About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Travel Spotlight – Clarke Quay, Singapore
Posted on May 17, 2011 | 1 CommentThis popular restaurant and shopping district in Singapore is one of the city’s iconic destinations. Although I love standing along the banks of the Singapore River and watching the old barge taxis putter along, my favorite spot in the area is the Raffles Landing Site.... -
Tribute to Perfection – Singapore History Museum
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 2 CommentsMany superlatives can be used to describe the city-state of Singapore: modern, eclectic, and diverse just to name a few. One that should never be applied though is shy. Everywhere you look in Singapore are the sometimes subtle, usually not, signs that this is a... -
Singapore Food Fail
Posted on February 17, 2011 | 16 CommentsAfter spending more than a week exploring Bangkok and Koh Samui, Thailand, we concluded our trip to Southeast Asia with a stop in Singapore. It was my first trip to the small city-state and I was excited to explore and learn more about the tiny... -
Top Romantic Travel Moments – Valentine’s Day Travel Ideas
Posted on February 6, 2011 | 2 CommentsI have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. It has always seemed so contrived and artificial, why do we need a day to tell our significant others that we love them? On a personal level, throughout our nearly decade long relationship, my partner and I... -
Travel Traditions: Bookstores as Social Barometer
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 2 CommentsI have a lot of travel traditions; things I like to do in almost every place I visit. I like to go to the supermarket to see what lines the shelves, I stop by convenience stores to take a peek at local soft drinks and... -
Hidden Landmarks
Posted on November 30, 2010 | 1 CommentI was walking around Washington, DC the other day, en route to a meeting and jabbering on my phone while trying not to get run over, when I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. I have walked past this spot hundreds of... -
The Southernmost Point of Continental Asia – Or Is It?
Posted on November 9, 2010 | 5 CommentsLocated just off the southwestern coast of Sentosa Island in Singapore is a supposed geographic phenomenon – the Southermost Point of Continental Asia. The setting is located, logically enough, on the water and offers a gorgeous view of the port of Singapore. There is a... -
UPDATED: Ten Cute Animals From Around the World
Posted on August 26, 2010 | 13 CommentsI am a true animal lover and so I hope you enjoy this post. In no particular order, here are ten of my favorite animal pictures. 1. Kangaroo – We saw this cute gal in the Singapore Zoo, a truly phenomenal animal experience. They don’t... -
In Search of the Merlion
Posted on August 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsSingapore was an afterthought on our first journey to Southeast Asia. Scott had been there before, fell in love with the tiny city-state and wanted me to have the same experience. So after leaving Bangkok, we stopped in Singapore for a few days before the... -
Guilty Pleasures – Four Culinary Stereotypes
Posted on April 9, 2010 | No CommentsMany countries have a dish or meal for which they are famous. Foodies may scoff at the following list, but the fact remains that these foods are well known for a reason. Don’t let others tell you what you should and should not enjoy. Traveling... -
Wild Experiences at the Singapore Zoo
Posted on April 8, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Singapore Zoo Visiting a zoo is one of those activities that appeals to all types of travelers, from families to the solo adventurer. The Singapore Zoo is not only a fine destination for just about anyone, but is also a truly unique zoo... -
Travel Photo Series – Singapore Zoo
Posted on April 7, 2010 | 3 CommentsSingapore Zoo The Singapore Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world, using a unique system that allows the animals maximum freedom. Here are some of my favorite photos from this remarkable zoo. -
Travel Photo – Baby Rhino Feeding Time at the Singapore Zoo
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Travel Photo – Merlion, Singapore
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No CommentsMerlion
