Travelfish correspondent Tanya Procyshyn

Tanya Procyshyn is a freelance writer and photographer based in Singapore. Originally from the Canadian prairies, she moved to warmer climes after completing her B. Sc. in Biology/Psychology at the University of Manitoba in 2005. She has called Singapore home since 2007 and previously lived in Southern Thailand. Tanya’s travels have taken her to more than 30 countries across the globe. With a passion for unusual destinations, her adventures range from camping alongside Komodo dragons in Indonesia to shaking hands with soldiers in North Korea. In Singapore, you may find her scuba-diving at Pulau Hantu or scouring Little India for the spiciest masala dosa. In addition to being Travelfish’s Singapore correspondent, Tanya’s writing and photography has appeared in print publications like Asian Geographic, PhotoYou, Expat Living, Singapore Connection, TigerTales, and Southeast Asia Backpacker magazine. She also manages various travel-related websites and blogs about expat life and travel at www.idreamofdurian.com. You can contact Tanya by emailing idreamofdurian@gmail.com or via Twitter @idreamofdurian.
Website: http://www.idreamofdurian.com

Posts by Tanya Procyshyn:

• Review: Albert Court Village Hotel, Singapore

  First published: 17 May 2013
  

  Singapore’s Little India is a favourite haunt of backpackers and budget travellers when visiting this expensive city, but it’s also home to some excellent midrange options. If your budget is S$200-300 per night, consider the Albert Court Village Hotel which offers a touch of colonial charm amid the chaos and curry. The Albert Court Village … read the full post

• Travel health clinics in Singapore

  First published: 14 May 2013
  

  Travel to Singapore poses minimal health risks, but if you’re using the city-state as a launching point for more exotic destinations you may want to pay a visit to one of its world-class travel health clinics for a vaccination or malaria tablets. Here’s a rundown. Singapore General Hospital, the city-state’s largest medical facility, has a … read the full post

• NEWater Visitor Centre, Singapore

  First published: 09 May 2013
  

  Are you looking for a uniquely Singaporean experience? Skip the malls and the theme parks and visit the NEWater Vistor Centre for a guided tour of the most high-tech water treatment plant in the world – one capable of turning sewage into drinking water. As a tiny island surrounded by saltwater, natural sources of drinking … read the full post

• Review: Forty Hands Cafe, Singapore

  First published: 07 May 2013
  

  Tiong Bahru is quickly becoming known as one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Singapore, and one of the reasons is the presence of cafes like Forty Hands. This Melbourne-inspired cafe has an artsy atmosphere, fantastic fair-trade coffee and makes one of the best breakfasts in Singapore. The cafe’s name comes from the fact that, on … read the full post

• The Pinnacle @ Duxton Skybridge, Singapore

  First published: 02 May 2013
  

  While exploring Singapore’s Chinatown neighbourhood it’s impossible not to notice the massive Pinnacle @ Duxton looming in the distance. This is the world’s tallest public housing building and its 50th storey observation skybridge is open to the public. With an entry cost of just S$5, you can think of it as a poor man’s Marina … read the full post

• Review: The Inn at Temple Street, Singapore

  First published: 28 Apr 2013
  

  Are you looking for a private room in Singapore without a “budget hotel” feel? Consider The Inn at Temple Street, a cosy heritage hotel in the heart of Chinatown priced at a reasonable S$100-150 per night, including WiFi. Stepping off the streets of chaotic Chinatown, the immaculately clean, antique-filled lobby makes The Inn at Temple … read the full post

• Long-term places to stay in Singapore: part 1

  First published: 25 Apr 2013
  

  Given the high price of hotels in Singapore, it’s worth looking for a discounted rate if you’re planning to stay long-term. Here are some options to cover every budget from backpacker to banker. If you contact them directly, many hotels and guesthouses will offer discounts for long-term stays. For example, Betel Box Hostel offers a … read the full post

• Walking tours of Singapore

  First published: 22 Apr 2013
  

  While Singapore is easy enough to explore on your own, you can learn a lot more about the city by exploring with a knowledgeable guide. Here’s a rundown of various walking tours of Singapore covering everything from historical sites to nature reserves to food. The granddaddy of Singapore walking tours is Original Singapore Walks. Their … read the full post

• Review: Malay Heritage Centre, Singapore

  First published: 18 Apr 2013
  

  Get a crash course in the kebaya, keris and everything else Malay at the Malay Heritage Centre in Singapore’s historic Kampong Glam neighbourhood. This museum recently reopened after total overhaul and is bigger and better than ever before. The centre is also known as the Istana Kampong Glam as it served as the Sultan’s palace … read the full post

• Singapore’s best independent bookstores

  First published: 15 Apr 2013
  

  Singapore’s an ideal place to stock up on fresh English-language reading material. You will find bookstores in the shopping malls, but true bookworms will want to support these independent bookstores specialising in quirky reads and works by local authors. Singapore’s hands-down best independent bookstore is Books Actually in the hip Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. Opened in … read the full post