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.
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Posts by Tanya Procyshyn:

• The Spice Garden at Fort Canning Park

  First published: 08 Jun 2012
  

  Singapore is known as the Garden City, so take some time to relax and smell the pepper flowers at the Spice Garden at Fort Canning Park. This lush hill near the city centre wasn’t a random choice for a spice garden — Singapore’s colonial leaders established one here nearly 200 years ago. When Singapore became … read the full post

• Natural history drawings at the National Museum of Singapore

  First published: 08 Jun 2012
  

  When the British colonised Singapore in the 18th century they sent more than just governors and garrison – they also sent naturalists to document the island’s exotic flora and fauna. One of them was William Farquhar, and a new permanent exhibit at the National Museum Singapore showcases his well-known collection of natural history drawings. William … read the full post

• Singapore’s best kopi shops

  First published: 04 Jun 2012
  

  Having already covered the best coffee shops in Singapore, I now turn my attention to the caffeinated brew known as kopi. Though it starts with the same beans, Singapore-style coffee has a culture and caramelised flavour all its own. Try a cup at one of these top kopi shops and you might just become a … read the full post

• Where to see a foreign film in Singapore

  First published: 01 Jun 2012
  

  In Singapore’s steamy weather a couple of hours of icy cool air-con at a movie theatre can be a welcome treat. The malls of Orchard Road are teeming with multiplexes showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters, but if you’re in the mood for something with a little more culture it’s easy to find a foreign language … read the full post

• The Great Singapore Sale 2012

  First published: 28 May 2012
  

  Now is a dangerous time for shopaholics to be in Singapore – The Great Singapore Sale has returned. This year the event runs from May 25 until July 22 with special events, extended shopping hours, contests and, of course, discounts. Here are some tips for making the most of the sale. First off, it’s worth … read the full post

• Singapore hawker dishes: Char kway teow

  First published: 24 May 2012
  

  If you think fried noodles don’t get any better than phad Thai, it means you haven’t tried char kway teow. This popular Singapore hawker dish combines rice noodles, seafood, Chinese sausage and lard into one sinfully savoury dish. We hope you’re not counting calories. Translated from Chinese, char kway teow means “stir-fried rice cake strips”. … read the full post

• Singapore hawker dishes: Laksa soup

  First published: 22 May 2012
  

  Spicy, sour, sweet and savoury – the popular Singapore hawker dish of laksa blends many flavours into one delicious bowl. Once you try it, you may just find yourself craving hot soup in spite of the tropical heat. While most Singapore hawker dishes can be categorised as having Chinese, Malay or Indian origins, laksa is … read the full post

• How to sign up for a free Wireless@SG WiFi account

  First published: 21 May 2012
  

  Singapore may not be the cheapest country in Southeast Asia for a holiday, but at least you don’t have to pay for the WiFi. That’s right, as part of its uber-modern image Singapore has invested in a wireless broadband program available in most public places. It’s called Wireless@SG and it’s completely free – even for … read the full post

• Singapore’s Labrador Nature Reserve

  First published: 17 May 2012
  

  Singapore has many public parks, but if you want to picnic by the seaside, walk through dense jungle and learn about World War II history there’s only one that fits the bill: the Labrador Nature Reserve. Located along the south coast of Singapore quite close to Sentosa Island, Labrador Park was officially upgraded to a … read the full post

• A visit to the farms of Singapore’s Kranji countryside

  First published: 14 May 2012
  

  Although Singapore is so densely populated that the government has resorted to literally increasing the size of the island, the northwest corner of the country remains refreshingly rural. The few businesses operating here have banded together to promote the Kranji countryside as an “agri-tainment” destination where you can visit small farms selling organic veggies, goat … read the full post