They say all good things must come to an end and my journey is no exception. After a fantastically, brilliantly, awesome time in Australia I found myself back in Singapore. I have a whole weekend to spend here and to cope the only thing I could do was to make the most of my time and see as much as possible of this former British colony. I started off in the colonial district by the Raffles Hotel and at this point I realised Singapore's favourite past time, shopping!

There are so many malls here it is actually impressive how they fit them all in. Once you are in there you would be damned if you can find your way out! I have great orientation but here I met my match so now all I do is avoid them like the plague. Then again, Singapore is disorientating in general and maps are a life and death requirement in this jungle glass and steel jungle.

Day one was just an orientation and scouting excersize with no plan in mind so after a brief walk I walked into an area called Chijmes which is an old Convent turned trendy food and entertainment square. Verty nice place indeed! After a few beers and some food, I retired to the hostel for the evening.

Next day I headed to Fort Canning which was once an old British for and in particular the 'Battle Box' which was a bunker built into the hill in 1939 and became the British East Asia Command Centre and was the place where General Percival decided it was time to surrender Singapore to the Japanese on 15th Feb 1942. Gutsy decision!

After that I had a pleasant walk round the park which was once the fort and headed to Clarke Quay on the Singapore River. This was an old fishing village but is now Singapore's prime entertainment area. Here I watched some much loved rugby with some much loved beer.

Monday, I headed back to Clarke Quay and walked along the Singapore River to Raffles Landing site, the place where explorer Sir Stamford Raffles landed on Singapore and announced he has found an ideal port and staging post for Britain in Asia. Here I got a river cruise and saw Singapore from a new perspective. It was at this point I realised how great Singapore really is and the cirty grew and grew on me from there onwards. on one side of the river you have the colonial district with the imposingly beautiful government buildings like Parliament house and the Supreme Court and on the other you have the old fishing area where they have preserved the old buildings on the waterfront and you can easily take yourself to a time in thwe 1800's when they would be bustling.

After that I went to Chinatown and had a relaxing walk through the traditional streets and markets. It is a charming little area full of history and a colouful atmosphere that reminds you of the energy of those who used to live, work and play here much as they still do today.

later went back to the hostel to change and then headed to the Raffles Hotel for its iconic cocktail, the Singapore Sling. The Raffles is Singapores version of the Ritz and I loved it in there. I took myself back to 1900, at the height of the British Empire and visualised the top end of society in their evening wear ready for dinner and looking forward to the night ahead. I would have stayed there but £370 for a nught was just out of my budget.

When I first stopped in Singapore in November, I really didnt like it and eagerly awaited my departure to Hanoi and this time dreaded staying so long in the tiny country but now I have seen the real side of Singapore and find it an elegant, prosperous and highly energetic place which is full of life and excitement. It was a fitting end to my four month journey as here I decided to call it a day.

After my cocktail in the Raffles, I headed to the airport and jumped on my British Airways 747 back to cold London Town. This decision hadnt come lightly as I still had Malaysia and Borneo still to do but after much thought for a few weeks, I decided best to return home rather on a high rather than continue and lose more heart and motivation for carrying on.

Since leaving in November, I really believe I have done more in the time than many do in six months. I mean how many can say that in that time they ate a snake in Hanoi, saw jumping crocs, rode a train through Australia's red heart, climbed a mountain, got robbed, absorbed the thrill of V8 racing, integrated into Australian society and got lost in countless shopping malls in Singapore?

Every day has been a different adventure and I wil miss that. Thank you world!