A Week in Singapore
Was invited to Singapore to give a few talks. One was for Promax BDA (article here) and the other was for a blogger workshop with Animax.
Spent about a week in Singapore and loved it. People were great and the food was too scrumptious for words.
The whole island seemed to be covered in wifi - if I had known earlier, I would have signed up with Wireless@SG for free wifi. Free wifi is hard to find in Tokyo. I've used some in Roppongi and I hear there is one in Shibuya around the Hachiko crossing. Internets should be free!
Plate looks messy but tastes absolutely fantastic - Wonton noodles.
Having a look around a local food market.
Stopped by at KKnM to look at their anime goodies. You can see more photos taken at the store in the Anime Stores article.
At another food court. The Singaporeans are spoilt for choice with the abundance of extremely gorgeous food!
Chicken rice.
Probably my all time fave dish - Char Siew, Siew Yook rice.
The Poh Piah comes served with figmas.
Fresh coconut. The flesh inside tastes gorgeous.
Out n about Little India.
One thing I noticed about Malaysia and Singapore is that the shop assistants hound you. As soon as you walk in, more often that not, an assistant would just start to follow you around in close proximity without saying a word. Its annoying desu!
I'm terrible with place names but this area is full of good food.
Taking in the sights around town.
Chose to drink Teh Tarik at any given opportunity.
Using a shared network at the hotel shows up all the other computers on the network. Make sure you turn off folder sharing and always use HTTPS when checking mail or FTPS when uploading stuff. There is a setting in Gmail which makes your default connection HTTPS instead of just HTTP.
Lol at the Windows machines which appear on the network as an old CRT with the BSOD ^^;
Some dessert after dindins. Cant remember what this was called.
Getting a few laps at the open pool on the rooftop of the hotel. Water was freezing.
Tried to eat brekkie outside each morning but ended up with hotel food when the schedule was tight. We always try to eat what the locals eat when traveling. I know many folks who always shoot for the Mc Dees even though they can get it back home.
Some sleepy chaps. Otsukaresama. Caption of the boy in the purple check shirt "try it - its harmless."
Getting round the island is easy on the MRT. Loads of Taxis above ground too. And unlike Malaysia - you don't have to ask how much before you get on ^^;
At Little India again for some grub.
An interesting parking voucher. One buys a bunch of these and before leaving the vehicle, the date and time is punched out. Folks need to be honest for stuff like this to work.
Yummy Samosa. Used to eat these often back in the UK - spent much of my childhood being brought up by a foster Mauritian family.
Katong Laksa. Mmmmmmm.
Rehearsals for my talk at Promax.
Was very nervous the first time I spoke in front of a large audience at Trend Day in Germany but now enjoy it quite a bit. My next speaking appointment will be March 25th in Roppongi - details soon.
Kagami takes a stroll on the beach.
Love walking barefoot on the sand in the shallow end.
Moutain O crab.
Some veggies - cant remember which type.
More Singaporean tea at a local tea house - very similar to the ones I used to visit in Malaysia.
Filling up with more Laksa.
Char Siew! Siew Yook!
Probably my fave all time sweets - Hacks. had a load of these when visiting Malaysia during my wee years. Was pleasantly surprised to find them in Singapore.
When it comes to Durian, my wife eats and I watch.
More yummy local cakes.
Passing by an Internet cafe.
Taking in the scenery by the water.
This is the new parliament I think. Love the UFO thing on top.
Forgot the name of this place but the old parliament is here too which was where I presented.
A view from the other side of the water.
Was expecting it to be boiling hot last November but it was just right.
Wonton noodles after an evening walk.
Was interviewed by some online channel for the Straits Times. Was also interviewed by another reporter at the Straits Times who published a malicious article on me. As a result, I asked the Straits Times to refrain from using the video piece as they could have potentially turned it into anything they wanted.
Which was a shame because the folks who spent time that morning on the interview worked hard to get good footage.
The voices above however could have changed it into whatever they wanted - just like they did with the newspaper piece.
At the E-Max (?) gaming center to shoot more of the interview.
My wife snapped this for the ladies of DC ^^;
Didnt notice much health related magazines - illegal to sell them?
Nyan Nyan Ranka Lee Buns.
My second speaking appointment was for Animax where I shared my learning's about blogging. Been meaning to start a series of blogging tips which I haven't got around to doing.
With the General Manager of Animax Asia Gregory Ho.
After the talk its time to meet everybody. Its always great to meet readers in person. Apart from Tokyo CGM Night, I've been also thinking about general meetups in Tokyo for DC readers too.
Name these bloggers. Two of them work for the empire.
Animax ran a competition on an anime that they are working on called Lamb. Shot a few minutes for the commercials. Couldn't stop laughing ^^;
A group shot with some of the folks who stayed behind. My caption is "Oppai!"
Wasted two hours with the Straits Times after the Animax workshop. I could have been talking about Dollfies and it wouldn't have mattered because they quoted me with an incredibly distorted view of what I said.
A photoshoot after the interview. Some people say that bad publicity is still publicity but I'd rather have no publicity than be publicly ridiculed. Ugh!
Checking in at Changi airport.
Filling up before landing.
Had an awesome week in Singapore and wish I could have stayed longer. It looks like there are plans to have me back over there later this year though. Will make sure I stay longer and make time to meet more readers.
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Geotechnical Engineer
You've got to love Char Siew, Siew Yook. Food from the heavens!
Student, Part-time Superhero
Hey i live in Calgary too >.>
Also, buy me that clannad clock :)
Geotechnical Engineer
I thought I was the only one staying in Calgary but sweet! What are you studying?
Aviation
Hey i'm from Cowtown too, small world.
http://wingstrike.blogspot.com/
I are also in Calgary o.O
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
There is actually quite a few Calgarians on DC. They're just not always online.
http://wingstrike.blogspot.com/
Are you a Calgarian?
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
I would like to try them, they look delicious!
Video Game Developer
http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com
My favorite is definitely roasted chicken rice. My wife is from singapore and seeing these photos kinda makes me miss it. But after I think of how hot it is there, mmmm maybe not.
BioResearch Assistant
...is it just me or did anyone else automatically hone in on the girl sitting on the left in that food court picture underneath the one of the Tomoyo/Kyou clocks?
Caption: Yea...you on the left, move up please. I really need to get a shot of Mirai in a bikini thank you very much.
流浪人
I think it's just you...I had to go back and look at that pic...all you see is her back... ^^;
Unemployed bummer
wat tenrou said, unless you're exceptionally attracted with women by their rear views but even then, there're tonnes of Decepticons in Singapore, maybe elsewhere as well.
and what's a 'Decepticon'? one whom looks good from the back, but turn around and see her face and you'll run for life.
University Student
They're called "Butterfaces" here (ex. "Her body looks hot, but her face..."). =^_^=
Manufacturing Technician
Mmmmmm so much good food! I'm so hungry!
And do you get to give your actual talks with Kagami helping you out on the stand or was she just giving you pointers during your rehearsal?
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
I should not have read this while being hungry. Time for some ramen.
It seems to me there are media outlets all over who love to do nothing more than distort what other people say and take it out of context. Makes people end up being guarded in what they say.
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
http://www.howagirlfigures.com
they hound you here in shops too, they say it's for customer service in case the customer may have a question, but after working in retail i know that it's really only to make sure you don't steal anything
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
some asian stores here have the same services, but most stores just use cameras.
Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramacd/
I'd love to see a Singaporean food court in person.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
oh gawd I miss SG food :P quite a few of them U posted are my favourite! lol Must save up to go back again ^^;
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
Char Siew + Siew Yook Rice is one of my faves too. Want to go to Singapore too, but have MANY other places I want to be in before Singapore's on the list.
流浪人
Danny, I noticed a mistake...the title says, "A Week in Singapore"...it should read, "Food in Singapore"... ^^
Unemployed bummer
haha, it's ok tenrou-kun. spending time in Singapore's equivalent to eating at least 80% of the time. i may exaggerate but the varieties of local food are way better than sight-seeing at the lame attractions. =P
Unemployed bummer
oh yah Danny-san, Straits Time reporters are probably the most un-imaginative and useless reporters in the world. the media is generally biased and aligned with the government's interests. kinishinai de kudasai. and durian's less of a torture than bad publicity.
oh, and i hate that malay dude who interviewed you at the Orchard *scape park. his phony hosting makes me puke, along with an irritating accent.
so when'll u be coming back? ^_^
P.S. those wonton noodles look so damn familiar but i can't place where i've seen them
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
I have to agree here, don`t let them bother you.
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
image ID#25055 veggie is called kai lan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kai-lan)
Next time, make sure u dun just watch, eat the durian! :3
Even your wifey seems to enjoy them ^^
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
LoL last time me and the whole family (four of us) went to Singapore, we were taken to eat durian at this place. I'm kinda assuming it was the same place Danny went ^^; We had A LOT of durian. All of our gasses smelled like it lol. We haven't had durians for a while here, but still good to eat ^_^
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
Mmm... Duren...^^
Unemployed bummer
make sure u come again then. it's the only way to re-live the durian-smelling fart experience. kekekeke!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Durian is my krptonite.
Unemployed bummer
chotto matte, you'll die if i shove durian into your throat?!
COOL!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I think anyone would ^^;
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I nearly throw up just by smelling the stuff. ><
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
何!? It can't be that bad?
I smelt durian before but it ain't that smelly... However, my mum say they stink bad... >__> I has no problem.
Eating however... I don't like the texture of it. 笑
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
It actually is. Not as bad as "I walk up by it and want to throw up", but I can't stay near them any longer than five minutes or so.
Engineering research
http://kikenshisou.wordpress.com
durian to singaporeans is like natto to japanese? =)
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Singapore is quite the beautiful country! I'd love to visit Singapore one day.
And those food looks scrumptious - makes my tummy growl!
大学生
Ya. I just realised it looks quite gorgeous from Danny's photos of parliament house, raffles place..
But the photos do not covey the HEAT over here.
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
aww.. come on! you live in Singapore.. you should know that it's not that bad once you get used to it...
初音ミク命
It's too bad that you had a malicious news article published about you, but it seems like you enjoyed the rest of your trip.
The food looks especially tasty as well.
Student/Part-timer
GAH Danny! You make me want to get some char siew, siew yook fan so bad right now! Too bad I can't have any though... Anyways, another great set of photos, I especially loved that one final shot of the airplane wing w/ clouds, spectacular. The food looks great too, :D.
And what the heck is up with Straits Times writing up all this malicious stuff about you that I hear? You certainly don't deserve it and they are probably out of their minds!
Systems scientist
In you shot of the Internet cafe, all the customers appear to be women. Is that an accurate impression?
Magi 2nd network assistant
It's possible that the interviewer wasn't able to catch the sense of your words because of the low language knowledge?
Happened to me to speak with foreign people that had not the cultural level to understand shades of what I was saying, things that are obvious to any other native speaker, but sounded "very strange" otherwise.
Sucks they turned your words at their will... must be some sort of reaction to the Empire!
Techie/Student
Actually, the building with the UFO on top is Singapore's supreme court. The building next to it is the new Parliament House
Student
Never realized food from Singapore looked sooo good, dont think those photos did them justice. Also, are Durians nice?, i heard they smell horrible, but they cant be that bad can they?
Costume Talent, Stormtrooper, Student, Writer
http://akxd.wordpress.com/
Different people have different reactions towards it. To some it's horrible, to othes it's tasty. I'm glad to be part of the latter, the taste of durian is quite out of this world. :D
大学生
In Singapore, it's called the King of Fruits.
But as AK-kun says, it's personal preference.
People that don't like it says it has pungent urine smell.
Otherwise, it's very very nice (: (: (:
Programmer
Argh, I hate being hounded by store staff. It makes me not want to go in in the first place!
student
http://otarandomness.wordpress.com/
there's a UFO looking thing in canada too. its a movie theatre though.
all the food looks real good, but its kinda late for me to eat.
haven't tried durian before, so im always watching other eat it as well.
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/
Strange, even though I am born and raised here, I never liked the Singapore food and culture.
Although I do have to agree that getting around is good.
大学生
Curious as to what kind of cuisine do you like then?
Self employed
So what do you end up eating? ^-^
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/
Snacks, instant noodles, fast food, Western & Japanese food, anything I feel like eating.
I don't like to have curry or chili sauce on my food, though I do sometimes eat chicken rice.
So, if I were to leave Singapore for good, I won't miss these foods at all.
Otaku ^^
I love food, especially local food. Since I'm a Malaysian, I can appreciate food in Singapore. I also love Japanese food too.
Too bad that food is not your passion in life...
I have to agree with you, culture in Singapore is not to be desired at all...
d@@b
none
Really love the UFO thing I want to go there.
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
I like it because its a very modern building. I wish we had something like that in here...
Costume Talent, Stormtrooper, Student, Writer
http://akxd.wordpress.com/
image ID#25078
Actually, there are 3 in this picture. ;)
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
Loved Singapore when I went there two years ago. Will be planning a road trip from KL to Singapore this mid year. Health care materials - illegal to be sold in both Malaysia and Singapore... shame, really. ^^;;
???Confused???
Durian is actually pretty good...don't know why some people say it smells like cat poo...
College Freshmen
I don't really like drinking coconuts, even fresh. And I've grown tired of Char siew (I didn't know it had an r) since I used to eat it often.
A Curiosity
looks intresting, wish i could go to Singapore.
I have been to other places in asia but sadly I haven't been to any where in asia south of the equator. strange...
Undergraduate
http://enrius.wordpress.com
singapore is a nice start. msia is almost like sg except it is much dirtier and you get to buy a lot of *way cheaper* stuffs than original stuffs. :-p
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Aha Danny you don't like durian? My entire family rushes and fights over it everytime my father buys them orz. Teh tarik and hacks are also some of my favorites too. Laksa, char siew and wonton noodles... I think you put on some weight after leaving singapore ^^;
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
the name of this place is boat quay. lots of gaijins come here to hangout and have a drink. ^^;
http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1675/A+Week+in+Singapore.html#image25065
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
its in the Central business district too...
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
someday I will be in Singapour too!!
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
All those foods gives me hungry XD
Student / Software Engineer
You mentioned that we should un-share our computer when traveling, well if you have windows, a somewhat knowledgeable person will have no problem either way.
I've learned too many back doors to windows through work since we like to mess with each other on the network. I actually had someone remotely change my background without needing any other information except my computer name.
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
I'm glad to see you made the most our of your trip! I need to learn from you and not eat at Mickey's everywhere I go. Am always too thrifty to try something new and more expensive but this summer I'm going all out!
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
http://www.aprilius20.wordpress.com
"One thing I noticed about Malaysia and Singapore is that the shop assistants hound you"
Quite true. If you think the pharmacies are bad enough, check out this chain store called "SUB" next time you're in M'sia. They stick to you like silent bloodsuckers.
Figurine Collector
http://www.otaku-life.com
I missed Singapore.. I studied my secondary school there for four years and most importantly there are figurine stores unlike Sydney..
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
Danny, make a flight of to North America...Canada!!!!!!
Too much food....now I'm hungry!!!!!!
Would like to have some sort of blogging thing going on here in Canada...with you as the speaker!!!!!
I would love to organize something like this through ACG but not sure how many people would join...
The problem is that to my knowledge...there isn't as many bloggers as there is in Singapore...
Singapore looks like a great place to visit...maybe I should later in my life...
Otaku, Gamer, Collector, Forum Moderator
http://pandatr0nics.wordpress.com/
I would definately join even though I'm just starting up on blogging
Even Singapore's only that close to me...
I havn't been there since i was third-teen...
The streets was incredible-ly clean! no rubbish or plastics wrapper or...
Those food makes my mouth watery ... *got to hav my lunch*
PS: JB lacks of shops that sells anime related stuffs! can't loot
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I haven't been to Singapore in 14 years. It's our usual stopover when we travel from Jakarta to Vancouver and vice versa. The food really look like a mix of Chinese and Indonesian. Ok fine, Indonesian dessert and Chinese entree.
Gordon in http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1675/A+Week+in+Singapore.html#image25078 somewhere? :)
Student
Nice article. I should take a tip form you and try more local foods when I am at some other country.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
LOL @ the network full of PC with BSOD.....
Char Siew & Siew Yook rice will be one of the factor that draw you back ^_^
Looking forward to your next speech on 25th march ^_^
Try the Durian~ Try the Durian~ Try the Durian~
I dislike being hound by store assistant, but the feeling from enclosed luxury boutique feels different.
Nice arrangement on the buns~~~~~
"Some people say that bad publicity is still publicity but I'd rather have no publicity than be publicly ridiculed." ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!
Please do update us on your schedule down to Singapore later this year, I'll surely reserve my time just for you ^_^
Look at all that delicious food! (゜O゜;)
And it is annoying when people hound you while you shop; been through that myself. It's obvious they're just making sure you don't steal anything, orz.
Oh, and thank you Mrs. Choo for that lovely male model calender shot, lol~ (￣ω￣)ノ
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
i wish i could go to SG to meet up with you ^^
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
"This is Animax, and you're watching Danny Choo" LOL!
Mez can name those readers, but I'll keep their secrets safe... except Gordon.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
Gordon Brown? ('~')
Lazyass human
http://nipah.wordpress.com
I bet you can't see me :D!
Dog of the Country
DURIAN IS NICE!! WHY DIDN'T YOU EAT IT?! >_< And u remind me of Tsubaki of the already-dead Anime Desho Desho..
http://vivato.blogspot.com/
i'm hungry for durian now....
Blogger, consultant
http://www.netharuka.com
Too bad the Strait Times somewhat marred an almost perfect time in Singapore.
Unfortunately, I'm in the crowd that can't stand the smell of Durians. I've had an opportunity to eat one but I can't even get close to them. Maybe I'll bring nose plugs next time.
http://hontouni.com/souomou
I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience with the Straits Times too. It's the main local daily (and owned by the local government-controlled print news monopoly kind of like the People's Daily in China). Lots of Singaporeans like myself think it's terrible but there isn't any real alternative. Just avoid them next time you visit! ;)
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
i'd love to interface with a shared network like that
*starts up nmap*
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
Wah now you make me also want to go back to singapore just to eat XD
Oh and I really like the shot from the plane - looks really nice!
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
Want to visit Singapore too! And their foods looks very tasty! Mmmmm...
Injured
You found where ' Densha Otoko's ' network of friends has been hiding, they are in that hotel! Kagami is going to need a diet soon. The nighttime skyline photos with the water front drop are great.
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
Gonna go for the next big Anime Cons in Singapore sometime this year, can't wait to see all the latest SEA cosplay.
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
Hope AFA will be over here this year :3
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
Rawr! Hope so.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
you sure had so much fun in Singapore ^^
Nekophilia
Char Siew! Siew Yook! I know how you feel ^^;
Ah... Durians.. My whole family loves it, and I'm always at the PC when they eat it.. I don't really mind the smell though.. (maybe I've simply gotten used to it)
Mmmm Nyan Nyan Ranka Lee Pao~
I should really go Singapore.. Its right below here and the last time I went there I was a kid. ^^;
Artist/Flash Programmer
http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/
Wow, you sure have a strong stomach. That's a lot of food there for the time you spent here in Singapore ^^;
I don't think I can eat that much~XD
Durian is gooodd d^^b
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
UFO's The supreme Court iirc. Wow never seen internet cafes with CRTs here! Danny just saw a rare one... Health magazines = NONO!
Danny can sure take spicy food! Lots of em are actually really spicy.
danny its will be romantic if you go to the beach with your wife....
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
Singapore's Beaches are not anything we are proud of.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
LOL! True. No deep clear blur waters over here ><
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
Well, there are plenty of people that's more blur than sotong
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
People will actually come around in white coats(Traffic Marshals) to check your parking coupons. If u did not put them, u'll get a fine of like SGD $50 and above... depends on which lots you park in.
Different fines apply for different offenses.
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/
In some places, especially parking lots in shopping centers and crowded areas, there is an automated entry/exit barrier you can drive through without winding down the window (and pay).
More info about this at :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Road_Pricing
IT
http://davortech.wordpress.com
Love the computers in that Internet caffe on the small tables lol
Thermoplastic Engineer
http://aaroninjapan09.wordpress.com
I'm a little confused, isn't this an old post?
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
"Tue 2009/03/10 13:30" o.O danny 4got?
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/
I did recall him talking about this earlier. (looks up)
Yes, this happened in November 2008, but he did not post much details about it back then.
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/
Ah, he did post http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1614/Anime+Stores.html back then when he was in Singapore.
Student
http://www.facebook.com/editapps.php?ref=mb#/profile.php?id=742123162&ref=name
Whoo!
just gotta love char siew, siew yook rice and the laksa!
But the Some beaches in singapore are like rubbish dumps!
Poet (not)
Hacks FTW! Especially the black ones.
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com/
You'll never get bored with the abundance of food choices you can find here.
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
wth! why are hotels biased against windows! MS should sue them for defamation! blasphemy!
oh and glad ya enjoyed ya trip
hope to see ya around man
just as a side note, you see all that junk food? i will try to stay away from them is i could help it. call me paranoid, but i prefer to be called health-conscious thank you ^^
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
this post really makes me hungry. I miss those food. ~_~
semi-student
wish I could get my hands on some of those dishes. they look awesomely delicious!!
The Peacemaker
http://thenextdawn.wordpress.com
Glad to hear that you enjoy your stay here apart from that incident :D
All those food looks uber yummy!
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
Wow Wow... When are you going to Malaysia? ^^ don't mind it, looking forward to another CGM night in Tokyo.
http://accany.wordpress.com/
Nice to see you liking Singapore =D
Food is always epic here. Laksa is always my choice. I eat it at least once a week.
I didn't realise singapore had up to date figurine shops though... Maybe I haven't been walking around bencoolen much...
Me.
http://eltworld.wordpress.com/
Welcome to Singapore where eating is a national past-time! ^^"
Customer service can be annoying here in Singapore but believe me, they are improving ... no, seriously... sad to hear that Straits Times absolutely twisted your words on the article. Guess newspaper are never to be believed when it comes to interviews.
At least, glad to see that you enjoyed your stay on our little island ... next time you come, please try the durians, they are harmless. (^_^)
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Yeah! Had tons of fun at the event. Singapore is indeed a wonderful food paradise.
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Mmm Singapore looks like a really lovely place to visit. Thanks for the "Week in..." Danny!
Me love Wonton, Char Siew, Siew Yook noodles/rice, too. There's a few authentic tasting places here in Melb, but the wontons are the hardest to find as perfect as the ones I've had in Hong Kong.
I can't stand to eat durian myself either. Don't like the smell or texture.
Too bad about the Strait Times (print) interview. Hope you don't have similar experiences in the future.
Otaku ^^
Maybe only the locals can appreciate the "King of Fruits".
d@@b
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Glad you enjoyed Singapore, was great meeting you too. Come back again soon ^^;
OOOOOOOOH MYYYYYY GODDDDD
i only paid attention to only one detail
YOU DON'T EAT DURIAN ?????
and your wife is still with you ?????
are you kidding ???
of course, the smell is weird, but the taste is awesome
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Singapore looks like fun! I've never been there but I bet it's very hot and humid.
Who is the nice lady in the black dress in img #25078 and 25080? I noticed you couldn't resist standing next to her :D
Student
Nice pictures, I hope to go to Singapore one day, but I don't have the money yet.
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"One thing I noticed about Malaysia and Singapore is that the shop assistants hound you"
Yep, sometimes it makes me shy when buying things and ended up not buying at all (lol)..
Self employed
You seemed to eat a lot Danny! The one where people set tables up on the street to eat is in Chinatown.
Sorry to hear about the Straits Times piece. It's state controlled and the 'journalists' there are full of themselves. Maybe a minister's kid couldn't get his figure autographed by you and ran to daddy...
And yes, no health related magazines allowed here. It's to keep the country and her people clean and pure and untouched by unhealthy Western influences... ;)
Hope to see you back here though this year... if you make it past customs...
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Glad you enjoyed it here....Just hope nothing spoils the trip for you this time...
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Next to Japan, I also want to go to Singapore! I hear that you can explore the whole country in one day because it's so small. I wanna try that out myself x_x
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Go easy on the Teh Tarik, more glucose than you'll need for a few days ^_^
Man, the food makes me want to go back home...
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That's Smith Street at Chinatown. Yup good food but just a tad more ex. its a tourist trap! =)
The thing about the UFO looking new parliament house... I've heard comments in Sing-lish like "So funny, how to be serious?" implying that its such a weird looking shape for a serious place like Parliament.
Glad that you had fun :D By the way image ID#25078 - the empire worker in white is trying to convince the lady in black to join the force haha. perhaps the dark side? LOL
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Yes! Chicken Rice!
When I'm not sure what to eat, default to Chicken Rice.
lol
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Reading this articles and the comments here has just made me appreciate my country a bit more =) Its true, meal time in Singapore is always something to look forward to.
Wow, didn't even noticed you went to Singapore and back. When are you thinking of going to other anime hubs around Asia, somewhere closer to your homebase, like Hong Kong or Taiwan? Stop giving these Singaporeans preferential treatment already, lol. (No offense intended ;) )
Your ordeal with the Straits Times incensed me. I have a feeling they treated you as a miscreant the moment they learned that you're an otaku, without wanting to know the many kinds of otakus out there, and just discriminating for the sake of discriminating. Perhaps the Singapore anime community ought to do something on Danny's behalf for this unwarranted injustice?
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the article has nothing to do with discriminating otaku.
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That 2 buns looks more like oppai than your average buns. Sometimes reporter are not such as nice person just to get some publicity they tend to change from the original script to a weird story.
Is there any change that you will come to Malaysia? and give us blogger a tips or two?
Student
Poh Piah = Harumaki (spring roll)?
I looove them *3*
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Beautiful trip! And as always, I'm hungry after reading the post!! lol
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Never knew Danny was Cantonese ^_^...Love the Char Siew too ^_^
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Well, he did say some time ago that his parents were Chinese Malaysian and then moved to the UK.
Student
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Nice article. I went to Singapore once and it was a great city.
Yes.. Malaysian taxi has to be asked for a price before going in.
Will be seeing you on this friday CGM Night.
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That mountain of crab has me cursing my misfortune. It's a monstrosity. A very appetitizing monstronsity.
That internet cafe is quite different from any other I've seen around here. The computers are actually on heavy, thick wooden tables, and instead of being lined up against the wall they're all back-to-back. Looks to me like it was a regular restaurant that, for whatever reason, decided to switch their line of business.
Otaku ^^
Is it possible to post the Strait Times article about you in dannychoo.com for your readers to read what that reporter write about?
d@@b
Otaku ^^
Is it possible to post the Strait Times article about you in dannychoo.com for your readers to read what that reporter write about?
d@@b
Otaku ^^
Hmm. I think your server is a bit slow to process the post. I can't see my post earlier and now I'm accidentally double post... Sorry about it...
d@@b
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looks like you had a blast danny the pics look amazing as always. food looks yummy. is durian as bad as they say it is?
三年せいとオタク
Looks like you had lots of fun ^^ Makes me want to visit Singapore sometime in the future.
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Liked the Kagamin beach photo. I always enjoy reading your out of country visits.
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Interesting article on your trip and speaking engagements Danny, I have friends who live or lived in Singapore and I'm sure at least one still does with her family and is probably still teaching.
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Some of the food looks quite good :) I might visit Singapore someday, but not in the near future.
You should indeed do meetups with DC members in Tokyo ;p
Do one in end of April/begin May (as I'm in Japan then) ^^
You could do one with a trip to Dolls Party 21 on May 5th, I'm going there as well.
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hmm food looks so nice making me hungry :)
Have anymore plans to travel in the near future?
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Hi Danny
Sad to see how our Straits Times treated you. For all it's worth, Reporters without Borders reports them to be lower ranked than North Korea for press freedom!
Glad you have a lovely time eating your way through Singapore. Sometimes Singaporeans forget that Singapore is truly a food paradise. :-)
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Second that
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glad u enjoyed yr stay. Know wat u mean bout not having free wifi in Tokyo, was there last week and couldn't find any cept for one outside an internet cafe i harajuku. ended up using 3G to twitter, surf and my bill just arrived last nite. Arrgh!!
looking at the pix, u were difinitely near my office. The wifi hotspots on yr itouch has 2 of my office's meeting rooms in it!!! Were u in my office?!?
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Singapore is just a must-visit place to me.
Actually, I'm considering being an interchange student in Singapore. There are not big chances of that happening, though.
Danny, is there a chance of seeing you in one of that Animax highlights?
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I miss Singapore food !!
College Student
I wish i could spend a week in singapore or visit any place in another country, but i don't have the money....i just got a little depressed T_T
Alchemist
I agree with the bad publicity part I guess...what you need is honorable publicity! How do you let your mind get around the natural frustration that comes with negative publicity?
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Hi Danny glad you could come over here and enjoyed our food! I will definitely go to your workshop / talks the next round if you do come back here ^^
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Same sentiments here, I guess Danny wasn't introduced to China Square Central.. Lots of toy shops in one building ^^
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Hi Danny. Well it's good that you enjoyed most parts of your stay while in Singapore, though I would say it's sad to hear about the Straits Times article. I would agree that having no publicity at all is better than negative publicity when your words are taken out of context.
And you should go and try the durians, Danny. Who knows maybe one try and you will love it? But it would either be a hate-or-love affair for most people. Those who love it will say it tastes like heaven, those who hate it will just avoid it no matter what.
And yes, Singapore's a paradise when it comes to food. It's easy to get spoiled for choices here sometimes.
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Food!! I just had my lunch and I'm hungry again! Darn!
Next time I'm in singapore I'll be sure to try that Char Siew Siew yook rice thing. heheh!
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Danny! You put so many faces on something so foreign (half-intentional half-pun) when you do these. I love your photo explorations more than anything else online.
I'm also very envious of you, and the life you've carved out. Aside from the fact that you don't sleep!
プチブラーブの入力ではじかれていたのはコメントの数とか足りないせいなのかなぁ？
日本語コメント少なくてあんまり書きたくないんだけれど、50コメント？
ふーん。
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Singapore seems like a nice place, do they speak Chinese or they have different language? I'm not scared of going to Japan and going to countries where they speak Chinese scares me big time since I only know how to say 'Hello' and 'I Love You' in Chinese x_x
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The national languages of Singapore are English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil.
Most people would speak in English, but you may occasionally hear the Mandarin dialect of Chinese. Except for the older-generation, they would most likely to know English too.
Admin
The Strait Times is garbage. If hawkers use it to wrap my fish, I would throw away the whole damned thing.
Your mistake, Danny-san, is expecting fair coverage from it.
Photographer Wanna-be
So Danny, how awful does Durian smell?
Did you encounter much Xenophobia in Singapore? Seems kinda SOP for them. Sorry to see the one journalist went after you, I have no idea what he said, but I know the Gov't he works under is very obsessed with it's own personal definition of "decency." Makes me cringe. Think that guy was sucking up to Big Brother in the end? The best way to look like a good "subject" is to decry some to the king, whatnot.
Anyway, excellent photos, as always, and certainly looks like it was a learning experience.
SOS Brigade Leader
Well since Malaysia and Singapore is very near maybe I should explain
Durian is nicknamed as "The King of Fruits" because of its powerfull thorns , Strong smell and Unique taste.Some people like it ,some don't and Wouldnt want to go near it , trust me if u smell the thing it makes u wanna puke X( .
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Durian is awesome, I don't get why people don't like the smell... well I guess it's like natto (which to me, reeks!)
がくせい
Wow...Katong Laksa is famous in singapore!!...you sure know how to find tasty foods..
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Just love these posts Danny. So inspirational and they just suck you in. Awesome stuff..
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I wish I could visit all these places at least once in my life :sob: So much fun....
That last photo is EPIC... so pretty.... great that you could get a shot like that out the plane window!!
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Char Siew, Siew Yook Rice is a must have whenever it's available, gosh I really wish I was working in Singapore, staying in a dead valley really is sad.
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saved the plane view of the sea, really eyecatching and reminds me of my flight from UK to HK, HK to Malay and back etc... flew everywhere!
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I love that picture of you on the beach, it looks really nice. And the choy that you showed, I think it's the one that I don't really like. It's kinda bitter, isn't it? Durian smells really good and I don't mind eating it but i don't know if it's good for you.
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the food looks yummy, especially the Char Siew, Siew Yook rice. ^o^
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Yeah, the food are awesome. Singapore is somewhat considered a food paradise!
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The Laksa is acutally called Curry Noodle here in Malaysia. Laksa is another totally different kind of dish here. ^^,
And as far as I know, if i am not wrong, it is against the law for anybody to possess health related materials. >.<
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Btw cool aerial picture!^^,
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Food is what you go Singapore for! ^^
anyway the "internet cafe" looks kind of buddhist? o.O
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So much tasty food, never thought of going to Singapore before.
Been trying to remember what that smelly,green spikie fruits called for a long time "Durian". Did not have the guts to try it years ago.
image ID#25080, photo full mostly of men, Dannys next to the cutie. Smooth;)
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It's my country, but I can never get around the fact that there is as much variety in food as there are Singaporeans. XD
Hm, durain... :d
University Student
The food looks delicious. Why do some go for mc dees if they can get it in their own country? I always like to try out different types of foods when i go eat out.
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Was looking up some singpore forum and found the link to the new paper artice X_X reading it make my blood boil
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Pilot
ah.. welcome to Singapore! XD
Student/Gakusei
singapore is boring .suprised to find you finding singapore interesting ^^
大学生
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Agreed. It's a nice place to visit and work, but not to stay in.
High School Student
Love the last shot. ^_^
University Student
I found store staff in Mexico are the same way. They follow you around with a calculator and the moment you stare at something for longer than a second, they offer to show it to you and whip out the calculator to give you the price and "discount". The more you haggle, the lower the price goes, and if you start walking out, they'll lower the price and keep shouting lower prices to you half a block away. XD In that case, it's more out of a case of desperately trying to sell you something vs. offering "customer service."
It's sad how the media can twist your words against you or put a horrible slant on facts. Finally, I've never tried Singaporean food, but it sure looks good! =^_^=
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Seems you have enjoyed again your work there. I want to eat some Singaporean food too.
Student
i m from Singapore :D
in fact that i was shocked to hear from a forum-mate that u came to Singapore! xD
I'm just slow orz...
Glad that u had fun at Singapore!
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The closest thing to health care material is probably FHM... It's a crime to sell magazines of Nekkid Yummy Looking Ladies^^;...
And high 5 to Mrs Choo! We're durian eating buddies!^^;...
Weird thing is, I'm Singaporean and I've not eaten most of the things showed in this post LOL
Student
Glad you enjoyed your visit to singapore.
Food i think is the only highlight of singapore, all the "attractions" are just bs.
Durian FTW! :P
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Wow your so lucky Danny, getting to travel the world and do what you love. Its like so awesome. I want to travel around too but first I have to do a couple of things:
1) Finish college
2) Get a decent job (something hard to find in the US I think)
3) Make dough (or money if you don't know what I mean)
4) Save enough to afford to travel out of the country.
I wonder how long all this will take...
Student
Well, KKnm can bring certain "health care items" if you ask them too, though with Yen being so high lately, it's pretty expensive.
Bounty Hunter
Wow, was really happy to know that you went to S'pore; South East Asia, near to my country... (halucinating... =.=)
Totally agree with you on the 'shop assitant', they follow you so near until you can feel them breathing behind your neck! So called 'customer service' I think ^^"
Most taxi in Malaysia is not 'customer friendly'. Especially if they know you're tourist.
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Hahahaha. As expected you are afraid of durian.
I wish that i could watch your presentation. So why don't you write up an announcement for next coming presentation? SO that we readers can meet you up.
Film Student, BA
I used to go to Singapore quite often, back when I used to live in Brunei. I had many great times there and still have great memories of the place. I definitely plan on returning some day.
Student
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The doll in the vegetable meal photo looks as if it's burping or something.
Nice trip. IT makes me wonder how dangerous it could be to get interviewed. So you can talk about metallurgy and they could twist that to mean that you're homosexual. How is THAT POSSIBLE!?
Hertfordshire's resident Otaku
going to singapore next friday and will definatly be hitting up that anime shop as i have to travel to central london just to get some stuff and i don't like gettin stuff of the net!
Cheers Danny for finding that shop!
Student
i'm filipino and i can't eat durian either!
IBMer
love that last photo.
Student
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The last shot is great, and I'm glad you came to Singapore actually. =)
Nice.....Nice...TEH TARIkkk...