Author Archives: abrigatti

My Apartment

Posted on 2 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Here’s a collection of photos of my service apartment.  The place is called Orchard Parksuites, just off Orchard Road (yup the hustling and bustling shopping and eatery road in central Singapore)! The view from my apartment is not that amazing – … Continue reading →

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Currency Conversion – Easy Peasy!

Posted on 2 July, 2011 by abrigatti

The good news is that converting between Singapore Dollars (SGD) and GB Pound Sterling (GBP) is going to be a doddle.  As the rates are approx. £1GBP = $2SGD, I just need to half the Singapore amount and this roughly … Continue reading →

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EZ Link Card (for SMRT)

Posted on 2 July, 2011 by abrigatti

Well I’m slowly getting “climatised” to the Singapore way of life. Number one of my priority list is to purchase the EZ-Link card – for use on the MRT and Bus network in the City. It cost me SGD $5 … Continue reading →

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The Travel Day – long and tiring…

Posted on 1 July, 2011 by abrigatti

What an (relatively) early start!  Well the Taxi pick-up was scheduled for 7.30am, although I had checked/re-checked, closed and locked the suitcases – I knew that packing for a 6 month trip was going to be problematic – including packing … Continue reading →

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The Time Has Come…

Posted on 22 June, 2011 by abrigatti

Well the anticipation, anxiety, stress and excitement has been building since the Singapore opportunity was confirmed, with the formal offer made to me on 21st April 2011.  I was just about to leave for my Easter and early-May Holidays, and the … Continue reading →

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