In this week’s Beautiful Places, award-winning author Neil Humphreys discovers the old-world charm of Kallang Riverside Park. Once the home of the old Kallang Gasworks, which  produced piped gas for the country, this lovely green spot is now a quiet, secluded gem for picnickers, kayakers and fishermen - right in the heart of the city.

In this week’s Beautiful Places, award-winning author Neil Humphreys discovers the old-world charm of Kallang Riverside Park. Once the home of the old Kallang Gasworks, which  produced piped gas for the country, this lovely green spot is now a quiet, secluded gem for picnickers, kayakers and fishermen - right in the heart of the city.

Renowned author of 28 books, including 10 in Singapore, Neil Humphreys shares fascinating titbits about Singapore's most famous landmarks. With an eye on the island's rich history, Neil takes us on a compelling journey and makes us chuckle with unique stories behind each place of interest. Many of the landmarks he discusses have been featured in his best-selling books.

Renowned author of 28 books, including 10 in Singapore, Neil Humphreys shares fascinating titbits about Singapore's most famous landmarks. With an eye on the island's rich history, Neil takes us on a compelling journey and makes us chuckle with unique stories behind each place of interest. Many of the landmarks he discusses have been featured in his best-selling books.

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With an eye on the island's rich history, bestselling author Neil Humphreys takes you on a compelling journey, sharing fascinating and amusing tidbits about Singapore's famous landmarks.

Beautiful Places: Kallang Riverside Park, aka 'Fire City'

Author Neil Humphreys has a bike breakdown at Changi Village, which proves to be the most happy of accidents as he ends up at Changi Point, the breeziest corner of Changi Beach Point. First, he stumbles upon a giant hand sculpture - AKA the Inscription of the Island - and then he discovers something even better: dozens of foreign workers enjoying picnics together. As Neil explains to co-host Glenn van Zutphen, the simple life really is the best life and there's nowhere simpler, prettier or breezier than Changi Point.  

Author Neil Humphreys has a bike breakdown at Changi Village, which proves to be the most happy of accidents as he ends up at Changi Point, the breeziest corner of Changi Beach Point. First, he stumbles upon a giant hand sculpture - AKA the Inscription of the Island - and then he discovers something even better: dozens of foreign workers enjoying picnics together. As Neil explains to co-host Glenn van Zutphen, the simple life really is the best life and there's nowhere simpler, prettier or breezier than Changi Point.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beautiful Places: Neil Humphreys savours breezy picnics and giant hands at Changi Point

Author Neil Humphreys follows in the footsteps of William Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys and Tom Cruise as all four have now visited the iconic London pub - The Anchor Inn - on the South Bank of the River Thames. Neil gives co-host Glenn van Zutphen a glimpse into the storied past of a pub that first opened its doors in 1616. The pub served pirates, smugglers and provided diarist Samuel Pepys with the ideal view to witness the Great Fire of London of 1666. Pepys famously recorded what he saw through the pub window. Oh, and Tom Cruise raised a glass to another successful Mission Impossible movie at the same pub.  

Author Neil Humphreys follows in the footsteps of William Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys and Tom Cruise as all four have now visited the iconic London pub - The Anchor Inn - on the South Bank of the River Thames. Neil gives co-host Glenn van Zutphen a glimpse into the storied past of a pub that first opened its doors in 1616. The pub served pirates, smugglers and provided diarist Samuel Pepys with the ideal view to witness the Great Fire of London of 1666. Pepys famously recorded what he saw through the pub window. Oh, and Tom Cruise raised a glass to another successful Mission Impossible movie at the same pub.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beautiful Places: Neil Humphreys follows Shakespeare and Tom Cruise into the  Anchor Inn

Author Neil Humphreys had no idea what to expect when he visited Australia's Blue Mountains for the first time... and the view took his breath away. He stayed at Katoomba Falls, marvelled at the waterfalls and canyons and then hiked along the clifftops to Three Sisters and pretended to be Rocky Balboa from Rocky IV. He enjoyed starry nights and crossed a stream - where his wife swore at him - to visit an aboriginal cave.  Through it all, he marvelled at our planet's natural wonders, emphasising why we must visit, touch and share such places, so we learn why we must cherish and protect them.

Author Neil Humphreys had no idea what to expect when he visited Australia's Blue Mountains for the first time... and the view took his breath away. He stayed at Katoomba Falls, marvelled at the waterfalls and canyons and then hiked along the clifftops to Three Sisters and pretended to be Rocky Balboa from Rocky IV. He enjoyed starry nights and crossed a stream - where his wife swore at him - to visit an aboriginal cave.&nbsp; Through it all, he marvelled at our planet's natural wonders, emphasising why we must visit, touch and share such places, so we learn why we must cherish and protect them.

Beautiful Places: Kallang Riverside Park, aka 'Fire City'

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