Singapore – Page 2

Oh, the Places We Went!

This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found.

By Amy Virshup

Beads Handicrafts Peranakan (culture) Shoes and Boots Singapore

Beaded Patterns That Help Tell the Story of a Culture

In Singapore, women in the Peranakan community have revived the art of creating figures and geometric designs on their slippers.

By Lauryn Ishak for The New York Times

Beads Design Fashion and Apparel Jewels and Jewelry Peranakan design Seamstresses and Tailors Shoes and Boots Shopping and Retail Singapore Textiles Travel and Vacations

A Singapore Shopping Guide to Peranakan Tiles, Shoes and More

If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.

By Liza Weisstuch

Airlines and Airplanes Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters London (England) Singapore Singapore Airlines Thailand

Singapore Airlines Flight Fell 178 Feet in Under 5 Seconds

A man died and more than 70 other people were injured last week when a flight to Singapore from London hit sudden turbulence.

By Mike Ives