I walked along a busy street when I wandered into a side alley. I discovered hidden treasures tucked inside. It opened into a sidewalk restaurant. The photo above is looking into the street with a red songthaew driving past.

Opposite the restaurant, a stylish cafe.

Tucked at the end of the alley, this lush cafe decorated with verdant greenery. Above: a cafe employee stands behind the counter while friends enjoy their beverages in the garden.

A close-up of a charming sitting arrangement.

Singapore: a rainy night in Kampong Glam. A stark contrast between modern corporate towers and quaint colorful shops.

The Sultan mosque. A rare photo not clogged with tourists. Rainy weather is a great time to take photos. Also, the overcast skies add drama to this cute alley.

Turkish dessert store specializing in homemade ice cream.

Turkish souvenir bazaar.

Above: tourists flock Haji Lane, a narrow alley filled with brightly colored stores.

Haji Lane. Majority Asian tourists.

With some western tourists sprinkled in.

Busy crossing under a Turkish archway.

Tourists pose in front of Turkish tiled artwork. Murals depict the history of this neighborhood.

Getting in a nap at Singapore airport.

Singapore airport boasts outdoor gardens and sitting areas, so passengers can stretch their legs and roam around. This is a two-story structure. No surprise it’s the top ranked airport.

I discovered these Japanese soft-boiled eggs at Singapore 7-11 on my last day. YUM! If I’d discovered them ony first day, I’d have eaten them for every meal.