Jewel Changi Airport review – An architectural marvel at the world’s best airport
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Jewel Changi Airport review – An architectural marvel at the world’s best airport
A review of Jewel Changi Airport - A tropical forest and waterfall in a glass dome at Singapore Changi Airport.
Jewel Changi Airport
Travel Reads
I Went To Jewel Changi Airport Reluctantly But Now I’m F*cking Proud To Be Singaporean
“Despite my initial reluctance to attend Jewel Changi Airport’s preview, the experience left me close to tears and proud to be Singaporean.”
The Long, Strange History of Cargo Cults and Colonialism
“Brooke Jarvis reports from Vanuatu, where islanders believe in a mystical American named John Frum, and about how, through colonialism, cargo cults became a metaphor for living under capitalism. With photos by Max Pinckers.”
Vietnam in the 1990s - Qantas returns to Saigon
“In December 1990, I was aboard the first post-war Qantas flight to operate between Australia and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).”
This All-Female Surf Club is Shifting the Paradigm in Sri Lankan Surf Culture
“In Arugam Bay, local strong-minded women are creating a space for themselves in the lineup–a place they previously weren’t welcomed.”
Inside the First Afghan Women's Ascent of Mount Noshaq
“In July, a group of Afghan women set out to climb 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq, their country’s highest mountain.”
Infographic: Mapping the World's Busiest Air Routes
“Flying can get you almost anywhere, but often people are journeying between two popular destinations. Here we map the busiest air routes globally.”
I Show How Much Berlin Has Changed Over The Years
“For about half a year now, I’ve been going out almost every day to recapture old photos of Berlin as accurately as possible. I started doing this to better.”
The Interlace Building in Singapore.