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Rediscovery of a transformed, alluring Singapore.
If Singapore's ever-evolving urban landscape intrigues you, "Return to a Sexy Island" invites you on a humorous expedition with Neil Humphreys. His return after years abroad offers a fresh, witty perspective on the city's metamorphosis into a sexier locale. Humphreys' engaging storytelling will transport you through newly minted or revamped locations with anecdotes that reveal the island's changing heartbeat. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the quirky blend of travelogue and social commentary, delivered with a good dose of humor.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789814382670
Authors:
Neil Humphreys
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
Date of Publication: 2012-06-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 128 readers)
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Rediscovery of a transformed, alluring Singapore.
If Singapore's ever-evolving urban landscape intrigues you, "Return to a Sexy Island" invites you on a humorous expedition with Neil Humphreys. His return after years abroad offers a fresh, witty perspective on the city's metamorphosis into a sexier locale. Humphreys' engaging storytelling will transport you through newly minted or revamped locations with anecdotes that reveal the island's changing heartbeat. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the quirky blend of travelogue and social commentary, delivered with a good dose of humor.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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