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ubin Categories of links Blogs about Ubin and interesting blog entries Groups based on Ubin, e.g., NParks General websites: info for visitors, general descriptions, photos Good background info on Ubin Personal websites focusing on special aspects of Ubin Activities on Ubin: info for visitors, general listing of events, fishing, mountain biking, cycling, sailing, stargazing, nature appreciation, artists, photographers Paid tours to Ubin Just for fun blogs about ubin These blogs are dedicated to ubin Ubin Stories by November Ubin Volunteer Programme by the volunteers of Ubin entries about ubin These blog entries give a flavour of what a trip to Ubin can be like ... Return to Ubin "2 yrs since I stood at the exact same spot" more wild oink "As expected, my trip to pulau ubin was yet another hilight of my week" more Camping at Ubin "I have not been cycling and camping for a long time and it was good to do something different again." more Ubin photos "today’s shoot at Pulau Ubin ... was enough to inspire me " more Wild boar alert A lot of “once in a lifetime events” more Wild Ubin "We saw more wildlife on this visit to Pulau Ubin, than any other visit we've had there" more Ubin Trip colourful photos and stories about a trip that ends with "A FUN, CRAZY EXCITING, TIRING DAY. WILL GO FOR MORE OF THIS." Pulau Ubin: her undiscovered beauty "only this place gives me this special feeling...wonderful is the only word" Back to Ubin a thoughtful story of a return trip to Ubin more Ubin trip photos and story (in German) of what appears to be an interesting visit more Sunset on Ubin photo and poem more Hut House In the midst of Pulau Ubin, the view from this place is out of the world Journey of Discovery in OBS photos and thoughts Pulau Ubin on a German blog photos and stories (in German) Ubin trip 'I'm glad that due to this trip, I was able to get to know wonderful people whom I haven't had the opportunity to get to know earlier till now. ' Good weekend on Ubin photos and stories of love on Ubin pedal.swim.hike.eat and a discussion of the German Girl shrine Exploring Ubin 'banish any thoughts that Pulau Ubin is an ulu jungle, or consists only of a mass collection of kampungs' An Ubin Eagle a poem with the comment 'would someone like to help me compose another ending? or continue the poem from after the second verse?' Ubin photo trip stories and photos by a freelance photographer in a series of entries, see them all! Images of Ubin and story of an overnight stay Ubin cycling trip great value for money more Ubin Kampung "Surprisingly, we still have this 'kampong' style. If you miss the 1960's, you should make a trip with your family" OBS experience five days on Ubin: "The feeling is simply indescribable .. great that I'm able to return to my comfort zone, yet so unwilling to leave the island that is free from the practical, real world and enable me to see life in a different perspective" Cycling expedition to Ubin begins 'i've always been afraid of ubin' but ends on a poignant note more Pulau Ubin-the land of all mosquitoes a foray into Ubin which nevertheless concluded 'the camp is quite a fulfilling one' Amanda's So Perfect blog on a perfect day out at Ubin Victor Koo's family trip to Ubin where they discover why "nature lovers have always been clamouring that the island be left in its present pristine natural condition" visit of 27 Jul 05 Spirited Journey's visit to Ubin "I didn't know I didn't know that Chek Jawa is part of Ubin till now" Visitor's account of Ubin Cycling round spotting weird wildlife- I think that of all the things I've done, this is what Alan would most enjoy 7 Aug 05 Life in Singapore: Biking Pulau Ubin with Adam & Ange 20 Jul 05 Das Paradies?: Island Escapade 18 Jul 05 groups based on Ubin NParks Ubin NParks: info for visitors, happenings on Ubin, about the NParks free guided walks, flora and fauna, on-line magazine Ubin Tides, the Ubin NParks volunteer programme Outward Bound Singapore Official OBSC website (uses flash) wildsingapore page on OBS with links to more on OBS National Police Cadet Corp (Ubin Camp) Official NPCC website wildsingapore page on the NPCC (Ubin Camp) with links to more on NPCC Marina Country Club Resort (Ubin) Official MCCR website wildsingapore page on the Resort with links to more on MCCR Others Aquaculture Prawn Farm by Addpower Ventures Pte Ltd, the producer of "Ubin Krisp", vacuum-dried prawns. Other official websites Pulau Ubin on Visit Singapore the official STB website general websites Pulau Ubin on wildsingapore.com: comprehensive info for visitors, latests updates on activities and media reports, gallery and more. Pulau Ubin: Last Rural Corner of Singapore on Nick Baker's ecologyasia: an introduction to the island with photos and details on what you can see and facts on facilities and getting there. Pulau Ubin - a taste of yesteryear on the ExpatSingapore website; photos and descriptions of Ubin Pulau Ubin - where time stood still on the ExpatSingapore website; photos and descriptions of Ubin Pulau Ubin on Singapore Hostel One66: photos and descriptions of Ubin. Pulau Ubin on the InnCrowd Hostel website: brief introduction and tips for visitors. Pulau Ubin on the Asia Travelling website: sections on history and culture with a photo gallery and descriptions of major sites. Visit to Pulau Ubin Mar 03 on Lijun's Travelogue Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia; photos and descriptions of what you can see and do on Ubin. good background on Ubin Pulau Ubin on the wildsingapore website: factsheets on major places and routes, info for visitors, things to do and more. Welcome to Ubin showcases ubin's many features with things to see and do and a gallery. Pulau Ubin: Ours to Protect published in 2001 by Dr Chua Ee Kiam: a coffee-table book of now now historical photos of life and times of the people of Ubin, Ubin's history, as well as its wildlife. Read excerpts and reviews on the Simply Green website Pulau Ubin on wildsingapore.com: comprehensive info for visitors, latests updates on activities and media reports, gallery and more. Pulau Ubin Special in Nature Watch, Jul-Sep 1995 Nature Watch is a magazine of the Nature Society (Singapore) Pulau Batu Ubin (Granite Stone Island) by Betty Khoo: a brief review of the history of Ubin from prehistory to today. Pulau Ubin: The Last Wild Frontier about the elephant that crossed the Straits of Johor to land on Ubin. The Spirited Pioneers by Betty Khoo about some longtime Ubin residents and theirs lives and adventures on Ubin including the village headman Lim Chye Joo; deputy headman Ali Bin Montail, Mdm Lim Kim Ching and Mdm Tan Soong Cheng The Flora and Fauna of Ubin mostly about the birds of Ubin and the flora associated with them. Creating a Nature Classroom by Evelyn Eng-Lim about NSS's efforts to create a field centre for environment education at Bin Kiang School Whither Ubin? by Dr Ho Hua Chew on prospects for nature conservation on Ubin personal sites focusing on special aspects of ubin Pulau Ubin stories by November: stories, old and new, about Pulau Ubin, Singapore Pulau Ubin on TANKS geographical by a nature lover with photos and descriptions of Ubin Peter Chou's photos of Changi Point and Pulau Ubin in the 1980's captures wonderfully the essence of these places. Fairypoint's photos of Changi Jetty and other parts of Changi vintage photos of Pulau Tekong and Ubin. Pulau Ubin Ghost Stories on Singapore's First On-Line Ghost Stories: photos and stories. The Saga of Tanjong Chek Jawa by Timothy: details on flora, fauna, history and other elements of Chek Jawa God's Green Earth: A Paradise Lost by Maryam Abdullah on the Darul Arqam Singapore website: about the role of Ubin and nature in our daily lives (launches PDF file) Ali Ibrahim's Impressions of Ubin on Siva's Habitatnews site: historical, nature and other interesting details about Ubin. Checklist of vascular plants of Ubin (launches XL document) on the Ubin NParks website Checklist of mammals, reptiles and amphibians of Pulau Ubin (launches WinWord doc) on the Ubin NParks website Birding Sites on Pulau Ubin by the Bird Intrest Group of the Nature Society (Singapore); map of Ubin, checklists, strategy proposal and access details. Butterflies sighted at Pulau Ubin by the Butterfly Interest Group of the Nature Society (Singapore); a list sighted during a public walk in 2002 activities on ubin ubin: how to get there, what to do? Pulau Ubin on the wildsingapore website: info for visitors with factsheets and photos on major places and routes, things to do, tips for visitors, and more. info for visitors on the Ubin NParks website. Pulau Ubin: The last rural corner of Singapore on Nick Baker's Ecologyasia website: photos and descriptions of Ubins features and wildlife. Voice of Ubin Islanders on the can.com.sg website: Jolin, who has lived on Ubin shares her experiences living on the island. what's happening on ubin? Listing of all upcoming events at Ubin on the wildsingapore website. Regular monthly free guided trips at Ubin on the wildsingapore website. Happenings on Ubin of Ubin NParks-organised events on the NParks website. Nature Society (Singapore) events listing. eating Makan on Ubin on the wildsingapore website: everyone's favourite activity, where's the yummy stuff. camping The Great Escape: about camping in Singapore including Pulau Ubin, The Straits Times, 5 Dec 04 fishing Fishing around Pulau Ubin on Ken's Fishing Haven website which is dedicated to encourage a conservation attitude among anglers: photos of fishermen proudly posing with their impressive catches around the waters of Pulau Ubin. Fanatical Anglers' Domain by Francis & Dominic who developed the website to share with others what they have learnt about fishing and most importantly conservation. mountain biking and cycling Pedal Ubin Free guided bike tours of Ubin, upcoming guide dates, photos of past trips, what to prepare, who to contact. Cycling on Ubin on the wildsingapore website. Mountain Biking on Pulau Ubin by Fong: photos and descriptions of an outing. weekend biking outing on yKChia's Astro Site: delightful description of a biking trip and unique tips. Ubin Explore on the Dream Adventures website: details on a paid biking tour for all levels. Bikes for Bibles 2002 on the Bible Society of Singapore website: combining biking with a cause: photos and story sailing The Changi Sailing Club's Ambassador's Cup: a sailing event for Singapore's diplomatic and consular corps that involves a passage race around Pulau Ubin. Ambassador's Cup 2003 by Peter Dunlop on the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club website: photos and story about the event. stargazing Pulau Ubin cited as one of the best places in Singapore for stargazing; on the Singapore Science Centre website. Places in Singapore for stargazing on the Staradise website by Charlie 'Kenji' Tan : Recommends the areas near Chek Jawa where you are able to see around 65 deg of milky way on good nights and see stars till mag 6.5. A good place to catch a meteor shower. Also the area near the Thai temple where you can see stars up to mag 5. It's raining meteors, hallelujah! by Karen Soo on the urbanwire website of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic: photos and story about a meteor watching visit to Ubin. nature appreciation Regular monthly free guided trips at Ubin that include nature appreciation on the wildsingapore website:
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