A slice of Singapore

Think Singapore and the first image that comes to your mind is that of clean streets, blue Toyota cabs, skyscrapers and the night-life.

But for model Rosa Catalano, the country is synonymous with a lot more. Having recently returned from Simply Singapore, this globe-trotter shares her travel diary with CS:

Water fun!

I've always been a travel freak and just love learning about new cultures, traditions and cuisines. Seafood, especially sushi, is my weakness.







I needed a break and wanted to feel the air, so I took off to Singapore last month. I found the country to be very technologically advanced and hi-tech.
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I spent most of my time at the Sentosa Island, especially the Underwater World. It was a sheer pleasure to see the rich variety of marine life.
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And the best part of the trip was that I got to dive with the ocean's fiercest predators, sharks, and swim in crystal clear waters with the most adorable fur seals and pink dolphins in the Dolphin Lagoon.
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The Night Safari was truly a humbling experience with all those big wild animals around I even spotted a lion.
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I also indulged in fish reflexology. The thought of having fish nibble at your feet might seem scary to some, but after participating in Fear Factor, I have forgotten about all my fears.
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And guess what, the skin on my feet actually looked healthier and smoother.

Super Sushi

I didn't really have the time to try the traditional food, but I did gorge on sushi everywhere I went. Shopping wasn't the highlight of my trip because I don't think that Singapore is a shopper's paradise.
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It's good for electronic goods though. But I did manage to find some souvenirs, home appliances and music accessories.

In nature's lap

Contrary to the common perception of Singapore being highly commercial, I found it to be a place where I could just connect with nature be it a walk down the road, trekking in the rain forest or diving in the Underwater World. It is unfortunate that I couldn't make time to visit the Botanical Gardens.
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I would have loved to sit there with a book. Maybe, next time.