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:

• 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

• Singapore hawker dishes: wonton mee

  First published: 12 Apr 2013
  

  A Singapore hawker dish of Chinese origins, wonton mee takes two of our favourite things – noodles and dumplings – and combines them into one steaming bowl of goodness. Add a generous serving of roasted pork and you’ve got a delicious meal that will set you back only S$3-4. Noodles with wontons is a dish … read the full post

• The best malls not on Orchard Road

  First published: 08 Apr 2013
  

  Maybe Singapore is a nation of shopaholics – or maybe Singaporeans and visitors here just love free air-conditioning – but the city-state has more than its fair share of shopping malls. Most can be found along Orchard Road, but there are mega-malls in every area of Singapore. Here are our top picks for malls not … read the full post

• Review: 5footway.inn Project, Bugis

  First published: 04 Apr 2013
  

  Named for the covered passageways along Singapore’s traditional shophouses, 5footway.inn offers contemporary budget accommodation in restored heritage buildings. Since opening in 2011 they’ve expanded to four locations in traveller hotspots like Chinatown and Boat Quay. Here’s a peek at the Bugis branch. 5footway.inn Project Bugis is set in a sprawling white shophouse on Aliwal Street … read the full post

• S.E.A. Aquarium, Singapore

  First published: 30 Mar 2013
  

  Just when you thought Sentosa had reached the limit for the number of family-friendly attractions you can fit on one island, they go and open the world’s largest aquarium. Opened in December 2012, the S.E.A. Aquarium houses more than 800 species of aquatic creatures including dolphins, sharks and giant manta rays. To help navigate this … read the full post

• Review: Ayam Penyet Ria Restaurant, Singapore

  First published: 21 Mar 2013
  

  Ayam penyet (literally “smashed chicken”) may technically be an Indonesian dish, but you’re more likely to find it on the menu in Singapore than in Bali.  Singapore is wild for this dish of fried chicken, rice, tofu and spicy sambal, and Ayam Penyet Ria Restaurant on Orchard Road is the original source of the craze. … read the full post

• Review: The Club Hotel, Singapore

  First published: 11 Mar 2013
  

  What’s black and white with a dash of quirky humour? Singapore’s The Club boutique hotel – one of our top picks in the city state in the S$200-300 range. Located in the Ann Siang area on the edge of Chinatown, The Club hotel has an original style that’s a fun mix of old and new. … read the full post

• The best hostels in Singapore’s Little India

  First published: 07 Mar 2013
  

  There are countless reasons – great food, cheap prices, a central location – that Little India has become Singapore’s backpacker hub. If you’re planning to stay here too, these are our picks for the best hostels in this colourful neighbourhood. Our all-around top pick is the boutique Bunc@Radius Hostel. This is one of the newest … read the full post

• Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum, Singapore

  First published: 04 Mar 2013
  

  Singapore’s Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest collection of these long-living shelled creatures. Drop by this quirky attraction to see them sunbathing in the gardens and feed them lettuce. The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum is located within the Chinese and Japanese Gardens in western Singapore. While … read the full post

• Singapore hawker dishes: kaya toast

  First published: 28 Feb 2013
  

  Though they’re best known for spicy foods like chilli crab and char kway teow, Singapore hawker centres also serve up a quick, cheap breakfast. One of the most popular local breakfast items is kaya toast, a tropical twist on toast and eggs with enough calories to last you through lunch. Kaya is a uniquely Southeast … read the full post