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  • #182229
    adaptalis
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    Hi Claire,

    Not sure what you’re interested in, so i’ll leave some typical ones.

    Cultural Heritage Areas – Bras Basah/Bugis/Arab Street, Chinatown and Little India
    Parks and Reserves – Gardens by the Bay South (Recently opened), Botanical Gardens, Night Safari (1st night zoo in the world)
    Shopping Areas – Orchard Road and the malls around the circuit (Suntec City, Marina Square, Raffles City)
    Night Spots – Clarke Quay and Boat Quay
    Museums – National Museum of Singapore, Asian Civilisation Museum, Singapore Art Museum
    Entire Island of Attractions – Sentosa (where Universal Studios Singapore is located as well) [Has good beaches too]

    If you have certain preferences, i may be able to help more specifically.

    #207769
    adaptalis
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    Dave,
    Depending on where you stay, i can suggest you possible spots to check out that is nearer and more convenient. When you’re here, feel free to drop @adaptalis on Twitter a message. I will try my best to assist you.

    I won’t be able to join you for the meet up though, so enjoy your stay here!

    #207766
    adaptalis
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    Try Beer Garden at St James Power Station. Nearest MRT station is Harbourfront.
    Outdoor dining area. Good bands on occasion.

    There’s Timbre @ Substation. Nearest MRT (City Hall).

    Else, a little off the main tourist spots is the River Valley district. Popular hangouts along Mohamed Sultan Road or Robertson Quay. Still pricey. There’s Wine Bar at Zouk – a popular club – (Jiak Kim Street) which have some cheap deals.

    Finally another good district is Duxton Hill area (Nearest MRT at Tanjong Pagar)

    Other options are further away from the main city area.
    Let me know if you’re interested in those.

    #181756
    adaptalis
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    Guide to get to Spa-Francorchamps using Trains and Public Transport. Disclaimer: I did this not on the Grand Prix weekend so it is much easier and smoother.

    I started out at Brussels. You will need to get a train to Verviers Central. From Brussels, it cost around 17euro one way. Typically one train per hour. It should go through Leuven, then Liege-Guillemins before reaching Verviers Central. Journey time around 1hr 30min.

    Head up to the main hall of Verviers Central train station and take the exit that leads you to the TEC buses. (Signs have the red and yellow bus symbols). The bus terminal is directly in front of the exit of the train station. Take Bus number 294 or 395 as they have more or less duplicated routes. There’s one per hour when i visited, that means, either 1 294 or 395 per hour.

    Go for the stop that is FRANCORCHAMPS – Route de Fagnou. Journey time around 45min and onboard fare is 4.25euro one way (it should be 4 zones); not very sure how much it will be if you paid using the travel card. After alighting, head downhill, the same direction as where the bus was heading and you’ll reach a roundabout. Take the first right and that brings you to the entrance of the circuit. It’s near parking 1, 2 and 3.

    For more info, visit Belgium Rail and TEC Buses for the Walloon Region

    Hope it helps anyone who wishes to visit the track on the other non-F1 days like i did. I went for the guided tours around the circuit which covered the Paddock, Pit Building and i especially like the visit into the Podium, Press Conference room and Media Centre. Buffet is served during lunch hours at the Pit Brasserie on the roof of the Pit Building for 15euro. Fantastic view of the circuit at the Terraces.

    #144758
    adaptalis
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    http://twitter.com/adaptalis

    Just random ramblings and on F1 weekends become an outlet for heightened emotions. :)

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