Yet, despite its proximity, Pulau Ubin is a world away from mainland Singapore. Many of the current 40 or so residents once worked in its quarries – the island’s granite was once in huge ...

The outlying island of Pulau Ubin, a rare rural spot in Singapore ... In its heyday, almost 4,000 people lived on the island, working in granite quarries and plantations. Many moved to the ...

With its futuristic skyline, bustling hawker centers filled with mouthwatering food, and the world-renowned Changi Airport — the only airport that's truly worthy of a long layover — Singapore ...