Platial Map Kit
Just found out this wonderful feature in WordPress. Called Mapkit, this feature displays a map of Singapore, based on Google Earth, and allows me to place markers on places of interest. The geographer in me is totally smitten with this feature. I have yet to decide what sort of markers my map should display? Yes, we can create our very own map.
As a foodie, I would love to tag all the nice makan places on the map. The adventurer in me would want places of interest, however few in Singapore, to be tagged. The romantic in me would like to find out lovers’ haunts. Err that didn’t come out right. The shopper in me would bargains plastered all over the map.
Oh dear, I am really a asking a lot.
Well, after much thought, I have decided to allow markers for all of the above and more! I have enabled the function to allow anyone, yes, I mean, you, you, and you there in the corner, to tag any place of interest on my map. It can be places of good food, heritage sites, secluded sandy beaches, good camping sites, free carpark lots, well, any place under the sun. The only condition is that my map has no place for seedy information, say Geylang-related activities. However, tags on good food places in Geylang is always welcome.
Those eager to place their markers on the map can do so now! Just scroll down and you will find Mapkit below the widget (or section) for Flickr. My map is called Topo, after the military term for topography. You will realised that Mapkit is so friendly that it even allows tags, comments, and uploading of photos related to the place. Try it and you will know what I mean.
I have placed my first marker on Vivocity to show everyone where the Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant is located. Fret not if you see 2 markers on the same place. In my haste to place the marker, I created 2, and now I have trouble removing one of them. 
If you have a fetish for walks and quirky places, I would suggest Arab Street…Its quaint and you feel a sense of culture not found in the more commercialized areas and plus, there’s exotic good food there too!!
You and your wife can try out Samar or this other Egyptian restaurant…can’t remember the name. They also have Russian, Mediterrean eateries oh and my favourite is that you get to watch live Ali Baba performances and smoke sheesha.
Aint that cool or what?
Arab Street is one of those streets which I always wanted to visit. Remember passing by it while shopping for furniture at the Furniture Mall across the road. That time my wife and I had a bowl of prawn noodles. We tried exploring the street but was put off by the afternoon heat.
Agree with you that this place exudes culture. There were interesting shops lining both sides of the street. Will definitely look out for Samar and the other resturants when I pay this street a visit. Thanks for the recommendation!
My advise is…start your explorations in the evening say about 6….its gorgeous at night and no heat to stifle you.
big great,,,
i’m already try used this, and we can show just street.
regard.
hi field marshal,
i can’t find your platial map, is this because the service isnt working anymore?
im curious because im having trouble adding platial to my own website,
thanks in advance for any responce,
balthazar