Wafer ice cream is rather popular in Singapore. It is that country’s equivalent of our own dirty ice cream, the sorbetero with his tankfull of delicious and creamy flavored dessert. In Singapore, it is known as potong (cut) and comes in different flavores: mint chip, blueberry, cherry ripple, durian, sweet corn and others.

The year 2011 is coming to a close and it’s time to look back and assess how my travels went during the year. Below are my top 10 reasons why I can proudly say that this year is MY YEAR OF TRAVEL!

Singapore is a shopper’s haven with the many malls and markets that dot the island country but there are still those that stand out and these are not even found inside malls. Here are five interesting shopping areas outside of malls.

Ten days of getting familiar with this ASEAN neighbor thru its multiracial culture, amazing food, beautiful structures and a well oiled tourism machine that the Philippines can only admire.

One of the best mode to and from Sentosa Island, either for or after a good time at the theme parks is via cable cars that connect it with Mt. Faber where, the beautiful The Jewel Box, is located.

Singapore’s Iconic Restroom with its mirrored passageway, marble washbasins, chic decor plus a beautiful view of Sentosa Island and its cable cars, what more can you ask, design wise?

I’m not so much into the theme park scene, but it’s one of Asia’s top recreational facilities and tourist magnet, Sentosa Island in Singapore offers a thrilling ride and fun for children and adults alike, even if for just an afternoon.

I never imagined I’ll be having lots of international travel this year, gratis et amore. Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Locally, I’ll be back in Cebu and then go to Gensan. Travel happening tomorrow, Saturday, 27 September.

Think of cruising as something out of the ordinary. It’s not just another passenger ship going to a destination. It is a full service, mall of the seas, so to speak, considering the many amenities and things to do and enjoy while taking it slow to your destination.

There’s a whole lot to cruising as a different travel option than I thought it would be. Friends told me that they don’t usually do this as it is only for the oldies. But after experiencing one, upon the invitation of the Philippines’s fastest growing budget airline, AirPhil Express and cruise leader Star Cruises, I say, I changed my mind.

In a few days, I’m off to two other international destinations within Southeast Asia: Singapore and Malaysia. This is just after two weeks after visiting Hong Kong for five days!

It’s already March and one thing is for sure: SUMMER IS HERE! It surely is a hot time and other than indulging oneself with cold halo halo or hitting the malls for the nth time, what better way to make these awaited vacation months worthwhile than a list of top 10 things to do during this time of the year.

This is Part 2.