PinnedDenyainBanana-lemon Singapore12 truly strange facts about SingaporeSingapore is an interesting and unique country. You probably already know a lot about this city-state: its unusual architecture, delicious…12 min read·May 7, 2024--2--2
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeSingapore in Song: Unraveling Vertinsky’s ‘Banana-Lemon’ MetaphorIf you ask Russian-speaking people about Singapore, many will surely recall the famous tango “Magnolia” by Alexander Vertinsky. This song…2 min read·Dec 5, 2023----
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeSingapore-style passions: When the struggle for a parking space becomes the main news of the dayA woman’s stance to reserve a parking spot sparks debate, reflecting the local “chope” culture and societal norms over space use…2 min read·Sep 23, 2023----
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeStrange ingredients of Nasi LemakSingapore is located near Malaysia, there are many Malays here, and Malaysian cuisine is popular. So! The most popular Malaysian dish, Nasi…2 min read·Aug 31, 2023--3--3
DenyainBanana-lemon Singaporei12 Katong — what does this name mean?I live near a shopping center called i12 Katong, which everyone refers to as “Katong 112.” The “Katong” part is clear; it’s the name of…2 min read·Aug 30, 2023--2--2
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeExploring Singapore by double-decker bus 🚌When I have some free time and I’m in a good mood, I like to ride around Singapore by bus. It’s much more interesting than simply walking…2 min read·Aug 29, 2023----
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeMy bicycle was stolen in Singapore 🚲I was returning home one evening from the office. The taxi got caught in evening traffic, so I decided to check who was already home…9 min read·Aug 28, 2023----
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeMy choice: Chili oil wonton 🌶🥟What’s the most delicious thing I’ve tried in Singapore in 4 years? It’s hard to pick from a plethora of impressions, but now I would say…2 min read·Aug 27, 2023----
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeSim Lim: A time capsule of electronics 📻The exterior of this building is unremarkable, its facade covered in plain concrete and glass, more akin to an office block or a local…3 min read·Aug 26, 2023----
DenyainBanana-lemon SingaporeRice 🍚 shopping confusion— Go to the store, buy some rice. — Ok! Easy! Which one? — Just get a good one… — (100,500 types of rice in the store) 🤯2 min read·Aug 25, 2023----