Do you ever wake up early to watch the sunrise? ___ Looking up the Singapore River at the always-popular @grandcopthornewaterfront at sunrise. 📸 Shot on my @djiglobal #mavic2pro. I think this view was worth it. You agree? ___ Easter egg: 🐣 If you zoom in close you can see me on the bridge. ___ Use the coupon code "LOCAL" to save 3% on direct bookings via the hotel's website. And check out my hotel review for more details (follow link in bio). #mymillennium #grandcopthornewaterfront ___ In Singapore I used my awesome @tepwireless hotspot to stay connected. Check out the fully updated review on travelwithbender.com (link in right sidebar) for the new 2019 hotspot model (it's bright blue - can't miss it!).

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"Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." – C.S. Lewis ___ New article published today: Greek Nightlife Tour. Check out travelwithbender.com to find out how we navigated the maze of restaurants & bars in Greece's capital thanks to the help of a local guide from @withlocals. ___ This shot was captured from the Above Rooftop Bar & Restaurant in @wyndham.grand.athens, overlooking Psyri, Plaka and Monastiraki. The Parthenon is lit up beautifully atop the ancient Acropolis. ___ The food at this restaurant was amazing - combining the best fresh Greek ingredients with an upscale twist. Presentation was flawless and flavours were technically impressive. I have no hesitation recommending this place for a special night out in Athens. ___ #withlocals #aboverooftop #thisisathens

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Greek Nightlife Tour: Discover Athens’ Bars, Food and Drinks Like A Local

An authentic nightlife experience to discover local Athenians hangout spots. We tried talagani cheese, local wine, mastic ice cream, rakomelo and more with the help of a friendly guide from Withlocals. Once you’ve done this tour, Athens will never be the same.
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11 Reasons Why Singapore Zoo Is One Of The Best Zoos In The World

I’ve been to dozens of zoos around the world, and to be honest, it now takes a lot to impress me. It’s fairly rare for me to carve precious time out of my itinerary to visit a zoo, let alone write an entire article about one, but I made an exception this time. For very good reason.
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Sentosa 1 Day Itinerary: What To Do On Singapore’s Island Of Fun

Singapore's Sentosa island is home to some of the world’s most prestigious resorts, action-packed theme parks, fast food and fine dining restaurants. Here’s my recommended Sentosa 1 day itinerary to take all the headache out of planning a fun day out.
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Crazy Rich Asians Tour – Singapore’s Ultra Wealthy Neighbourhoods, Homes & Film Locations

If you’ve ever read the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy by Kevin Kwan, or watched the 2018 movie, you might imagine Singapore as an extremely affluent and ostentatious country full of extremely affluent and ostentatious people. We took a guided Crazy Rich Asians tour around Singapore to discover this country’s ultra rich elites, and what we found surprised us.
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"In a world full of game players, the only way to set yourself apart is to be a game changer." - Matshona Dhliwayo _ The iconic Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Meteora, Greece set against the Pindos Mountains in the background. _ We took a tour around Meteora with @key_tours see the most beautiful sites and learn about the history of this region in central Greece. It was a full day trip from Athens via train with a bus tour around Meteora and return via train. What a full day, but completely worth it! _ Have you been to 🇬🇷 Greece? _ #meteora #thisisathens #greece_is_awesome

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If an asparagus went to heaven, it would probably look like this. ___ We enjoyed an amazing Italian inspired dinner at Grissini within @grandcopthornewaterfront in Singapore. ___ Check out travelwithbender.com to see my latest article about this hotel. If you've ever wanted to time-jump into the future when robots run the show, then this hotel is where you'll want to be. ___ Use the coupon code "LOCAL" to save 3% when you book direct on the hotel's website. ___ #mymillennium #grandcopthornewaterfront #singapore

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"The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." – Paul Valery ___ There's no shortage of beautiful cityscape views in Singapore, but its hard to beat combining these vistas with a bubble bath. ___ Our suite at the @thewestinsingapore had floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom, bathroom and even shower! ___ #WestinSG #WestinWeekend #singaporelife

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Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel: The Cheerful Robot Greeted Me At The Door

On a recent trip to Singapore, I stayed at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel and discovered it exemplified Singapore’s revolutionary mindset and contemporary way of life. Here are my favourite 3 ingenuities that set the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel apart from the crowd.
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The best way to start the day... ___ Taking a swim on the rooftop infinity pool at @thewestinsingapore at sunrise. The view over Marina Bay was breathtaking. ___ Westin focuses on wellbeing and we tried their Heavenly Spa with a revitalising Lavender Journey scrub and massage. A little pampering now and then is good for the soul. ___ #WestinSG #WestinWeekend #singapore

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Why I Loved This Singapore Food Tour

Singapore is all about food. This city has so many restaurants and food courts that it’s not uncommon to get a little decision anxiety when choosing a place to eat. It’s kind of like choosing a movie to watch on Netflix. Once a decision is made, so many good options go flying out the window. That's why I went on a Singapore food tour by Withlocals. The tour connects the appetites of tourists with expert Singaporean foodies who know all the best foods to try and the best places to find them.
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Singapore is synonymous with food. So we booked a food tour from @withlocals to discover the real cuisine of Singapore. _ Our guide, William, had a personality bigger than Ben Hur. Every moment was fun, but also informative. He shared his unique insight into Singaporean culture from all angles. _ Our private tour covered Malay curry (for breakfast!), teh tarik (pulled tea), Chinatown (where to start?) and Little India (pictured). We ate our way through Singapore for 3 hours! If you love food, this is where you want to be. _ Oh, and the scenery is stunning along the way. An example is the restored former house of Tan Teng Niah in Little India. These colours are amazing! _ #singaporefood #withlocals

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"I make myself rich by making my wants few." - Henry David Thoreau ___ Stingray buddies at S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore. @rwsentosa ___ If you're visiting Singapore, make sure you check this place out. ___ Interesting facts: This impressive aquarium holds over 100,000 underwater animals. It holds more water than 17 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Staff prepare 450kg of food for marine residents everyday. The glass in this particular exhibit is 700mm tick and spans 36 metres in width, weighing more than 250,000kgs! Wow! ___ #rwsmemories #singaporetrip

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