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Each year, many locals and foreign visitors (foreign talents no less) alike, make a beeline for a free event...yes, free! By that, I mean the military services open house...Each of the Land, Sea and Air force takes turn to host an Open House to touch base with visitors, showcase the latest technologies and perhaps generate career interest in the next generation. Equally interesting is the logistical and organizational prowess of the military power house is put to test and displayed for...
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Invertigo Studios
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A team from TheSmartLocal will be heading over for one of Costa Atlantica's very first cruises from Singapore this weekend. We will be back with photographs, videos and a feature detailing our first hand experience on the massive cruise ship!
Update: We are back!
"On 3 May, 2013, Costa Atlantica (85,700 ton; 2,680 total guest capacity) has arrived Asia and operate alongside Costa Victoria (75,200 ton; 2,394 total guests). Costa Cruises has more than doubled its capacity...
Articles from our Costa Atlantica Adventure:
"On 3 May, 2013, Costa Atlantica (85,700 ton; 2,680 total guest capacity) has arrived Asia and operate alongside Costa Victoria (75,200 ton; 2,394 total guests). Costa Cruises has more than doubled its capacity...