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For years, Christmas to me signified bonfires, woollen caps and piping cups of hot chocolate but last year, I experienced a different sort of Christmas, one that involved wearing summer shorts, munching on ice-cream wrapped in rainbow bread, posing with Disney characters and singing along to buskers on the road. Well, this is because that is what Christmas looks like in Singapore. Not only did I discover new ways to celebrate Christmas but also realized, that it is possible to shop, eat and experience new things to your heart’s content within a set budget, even in the most expensive cities in the world.
First Impressions
My family and I took a night flight from Delhi on December 22nd and we reached Singapore early morning. We were flying with Singapore Airlines, rated one of the best in the world. The friendly crew never missed a beat to make sure you are looked after. When we landed, it was about 5:30 am Singapore time, about 2 and a half hour ahead of India. Changi airport is massive to say the least, and no matter where you look, you will encounter green foliage which helps perk up your mood, even if you are half asleep, like I was. It was still dark outside when we left for the hotel, as sunrise is around 7 am.
This story is from the February 2019 edition of Eclectic Northeast.
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