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The Marvellous Getty Museum

Walter — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:45:00 +0000

Cultural philanthropy is one of those rare virtues which has value long after the death of its purveyor. It not only educates and edifies tomorrow’s generation, but fuels a virtuous cycle of generosity to society. One such example is the J. Paul Getty Museum which is part of the Getty Center in LA, California. Named […]

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Splashing Sensations at San Diego Seaworld

Walter — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:13:00 +0000

Bordering Mexico, San Diego is one of the southernmost cities in California and the second largest in the State. On what must be one of the wettest day in Southern California – where it purportedly “never rains” according to Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood – we went on a trip to the world famous San […]

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Lights, Cameras and Action!

Walter — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:25:00 +0000

Located at tinseltown Hollywood itself, Universal Studios is one of the must-visit attractions on any visitor’s itinerary. This world famous attraction comprise both a real working film and TV studio as well as a theme park. Split over two different levels and set on a hillside, Universal Studios is considered by many to be the […]

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The Happiest Places on Earth

Walter — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:17:00 +0000

Have you wondered where the "Happiest Place on Earth" is? Well, perhaps Disneyland Parks could be the answer.

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Las Vegas – The World’s Entertainment Capital

Walter — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:37:00 +0000

Anybody who has been to Las Vegas will get a taste of what a real-life fantasy world feels like. The cornerstone of the economy in the state of Nevada, Las Vegas is all about glitz, glamour and gaming, and is billed as “The Entertainment Capital of the World”. Also known as the “Sin City”, Las […]

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Breathtaking Scenery on the West Coast

Walter — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:36:00 +0000

One of the things which struck me deeply about the United States is the sheer size of the country. Roads can stretch for miles and miles uninterrupted, and the surrounding environment can change dramatically from coastal landscapes, green farmlands, coniferous forests to barren semi-arid deserts. The historic Route 66 – a long winding highway linking […]

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The Great American Sale

Walter — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:41:00 +0000

Unlike other more typical Singaporeans, shopping isn’t really in the blood of my family. We much prefer to spend our time exploring the great outdoors, visiting museums and attractions, or indulging in a good meal. However, as a significnt part of our US tour package includes various shopping stops – an ever popular request amongst […]

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco….

Walter — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:29:00 +0000

So goes that age-old favourite by Tony Bennett. Who wouldn’t, after encountering this beautiful coastal city in Northern California. The spirit of the season makes it all the more magical for us during our recent holiday in this city of 4.2 million (about the same as Singapore), which boasts some of the most instantly recognisable […]

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Our Holiday in California, Nevada and Arizona

Walter — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:06:00 +0000

My family and I have just returned from an “epic” two week holiday in the West Coast of the United States. Our trip took us across three states – golden California, silver Nevada and picturesque Arizona – and a journey across cities and counties like San Francisco, Gilroy, Fresno, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, and Los […]

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