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Kusu Island K usu Island is a getaway island approximately 5.6 km from Singapore with pristine beaches. It takes about 15 minutes approximately by ferry from Marina South Pier. St. John’s and Sister Islands are few islands lying on the south of Singapore between  the Singapore mainland and straits of Singapore.  Saint John's Island St. John’s Island served as a quarantine centre for immigrants and later it was used as a holding centre for political detainees. In 1975, the island was turned into a holiday haven with lagoons, shady paths and picnic spots, making it a popular weekend venue. Sister Islands are home to some of Singapore's richest reef. A wide variety of corals can be found in the waters surrounding the islands. For those making their own trip, Singapore Island Cruise provides ferry services every half an hour starting at 7 a.m to Kusu and St.John's Island. To Sister Islands only Private Water Taxis are available. My passion for ph

T he best time to visit any Scandinavian country would ideally be spring, with lots of warmth and freshness around. Stockholm is a historic place, built on 14 islands surrounded by water. On a winter visit to Stockholm, if you are from a tropical country, it is advisable to keep yourself warm adequately.  Most of the Hop- on Hop-off Bus/Boat sightseeing won’t be available in winter, depending on the weather.  My winter visit to Stockholm was a memorable one.  From Arlanda Airport, we purchased the Stockholm Card which enabled us to use public transport and visit museums. There are about 70 museums, few to mention would be Historiska Museet , where the culture and art from the Stone Age to the mid-1500s are preserved.                                                                               Nordiska Museet In Nordiska Museet, we can explore trends and traditions, folk art, textiles, furnished rooms and learn of the cultural history. It was interesting to know more

                                             T he bane of urbanization is that we fail to co-exists with nature. The age old trees in our surroundings give way to skyscrapers. To get lost in the wilderness, I went to Bogor Botanical Garden. I was a little disturbed to see that the Garden was located in the middle of the town with vehicles buzzing past. However , there were some interesting facts I could gather about the "age old inhabitants of our planet". Being in Jakarta, I was keen to see their national flower "Rafflesia". The flower blooms once in 6 years. Unfortunately for me, the flower bloomed the previous year and I was 365 days late. Presidential Palace The Bogor Botanical Garden borders with the Presidential Palace with a well maintained garden. In the Garden, there were huge old evergreen trees and collections of ferns, cacti, palms, symbiotic plants.  Bamboo Collection The Garden houses about