from Bayfront Station. Superbly visible from afar...
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From Changi International Airport, take the comfortable MRT (subway) to downtown Singapore.
After a 14-hour flight from Cape Town, I safely arrived at Singapore's Changi International Airport. It was still early morning, just past 7:00 AM. My transfer in Singapore on the return trip is about 18 hours long, almost a full day, so I'll go through immigration...
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A casual matchmaking session at my house, a home party that continued until late into the night.
Our house has been hosting a lot of home parties lately, but this time we set up a casual, informal dinner party under the guise of a blind date between my partner's friend S and my friend A. We enjoyed "Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial" from France with S...
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A home party with a married couple of friends, featuring international cuisine and South African wine.
I've returned from South Africa and bought some wine as a souvenir, so I've decided to invite a certain couple of friends over for a home party! I did a lot of shopping in Singapore, where I stopped on my transfer to South Africa. Among other things...
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街中ランチで賑わう「カフェ&レストランバーRIZO リゾ」
田町中央通りを歩くと1軒だけ目を惹くシルバーで覆われたシンプルな造りのカフェ＆レストラン「RIZO リゾ」さんがあります。2010年12月にOPENされていますが、こちらは隣のなの蔵さんと姉妹店になります。 夜のダイニン...
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Goodbye Cape Town, thank you One&Only Cape Town
My last day in Cape Town, South Africa, is the day I depart. A taxi has been arranged to pick me up at the hotel at 8:00 AM. Although it was a short 4-night, 5-day stay, every day was incredibly fulfilling, and it was a truly wonderful experience...
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The wonderful staff at One&Only Cape Town
My stay in Cape Town, South Africa, was at the 5-star One&Only Cape Town hotel. There, in a world where Japanese wasn't spoken, I received incredibly dedicated and friendly communication...
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Spa resort at the 5-star resort hotel One & Only Cape Town
On my fourth day in Cape Town, I plan to indulge in a luxurious experience at a five-star hotel resort spa, partly to further my esthetics studies. Looking down from my hotel room balcony, I can see the spa resort attached to the hotel, seemingly floating on the water. I have a reservation for the morning...
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GROOT CONSTANTIA, a historic winery in South Africa
Winemaking in South Africa began 350 years ago when the first Dutch Stadtholder planted grapevines. The day-long guided tour concludes with a visit to Groot Constantia, South Africa's most famous winery...
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Simonstown, a tranquil port town with remnants of British influence.
Located approximately 32 kilometers south of Cape Town, about a 30-minute drive away, Simonstown is a historic port town founded in the late 17th century and known for being the site of a British naval base in 1814. Along the main road, you'll find...
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Be soothed by the waddling penguin family at Boulders Beach.
The penguins of Boulders Beach are famous, and their waddling gait is irresistibly cute. Every year, approximately 60,000 tourists visit the small Boulders Beach, about 5km from Simon's Town, to see these charming penguins and take pictures...
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