Digitally Exploring the world

New York(Big Apple) Back after a great vacation this month! I took off to the East Coast after an hectic schedule at Work(California), it was a much needed break from the rigours of work. Flying to East Coast, from the west is reasonably cheap if you book the late night JETBLUE Flight a little in advance.I flew out of San Jose and reached JFK Airport, NY early Saturday morning. My cousin picked me up at JFK airport. Met him after a decade and somehow it didn't seem that it was such a long time !! Geographically, New York is a city with 5 boroughs :The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn,Manhattan, The Staten Island I packed up my ruck sack and hit the road by bus after a day's rest at NY. My first stop was NY City .The view from the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building was spectacular. The building was constructed in record time in May 1931 and was celebrating its 75th anniversary. Went across to Wall Street , and was at the steps of the NYSE !! Caught a glimpse of the Statue of Libe...

I have always thought of creating a photo blog of the places I visit but never got down to it ..Here's a shot at it .. I discovered Singapore with a map in hand, a camera and lots of walking and MRT rides . Going to Singapore has been made easy for Indians, with Visa on Arrival and various Singapore Stop Over Holiday options available There are also some good budget hotels for backpackers and budget travellers . Backpackers can stay in a dorm starting SD$17 .I was staying in a hotel near the Singapore, Bugis MRT. The place is really convenient is centrally located, has lots of eating joints and shops. I would suggest checking in your lugagge at the LEFT Luggage Section at the Changi Airport and taking the MRT from the airport to your destination. Here are some city sights(you might want to visit the National Philatelic Museum if you are philately enthusiast!!) Singapore City Sights A trip to singapore must include this trip down the marvellous National Orchid Garden..(best part of...