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Nick Measures
Nick Measures
Nick Measures has been living and working in South East Asia, first in Bangkok and now Singapore, for the past 15 years. Previously, he was in Nairobi and London. Now working as a freelance journalist, he has written for a wide range of titles covering everything from food to football, and music to magic. These days, he has a particular passion for telling stories that highlight sustainable practices, indigenous communities, conservation projects and the preservation of the natural world.

To whet your appetite for what’s likely to be Hong Kong’s first getaway, here’s a rundown of the best the Lion City has to offer in unusual guided tours.

An extension to the Singapore Botanical Gardens features historic houses repurposed as a botanical art gallery and a forest discovery centre, rainforest trees, and a playground with giant jackfruit for children to clamber over.

Entrepreneurs and tech start-ups have joined the space race. Singapore is fast emerging as a space technology hub, bringing together investors, scientists, designers and inventors.

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The next time you’re in Singapore, instead of Universal Studios, the Gardens by the Bay or Orchard Road, head to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, haven for a remarkable diversity of wildlife.

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