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:

• Photos: Southeast Asian animals at the Singapore Zoo

  First published: 21 Feb 2013
  

  Singapore Zoo is considered to be one of the best in the world. It’s also a convenient place to see the unique animals of Southeast Asia if you don’t have time (or simply don’t enjoy) jungle trekking. The zoo is known for its free-range orangutans and even has a successful breeding program. It’s an amazing … read the full post

• Review: Bollywood Veggies, Singapore

  First published: 18 Feb 2013
  

  We’re not quite sure how to describe Bollywood Veggies – a sustainable farm, a retreat from the city, an eco-learning experience or a bistro serving amazing organic food – regardless, it’s one of Singapore’s best kept secrets. Located in the Kranji countryside, Bollywood Veggies was started in 2000 by Singaporean activist Ivy Singh-Lim. Her and … read the full post

• Monkey walks with the Jane Goodall Institute of Singapore

  First published: 14 Feb 2013
  

  The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the largest rainforest left in Singapore and is a refuge for more than 500 species of animals. To educate the public about one of the park’s most commonly-sighted but peskiest creatures – the long-tailed macaque – the Jane Goodall Institute of Singapore leads a free “Monkey Walk” once a … read the full post

• Review: Woke Home Capsule Hostel, Singapore

  First published: 11 Feb 2013
  

  Capsule-style hostels have become all the range in Singapore, but Woke Home in the Clarke Quay area is the original. It’s also the cheapest and the only one to provide a TV and headphones inside each capsule. The idea behind a capsule hostel is to offer greater privacy than a traditional bunk bed. The capsules … read the full post

• Traditional breakfasts in Singapore

  First published: 07 Feb 2013
  

  One thing you learn from travelling is that what people like to eat for breakfast varies wildly by culture. This means that in multi-ethnic Singapore there are multiple traditional breakfast options available at hawker centres across the island. The most uniquely Singaporean breakfast and one that should be semi-recognisable to Westerners is kaya toast. Kaya … read the full post

• Dengue fever in Singapore

  First published: 04 Feb 2013
  

  Singapore may be the only Southeast Asian country to be declared malaria-free, but that doesn’t mean there are no health risks. There is a small but serious risk of dengue fever in Singapore, and more than 700 cases have been reported just in the first month of 2013. Dengue fever is a virus spread by … read the full post

• Review: Bunc@Radius Hostel, Singapore

  First published: 31 Jan 2013
  

  Singapore’s Little India district is filled with hostels, but Bunc@Radius is a class above the rest with its chic style, fun outings and cool communal spaces. Read on to learn why it’s one of our top Singapore recommendations for flashpackers. Opened in 2012, Bunc@Radius is one of the newest hostels in Little India as well … read the full post

• Review: Nanyang Old Coffee and Museum, Singapore

  First published: 28 Jan 2013
  

  The traditional method of brewing Singapore-style coffee is alive and well at Nanyang Old Coffee in the Chinatown neighbourhood. Come for a cup of kopi-o, handmade dim sum and to browse the mini-museum of antique coffee-making equipment. Nangyang Old Coffee is located in the ground level of a red shophouse at the junction of South … read the full post

• Etiquette at Singapore hawker centres

  First published: 24 Jan 2013
  

  Offering delicious food at bargain prices, hawker centres are one of our favourite things about Singapore. Here’s everything you need to know before sitting down for a meal at a hawker centre. The first things most Singaporeans do when arriving at a hawker centre is find a table. There are no rules about seating and … read the full post

• Thaipusam 2013 in Singapore

  First published: 20 Jan 2013
  

  Anyone who says Singapore is boring has obviously never witnessed the gruesome-but-fascinating festival of Thaipusam. This year it happens on January 27. Here’s everything you need to know. Thaipusam is a religious celebration practised by Tamil Hindu communities around the world. It commemorates the victory of the god Murugan over a demon, but is also … read the full post