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2018-06-03 China-Japan-Koreas

Singapore to chip in for Trump-Kim summit

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Posted by Fred 2018-06-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
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#1 Shoulda made Kim Fat take a bus to Seoul.

Posted by Kofi Gleretch6102 2018-06-03 03:54|| 2018-06-03 03:54|| Front Page Top

#2 ... Soviet-era airplane...

Posted by Omeger Gray6606 2018-06-03 04:29|| 2018-06-03 04:29|| Front Page Top

#3 Don't offer to pick up his mini-bar tab.

Posted by Frank G 2018-06-03 06:10|| 2018-06-03 06:10|| Front Page Top

#4 Frank in Singapore 7-11 a 2 pack of 12 oz Tiger Beer is $14.75.
Most booze bottles are about 7x the cost of the same bottle in the USA.
Average drink price at a hole in the wall is $8, and at an average eatery on the Singapore River Walk about $15.
An average single meal and drinks on that walk is about $55.
At Jumbo seafood a small diner for 8 with 2 crabs ran $605 last week.
Now if they are willing to go to this dive they can get better food for 4 for $70. (about 165 New Bridge Road)

Posted by 3dc 2018-06-03 07:48|| 2018-06-03 07:48|| Front Page Top

#5 We stayed at Park Avenue Robertson facing Kim Yan Rd. Nice suite digs right in the heart of the tourist district. A good location for walking or subway in the city. 2 weeks there was nice.
Subway is incredibly cheap, clean and prompt there.
Sims are cheap if you have a unlocked phone. $15 for a tourist 1 month SIM with a 4gb data service.

Posted by 3dc 2018-06-03 08:00|| 2018-06-03 08:00|| Front Page Top

#6 Starbucks is one of the cheaper coffee places also not high on anybody's list.
Common Grounds is a medium scale one. About 8$ for a plain cup of joe more for fancy.
Nitrogen infused coffee at the better places starts at $12. Cold brewed about $10. (remember Singapore is hot and humid so beer or a cocktail mix is prefered drink.)
Soda is usually $7-$8 per glass.
The Singapore Slings on the viewing platform on the (oops forbidden rantburg word) are very good. Don't take a Singapore citizen into the gaming rooms. They are required to pay the government $100 every time they enter.

Posted by 3dc 2018-06-03 08:14|| 2018-06-03 08:14|| Front Page Top

#7 In Singapore's ChinaTown the China Point mall has the best air conditioning so make it an anchor when wandering that area. Remember avg temps are 85-90F with %98 humidity. Also, it has a subway entrance.
The ped overpass in that area are quite useful to avoid the car traffic. There is an excellent few blocks of open air restaurants in Chinatown next to the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple called "Chinatown Food Street" One should eat there a few times.

Posted by 3dc 2018-06-03 08:21|| 2018-06-03 08:21|| Front Page Top

#8 There is very very good coffee at the roaster "Just Want Coffee" but it is off the beaten path.

Posted by 3dc 2018-06-03 08:37|| 2018-06-03 08:37|| Front Page Top

#9 I'm always amazed at the depth on the 'Burg.

Oh, wait it's only 3dc and his sock puppets: 3dc, 3dc and 3dc.

Just kidding - enjoyed the in depth comments! Sounds like there's something at every price point.

Posted by KBK 2018-06-03 20:53|| 2018-06-03 20:53|| Front Page Top

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