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While you can hop on the bumboat tour at several points along the river, we recommend first-timers start their trip at Clarke Quay, and use the Slingshot as a landmark. The district comes alive at dusk and its picturesque shophouses are certainly make for great photo opportunities.

Alternatively, you can embark on your journey at eight of the Singapore River Cruise’s jetties, namely:

Boat Quay Jetty

Read Bridge Jetty

Clarke Quay Jetty

Esplanade Jetty

Promenade Jetty

Bayfront South Jetty

Merlion Park Jetty

Fullerton Jetty

Along the Boat Quay stretch, you’ll be able to admire a cityscape that’s a study in contrasts, and testament to Singapore’s unique culture—the soaring skyscrapers of the Central Business District (CBD), towering over traditional shophouses that have been given a new lease on life.


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As you pass by the Raffles Landing Site, you’ll probably notice a white marble statue, which stands in honour of Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Another icon from Singapore’s past is just around the corner—the majestic Fullerton Hotel, which was first built in 1928.

If you’re visiting at night, the golden lights of the Marina Bay district will greet you as you make your way past Merlion Park.

From the back of the bumboat, you’ll be treated to unforgettable views of Marina Bay Sands® and the ArtScience Museum™ on one side, and the durian-like structure Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay along the other.

At this point, you would have witnessed the many highlights of this tour. Feel free to take a round trip back to Clarke Quay, or explore any of these three districts at your leisure.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/singapore

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Title: Singapore Scarves by Binary Style — Hello! Singapore Tours


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Title: Singapore Scarves by Binary Style — Hello! Singapore Tours

A pair of twin sisters founded the local boutique brand in 2015. As trained architects with a keen eye for design, the duo choose to set up Binary Style as a means of distilling key elements of Singapore’s architecture and weaving it with local patterns, shapes, and colors to tell a captivating tale. Primarily inspired by Singapore’s culture, heritage, urban life, and nature, Binary Style uses its collection of over 60 beautiful scarves as a medium to illustrate and narrate Singapore’s story–be it from the past or present. These scarves are made of either cotton, silk, cotton silk or chiffon, making them classic and comfortable pieces to wear and own.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog?offset=1683966258124&author=5cee167491f36d000157eb18

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Title: Singapore Tourist Guide Blog — Hello! Singapore Tours

Singaporean singles often feel immense social pressure to splurge on their first few dates. Unfortunately, tickets to clubs, shopping sprees, overseas beach trips, and dinners at fancy restaurants have a way of adding up.

Sure, these popular date ideas can be loads of fun, but they’re unsustainable for most singles. There’s little point in making a big show of things for someone you barely know if it means that you have to survive on instant noodles for the next few months after.

This is why it literally pays to be creative with your dates. Figuring out how to take someone on a “cheap” date that doesn’t feel cheap at all will require you to step up your game and do some out-of-the-box thinking. By being strategic with how you spend on your date, you can avoid splashing out on duds and reserve the more expensive dates for the people you hit it off with.


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Below are just a few fun date ideas that won’t cost you a lot of money. Here are some things that you can do with a match from a dating app Singapore singles rely on.

Visit a Museum or Art Exhibit

Fortunately, for those in search of cheap yet high-quality date ideas, Singapore is home to a dizzying number of art galleries, exhibition spaces, museums, and well-preserved historic sites. While some exhibits do cost a fair chunk of change, most are rather affordable, and there are options for even the tightest budget.

Volunteer

What better way to express your shared values than to volunteer as a couple? Check out available local volunteering opportunities to find out how you and your match can contribute to a better Singapore.

Go for a Run

If you both lead an active lifestyle, consider asking your date out on a run. While unconventional, so-called “running dates” offer a few notable benefits.


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Aside from being cheap, they also take most of the stress out of dressing up. Next, neither of you will feel particularly conscious about gulping down a huge post-run meal. Lastly, you get to see each other at your sweatiest and simplest in terms of appearances, which means there’s probably nowhere to go but up.

Stay in for Video Games

Granted, playing video games can get expensive these days. However, if you enjoy each other’s company, you won’t need the latest games and hardware to have fun. If you have an old game console at your house, you can dust it off and have hours of fun facing off with your date.

Join a Book Club

If you both love books, local book clubs can be a great way not only to spend quality time with each other but also with other like-minded people as well. Of course, it helps that book clubs are either free or charge very low membership fees.

Do Yoga


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Do Yoga

Yoga classes are a great way to decompress and bond with your match. And they can be quite affordable if you know where to look. If you want to save even more money, you can also do yoga at home through free yoga videos on YouTube and other streaming sites.

Go Thrifting

Thrift stores are less about spending cash and more about the thrill of the hunt, which makes them a great place for a budget shopping date. Whether you want a new outfit or a toaster, chances are there’s a thrift store in Singapore that will have you and your date covered.

Grab a Cup of Tea or Coffee

Even pricey coffee tends to be more affordable than a night out at a club. Plus, cafés are often quiet places, which will give you and your match a chance to have a real conversation. If it’s crowded at the café, you can get your drinks to go and enjoy them at a park or garden while watching the world go by.

Check Out Lazarus Island


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Check Out Lazarus Island

Round-trip ferry tickets to Lazarus Island (Pulau Sakijang Pelepah) only cost SGD 18 per person — an amazing deal, considering the scenic beauty and rare solitude that can be found there. If you both have a day off on a weekday, you can head out on the first ferry to get an excellent shot at claiming the whole beach to yourselves.

Visit the Science Centre Singapore Observatory

You can also visit the Science Centre Singapore Observatory from 7:45 PM to 10:00 PM on regular Fridays to gaze upon the wonders of outer space. You can look at the moon’s features in detail, check out the stars, and keep coming back every few months to observe the seasons on the other planets in our solar system.

Visit Cheesy Tourist Spots


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Visit Cheesy Tourist Spots

Without naming any specific spots, there are places in Singapore that tourists seem to love that the locals try to avoid. If you both have a sense of humour and know what to expect, these sites can be fun places to people-watch and gain a new perspective of the Singapore you thought you knew. Later, you can adjourn to a quiet spot to talk about the experience.

Trek up Bukit Timah

You’ve probably been to Bukit Timah before, but the awesome views from the country’s highest summit never get old. Check out the recent improvements made by the National Parks Board and try the different trails and amenities available onsite.

Visit a Pet Cafe

Is your match an animal lover? Why not take them to one of Singapore’s many pet cafés? Most local pet cafés showcase our feline friends, but there are a few options with dogs and other friendly critters as well. Make sure to ask your match if they have any allergies before committing to this idea.

Do a Hawker Stall Tour


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Do a Hawker Stall Tour

Forget trendy bars and fancy restaurants. Hawker stalls deliver all the flavour and all the fun for just a fraction of the cost. You can even ask for your food to go and have a picnic at a nearby park for an even more unforgettable date.

Have a Couple’s Spa and Massage Day

Did you and your match have a stressful week? A couple’s spa and massage day may be just the ticket, hitting all the spots that a typical dinner and a movie never will. While massage and spa time can get expensive, shorter sessions of under an hour during off-peak hours can be quite affordable, and they’re often all you’ll need to have a great time.

Go on a Day Trip to Pulau Ubin and Chek Jawa


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Go on a Day Trip to Pulau Ubin and Chek Jawa

Pulau Ubin is the site of Singapore’s last kampongs, the villages that helped define Singapore’s unique identity. The island is also a major biodiversity hotspot thanks to the Chek Jawa Wetlands. Bumboat fares to the island are quite cheap at only SGD 4 a head and SGD 2 per bike. Hiking is free, and most of the available activities are quite affordable. All things considered, Pulai Ubin offers an incredible time for not a lot of money.

It’s worth remembering that cheap dates aren’t just for singles who’re getting to know each other. They’ll be a great experience for long-time couples too. By keeping these affordable but fun date ideas in mind, you’ll be well on your way to not just finding love on a budget, but keeping the passion and excitement as well.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/travel

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No Smoking Areas

You are not allowed to smoke in all air-conditioned places such as malls and eateries. You may smoke in designated smoking areas. Your cigarettes are for personal use only and your tobacco products should not exceed 400g.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/de_de/travel

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Singapore Visitor Centres

Schauen Sie in einem dieser Zentren im Stadtzentrum von Singapur vorbei, um mehr Informationen über Singapur zu erhalten, Tickets für Sehenswürdigkeiten und Touren zu kaufen oder Andenken auszusuchen.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/private

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Title: Singapore Walking Tour — Hello! Singapore Tours


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We can combine some of the must see’s like the Singapore River and riding the Singapore Flyer with something a little more off the beaten track to ensure that you see Singapore for what it really is; a melting pot of cultures and flavours. It is a city which has seen unprecedented growth, a city which competes on the global playing field despite its tiny size. It has been beautifully designed with the intention not just to be ‘green’, but to be a City in a Garden. It is a city where efficiency, style, gastronomies and cultures meet like in no other.


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If you are a foodie but do not want to do our full food tour we can combine foodie elements into your Customised Private Tour, ensuring that you still get a wonderful mouthwatering taste of Singapore. If you would like to pick up some souvenirs en route we can show you our favourite markets. Perhaps you are a photographer and would like to visit the most photogenic locations. Or an architect with an interest in learning about the city from a town planning perspective. Whatever it is we will ensure that your customized tour is exactly what you are looking for.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/mice/en/event

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The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, accelerators and investors from the Global-Asia innovation ecosystem.


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In its eighth edition in 2023, SWITCH returns with various innovation programmes including the SLINGSHOT startup pitching sector finals and grand finals, a sectoral thought leadership stage, market access sessions as well as industry exhibition showcases and roundtable sessions.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Singapore Zoo

Located on the north-western side of the island, the Singapore Zoo is a haven for wondrous wildlife and a must-visit for animal lovers.

This beloved establishment first opened its gates to the public in 1973, and has since become one of the best rainforest zoos in the world.

Besides being home to over 2,800 animals from 300 species—including crocodiles, Malayan tapirs and white tigers—the zoo has won a trove of international and local awards.


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These include plaudits from Forbes Traveler as one of the best zoos in the world, the Asian Attraction Awards for Most Popular Attraction in the Wildlife Park category and the STB 22nd Tourism Award for Best Leisure Attraction Experience of the Year. It was ranked as one of the top 3 zoos in the world by the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2018.

Take a walk on the wild side with us and discover what the Singapore Zoo has to offer.

Wondrous wildlife

As you stroll through the Singapore Zoo’s 11 zones, you’re bound to find myriad opportunities for unforgettable encounters with its inhabitants. The amazing creatures you’ll find here make their homes in open enclosures, designed to resemble their natural habitats.

Befriend the grey kangaroos and wallabies at the Australasia exhibit, get up close to the adorable lemurs and sloths of Fragile Forest and marvel at the majestic lions and zebras of Wild Africa.


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Various opportunities for up-close encounters abound at the zoo, including behind-the-scenes insights on the Wild Discoverer Tour and feeding sessions with animals like giraffes and elephants.

If you’re looking to nurture a love for nature in your children, sign up for the Junior Zoo Keeper camp, a full-day session that’ll give your child the satisfaction of nurturing wildlife.

Other immersive experiences include multi-day family camps that’ll have you learning about animals by day and sleeping under the stars by night.

Spectacular shows

All the zoo’s a stage, and the animals are the star performers. Spectacular shows abound at the Singapore Zoo that’re bound to enchant and educate in equal measure.

Watch Californian sea lions showing off their agility at the Splash Safari, learn amazing facts about our domesticated companions at Animal Friends and befriend the gentle giants of the Elephant Presentation.

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Go on an animal-themed romp with your entire family at Kidzworld, which features myriad activities like a water playground, rope course and pony rides.

Keepers’ Chit Chat

To step into the shoes of a zookeeper, sign up for the Keepers’ Chit Chat—where you’ll hear charming anecdotes about the quirks and habits of the zoo’s animals.

Singapore Zoo Gift Shop

The adorable plush toys and nature-themed mementos at the zoo’s gift shops make great souvenirs to bring home.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/singapore

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Title: Singapore: A true foodie’s paradise

Wondering where to eat in Singapore? From street food and heritage dining spots to swanky celebrity restaurants, options abound. We’ve got you covered with this handy little guide for you to navigate your way around this true foodie’s paradise.

Local delights


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There is an endless supply of local creations to try. The fantastic thing about local food in Singapore is that it’s cheap and highly accessible. First on your list should be Maxwell Food Centre. Conveniently located on the fringe of the bustling Central Business District (CBD), this hawker centre is home to over 100 food stalls that put out some excellent crowd favourites. One of the biggest highlights is Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice. This famous outlet (which won over celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain when he visited Singapore some years ago) specialises in one of the nation’s most iconic dishes—tender chicken served with a side of fragrant white rice alongside fiery-tangy chilli sauce, dark soy sauce, and a bowl of belly-warming soup. Note that there is almost always a long, snaking queue at the stall so be prepared to wait in line. Another spot to check out is Lau Pa Sat. This historic food market was established in the 19th century and is an architectural feast for the eyes.


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food market was established in the 19th century and is an architectural feast for the eyes. Here you’ll find a smorgasbord of creations, from fishball noodles to chapati (Indian flatbread served with curry). Love the idea of chowing down on satay (grilled skewered meat) while chugging an ice cold beer with your buddies? You’ll be spoilt for choice at Satay by the Bay. Located at the award-winning Gardens by the Bay, this food centre features numerous pushcarts serving up the delicious Malay creation. Don’t forget that side of peanut sauce!


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Want in on some star-studded culinary action? Get a taste of your favourite celebrity chefs’ creations at dining establishments like Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen, Tetsuya Wakuda's Waku Ghin, and Cut by Wolfgang Puck—all of which can be found under one roof over at the world-famous integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands®. Treat your taste buds to perfectly executed British European plates like the signature BSK short rib beef burger and the fish & chips at Bread Street Kitchen. Looking for something with a little more local flavour? Try items like the tamarind spiced chicken wings and the spicy tuna tartar with chilli, garlic, sesame oil and wonton crisps. Lovers of Japanese food can’t possibly pass up on a meal at Waku Ghin. The 10-course degustation menu features some stunning culinary creations, including the much talked about marinated botan shrimp with sea urchin. If you can't resist sake, you'll be pleased to know that chef Tetsuya is actually the first person to be


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can't resist sake, you'll be pleased to know that chef Tetsuya is actually the first person to be recognised as a ‘Sake Ambassador’ outside of Japan. Can’t ever turn down a good steak? Make a beeline for Cut by Wolfgang Puck for juicy beef cooked to perfection. Go ahead and order a cocktail or two to accompany your main—the handcrafted mixes here are truly exceptional.


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Title: Singapore: Where cultures, religions and passions meet

As a nation that’s home to a wide range of cultures, ethnicities and religions, Singapore’s diversity is our strength. Our many communities may have their own festivities, traditions and practices, yet you’ll find us celebrating as one people.

Here are five reasons why Singapore is one of the most harmonious and plural nations on the planet.

Our communities are vibrant and diverse


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Since our days as a colony in the 19th and 20th centuries, immigrants from India, China and all around the Malay Archipelago have flocked to the island in search of a better life—and they’ve formed the bedrock upon which this city was built. Today, Singapore’s resident ethnic makeup predominantly comprises the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian and Peranakan* communities. While we live, work and play together, there remain traditional ethnic enclaves that you can explore to learn more about each community—for example, Katong-Joo Chiat is a historic Peranakan neighbourhood, while the earliest Indian settlers laid their roots in what is known today as Little India. And the indigenous people of the land, the Malays, have long considered Kampong Gelam as the ancestral seat of their sultans, well before Singapore became a colony. These ethnicities have their own mother tongues that most Singaporeans still speak today; yet we aren’t divided by them. In fact, these languages have coalesced


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still speak today; yet we aren’t divided by them. In fact, these languages have coalesced into the local lingo of Singlish—besides English, Singlish is the other main language we use with our friends, family and even co-workers. To hear Singlish in all its glory, you won’t find a better place than a hawker centre, where our communities gather and interact with one another. *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.


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Our ‘local food’ comes from around the world

We don’t go to the hawker centres to speak Singlish, of course. We go to feast. Like our ethnic tapestry, ‘Singaporean food’ comprises many cuisines, and, at a hawker centre, you can sample them all under one roof. These cuisines predominantly come from the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities, with dishes that range from the humble roti prata (traditional Indian flatbread) to fiery Malay currys and the famous Hainanese chicken rice. You can even find fusion versions of these traditional cuisines: For example, Fifth Season Tangra Chinese Restaurant whips up Indian-Chinese plates such as Sichuan-style curries and fried basmati rice.


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Two other cornerstones of Singaporean food belong to the Eurasians and Peranakans. Their cuisines are a mish-mash of Asian and European traditions—you’ll be tucking into spicy stews and roasted meats at a Eurasian eatery, and braised meats and curries at a Peranakan one. To sample some of the best Peranakan food in the world, make a reservation at Candlenut, the world’s only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant.

The many religions in Singapore co-exist in harmony

Singapore is the most religiously diverse country in the world, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center study. People of all faiths live, work and even worship together in our city. Just head out to Waterloo Street or South Bridge Road and you’ll find many different places of worship—such as temples, mosques and synagogues—located side by side.


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These places of worship boast some of Singapore’s most stunning architecture, too. For instance, the Neo-Gothic spire of St. Andrew’s Cathedral seems to pierce the sky over the Civic District, and the grand, golden domes of Sultan Mosque that rise over the shophouses of Kampong Gelam are stunning to behold.

And we celebrate as one

Many passions come alive in SingaporeLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/shoppers

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Title: Singapore—A shopper’s heaven

Singapore is home to many unique districts that offer premier shopping experiences—amidst cultural landmarks, lively street activities and dazzling architecture.

Orchard Road—Local brands and global labels


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Orchard Road—Local brands and global labels

Stroll down Orchard Road, lauded as one of the best places to shop in Singapore. Spanning almost 2.2km, this bustling belt is home to a delectable range of retail, dining and entertainment choices. Department stores and shopping malls in this busting district include ION Orchard, TANGS and Design Orchard. The latter stocks a range of fashion and lifestyle items proudly made in Singapore, which makes it a good place to visit if you’re planning to shop local.

Whether you're looking for international luxury brands, stylish homegrown labels or trendy high-street fashion collections, this vibrant destination is a must-visit.


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Of particular note is TANGS— multi-label heritage department store. A stalwart of Singapore’s shopping scene, this establishment has decades of history behind it, and remains at the cutting edge of fashion trends and impeccable service. Set up in 1958 by local businessman C.K. Tang, TANGS Orchard Road’s first department store. It moved to its current building at the junction of Orchard and Scotts Roads in 1982, and boasts a vast apparel, electronics and household selection. The store also stocks a variety of local designer gems such as In Good Company, a brand that boasts contemporary and casually chic apparel. If you’re looking to peruse other wares that’re proudly made in Singapore, Design Orchard is just a short stroll away.

This vibrant enclave and retail space is a window into the world of local craftmanship—dress from local fashion brand GINLEE, trendy sportswear from Kydra and artfully crafted perfumes from Singapore Memories are just some of the gems you’ll find here.


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For an experience that combines luxury retail with stunning views, visit the iconic Marina Bay Sands® integrated resort. Since opening in 2010, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands has amassed the largest collection of luxury labels under one roof in the region, with more than 170 luxury and premium brands in the form of flagship stores as well as duplexes and triplexes—such as the world’s first Louis Vuitton Island Maison. Brands such as Bottega Veneta, Chaumet, Roger Dubuis and Saint Laurent have also created limited edition items that are exclusively sold here. The Shoppes also has a wide range of luxury childrenswear, anchored by the first and only baby Dior store in Southeast Asia, as well as Armani Junior, Bonpoint and Dolce & Gabbana Junior. For a touch of exclusivity, sign up for the luxury’s mall Personal Shopping service, a by-appointment-only service that provides customised shopping experiences and first-hand access to the newest collections debuting in Southeast Asia. Catch


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experiences and first-hand access to the newest collections debuting in Southeast Asia. Catch your breath and continue your shopping spree at other malls in the nearby Marina Bay precinct, such as Marina Square, Millenia Walk, Raffles City Shopping Centre and Suntec City.


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Vivocity and Harbourfront—Seaside shopping sprees

Or, make your way to Sentosa Harbourfront on the southern coast, a destination that has something in store for everyone. Sentosa Harbourfront has always been associated with the pursuit of pleasure with its exciting attractions, stylish bars and restaurants, lovely beaches, some of the biggest malls and luxe designer boutiques.


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Take an afternoon off to explore VivoCity, the largest mall in Singapore. The mall features a plethora of shopping options that are suitable for the whole family, as well as stores unique to VivoCity, such as Superdry. Expect vast, open-air spaces for waterfront strolls, and find an array of amenities that are kid-friendly. Alternatively, head over to HarbourFront Centre, a vibrant three-storey retail destination that offers an array of retail options that range from electronic goods to sporting equipment. When you’ve shopped and are ready to drop, hop on the monorail or take a cable car to Sentosa, Singapore’s ultimate fun-in-the-sun playground.

Experience one-of-a-kind shopping at Resorts World™ Sentosa with myriad retail outlets offering everything from leading international brands and lifestyle creations to collectibles and must-buy items. Stores include Coach, Bvlgari, and, for those with a sweet tooth, a Hershey’s flagship store and Candylicious.


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Title: Singapore’s Civic District: Where art meets heritage

Your Singapore trip isn’t complete without a visit to the Civic District, where modern Singapore began.

Started as a master plan in 1822 by founder of Singapore Sir Stamford Raffles, the Civic District was urban planning at its best, with sections along the Singapore River marked for use and new buildings erected for the needs of a thriving trade post.

Restored buildings

Here, some of the country’s most historic buildings have been restored and given a new lease of life.

Looking for Singapore’s old Parliament House? That would be The Arts House, built in 1827 for the Court and other Government Offices.


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Arts aficionados, don’t miss the Asian Civilisations Museum, with its original neo-classical architecture. Or follow the sound of music to the nearby Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall that was built in 1862 and reopened in July 2014 after a four-year refurbishment.

In 2015, the City Hall and former Supreme Court were reborn as the National Gallery Singapore which displays the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian art, including works from Singaporean artists.

Remembering the brave

If you’re asked to visit ‘The Chopsticks’, it’s not food you’ll find but the Civilian War Memorial, honouring civilians killed during the Japanese Occupation.

A short walk takes you to Esplanade Park, with historical landmarks such as the Lim Bo Seng Memorial and the Cenotaph.


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Just across the road is the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, known for top-notch arts performances. Locals call it ‘the durian’, for its unique architecture that seems to resemble the prickly fruit.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/singapore

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Title: Singapore’s most iconic landmarks

Singapore is a modern-day metropolis with an abundance of skyscrapers and iconic landmarks—come see Singapore through some of its most famous destinations, and gain insight into the stories behind them.

CHIJMES


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CHIJMES

Now home to an array of shops, bars and restaurants, CHIJMES used to be a Catholic convent school way back in the 1800s. The compound houses several buildings of varying architectural styles and set up during different points in history, such as an orphanage, a dormitory and a Gothic Chapel. The complex was renamed CHIJMES in 1990, a reference to the convent’s acronym and the sound of its tower bells. After redevelopment work, CHIJMES has grown into the well-loved dining and nightlife enclave that it is today. CHIJMES. 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 18796.

Daily 9.30am-6.30pm. Opening hours vary for individual businesses.

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay


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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Originally named after its neighbouring Esplanade Park, one of the oldest public parks in Singapore, the iconic 60,000-square-metre Performing Arts centre is affectionately dubbed ‘The Durian’ by locals due to its spiky architectural exterior. Having been in the works since the 1970s, the Esplanade was set up as a hub where Singaporeans can engage with and be inspired by the local arts and culture scene. Since opening its doors in 2002, the Esplanade has revolutionised the Arts in Singapore and grown into a bustling hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. The venue showcases a range of performances all year round, from free shows held by the bay, to yearly festivals such as Baybeats, da:ns festival, Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts, and many more. Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981.

Information counter opens daily noon-8.30pm.

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Information counter opens daily noon-8.30pm.

Merlion Park

Catch a glimpse of Singapore’s most majestic icon, the Merlion, a mythical creature that’s half-fish and half-lion. The Merlion combines two elements of Singapore’s identity—its body symbolises the fishing villages of Singapore’s past, while its lion head is a symbol of Singapura (“lion city” in Sanskrit). The Merlion, built by local craftsman Lim Nang Seng, was unveiled on 15 September 1972 by then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The icon was originally positioned at the mouth of the Singapore River, but was later moved to its current spot overlooking the bay at the Merlion Park. Merlion Park. One Fullerton, Singapore 049213.

Daily 24 hours.

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Daily 24 hours.

Singapore Flyer

Standing at 165 metres above ground is Asia’s largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer. Launched in 2008, the wheel is a favourite tourist attraction due to its vantage point offering stunning panoramic views of Marina Bay and th­e city. Over the years, the Singapore Flyer has also become a significant feature in the backdrop of the FORMULA ONE Singapore Grand Prix Marina Bay Street Circuit. Singapore Flyer. 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803.

Singapore Flyer will undergo scheduled maintenance from 1 March 2023 – 2 April 2023.

Time Capsule:

Daily and on Public Holidays

2pm – 10pm (Last Admission: 9:30pm).

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2pm – 10pm (Last Admission: 9:30pm).

Old Parliament House

Now known as The Arts House, the Old Parliament House is probably the oldest surviving colonial structure in Singapore. In 1826, the original building was designed and built by architect G.D. Coleman as a neo-Palladian residence. The former Parliament House was gazetted as a national monument in 1992 and in 2003, was converted to The Arts House—which has been a polestar for the Arts in Singapore since. Old Parliament House.1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429.

Daily 10am

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National Gallery Singapore

What is now the National Gallery Singapore used to be two national monuments: the former Supreme Court and City Hall. Located in the heart of the civic district, both buildings have borne witness to several of Singapore’s historical milestones. First constructed in the 1920s and 30s, both the former Supreme Court and City Hall are now home to Singapore’s largest museum, housing a vast collection of artwork within its historically rich halls. National Gallery Singapore. 1 Supreme Court Lane, Singapore 178879.

Mon-Thu & Sun 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm.

The Istana

The Istana, which means ‘palace’ in Malay, is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. The iconic venue is where the President receives and entertains state guests, and is also home to the Prime Minister’s office.


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Standing on what used to be a nutmeg plantation, the Istana grounds are a sanctuary of flora and fauna amidst the bustle of the city. Be sure to time your trip to The Istana, as its grounds are only open to the public on selected days each year.

Istana. Orchard Road, Singapore 238823.

More information on visiting days and hours here.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore of modern day is a five-star hotel known for its stately seat overlooking the Singapore River. But it wasn’t always the address of luxury. Originally built as a fort in 1829, the building later also became home to the country’s General Post Office in 1928. This now 400-room heritage hotel has a grandeur that speaks to its rich history, with its imposing Neo-classical façade and elegantly sky-lit central atrium. Fullerton Hotel Singapore. 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178

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Opened in 2010, the Helix Bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in Singapore and serves as a link way between Marina Centre and the Bayfront area. Its unique form is modelled after the double helix DNA, symbolising “life and continuity, renewal and growth”. Look out for the pairs of coloured letters ‘c’ and ‘g’, as well as ‘a’ and ‘t’ on the bridge, which represent the four bases of DNA—a fun detail that will please the science geeks among us. Helix Bridge. Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 038981.

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Parkview Square

Parkview Square was designed by Singapore’s DP Architects and James Adams Design of USA, and is especially significant due to its Art Deco-inspired design. The exterior of Parkview Square is a majestic amalgam of bronze and glass, and its distinct architectural style has led locals to refer to it as ‘the Gotham building’. Aptly so, as the façade bears an uncanny resemblance to Batman’s fictional hometown. The Art Deco interiors have also inspired a bar that has taken residence in the building’s lobby: Atlas. The bar is dedicated to gin, and stocks hundreds of rare or limited edition varieties within a three-storey-tall tower that dominates the space. Parkview Square. 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188778.

Building: Mon

Fri 9am

6pm.

Atlas: Mon

Thu 10

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The Cenotaph

In the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District stands the Cenotaph, a war memorial built in memory of the 124 British soldiers who fought and died in World War I and World War II. The memorial was unveiled on 31 March 1922 and has stood in the Esplanade Park since, with a sobering inscription at its base which reads, ‘They died that we might live.’ The Cenotaph. Connaught Drive, Singapore 179682.

Daily 24 hours.

Marina Bay Sands®Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/singapore

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Title: Singapore’s most romantic restaurants

Looking for date night ideas? With the myriad of dining options in Singapore, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Here, we suss out the most romantic restaurants in Singapore—you’re in for great food, amazing views and a host of nearby post-dining activities for you to choose from.

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Enjoy the lush greenery of our Garden City when you dine at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The Halia is nestled right in the midst of the Gardens and away from the city buzz, so you’ll enjoy the utmost peace and serenity. The green theme extends to the restaurant’s menu too—their vegetarian-friendly halal menu serves up mesclun salad, chilli cornbread, and marinated Spanish olives—perfect for a refreshing weekend brunch date. Singapore Botanic Gardens. 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden, Singapore 259569. +65 8444 1148.

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Sun-kissed patios on the waterfront, hearty Mediterranean cuisine, a picturesque atmosphere—you’ll find all these and more at Pollen, a garden-themed restaurant set right in the heart of the majestic Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay. Enjoy views of the Marina Bay waterfront while tucking into a meal made with fresh herbs and vegetables from the in-house garden (the restaurant offers an additional, entirely separate vegetarian menu). Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. 18 Marina Gardens Drive #01-09, Singapore 018953. + 65 6604 9988

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10pm; closed on Tue.

What’s more romantic than a long walk on the beach? Tuck into a casual dinner of pizzas and salads at Trapizza at Siloso Beach in Sentosa, and your idyllic beach getaway is complete. Bask in the sea breeze, feel the sand between your toes, and wash down your meal with a pint or two.

Trapizza. 10 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 098970. +65 6376 266.

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Daily 11.30am

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For dinner with a view

For a truly unforgettable dinner and drinks experience, head to LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar. This lavishly decorated throwback establishment atop iconic Marina Bay Sands® is inspired by the famed LAVO venues of Las Vegas and New York City. Tuck into Chef Ralph Scamardella’s Italian-American dishes like penne a la vodka, linguini with clam sauce, chicken parmesan and the famous LAVO one-pound meatball. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails in its luxurious lounge afterward, which is brought to life every night by resident and guest DJs and whose large windows offer a panoramic view of the Marina Bay skyline. Marina Bay Sands Skypark Hotel Tower 1. Level 57, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956.

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For the couple who’s all about sophistication, make your way to The Clifford Pier—think chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, high arches, and pristine white settings. Formerly a jetty and landing point of Singapore’s forefathers, The Clifford Pier is now a fine-dining destination with a luxurious menu of international cuisine and nostalgic local fare. The Clifford Pier. 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326.+65 6333 8388.

Mon

Fri 12

2.30pm and 6.30pm

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Sun 11am

2pm and 6.30pm

10.30pm.

For indulgence and ambience

Fancy an evening under the stars? Have a romantic dinner at Da Paolo Bistro Bar at Rochester Park, where you can enjoy classic Italian cuisine in a dreamy setting—the restaurant is located amidst revamped black-and-white colonial bungalows, and boasts a gorgeous outdoor patio for a laidback evening.

Da Paolo Bistro Bar. 3 Rochester Park, Singapore 139214. +65 6774 5537.

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2.30pm and 5.30

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If you’re feeling artsy, make a reservation at Labyrinth. The restaurant serves artistically plated deconstructed mod-Sin (modern Singaporean) cuisine at the Esplanade Waterfront. They also offer a pre-theatre menu, if your date night involves catching a show at The Esplanade. Esplanade Mall. 8 Raffles Avenue #02-23, Singapore 039802. +65 6223 4098.

Tue-Fri 12pm-2.30pm and 6.30pm-11pm; Thu-Sat pre-theatre starts at 6pm; Sat & Sun 6-11pm.

For an experience like no other, dine at Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora. Immerse in the unique ambience of the S.E.A. Aquarium, with a full view of the Open Ocean habitat, from gliding manta-rays to goliath groupers. Enjoy dishes crafted using the freshest produce for a light and healthy meal. S.E.A. Aquarium. 8 Sentosa Gateway Level B1M, Singapore 098269. +65 6577 6869.

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For true indulgence, head to AquaMarine at Marina Mandarin and be ready to eat your heart out — we’re talking a Halal buffet spread of Asian and international cuisines. The restaurant also features a romantic al-fresco dining area Terrace@AquaMarine, which opens up to a view of the Singapore skyline and offers a warm, cosy ambience.

Marina Mandarin. 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square level 4, Singapore 039594. + 65 6845 1111.

Mon-Fri 6.30-10.30am, 12-2.30pm, 6.30-10pm; Sat & Sun 6.30-10.30am, 12-3pm, 6.30-10pm.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/singapore

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If you’re hoping to go off-the-beaten track away from the city centre, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of hip haunts, cool hangouts and hidden gems in Singapore that are considered under-the-radar even by locals.


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Our guide to hidden gems in lesser-known locales encompass the neighbourhoods of Balestier, Bukit Timah, Holland Village, Hougang, Jalan Besar, Queenstown, Redhill, Siglap and Toa Payoh.

Visit these neighbourhoods for amazing sights, sounds and, of course, food!

Off the Beaten Track Neighbourhoods in Singapore


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Balestier Named after Joseph Balestier, the first American consul to reside in Singapore, Balestier was initially an agricultural space, but evolved to host businesses from traders, artisans and craftsmen. In the 1920s, it was nicknamed ‘Recreation Road’ for its growing entertainment offerings. Today, this district is home to Chinese-Baroque style shophouses, old-world cultural gems and hip eateries. For an authentic Singaporean meal, visit Founder’s Bak Kut Teh, which has been dishing out piping-hot bowls of pepper pork-rib soup for over four decades, and is a favourite haunt of local stars and celebrities. Alternatively, dig into a meal at Loy Kee Chicken Rice for a taste of one of our island’s most iconic dishes. For your coffee fix, visit Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory to learn how old-school coffee is made, or while away the afternoon at Wheeler’s Yard, a bicycle-themed cafe popular amongst locals where its blue door makes a great backdrop for an #OOTD.


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Bukit Timah A prime location in Singapore, the Bukit Timah area used to be known for the Bukit Timah Race Course, a horse-racing facility for the high-heeled. Today, that facility is renamed The Grandstand and has been converted to host various shops and eateries, such as Italian restaurant Ristorante da Valentino and Louisiana-style seafood diner Dancing Crab. The neighbourhood is home to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, a verdant sanctuary that’s popular among nature lovers and fitness buffs alike, and a great place to relax and unwind. Alternatively, we recommend exploring The Green Corridor, which leads to the Old Bukit Timah Railway Station. You’ll be able to spot Neram trees (large tree indigenous to Southeast Asia, commonly found on riverbanks) and Raintrees, as well as old railway tracks at the initial 1.4km of the Bukit Timah-Rochor trail. When you’re done sweating it out, hop off the train at Beauty World MRT for various dining options. In the day, stop by Revelry and Carpenter &


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train at Beauty World MRT for various dining options. In the day, stop by Revelry and Carpenter & Cook for brunch, or drop by Bukit Timah Food Centre to nosh on hawker delicacies like fish soup, braised duck rice and laksa (spicy coconut milk-based noodle soup). Night owls can visit the bustling supper stretch which offers local delights like roti prata (South Indian flatbread) and curry at Al-Azahar to a spread for sharing at Joo Seng Teochew Porridge. Those with a palette for novelty can also try out frog leg porridge at G7 Sinma Claypot.


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Holland Village

Affectionately known as ‘Holland V’ by locals, the district of Holland Village is named after Hugh Holland, who was one of the area's early residents and a well-respected architect.

This charming precinct encompasses Chip Bee Gardens on Jalan Merah Saga—lined with semi-detached and terrace houses that were once homes to members of the British army in the 1950s, when Singapore was under colonial rule.

Today, Holland V is mainly known for its F&B outlets, including bagel eatery Two Men Bagel House, Mediterranean-vegetarian restaurant Original Sin, and late-night sweet spot 2am:dessertbar.

If you’re looking to grab a cuppa and people watch, consider dropping by %Arabica for aromatic brews that hail from countries Brazil, El Salvador and Japan.

The neighbourhood’s vibrant watering holes are a hit with locals as well—restaurant-bar Drinks & Co Kitchen, Germanic pub Baden and live music venue Wala Wala are the perfect spots for an evening tipple.

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Jalan Besar

The shophouse-lined streets of this colourful district was once a simple track through a betel nut and fruit orchard, established in the 1830s by the Norris Brothers. Years later, the municipality decided to expand the road before aptly naming it Jalan Besar, which translates from Malay to "big road".

Now a conserved area, Jalan Besar is home to an eclectic stretch of eateries, cafés, entertainment venues, and religious sites. It’s also a hostel hotspot, and a haunt for backpackers and globetrotters seeking affordable accommodation.

This is one of the best areas to go café-hopping, so check out hangouts like Butter Studio for its incredible baked goods and Chye Seng Huat Hardware for some potent coffee (or a cold brew on tap). Don’t miss other highlights like The General Company for artisanal products and handcrafted wares—they make for great souvenirs.


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If you’re sticking around for dinner, hit up places such as The Refinery for Japanese kushiyaki (grilled skewered food) and bespoke cocktails, or if you want some local delights, head to Berseh Food Centre for orh luak (fried oyster omelette) and local aromatic kopi (coffee).


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Queenstown One of Singapore’s oldest housing estates, Queenstown was once an agricultural zone, and is named after Queen Elizabeth II, Singapore’s head of state during the colonial era. From its MRT station, take a short bus ride to the sprawling IKEA at Alexandra for Swedish meatballs and home décor shopping. Visitors to Queenstown can also learn more about the neighbourhood’s colourful heritage with the quaint artefacts and exhibits on display at My Queenstown Museum, Singapore’s first-ever community museum. Also synonymous with the neighbourhood is Queensway Shopping Centre, a favourite haunt of local athletes and shoppers looking for bargain buys on sneakers and apparel from brands like Nike and Adidas. Over in the nearby Wessex Estate, there are noteworthy sites as well. Check out art galleries like Joy Clay Studio & Gallery (you’ll have to make an appointment to visit) for ceramic sculptures and installation art before dropping by Colbar—a charming canteen that boasts an


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ceramic sculptures and installation art before dropping by Colbar—a charming canteen that boasts an old-school ambiance and a myriad of Western and Asian culinary delights.


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Redhill

Legend has it that Redhill, (also known as Bukit Merah)—the hill that gives this neighbourhood its name—was named after a young boy who was murdered out of jealousy after saving his village from swordfish, with his blood staining the hill ever since.

Intriguing tales aside, Redhill is a new town in the Southernmost part of Central Singapore, and was home to our island’s first brickwork factories and mills in the 1930s.

Today, it’s a cosy neighbourhood housing the well-loved Redhill Market for local delicacies like satay bee hoon (rice vermicelli noodles in a spicy peanut sauce) and chicken rice.


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If you’re feeling peckish while visiting, be sure to drop by Seng Hoon Coffeeshop or Soon Li Yong Tau Foo. The former is a great option for travellers visiting in the morning—and serves up the classic Singaporean breakfast of kaya (a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs) toast and kopi—while the latter is a popular supper spot that dishes out piping hot bowls of yong tau foo.

Siglap

Starting off with humble beginnings as a coastal kampung (village) of coconut-nutmeg plantations, Siglap flourished when the Frankels— wealthy Jewish businessmen from Lithuania— bought over the land.

Today, this residential area in eastern Singapore is home to mostly semi-detached homes and bungalows. The neighbourhood is a stone’s throw away from East Coast Park and Changi Airport, making it a popular area amongst tourists, expats, and beach-going Singaporeans.


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For traditional-local meals, sample home-made nonya* cuisine at House of Peranakan, or feast on zi char (traditional dishes influenced by home-cooked Chinese food) at Jin Wee Restaurant. Coffee lovers can indulge in the many brunch joints available in the area—crowd favourites include Penny’s University, Craftsmen Speciality Coffee, and Stamping Ground Coffee.

If you’re looking to share a pint with the locals, be sure to drop by watering holes like Georges MADBar & Grill or Jag’s Gastropub.

Nonya cuisine is also known as Peranakan (meaning "local born") cuisine. The cuisine comes from people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.

Toa Payoh

Toa Payoh may seem like a typical heartland area at first, but delve deeper and you'll find that it's steeped in a rich and colourful history.


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The neighbourhood, which translates to "big swamp" in the Hokkien dialect, is the second oldest satellite town after Queenstown and is the site of many firsts: it was the first town to adopt the neighbourhood police post system, the first MRT station was built here, and is the home to the first mosque established under the Mosque Building Fund (MBF).

To experience the neighbourhood’s many charms, drop by venues like the aforementioned Masjid Muhajirin mosque, Toa Payoh Town Park for a spot of greenery, and the iconic Dragon Playground for a look at one of Singapore's most beloved landmarks.

If you’re feeling peckish, there are cafés and restaurants like waffle and ice cream joint Creamier and famous seafood dining spot Kelly Jie Seafood, where you can sample chilli crab, Singapore’s national seafood dish.


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Now that you’re equipped with the right knowledge, you’re all set and ready to go explore the secret side of Singapore! For more walking trails and neighbourhoods to visit, check out these guides.Link: https://www.tallship.com.sg/blog/media

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Title: Singapore’s Only Tall Ship Royal Albatross Launches “Pirates Ahoy” Sunday Adventure for Kids

Jun 20, 2023

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Singapore’s Only Tall Ship Royal Albatross Launches “Pirates Ahoy” Sunday Adventure for Kids

Royal Albatross is excited to announce the launch of their first kids sailing experience on-board the only Tall Ship in Asia-Pacific, Pirates Ahoy! Every Sunday, starting Sunday 28 May 2023 at 9am.


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This unique pirate experience in Singapore will give kids the chance to dress up in their favourite pirate attire and enjoy the pirate life on a real pirate ship, learning all about pirates, Tall Ships and life at sea from the Captain of the Royal Albatross. Kids will also enjoy special pirate games and activities to develop their pirate skills, with the Pirate Crew from The Royal Albatross. Kids can also play together with their families during the two-hour sailing experience.


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Kids will learn about the pirate life and some interesting facts about the Royal Albatross. They’ll also get hands-on experience with some fun pirate games and activities, giving them an authentic look into life on board this unique pirate vessel. Pirates Ahoy! is a new adventure that will be led by the experienced Royal Albatross events team. At the end of the tour, each child will receive a special Young Cadet certificate that marks their successful completion of Pirates Ahoy. Parents are encouraged to get involved too, so you can join in the fun while learning something new together with your children.

The Royal Albatross is majestically berthed adjacent to the Sea Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa and has established itself as a unique and premium attraction for local and international visitors to Singapore, as well as a first-class venue to host private and corporate events.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/travel

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Title: Singapore’s Sustainable Sanctuaries

With island sanctuaries off the coast, mangrove swamps teeming with wildlife and green sanctuaries off the beaten path, Singapore is home to beautifully-preserved nature spots and havens of sustainability.

Whether you’re in search of a nature-themed vacation or looking to learn about how biodiversity is preserved on our sunny island, our guide spaces is bound to get you on the right track.

Pulau Ubin Bike Tour

Take a jaunt around Pulau Ubin on the back of a bicycle, and discover the wonders of nature – and some of Singapore’s history. The tour’s experienced guides at Pulau Ubin Bike Tour will lead you on a leisurely ride around the island, including a stop at Chek Jawa Wetlands. The six diverse ecosystems have been beautifully conserved and its beaches, lagoons and mangroves are home to a diverse range of birds and animals.

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Pulau Hantu Intertidal Exploration

Discover a rich world of marine life on an adventure to Pulau Hantu, one of Singapore’s lesser-known offshore islands. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for stingrays, stonefish and sea anemones as you wade along the coast. This beautiful habitat is also home to colonies of corals, giving explorers the opportunity to discover a flourishing and vibrant ecosystem.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Home to long-tailed macaques, king cobras and smooth-coated otters, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore’s first and only protected wetland reserve, with over 500 species of flora and fauna. This beautiful mangrove forest is also a pitstop for migratory birds like the Pacific Golden Plover, making it an ideal location for birdwatching.

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Sentosa Naturalist Night Adventure

More than just an island resort filled with family-friendly attractions, Sentosa is also home to a remarkable ecosystem of conserved wildlife. Fun fact: despite the many modern attractions here, nearly 70% of the island is covered in secondary rainforest, making it the perfect place to discover tropical biodiversity. Discover the island’s hidden charms on the Sentosa Naturalist Night Adventure, which takes you on an after-dark foray along the Mount Imbiah Nature Trail. You’ll get the chance to observe nocturnal animals in their natural habitat, from amphibians to invertebrates.

Labrador Nature ReserveLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/local

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Title: Singapore’s unique flavours

Singapore’s food paradise is an apt reflection of this multicultural and global heritage. Our city’s most iconic dishes were brought to our shores by pioneers from all walks of life, and have since evolved to become uniquely Singaporean staples.


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Whether you crave the taste of tradition or are hungry for innovative modern dishes, our guide to eateries serving up local flavours is bound to whet your appetite.

Chilli Crab

Our recommendation: Jumbo Seafood One of Singapore’s most famous culinary creations and our country’s national seafood dish, chilli crab is a must-try during your stay in our city. Created in the 1950s, this dish comprises succulent crab soaked in a delicious sauce made of tomatoes and chilli paste, and is bound to tantalise seafood lovers with its complex flavours. You’ll find chilli crab sold at restaurants all over the island, but we recommend partaking in this dish at Jumbo Seafood. The establishment is located along the balmy beach of East Coast Park, and serves up other delicacies like fried cereal prawns, scallops with yam and codfish with radishes and chilli. Jumbo Seafood at East Coast Seafood Centre. Block 1206 East Coast Parkway #01-07/08, Singapore 449883. +65 6442 3435.


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Mon-Fri 4.30-10pm; Sat & Sun 11am-10pm.

Roti prata

Our recommendation: Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata With its crisp exterior and soft, buttery insides, roti prata (South Indian flatbread) is a popular breakfast food that’s bound to satiate your carb cravings. This flatbread is said to have Punjabi origins, and was introduced to Singapore by South Indian migrants. While the most traditional types of prata are served plain or stuffed with eggs, you’ll also find delicious varieties that are made with onions, cheese and garlic. The dish is usually served with a piping hot side of mutton or fish curry. For a taste of this traditional staple, drop by Mr and Mrs Moghan’s Super Crisy Prata, nestled in a coffee shop along Joo Chiat Road. To avoid disappointment, we suggest paying a visit bright and early to beat the queue. Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata. 300 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427551. +65 9794 3124.

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Nonya Laksa

Our recommendation: 328 Katong Laksa Ask Singaporeans where the island’s best laksa (spicy coconut milk-based noodle soup) can be found, and you’re bound to start a passionate debate! A spicy noodle soup with Peranakan* origins, this dish is popular all across the region, with a rich, spicy flavour that makes it a great meal for a rainy day. White vermicelli noodles are drenched in a broth flavoured with coconut milk and dried shrimp, and topped with ingredients like prawns and cockles. First-timers looking to introduce their palates to this delicious dish should make a beeline for 328 Katong Laksa. The stall has been serving up piping hot bowls of laksa for over two decades, and has a legion of long-time fans. *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. 328 Katong Laksa. 216 East Coast Road, Singapore 428914.

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Rojak

Our recommendations: Lau Hong Ser Rojak, Habib’s Rojak Just like our country, rojak (a sweet and savoury salad of vegetables, fruits and dough fritters) is a dish with influences from a melting pot of cultures. This salad dish has a name that means ‘an eclectic mix’ in colloquial Malay, and features a diversity of ingredients coming together in a harmony of flavours. The dish is made with mixed vegetables, fruits and dough fritters drizzled with a sweet, dark sauce made of fermented prawn and chilli paste, sugar and lime. If you’re looking to sample two distinct variants of this dish, we suggest visiting Lau Hong Ser Rojak at Dunman Food Centre and Habib’s Rojak in Ayer Rajah Food Centre. The latter serves up the Indian version of the dish, which is served with spicy peanut sauce and allows you to mix and match a variety of ingredients like fish cakes and battered prawns. Lau Hong Ser Rojak at Dunman Food Centre. 271 Onan Road #02-14, Singapore 424768. +65 6346 6519.


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Mon-Sat 4.30pm-1.30am. Habib’s Rojak at Ayer Rajah Food Centre. 503 West Coast Drive Stall 68, Singapore 120503. +65 6873 7010.

Daily 11am-10pm. Closed on alternate Mondays.

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Title: Skyline Luge Sentosa

Hop on the Skyline Luge Sentosa for a unique go-kart experience, but not before taking the Skyride chairlift to the top of the Luge track, where a stunning view of Sentosa awaits. Once at the top, visitors can board the Luge and begin their go-kart experience as they navigate over 600 metres worth of trails.


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Visitors can choose to travel along a gentle and leisurely trail or speed down a steep and adventurous track. When night falls and darkness settle in, the track comes to life in vibrant colours, giving visitors a brand- new Luge experience. Age and height restrictions apply. Skyride Min. height of 85cm to ride with an adult. Min. height of 135cm to ride alone. Luge Six years and min. height of 110cm to ride Luge alone.Link: http://ninaoutandabout.ca/recommends/skyscanner

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Perched on the rooftop of the iconic National Gallery Singapore, Smoke & Mirrors is a destination bespoke bar that provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Padang and Marina Bay and sets out to elevate the cocktail experience by exploring classic drinks with experimental new twists. Helmed by Head Bartender Jorge A. Conde, the bar’s innovative cocktail menu is driven by modern techniques, unique flavour combinations and named ‘Illusion of Flavours’–featuring sixteen progressive cocktails that reimagine classic cocktails.

These include concoctions such as Dali’s Self Portrait (S$28++), which pay homage to Salvador Dali’s artwork–‘Soft Self-Portrait with Grilled Bacon’ and puts a twist on the classic Manhattan by adding bacon fat and artichoke to a whiskey and vermouth base. With plenty of woods, copper tones and warm lighting, Smoke & Mirrors exudes magnetic intimacy.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/th_th/see

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Title: Spa & Wellness Retreats in Singapore

Looking to energise both mind and body during your stay in Singapore? The Lion City is home to a variety of spa retreats, from urban havens to lush spaces. Take a load off your feet with our guide to some of the best spas on the island.

Quiet havens in the city’s heart


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Banyan Tree Spa Located on the 55th floor of the Marina Bay Sands® Hotel, Banyan Tree Spa is a quiet sanctuary located far above the hustle and bustle of the city. The establishment eschews new-fangled techniques for time-honoured tradition, with a range of treatments by veteran therapists, specialising in Balinese and Thai-style massages. Round off your session with a visit to Gardens by the Bay. Spread across 101 hectares of land, this man-made marvel is home to the towering Supertrees and the Flower Dome, which boasts flora from all across the Mediterranean. Marina Bay Sands®.10 Bayfront Avenue Tower 1 Level 55, Singapore 018956. +65 6688 8825.

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Remède Spa Ever wanted to be pampered like a movie star? Be sure to give Remède Spa a visit. The pinnacle of luxurious spa experiences, this urban haven at The St. Regis Singapore is the perfect place for those looking for both respite and state-of-the-art therapy. Besides a stellar array of services, the establishment also houses Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by the world-renowned pedicurist Bastien Gonzalez (whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell). Be sure to sign up for the Bastien’s Duo, a synchronised treatment by two therapists that focuses on your full body, from head to toe. The St. Regis Singapore. 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911. +65 6506 6896.

Daily 9am

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Quirky ways to relax and recharge

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While you normally wouldn’t associate food with spas, nimble/knead — located in the hip enclave of Tiong Bahru—merges the two into a truly unique experience.


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Besides traditional treatments like Thai and Swedish massages, the spa also offers a range of food-themed body scrubs and face masks. This includes their Chocolicious body scrub—which uses chocolate powder and cocoa seed to improve blood circulation— and Lemongrassade, which closes pores and tightens the skin.

nimble/knead. 66 Eng Watt Street #01-28, Singapore 160066. +65 6438 3933.

Daily 11am

10pm.

Passage New York

Why pick between spa treatments and retail therapy when you can have both at the same place? Passage New York is the first establishment in Singapore to boast both spa amenities and a fashion atelier in the same space.

Indulge in the range of personalised treatments—such as the Caviar Anti-Aging Face Spa— then treat yourself to a range of accessories, shopping bags and dresses at their fashion boutique on the first floor.

Keck Seng Tower. 133 Cecil Street #01-01, Singapore 069535. +65 6226 0888.

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Spaces of nature and rejuvenation

Aramsa Spa An ideal space for nature lovers, each of Aramsa Spa’s 17 rooms boasts an individual outdoor courtyard, set against a backdrop of tropical flora. As you’d imagine, the services here centre primarily on nature-based therapy, which includes mineral garden baths, exfoliation and massages that employ herb-based ointments. We suggest timing your visit to conclude in the evening, so that you can take a walk around Bishan Park after your session. Budding birdwatchers will be able to expand their encyclopediac knowledge of avian wildlife by keeping an eye out for purple herons and white-breasted waterhens. Aramsa Spa at Bishan Park 2. 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569932. +65 6456 6556.

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Auriga Spa

Located in the quiet haven of Capella Singapore, Auriga Spa is the perfect location for explorers looking to relax in a verdant space.


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Besides its many popular treatments—which include Balinese, Thai and Shiatsu massages—the establishment also boasts nine rooms with private outdoor gardens. Other facilities include an herbal steam room, manicures and body-sculpting.

Be sure to deepen your love for nature by exploring Sentosa after you’re done—Besides being a buzzing resort, the island is also home to a wide diversity of wildlife. Sentosa Nature Discovery will give you an overview of the island’s ecosystems, while the Imbiah Bridge walking trail provides a gateway to the island’s lush habitats.

Capella Singapore at Sentosa Island. 1 The Knolls, Singapore 098297. +65 6591 5023.

Daily 10am

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We utilize cookie technology on our site to bring you the best site experience personalised to you. We do not sell your data to third party websites and only use this data solely for Tall Ship Adventure's marketing and advertising purposes. By continuing to browse our site you acknowledge and accept our usage of web technology to deliver personalised content.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/singapore

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Title: SPOTLIGHT ON: GEE SOO — Hello! Singapore Tours

Other fun facts about Gee Soo

Languages Gee Soo guides in: Mandarin & English

Month and year Gee Soo joined Hello! Tours: August 2017

One thing Gee Soo likes about working with Hello! Singapore:


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At Hello! Singapore, I feel so welcomed and free to express thoughts. Laura is always open to ideas and suggestions. Full of fun and super easy to work with. The admin/support team has been doing amazing stuff behind the scene, they make sure the shows go on as planned, although we never met but there is so much trust in between which I really appreciate. Fellow guides are helpful and always share information, we really work as a team. Hello Singapore - to me (originally from Malaysia), is a family away from family.

Something not many people know about Gee Soo:

I am afraid of ghost. I love horror movies and love ghost stories but I am dead scared of ghosts. Don't scare me!Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/singapore

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Title: SPOTLIGHT ON: GENE — Hello! Singapore Tours

Other fun facts about Gene

Languages Gene guides in: English

Month and year Gene joined Hello! Tours: December 2018


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Month and year Gene joined Hello! Tours: December 2018

One thing Gene likes about working with Hello! Singapore:

The freedom to tell our stories and build our own tour. But most importantly the awesome network of international guests!

Something not many people know about Gene:

Right now we are in the middle of Covid and I am currently working in an urban hydroponics farm!Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/singapore

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Title: SPOTLIGHT ON: SU LING — Hello! Singapore Tours

Other fun facts about Su Ling

Languages Su Ling guides in: English and Mandarin

Month and year Su LIng joined Hello! Tours: May 2017

One thing Su Ling likes about working with Hello! Singapore:


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The people. i.e. Laura and Allen. Laura is the best boss I have so far who is always so understanding and caring to the staff. Allen is always so helpful and responsive to the guides. There can never be a team like them! And finally, my fellow guides who are so talented and helpful that there are so many things I can learn from them.

Something not many people know about Su Ling:

I can be pretty loud and comical when the hidden button is "pressed".Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/st

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Title: St. Andrews Cathedral — Hello! Singapore Tours

After the original chapel on the site of the present building was destroyed by two lightning strikes in 1852, it was torn down. In its place, a cathedral with early English Gothic influences was built. Designed by Colonel Ronald MacPherson in 1856, St Andrew’s Cathedral is Singapore’s largest cathedral and the most established Anglican place of worship. Located in the bustling Civic District, where modern Singapore began, its design pays fitting tribute to key historical figures. Stained glass windows on the apse honour Singapore’s founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, and other British officials.


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In 1942 during World War II, there were frequent Japanese air raids and the cathedral was used as an emergency hospital. It was gazetted as a national monument in 1973. Free guided tours are available for advance booking on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.30 am to 3 pm and on Thursday at 3 pm. Its Cathedral Café, which also acts as a welcome centre, is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/festivals

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Title: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is back and better than ever—the race returns in its true form for the first time since 2019, with a mass start format that caters to over 50,000 participants.


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One of the largest running events in Southeast Asia, SCSM was first established in 1982, originally known as the Singapore Marathon. This thrilling marathon has drawn close tens of thousands to participate every year, from devoted marathon runners to greenhorns and fitness enthusiasts.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, 2021’s hybrid format featured a mix of virtual reality and in-person races, taking placeart all across our sunny island, while 2022 sees a return to the marathon’s original format.

Strap on your running shoes and read on to learn more about SCSM 2022’s thrilling tests of willpower and tenacity.

A test of mettle and endurance

SCSM 2022 will be taking place from 3–4 December, with spaces catering for over 50,000 participants.

With the race back in full swing, fitness enthusiasts and veteran runners alike can choose from a whole range of races to test their mettle. This includes the Marathon (42.195km), the Half Marathon (21.1km) as well as 10 km and 5 km routes.


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The marathon route begins at the F1 Pit Building, before continuing on past the rich heritage of the Civic District and the skyscrapers of the Central Business District. From the 21 kilometre mark, runners will find themselves beneath the balmy palm trees of East Coast Park and by the scenic landscapes of Gardens by the Bay, before passing by the finishing line at the Float @ Marina Bay.

Also returning this year is the event’s Double Up Challenge, where runners can take part in not just one, but two races. Participants can opt to register for either the 5km or 10km race, and pair it with either the Half Marathon or go all out at on the Marathon. Runners who opt for this challenge will receive event finisher medals, as well as an exclusive Double Up Challenge Medal.

While the virtual races will not be returning this year, participants looking to push their limits and train for the event can sign up for training sessions with the Singapore Marathon Virtual Club.


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Visit the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon’s official website to register for the races in 2022.

Download the Visit Singapore App (available on App Store and Google Play) to get the low-down on thrilling events, popular haunts and hidden gems in the Lion City.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/travel

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Title: Staying Connected in Singapore

With an Internet penetration of 92% in 2022 and multiple options to get online, finding a way to connect in Singapore is bound to be a breeze. Portable WiFi options are available the moment you touch down in Singapore, and access to the Internet is never more than a few clicks away.

From public hotspots to prepaid data plans, here are some ways to access the Internet.

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Prepaid SIM card

If you wish to continue making calls and sending messages on your mobile phone, purchase a Singapore prepaid SIM card. Veteran local telcos—like M1, Singtel and Starhub—offer a wide variety of packages and travel sim cards, so take a little time to decide which plan best suits your needs.

You can choose from bundles that cover local and international calls, SMSes and varying amounts of local mobile data. Durations typically range from five to 30 or more days.

Prepaid SIM cards are easily purchased at the telcos’ retail counters and islandwide convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Cheers, as well as at Singapore Changi Airport’s Changi Recommends booths and telco retail counters.

You will have to produce your passport for registration when purchasing a prepaid SIM card.

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You can also choose to connect to the Internet from multiple devices with a pocket WiFi device.

This mobile hotspot provides islandwide data access for your laptop, tablet and/or smartphone. This is recommended if you carry a few devices, desire WiFi connectivity and do not intend to make many phone calls.

Pocket WiFi devices are available for rental at the Changi Recommends counters at Singapore Changi Airport, and you can conveniently drop off the devices at the Changi Recommends counters just before your return flight.

Alternatively, there are other pocket WiFi rental companies available in Singapore. If you prefer to search and pre-register online, these companies—like Y5Buddy and Rentafi—often offer affordable courier services for both delivery and return of these devices.

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WiFi hotspots are also widely available at various public areas and businesses across the island. Here are some options.

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This is a free public Wi-Fi service right across Singapore. You’ll find hotspots in malls, museums, MRT stations, public libraries and more.

Simply download the Wireless@SGx App, configure your mobile device and you’ll be automatically connected through your stay. The App not only shows you where Wi-Fi hotspots are, but also includes a speed test, diagnostics and feedback. Set-up guidelines can be found here.

Changi Airport

Free WiFi service is available in the public and transit areas of Changi Airport with #WiFi@Changi. Find out more here.

Shopping Malls

Free WiFi service is offered at some shopping malls, restaurants and cafes in Singapore.

This service is usually displayed prominently for customers but do feel free to enquire directly at the malls’ information counters for WiFi access.

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Singapore has become one of the first countries in the world to be covered by standalone 5G, with over 95% standalone 5G network coverage. If you’re a traveller in Singapore, you can gain access to increased download speeds with 5G prepaid sim cards, such as the Hi!Tourist 5G Sim Cards from Singtel.

The provision of 2G network services have not been available in Singapore since 2017. As such, visitors are advised to bring along a 3G or 4G enabled mobile device when visiting Singapore.

If your existing operator does not support 3G or 4G roaming, be sure to purchase a prepaid SIM card on arrival so you can be instantly connected..Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: St Andrew's Cathedral

If you’re in the Civic District, you cannot miss the imposing tower and spire of St Andrew’s Cathedral. This is, after all, Singapore’s largest cathedral and the oldest Anglican house of worship.


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Struck by lightning, twice

Designed by Colonel Ronald MacPherson in 1856, an executive engineer and superintendent of the Public Works Department, the English Gothic structure replaced the original chapel which was destroyed by not one, but two lightning strikes in 1852.

Scottish merchants funded the early construction of the church building, so the church was named after the patron saint of Scotland. Trained Indian convict labourers were involved in the cathedral’s construction.

In 1942, shortly before the fall of Singapore during World War II, the cathedral was used as an emergency hospital during the frequent air raids. Church service resumed in 1945, after the Japanese surrendered.

Remembering the past

Gazetted as a national monument in 1973, the cathedral and its grounds hold a number of memorials and dedications.


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Among them, the stained glass windows in the apse are dedicated to Singapore’s founder, Sir Stamford Raffles; its second British Resident, John Crawfurd; and Straits Settlements Governor, Major-General William Butterworth. You can also find tablets commemorating victims of the 1915 Sepoy Mutiny in Singapore.

Pick up a tour pamphlet and visit this grand cathedral at your own pace during opening hours. Free guided tours are also available, but do call beforehand.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/content/desktop/en/see

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Title: Sultan Mosque

With its massive golden domes and huge prayer hall, Sultan Mosque is a must-see if you’re in the historic Kampong Gelam district.

Masjid Sultan, as it is also known, is a prominent mosque in Singapore and one of the country’s most impressive religious buildings.

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The mosque was built in 1824 for Sultan Hussein Shah, the first sultan of Singapore. Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore, gave S$3,000 to the construction of a single-storey building with a double-tiered roof.

A hundred years later, the old mosque was in desperate need of repair. The present mosque as you see it today was designed by Denis Santry from Swan and Maclaren, Singapore’s oldest architectural firm, and rebuilt in 1932.

A little-known fact about the mosque’s reconstruction—North Bridge Road was actually forced to bend around the mosque as it was extended beyond Arab Street.

Glass base

While you’re there, inspect the onion-shaped domes. Each dome base is decorated with glass bottle ends, donated by lower-income Muslims during its construction so that all Muslims, not just the rich, could contribute.


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Gazetted as a national monument in 1975, the mosque has long been a focal point for the Muslim community. If you’re there during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, check out the night market in the area and its many food stalls.

And do hop on the mosque’s informative guided tours—guides can speak English, Malay, Chinese, and even Japanese.Link: https://www.tallship.com.sg/events/sunset

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Title: Sunset Dinner Cruise

Experience one of the top Singapore attractions aboard the Royal Albatross Sunset Dinner Cruise, offering a perfect blend of luxury dining and romantic ambiance for an evening to remember.

Acclaimed as the Outstanding Attraction by the Singapore Tourism Board, witness the breathtaking transition from sunset to moonlight, surrounded by the natural beauty during the Sunset Sail Cruise.


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Step aboard the one of the most unique Singapore attractions and immerse yourself in an elegant world. With its traditional rigging, towering sails, and 360-degree sea views, it creates a truly unique and romantic ambiance for fine dining. Indulge in the finest culinary experience amidst the timeless beauty of the sea.

Whether you seek a romantic dinner, a refined dining experience, or a must-see tourist attraction, our sunset dinner cruise offer the perfect combination of elegance, stunning views, and exquisite cuisine.

Join us now to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall Singapore

The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is a must-see for anyone curious about Dr Sun Yat Sen and his contributions to Singapore in the early 20th century.

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Set in a two-storey colonial villa, the museum honours Dr Sun, who was the leader of the revolutionary movement that overthrew the Qing dynasty, and a pivotal figure in Chinese and Southeast Asian history.

Housed in the same stronghold of the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance, where the Tong Meng Hui Singapore Branch was found, the museum zeroes in on Dr Sun’s work and impact on Chinese communities in the region during the revolutionary movement.

The alliance, known as Tong Meng Hui, was influential throughout Southeast Asia and paved the way for the end of the Qing dynastic rule.

Close friendships

Take your time to explore the five galleries with multimedia displays. Old photos, personal items and letters from prominent community leaders provide insights into their relationships with Dr Sun.


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Other galleries showcase a hologram that recreates scenes of Dr Sun's daily routine and work in the villa. They also examine the impact of the revolution and the rise of Chinese schools, literature, print media and economic activities.

The free daily guided tours are a good option. After visiting the museum, stroll in the pretty gardens of Zhongshan Park, or wander through the Balestier precinct and sample its excellent local hawker fare and restaurants.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/eco

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Title: Sustainable accommodation in SG

You won’t have to look far to find luxury in Singapore, with our city’s myriad of five-star hotels and stellar accommodation.

Many of these hotels are also champions of sustainability, with eco-friendly designs and initiatives. If you’re looking to travel while doing your part for the planet, read on for our guide to must-stay accommodations and eco-friendly hotels that are well worth visiting.

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Besides an energy system that reduces the hotel’s carbon footprint by 1200 tonnes a year, The Grand Hyatt also employs a range of sustainably sourced produce at its restaurants. Foodies will be able to indulge in culinary creations made with herbs from its rooftop garden, carbon-neutral certified lamb and sustainable wines. Editor’s note: The Grand Hyatt is temporarily closed, and is slated to reopen in late 2023.

JW Mariott South Beach

With a canopy that’s structured to harvest rainwater, fitted with solar panels and designed to allow for natural ventilation, JW Mariott South Beach was built with sustainability in mind. Besides serving up delectable cuisine, the hotel’s 9 F&B outlets run efficient and sustainable operations by enhancing dishwashing operations, allowing for greater control of chemical usage and sanitising temperature.

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With verdant green creepers adorning the sides of its bright red façade, the Oasia Hotel Downtown is truly a striking landmark. This green façade is covered in 21 species of creeper plants arranged at different heights, with an additional 33 species of plants incorporated into its architecture, providing a haven for birds and animals. The hotel’s lobby has also been designed so that visitors are cooled by drafts of wind instead of air-conditioning.

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More than just luxury accommodation, PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay is garden in a hotel, with over 2,400 plants and trees spread across the compound. The hotel is also home to an Urban Farm with over 60 varieties of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, which are then hand-picked for farm-to-table experiences at the hotel’s F&B outlets. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is no less impressive on the sustainability front, with its zero-energy sky gardens, an immersive skybridge filled with trees and greenery and 262 solar panels that generate renewable energy. Be sure to drop by Lime Restaurant and Bar to indulge in a range of meat-free dishes and eco-friendly cocktails.

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Singapore’s first-ever zero waste hotel is a vision of greenery. The hotel boasts four stunning sky gardens, with plants nourished by a compactor that transforms food waste into nutrient water, rooms decked out with eco-friendly features and interiors that evoke the natural beauty of forests, clouds and beaches.

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Title: Sustainable Food Dining in Singapore

Despite being a bustling metropolis, Singapore is home to lush gardens and urban farms that supply our world-class restaurants with produce proudly grown on local soil.

Whether you’re a foodie hankering for sustainable eats or eager to learn more about the fascinating world of farming, our guide to sustainable dining in Singapore has got you covered.


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Labyrinth World-class fare and farm-to-table freshness go hand-in-hand at Labyrinth. Helmed by Chef Han Li Guang, the dishes at this Michelin-starred restaurant are an ode to local flavours, made with produce from our island’s passionate farmers. Signature dishes here include chilli crab and rojak (a sweet and savoury salad of vegetables, fruits and dough fritter) seasoned with local herbs.

Bollywood Farms Take a jaunt into nature and learn about the nuances of sustainable agriculture at Bollywood Farms, a 10-acre farm that specialises in organic crops. Besides conducting tours and workshops, the farm is also home to Poison Ivy Bistro, where you can dig into delectable dishes made with fresh produce, like banana bread and sweet potato chips.


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Smith Marine Have a meal off the coast of Singapore by reserving a table at Smith Marine. Formerly a kelong (traditional offshore wooden platform for fishing), the space is now a restaurant that serves up fresh fish from their onsite farm, alongside a variety of seafood dishes.

Open Farm Community Indulge in Western-inspired cuisine sustainably sourced from local and Southeast Asian growers and herders at Open Farm Community. Besides boasting a menu of delectable dishes like Short rib with kailan (Chinese broccoli) and octopus in chimichurri, the restaurant also organises farm tours on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Scaled By Ah Hua Kelong This restaurant by local fish farm Ah Hua Kelong prides itself on serving up fresh seafood reared in Singapore’s waters, from Red Snapper to Mangrove Jack. Besides providing its own restaurant with the sea’s bounty, Ah Hua Kelong also supplies other local restaurants like Labyrinth and table65.


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Bistro by Gardenasia Nestled in the heart of the idyllic Kranji countryside, Bistro by Gardenasia is a farm-to-table restaurant that champions local produce. Indulge in dishes made from locally-sourced quail eggs, baby spinach and red snapper, and be sure to check out their website for details on their monthly farmer’s market.

Vineyard Savour French and Italian-inspired cuisine made with locally grown vegetables and fish at Vineyard, a charming restaurant in Hort Park. Besides dishes like Pan Seared Grey Mullet from Jurong Fish Farm, the restaurant also garnishes its dishes with herbs from its very own edible garden.

The Summerhouse Located in a colonial-style bungalow, The Summerhouse is the ideal reprieve from the bustle of the city. Besides a café and bar, the space is home to The French Dining Room, a restaurant that serves up dishes like risotto — made with locally-farmed mushrooms — and tender grilled prawns sourced from local farmers.

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A sky-high dining experience awaits you at 1-Arden. This gorgeous space houses several F&B concepts like Latin European bistro Sol & Luna, Japanese restaurant Oumi and Kaarla, which serves up Australian fare. While you’re there, be sure to check out the majestic 1-Arden Food Forest, which supplies the space with crops grown in its backyard.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/green

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Title: Sustainable Shopping Sprees in SG

Singapore has long been known as a shopping paradise, with bustling districts like Orchard Road and world-famous malls like The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. This reputation comes together with its identity as a City in Nature, with a whole range of eco-friendly retailers.

Whether you’ve a budding interest in sustainable buys or a long-time commitment to protecting our planet, you’re bound to find a purchase that will help you to make a positive impact on the environment and lead a more sustainable lifestyle.


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GINLEE Studio For thoughtfully-designed fashion that’s made with our planet in mind, drop by GINLEE STUDIO. The dresses from this local brand prides itself on using long-lasting materials that are sustainably produced, which prevents waste and overproduction. The studio’s customisation service, GINLEE MAKE, allows consumers to design their own pleated bags, pouches and cushions, which helps reduce fabric waste and overproduction.

The Fashion Pulpit The Fashion Pulpit — Singapore’s first and largest fashion swapping platform — allows you to trade in your clothes for other fashionable choices, cutting down on consumption and cutting down on textile waste while keeping your wardrobe trendy. Besides clothing swaps The Fashion Pulpit is also an upcyling and tailoring space, where in-house designers will help you breathe new life to existing clothes that you’re not ready to part with just yet.

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More than just a traditional textile, batik is adorned with motifs and symbols that each tell a story. The pieces from Studio Gypsied have been sustainably sourced from traditional artisans, making each buy a great way to champion regional heritage and cultural sustainability.

Esse Esse is a boutique fashion studio that prides itself on offering affordable tailoring services for all its previously-sold products. The boutique fashion studio’s beautifully-designed apparel is made from sustainable material like Tencel and organic cotton.

Zhai Eco Collection

With jumpsuits, skirts and dresses adorned in vibrant prints and made from natural fibres like eucalyptus and bamboo, the fashion statements from Zhai Eco Collection are bound to add a splash of colour to your wardrobe.


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The store sources its threads from responsible suppliers within a closed loop system with a focus on upcycled products, so eco-conscious fashionistas can rest assured that the fashion statements here are be sustainable.

The Green Collective SG From beautifully-crafted wooden cutlery and composting tools to shampoos and lunch boxes for you to pack takeaway lunches, The Green Collective SG is your one-stop shop for leading a more eco-friendly lifestyle.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/desserts

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Title: Sweet Singapore: 8 Desserts to Try

A melting pot of cultures that range from Malay and Peranakan to Indian and Chinese, Singapore’s food landscape is a multi-ethnic tapestry of flavours. And there’s no better way to experience the culinary diversity that the Lion City has to offer than through its range of traditional desserts.

Savour the moment by sating your sweet tooth, as we bring you a sample of Singapore’s sweetest treats.

Chendol


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Beat the heat or cool down from a spicy meal with this local favourite. The Singapore variant of this sweet treat typically includes shaved ice, green rice flour jelly, adzuki beans, coconut milk and gula melaka (palm sugar). The latter two ingredients provide the dessert with a refreshing fragrance that many locals love. Where to get your fix: We recommend visiting Old Amoy Chendol in the neighbourhood of Chinatown to sample this dish, followed by an exploration of the wealth of murals and local experiences in the vicinity. Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre. 335 Smith Street #02-008, Singapore 050335.

+65 8748 7590.

Daily 10.30am

9pm.

Tau Huay


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Daily 10.30am

9pm.

Tau Huay

A much-beloved comfort food for many Singaporeans, tau huay is a soya beancurd dish that pairs silky-smooth texture with subtly sweet flavours. This dish is often served with you tiao (fried dough fritters), so we recommend requesting for less syrup if you happen to be counting calories. Where to get your fix: This dish is normally consumed for either breakfast or supper. Regardless the time of the day, we recommend visiting Yong He Eating House, a 24-hour eatery in the bustling enclave of Geylang. Yong He Eating House. 458 Geylang Road, Singapore 389417. +65 6745 5682.

Daily 24 hours.

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Pulut Hitam

Named bubur pulut hitam (black glutinous rice porridge) at some establishments, this dessert is served with a generous dollop of coconut milk, which provides it with a sweet fragrance. Black glutinous rice has great nutritional value, so health buffs shouldn’t be too worried about digging in! Where to get your fix: Grab a serving of pulut hitam from Hajjah Fatimah. The dessert store is located at Tekka Market and Food Centre, in the bustling enclave of Little India. Enjoy this sweet treat alongside a wide range of local staples at the food court, and then take a multisensory tour of the wet market within the same building. Tekka Market and Food Centre. 665 Buffalo Road #01-221, Singapore 210665.

Daily 6am

3pm.

Ice Kachang


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Ice Kachang

Made with brightly-coloured syrup drizzled onto a mountain of finely-shaved ice piled atop red beans, sweet corn and atap chee (palm seed), ice kachang is a great way to cool off in Singapore’s tropical climate. Many Singaporeans have fond childhood memories of this visually striking dessert, making it a great pick for those looking to flaunt their Singaporean foodie escapades on Instagram, or to delight the little ones. Where to get your fix: To expand your culinary horizons—and taste more scrumptious hawker fare—drop by Jin Jin Hot/Cold Dessert stall at ABC Brickworks Food Centre. The hawker centre offers an array of local staples, including Michelin Bib Gourmand worthy dishes from hawker stalls Ah Er Soup and Tiong Bahru Yi Sheng Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee. ABC Brickworks Food Centre. 6 Jalan Bukit Merah #01-21, Singapore 150006.

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Sun 12.30

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Gulab Jamun

Gulab jamun is a traditional Indian dessert made from deep-fried powdered milk balls and soaked in a sinfully sweet syrup (often rose-scented). Remember to eat your way through the neighbourhood of Little India before ending off with gulab jamun to complete the experience! Where to get your fix: Learn about the intricacies of South Asian culinary technique with a meal at The Banana Leaf Apolo, and then round off your experience by ordering this dessert. If this dish left you craving for more Indian desserts, the Moghul Sweet Shop at Little India Arcade provides a wide variety of traditional Indian sweets. The Banana Leaf Apolo. 54 Race Course Road, Singapore 218564.

+65 6293 8682.

Daily 11am-10.30pm. Moghul Sweet Shop at Little India Arcade. 48 Serangoon Road #01-16, Singapore 217959.

+65 6392 5797.

Daily 11am

9pm.

Cheng Teng


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Cheng Teng

Containing ingredients found in traditional Chinese medicine, cheng teng is a light and healthy dessert soup with gingko nuts, lotus seeds, longans, red dates and white fungus. There are cold and hot variants of the dessert, so feel free to try both and figure out which you prefer. Where to get your fix: A dedicated dessert stall housed within the popular Newton Food Centre, 88 Shan Ren Cold & Hot Dessert serves up a variety of traditional local treats at an affordable price range. Newton Food Centre. 500 Clemenceau Avenue North #01-05, Singapore 229495. +65 8157 1905.

Daily 11am

11pm.

Bubur Cha Cha


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11pm.

Bubur Cha Cha

This vibrant-looking Peranakan* dessert is made with coloured translucent tapioca jelly cubes in a fresh coconut milk soup, and accompanied by steamed sweet potato. There are several variations that add a range of ingredients such as agar agar (jelly), jackfruit and sago into the mix. Where to get your fix: A laidback eatery that serves up authentic Peranakan fare, PeraMakan is a great option if you’d like to deepen your understanding of nonya culinary tradition. *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Keppel Club. 10 Bukit Chermin Road Level 3, Singapore 109918. +65 6377 2829.

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Title: Take a Walk Across Henderson Waves Bridge

At 36 metres above ground, the Henderson Waves bridge is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. Unveiled in 2008, its fantastical shape has lent an unexpected jolt of design savvy to the lush green belt in the south of Singapore.

Undulating wave

True to its name, the bridge mimics the undulating shape of a wave, curving and twisting along its entire 274-metre length. Its form is anchored by steel arches and filled in with curved ‘ribs’—slats of Balau wood, a dense hardwood used in heavy construction which is found only in Southeast Asia.

The bridge’s shape allows it to have hidden recesses and shell-like niches, where pedestrians can sit and observe their surroundings. Because there’s privacy and room to rest, the bridge is a popular spot on weekends with couples, joggers and families with children.


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As dusk falls, visitors linger to admire the bridge, which is illuminated to stunning effect by light-emitting diode (LED) lighting from 7pm to 7am every night.

A walk to discover

The best way to explore the bridge is through the Southern Ridges Walk, a five-kilometre hiking trail that takes you through three major parks: Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park. It is the latter two that Henderson Waves connects.

Aside from being able to observe a rich variety of tropical flora and fauna, a walk on the Ridges also affords you some stunning views of the island.Link: https://www.tallship.com.sg/blog/media

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Tall Ship Adventures Clinches Multiple Prominent Industry Awards in 2023


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Tall Ship Adventures Clinches Multiple Prominent Industry Awards in 2023

Tall Ship Adventures is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Bronze in the “Innovating Royal Albatross Experiences” category at the 12th Annual Marketing Excellence Awards, organized by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE. This accolade recognizes our unwavering commitment to creating unique and innovative experiences in our local attraction industry with our very own Dog Cruise. Royal Albatross have also brought back the prestigious World Luxury Travel Award in 2022 for the Second Year in a row as well as user voted Trip Advisor’s Traveller Choice for the 4th year Running, The Marketing Excellence Awards, the company’s first, is a hallmark of the marketing industry in Singapore, acknowledges exceptional achievements across 42 diverse categories. These awards are independently evaluated by a panel of industry leaders and senior marketers, ensuring impartial recognition of outstanding work.


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Our win in the “Innovating Experiences” category highlights our dedication to creating remarkable experience for our guests. Our award-winning campaign, “Innovating Royal Albatross Experiences to Create the World’s First-Ever Dog Cruise,” is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional tall ship experiences. Collaborating with The Royal Albatross, we introduced a ground-breaking initiative that set a new standard for taking your dogs for a night out. This world-first dog cruise allows guests to bring their beloved canine companions on board and dine together with their owners in a semi-formal dining setting, making their tall ship experience truly unique and unforgettable. “We are thrilled to receive the Bronze award in the ‘Innovating Royal Albatross Experiences’ category,” said Mr. Peter Pela, CEO of Tall Ship Adventures. “This recognition celebrates our mission to redefine attraction industry and our commitment to offering innovative and inclusive


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our mission to redefine attraction industry and our commitment to offering innovative and inclusive adventures especially towards our pets who have become a part of our family. We believe in making every voyage extraordinary, and our ‘Dog Cruise’ initiative is a testament to that vision.”


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This award reflects our dedication to inclusivity and our ongoing pursuit of excellence within the attractions industry. Tall Ship Adventures is committed to

providing unique and memorable journeys at sea, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to MARKETING-INTERACTIVE for this esteemed recognition. This year the award for marketing excellence is a hotly contested award featuring companies like Diageo, HSBC, Food Panda and Sentosa.

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Tall Ship Adventures Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company dedicated to delivering world-class experiences on-board its luxury tall ship Royal Albatross. The Royal Albatross has emerged as a premium and a unique venue/attraction for organising corporate or private events. The Royal Albatross also offers a new lifestyle destination for all Singaporeans and visitors through its unique public sailings – Breakfast Cruise, Sunday Lunch Sail, Sunset Sail and City Lights dinner cruises and occasional themed events. The Royal Albatross can be seen berthed adjacent to Sea Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa. For more information, visit

Royal Albatross website at https://www.tallship.com.sg/

Awards and Recognition

Excellence In Marketing Innovation – Marketing Excellence Awards 2023

Winner | World Luxury Travel Awards 2021-2023

Traveller’s Choice | Trip Advisor 2020 – 2023

Best Of The Best | Trip Advisor 2022


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Best Of The Best | Trip Advisor 2022

Outstanding Attraction Experience | Singapore Tourism Awards 2022

Best Unique Super Yacht | APAC Excellence Awards 2016

Best Luxury Yacht Charter | APAC Excellence Awards 2016 – 2019

Most Inspiring Mice Venue | Mice Awards 2015

Best Event Networking Venue | Mice Awards 2015Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/get

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Title: Tasty tradition — Singaporean snacks

Craving for a taste of tradition? You don’t have to eat a full meal to enjoy all the flavours that the Lion City has to offer. While Singapore is home to world-class restaurants and Michelin-worthy hawker fare, it also boasts a wide variety of bite-sized delicacies, scrumptious snacks and sweet treats to eat on the go.

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to satisfy your midday hunger pangs or while sightseeing, we’ve got you covered.

Sar Kay Mah

Pan Ji Cooked Food


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Pan Ji Cooked Food

Originally hailing from Manchuria, Sar Kay Mah is Asia’s answer to the European nougat—a square-shaped treat made from fried batter and malt sugar. Fun fact: The snack is popularly known as ma zi in Cantonese, which means ‘horse racing’. Apparently, superstitious punters used to eat it before placing their bets. Pan Ji Cooked Food in the bustling enclave of Chinatown is one of the few hawker stalls that still sell this delicacy, alongside other fried delights like you tiao (fried dough fritters) and bai tang sha weng (sugar puffs). Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre. 335 Smith Street #02-78, Singapore 050335

Daily 9am

5pm.

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Vadai

Gina’s Vadai

Besides being a tasty treat, vadai (fried fritters) has religious significance, and is used as food offerings during Hindu festivals like Deepavali. The batter used to make vadai consists of chickpeas, onions, green chilli and curry leaves, with a prawn added to the mix. To sample an innovative take on this traditional snack, drop by Gina’s Vadai, a family-run stall that’s been around for over three decades. You’ll get to try the classic prawn vadai, as well as signature twists that incorporate ingredients like cheese and ikan bilis (anchovies). Dunman Food Centre. 271 Onan Road #01-06, Singapore 424768.

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Ang Ku Kueh

Ji Xiang Confectionery


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Ang Ku Kueh

Ji Xiang Confectionery

This glutinous rice pastry gets its name—which directly translates to ‘red tortoise cake’—from its distinctive shape, which resembles a red tortoise shell. Ang ku kueh’s shape and colour are considered auspicious in Chinese tradition, making it popular during festivals like the Lunar New Year. Ji Xiang Confectionery does a stellar rendition of this confection, with a classic mung bean filling and a soft chewy texture. Alternatively, feel free to sample ang ku kueh with other delicious fillings, including durian, coconut and peanut. Ji Xiang Confectionery. Block 1 Everton Park #01-33, Singapore 081001. +65 6223 1631.

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Fri 8.30am

5pm; Sat 8am

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Ondeh Ondeh

Borobudur Snacks


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Ondeh Ondeh

Borobudur Snacks

A bite-sized treat that has Javanese origins, ondeh ondeh has been adopted by various ethnic cultures across the Malay Archipelago, including Singapore’s Malay and Peranakan* communities. These brightly-coloured green morsels are filled with gula melaka (palm sugar), and covered in coconut shavings. To discover a variety of local sweets, head down to Borobudur Snacks Shop in the Bedok heartlands. The traditional confectionary also offers a wide selection of cakes, sweets and pastries, including kueh lapis (layered cake), and durian ambon (honeycomb cake). *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Borobudur Snacks Shop. Block 537 Bedok North Street 3 #01-523, Singapore 460537. +65 6442 7637.

Daily 7am

9pm.

Muah Chee - Hougang 6 Miles Famous Muah Chee


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9pm.

Muah Chee - Hougang 6 Miles Famous Muah Chee

A beloved childhood comfort food for many locals, muah chee (glutinous rice balls) are sinfully sweet nibbles, covered in sugar and either sesame or grounded peanuts. This traditional Chinese snack’s components are customarily made by hand, a painstaking process that involves shaping dollops of rice flour and grinding the peanuts. While more commonly found at pasar malams (local night markets), you’ll be able to get a taste of this snack at Hougang 6 Miles Famous Muah Chee, which specialises in making muah chee in the traditional way. Toa Payoh HDB Hub Gourmet Paradise. Block 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #B1-01 Stall 21, Singapore 310480. +65 9862 1501.

Daily noon

10pm.

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Title: Temple And Shrine Bonanza In Nikko


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We walk and walk, deeper and deeper into the lush green forest of majestic leaf and pine trees. Ancient moss clings to the stone walls, as we walk between rows of perfectly aligned stone lanterns.

The further into the forest we get, the more people we meet. Large crowds of school children line up for group photos, all wearing the same yellow hats.

Then we finally see it, the big torii (shrine) gate with the temples inside.

We have arrived in Nikko, a Unesco World Heritage Site, by train on a day trip from Tokyo.

Nikko is located about a 2-hour train trip from Tokyo (one way). If you plan on taking the train to Nikko and other places in Japan, you should buy a Japan Railways Pass, JR Pass, before going to Japan. It will save you a lot of money!


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Nikko is one of Japan`s biggest tourist attractions, and for a good reason, the ancient temples and shrines dating back to the glories of the Edo period (1600-1868) are stunning. The temples lay beautifully scattered among the hilly woodlands surrounded by cedar trees.

The negative of this beautiful area is that of course, everybody else has discovered it too! So it is packed with people, especially the two most famous temples. High season (summer and autumn) as well as weekends are the busiest and can take away from the spirituality of the place.

We visited Nikko on a weekday, but in July, and the two principal temples were pretty crowded by school classes, but the other temples were very peaceful.

The History Of Nikko

Nikko dates all the way back to the 8th century when the Buddhist priest Shodo Shonin (735-817) built a hut. For centuries, the Nikko area with its forest and mountains was a training ground for Buddhist monks.


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Nikko first became famous when the place was chosen to house the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the ruling warlord of Japan. He died in 1617, and they constructed the shrine Toshu-gu in his honor.

Things To Do In Nikko –

The Shrines & Temples Of Nikko

Tosho

gu Shrine

Tosho-gu is the main Shinto shrine in Nikko, and the entrance is through a magnificent torii (shrine gate), protected by two huge red Deva kings on either side.

The shrine is a grand and impressive mausoleum that displays the wealth and power that this ruling family of Japan had for two and a half centuries.

Once you step inside the gate, you will see Sanjinko (meaning “Three Sacred Storehouses”) beautifully decorated with colorfully painted carvings.

On the top of the upper story are carvings of two elephants made by a Japanese artist who had never even seen an elephant! So the elephants look a bit funny! 🙂


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Just to the left of the entrance is the famous Shinkyusha (meaning “Sacred Stable”), decorated with wood carvings of monkeys in different positions.

The most famous of these monkeys are the three in the middle, “Hear no evil, See no evil and Speak no evil” monkeys demonstrating the three principles of Tendai Buddhism.

"Hear no evil, See no evil and Speak no evil" monkeys

But this shrine bonanza of Nikko doesn`t stop with these two marvelous buildings, oh no, there are still plenty to see! Step through another torii (shrine gate), climb some stairs, and voila you will enter Honji-do.


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This huge hall is famous for it`s painting on the ceiling of “Crying Dragon” which is stunning in itself. But the cool thing about it is that the dragon will cry (make a dragon roar) when the monk claps two sticks together beneath it. The monks demonstrated this while we were there, and it is a unique sound emanating from the ceiling under the dragon and nowhere else in the hall. Very strange, and a bit like magic! 🙂 Unfortunately, it is not allowed to take photos or video in this room.

Up next is the Yomei-mon (meaning “Sunset Gate”), amazingly decorated with gold leaf sparkling in the sun, and intricate, colorful carvings and paintings of flowers, dancers and mythical beasts and Chinese sages. It is a bit gaudy, and it is more Chinese style than Japanese, but still exquisite!

Fun fact: To not arouse envy in the gods by its perfection, those who constructed this building deliberately had the final supporting pillar placed upside down to create an error.


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The panels along the corridor are decorated with over 300 unique paintings of flowers and different animals and birds. The most famous of these paintings is Nemuri-Neko (“Sleeping Cat”) a small wooden sculpture of a sleeping cat up under the ceiling. This cat is famous in all of Japan for its lifelike appearances. Well, it is cute but to be honest, I did not see what the big deal was and why everybody was queueing up to see it. It is not that impressive, but very cute! 🙂

Rinno

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The Rinno-Ji Temple was built 1200 years ago and is a Tendai-sect temple. The temple was undergoing restoration work while we were there. It is due for completion in 2020.

We did, however, get to go inside and see the interiors which are on display. We got to see three 8 m gilded wooden Buddha statues, which visitors usually don`t get to see up close when they are in the actual temple.

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The Taiyuin-byo Shrine was built for the grandson of the emperor Iemitsu (1604-1651). That it is a bit further away from the main temple makes it less crowded, which was a good thing! No school classes here. We really enjoyed this temple the most, as it was more peaceful and atmospheric.

It contains many of the same things as the main shrine Tosho-gu, like storehouses, drum tower, and Chinese-style gates.

This shrine is, however, a lot more compact and intimate and is set in beautiful surroundings deep into the green and lush forest.

Besides all the statues and beautiful buildings, this shrine contains dozens of lanterns and a gate with two white and gold decorated guardians. The defenders are holding one hand up and one down; up = welcoming those with pure hearts and down = to suppress those with impure hearts. I hope and believe we have pure hearts as we felt very welcomed. 🙂

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The Futarasan-jinja Shrine dates back to 1619 and is Nikkos oldest. This is the most atmospheric of all the shrines and temples. It is set high up on the hill in between tall cypress trees. We loved this temple.

Futarasan-jinja is the protector shrine of Nikko itself, dedicated to the nearby mountains surrounding Nikko.

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This beautiful and photogenic bright red bridge located at the sacred spot where the Buddhist priest Shodo Shonin is said to have been carried across the river on the back of two giant serpents.

Nikko City

The small city of Nikko is cozy with small shops and cafes/restaurants. It is also very quiet as all tourists visit the shrines and temples all day. When the temple area closes at 5 pm. the visitors head down into the city, but most of them are on a day trip to Nikko and will only spend a few hours in the town before heading onwards.


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We had a couple of hours waiting for our returning train to Tokyo, so we had dinner and some dessert at a small local cafe.

For dinner, we had Udon noodles with Yuba. Yuba is a popular traditional dish in the Nikko area and is the skin that forms when making tofu out of soybeans. It is cut into strips and used in everything from Udon dishes to Sashimi to fried bean buns. To tell you the truth, it doesn`t taste very much!

For dessert, we had a typical Japanese green tea set called “San-ten Nama Youkan & Macha Set”. Youkan is a typical Japanese sweet made of jellied bean paste. They usually come in three different colors; brown is made of black soybeans, yellow/green is made of green soybeans while purple is made of purple sweet potato.

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Udon noodles with Yuba Green tea and sweets

Nikko is such a vast area of shrines and temples that it is almost overwhelming! We spent one full day there, and that was enough. I`m glad we didn`t spend more days in Nikko as we felt a bit templed out after this. 🙂

Nikko is great, especially if you don`t have that much time in Japan and want to see many temples and shrines within a short period.

If you want to get the most out of your visit to Nikko, and don´t want to do this trip on your own, book a private one day guided tour of Nikko from Tokyo.

How To Get To Nikko?

The best and fastest way to reach Nikko is by train from Tokyo. There are four train options you can choose from:

1. The fast and expensive limited express trains from Asakusa Station in Tokyo (we took this!)


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1. The fast and expensive limited express trains from Asakusa Station in Tokyo (we took this!)

These trains are run by Tobu Railway and leaves from Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu-Nikko Station in Nikko. There are one or two limited express trains per hour between Asakusa and Tobu-Nikko Station. The train ride takes about two hours and costs around 2700-2800 Yen (=25US$) one way. Some connections require a transfer at Shimo-Imaichi Station.

You can find the timetable for the Nikko limited express train HERE.

The Japan Rail Pass and other JR passes are unfortunately NOT valid on these Tobu trains.


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The Japan Rail Pass and other JR passes are unfortunately NOT valid on these Tobu trains.

Tobu Railway is, however, offering various passes for tourists, which include the round trip from Tokyo to Nikko and unlimited use of buses in the Nikko area. Note that the passes do not cover the supplement fee required on limited express trains (1340-1440 Yen one way). We bought the Nikko City Area Pass, a 2-day ticket to Nikko by Tobu Railway. Although we only used one day (we only did a day-trip from Tokyo).

You can either buy this online from this link, or at TOBU Tourist Information Center ASAKUSA at Tobu Asakusa Station. We bought it at Tobu Asakusa Station, on the same morning as we took the express train to Nikko. If you arrive at Narita Airport, you can also buy it at Skyliner & Keisei Information Center at the Narita Airport Terminal 2/3 station.

2. The slower but cheaper express and local trains from Asakusa Station


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2. The slower but cheaper express and local trains from Asakusa Station

Express and local trains are also run by Tobu Railway, from Asakusa Station to Tobu-Nikko Station. On these trains, a one-way journey costs only 1360 Yen (=12US$). But takes at least half an hour longer than the limited express trains and requires one to three transfers of trains along the way. The Japan Rail Pass and other JR passes are NOT valid on these Tobu trains.

3. The fast but expensive limited express train from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo

Direct limited express trains, cooperated by Japan Railways (JR) and Tobu Railway, connect JR Shinjuku Station with Tobu Nikko Station. The one-way journey takes two hours and costs 4000 Yen (=36us$). The JR Pass is valid on these trains.

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4. Japan Railways (JR)

Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen (from Tokyo Station or Ueno Station) to Utsunomiya Station and transfer to the JR Nikko Line. With a good connection at Utsunomiya, the one-way trip takes about 100 minutes. This ticket is pretty expensive though, about 5500 Yen (=45US$) one way, so you should only choose this option if you already have a JR pass.

If you plan on taking trains around Japan, you should buy a Japan Railways Pass, JR Pass, before going to Japan. It will save you a lot of money!

From Nikko train station there are buses (190 JPY = 2 us$) up to the temple and shrine area, or you can walk (uphill for about 20 min). Bus stops are announced in English.

How Much Does A Day In Nikko Cost?

You have to buy tickets at each temple and shrine:

Tosho-gu Shrine: about 1300 JPY = 12 us$

Rinno-ji Temple: about 400 JPY = 4 us$ (Sanbutsudo only), 300 JPY = 3 us$ (Treasure House and Shoyoen Garden)

Taiyuin-byo Shrine: about 550 JPY = 5 us$


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Taiyuin-byo Shrine: about 550 JPY = 5 us$

Futarasan-jinja Shrine: about 200 JPY = 2 us$

Opening Hours Nikko Temples

All temples and shrines are open between 08:00 and 17:00. They close 16:00 between November and March. No closing days.

Travel Guides

We used Lonely Planet`s Japan Travel Guide on our trip. You can get that and other great books by clicking on the pictures below which will take you to Amazon.com (affiliate links):

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Have you been to a temple or shrine area? Did you like it, or did you think it was too much? We`d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment in the comment area below! If you enjoyed this, please share on social media! Thanks! 🙂Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/thats

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Title: That's the way I like it (Forever Fever) — Hello! Singapore Tours


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Title: That's the way I like it (Forever Fever) — Hello! Singapore Tours

Glen Goei made his directorial debut with this Singaporean musical comedy in Singlish and Hokkien dialogue. In 1977, laidback Hock (Adrian Pang), always on the brink of getting fired from his supermarket job, hopes to buy a Triumph motorcycle. He lives with his parents, sister Mui (Pam Oci), and brother (Caleb Goh). After seeing a movie titled Forever Fever with a John Travolta look-alike (Dominic Tace), Hock gets inspired. To raise money for the Triumph, Hock takes dance lessons in order to enter a disco competition with a cash prize. Mei (Medaline Tan), who secretly loves Hock, goes with him to his lessons. Hock falls hard for another dance entrant, Julie (Anna Belle Francis), which does not please her boyfriend, Richard (Pierre Png). Some anachronisms are evident in the use of modern Singapore for period location scenesLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/adrenaline


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Title: The adrenaline seeker’s guide to Singapore

Photos featured may have been taken before COVID-19.

Whether you’re soaring high over the jungle canopies of an island resort, taking a joyride in a sportscar or pushing the limits of your courage on movie-themed rollercoaster rides, the Lion City is filled with adrenaline-pumping activities for thrill chasers.

Here’s a small sample of the daredevil shenanigans that action seekers can get up to in Singapore.


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Here’s a small sample of the daredevil shenanigans that action seekers can get up to in Singapore.

Picture this—bustling city traffic, the shimmering Singapore River, and you hurtling through the air at 160 kilometres per hour. Do just that on the Slingshot, a ride that seats up to five and which will catapult you nearly 70 metres up towards the sky. Parents hoping to experience this thrilling ride with the entire family should note that there’s a height requirement of 120 centimetres, with a minimum age requirement of 12 years old and above. Slingshot. 3E River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024. +65 6338 1766.

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11.30pm.


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Experience skydiving in a different way at iFly Singapore—a free-fall simulation that’s home to indoor skydiving world champ and World’s Fastest Flyer Kyra Poh. Each flyer gets two skydives in the iFly wind tunnel, and the time taken for each dive is the same as falling through the air from 12,000 feet. iFly Singapore. 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01, Singapore 099010. +65 6571 0000.

Mon-Fri noon-9pm; Sat, Sun & PH 9am-9pm.


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For adrenaline-pumping thrill rides with a bit of movie magic, head to Universal Studios Singapore. Scream your lungs out on the 3D simulator thrill ride TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, river raft ride Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure™, or the high-speed outdoor roller coaster Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON™. The latter allows you to either ride on the ‘human’ track, or up the ante and go full ‘Cylon’ on a track that features alternate loops and turns. Universal Studios Singapore. 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269. +65 6577 8888. Daily noon - 7pm Visit the official website for more information.


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Conquer your fear of heights—the Mega Adventure Park - Singapore at Sentosa is all zip-lines and high-element activities. The park’s main attraction is the Mega Zip, a 450-metre zip-line which takes you from the peak of Imbiah Hill to a man-made island off Siloso Beach. Zip across jungle canopies, pristine sands and crystal-clear waters along the way. Alternatively, take things to another level by challenging yourself on the ClimbMax, an obstacle course of aerial ropes, ladders, and flying foxes or, defy gravity at MegaBounce, a trampoline that features elastic ‘powercords’ which will have you jumping up to ten metres in the air. Mega Adventure Park – Singapore. 10A Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099008. +65 6480 7199.

Mon-Fri 2-6pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11am-6pm.

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Adrenaline, action and activities

Located on a lagoon and flanked by East Coast Park’s balmy beach, Singapore Wake Park is your go-to destination for both thrills and spills. This cable-ski park features a trio of wakeboarding courses for veterans, intermediate riders and novices. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics of wakeboarding with their System A course or hoping to tackle a gauntlet of S-pipe and rail obstacles, you’re bound to find a challenge to push your limits. Singapore Wake Park. 1206A East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449891. +65 6636 4266.

Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat, Sun & PH 9am-8pm.


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Play ball! Paintball, that is. Gather your best pals, pick your teams, and head to Red Dynasty Paintball Park for a thrilling round of friendly (or not) fire. There are multiple packages for you to choose from, with a variety of scenarios and objectives like capturing the flag, securing a location or competing in a time trial. Besides paintball, the park also offers other activities to hone your aim and channel your inner sharpshooter, like laser tag and archery tag. Do note that there’s a minimum age requirement of 14. Turf City (Bukit Timah). 220 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 288001. +65 6659 4782.

Sessions are by appointment only.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/the

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Title: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye — Hello! Singapore Tours


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Title: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye — Hello! Singapore Tours

“A hugely ambitious, stylistically acrobatic work….the book is a mercurial delight, constantly switching between Liew’s invented narrative (in a relatively neutral nonfiction style), images of Chan Hock Chye’s works in progress over the course of his career and mock-weathered clippings from his printed creations, most of which are immaculate pastiches of famous cartoonists.”

—New York Times Book Review

“Brilliantly inventive….Charlie is mild but steel-spined, observant and proud; with masterful economy of detail—an arched eyebrow here, his head at a resigned angle there—Mr. Liew crafts him into a fully realised character.”

—The EconomistLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/content/desktop/en/walking

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Title: The best bars in Ann Siang Hill and Club Street

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Title: The best bars in Ann Siang Hill and Club Street

Overview

Between historic Chinatown and modern Telok Ayer lies an L-shaped enclave that’s known for its hip watering holes and laid-back hangouts.

The Ann Siang Hill and Club Street area houses a wealth of cool joints in close proximity to each other, making it the perfect neighbourhood for bar-hopping.

Ready your beer goggles and wine glasses, and get in the mood for merriment.

All venues are near the Chinatown and Telok Ayer MRT stations

Ann Siang Hill

Line your stomach with a satisfying French dinner at 1 Les Buchons. Big eaters can opt for the 250gm ribeye steak, which is seared to perfection, while sharing plates here include a gigantic côte de bœuf platter.

Next, get the party going early by making a beeline for 2 Honcho. This charming rooftop venue combines omakase eats with tasty and Insta-worthy tipples.


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Great watering holes are worth the hunt, and your search for 3 Junior The Pocket Bar is bound to pay off. This intimate space boasts a constantly evolving theme that changes up throughout the year, and sets the stage for both the bar’s décor and cocktails.

If you’re a connoisseur of wine instead of cocktails, peruse the selection of reds and whites at 4 Club Street Wine Room. Order some sharing dishes (like beef tartare and Iberico pork jowl) to go with your glass of wine.

Club Street

Beginning your exploration of the neighbourhood at Club Street? We recommend making 5 NOX - Dine in the Dark your first stop. This restaurant boasts a unique experience that has diners savouring an exquisite meal in pitch darkness.

For natural wines and delicious bar snacks, drop by 6 Le Bon Funk. Head sommelier Jos Kjer’s wine list and Chef-owner Keirin Buck’s contemporary dishes are bound to tickle your palate.


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Alternatively, take a short detour down Gemmill Lane and drop by izakaya-themed 7 The Kongsee, where you’ll find local craft beer on tap and comfort food that infuses traditional bar fare with local twists.Link: https://nerdnomads.com/travel

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Title: The Best Camera Kit For Travel (Updated 2021)

Over the years, we have put together what we think is a good quality camera kit for travel. While we need the kit to be as small and light as possible, the most important thing is that it can capture excellent images as well as video.

We also need our camera kit to function well in quite rough weather conditions. It has to work equally well on a hike among snow-capped mountain peaks, as on a walk through the streets of Tokyo. Below is our current camera kit as of 2021.


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Important: The products recommended on this page is gear we personally use, and that we have bought and payed for ourselves We do not accept sponsored gear. Some of the links are affiliate links and we will earn a percentage of the sale if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. This helps keep our site running – so thanks in advance for your support! ❤️

Travel Camera KitLink: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/recommends/booking

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1 It starts with a booking It starts with a booking The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.

2 Followed by a trip Followed by a trip When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: The Cenotaph – Singapore War Memorial Park


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Title: The Cenotaph – Singapore War Memorial Park

The Cenotaph is a war memorial that honours the brave men who died during World Wars I and II.

Sitting amid the lush Esplanade Park along Connaught Drive, this towering monument—nearly 60-feet high and made from local granite—is in a quiet spot in the Central Business District, away from the buzz of neighbouring streets.

Bronze tablets bear the names of the men from the Straits Settlements who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Moving tribute

Look at the inscription on the reverse side. Though no names are listed, the simple phrase “They died so we might live” is inscribed in the four main languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.

Designed by architect Denis Santry of Swan & McLaren, the Cenotaph was modelled after the 1920 Sir Edwin Lutyens Whitehall Cenotaph in London.


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Its foundation stone was laid on 15 November 1920 by the then-Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Lawrence Nunns Guillemard, in the presence of M. Georges Clemenceau, Premier of France and Minister of War as well as the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Major-General Sir D.H. Ridout.

A national monument

The Cenotaph was unveiled on 31 March 1922 by the Prince of Wales, who became King Edward VIII and later, Duke of Windsor.

On 28 December 2010, it was gazetted as a National Monument collectively with two other structures in Esplanade Park, the Lim Bo Seng Memorial and the Tan Kim Seng Fountain.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: The Civilian War Memorial

World War II was a global tragedy on a massive scale, and Singapore was not exempted from its consequences. It is said that more than 50,000 people were killed during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, from 15 February 1942 to 12 September 1945.


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The Civilian War Memorial, located east of the Padang on Beach Road, commemorates these civilian victims of World War II and the unity of Singapore’s four main races—Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian.

It was unveiled by former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 15 February 1967— the day that Singapore fell to Japanese forces 25 years ago—and gazetted as a national monument in 2013.

Four pillars

At this serene park, you’ll see four pillars of similar size and structure rising tall above 65 metres, symbolic of the shared suffering of Singapore’s main ethnic groups as well as those who died and were buried there.

Younger Singaporeans today may be unaware of the Civilian War Memorial’s history, although they do refer to it fondly as “The Chopsticks”.

It was constructed after mass graves of civilian war victims were found in several locations around Singapore in 1962. More than 40 of these mass graves came from Siglap’s so-called Valley of Death.


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The Civilian War Memorial is built over a burial chamber that contains these exhumed remains from the mass graves.

Every year on 15 February, a memorial service is held here, in remembrance of the victims of the war.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/the

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Title: The Fullerton Heritage Precinct — Hello! Singapore Tours


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Title: The Fullerton Heritage Precinct — Hello! Singapore Tours

This cluster of redeveloped heritage properties—named after the first governor of the Straits Settlements, Robert Fullerton—has become a luxury hospitality and dining destination. One Fullerton, Customs House, The Clifford Pier, The Fullerton Pavilion and The Fullerton Waterboat House consist of upscale restaurants and cocktail bars, while the renowned The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore serve as symbolic landmarks of the precinct’s blending of heritage with modern luxury. Visitors can also take a scenic stroll to the nearby Merlion Park for a good photo opportunityLink: https://nerdnomads.com/hindu

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Title: The Hindu Masterpiece – Prambanan Temple


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Title: The Hindu Masterpiece – Prambanan Temple

Our main reason for visiting Java and Yogyakarta was the incomparable Borobudur temple, as it has been high up on our bucket list for many years. We have been to Bali several times, but have never gotten around to visit one of Indonesia`s biggest islands Java.

As we reached the city of Yogyakarta (Yogya) we realized that this nice city is not only situated close to one of the world’s most magnificent Buddhist temples Borobudur but also a Hindu temple called Prambanan. So when the taxi driver asked us if we wanted to visit Prambanan on our way back to Yogya from Borobudur we thought, why not?


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Oh, boy were we surprised by the Prambanan temple, it is spectacular! As we walked across the lush and green huge park that surrounds the temple and saw its dark grey and black spires rise towards the sky, I felt like Lara Croft entering the temple of Angkor Wat in the film Tomb Raider. It is actually a bit similar to Angkor Wat in my opinion.

What Is Prambanan?

Prambanan is the biggest and most complete remains of Java`s period of Hindu culture, built in the middle of the 9th century AD, around 50 years later than Borobudur. Little is known about its early history, but it is believed that it was built by king Rakai Pikatan to mark the return of a Hindu dynasty in Java after decades of Buddhism. Prambanan was completely in ruins for years until 1937 when the reconstruction started, and it is still far from complete.


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As we walked around the outer compound, we saw many piles of rocks surrounding the reconstructed temples. All of these piles are the remains of 224 (!) temples in the outer compound. That is just amazing! So there is obviously a LOT of reconstruction left to do.

When we reached the highest central courtyard, we were amazed by how many temples the complex actually consists of and how well they have been preserved and rebuilt. The highest central courtyard consists of eight minor and eight main shrines (or candi) each with beautiful carvings, containing religious statues inside.

As we stood there in the middle of the courtyard admiring the amazing temples surrounding us, two Indonesian girls came up to us and volunteered to be our guides around the temple complex, for free! Yay!


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They are studying English at the university and were on a field trip to practice their English talking to tourists and guiding them around the temples for free. Of course, we said yes. The two girls were really sweet and knowledgeable and explained everything about the temples and their stories, and they both spoke perfect English. It was great fun meeting, talking, and walking around the temple grounds together with these nice girls.

Even though Prambanan is a big tourist sight, it was peaceful and not too crowded when we visited. We could easily walk around the complex and take in its atmosphere. Prambanan is much more relaxed than Borobodur, here we were left alone and not hunted down by Indonesian wanting to take selfies with us.

The three biggest temples, called Trimurti (“three forms”), are dedicated to the three Hindu Gods:

Shiva the Destroyer

the Destroyer Vishnu the Keeper

the Keeper Brahma the Creator

Shiva Mahadeva Temple


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Shiva Mahadeva Temple

The Candi Shiva Mahadeva temple, dedicated to Shiva, is not only the largest of the temples of Prambanan but also the finest. The main spire is incredibly 47 m high and its stones are beautifully carved.

The Shiva temple contains five chambers, four small chambers in every cardinal direction, and one bigger main chamber in the central part of the temple.

Its base is decorated with small lions flanked by kalpatura (trees of heaven), as well as stylized half-human and half-bird kinnara (heavenly beings). Aren`t they beautiful?

As we walked further up into the temple, vibrant scenes from the story of Ramayana are carved onto the inner wall of the gallery encircling the temple. Our guide told us the main parts of the story, how Lord Rama`s wife Sita is abducted and how the monkey god (Hanuman) and the white-monkey general (Sugriwa) find her and set her free.


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You can watch a movie about the Ramayana story here.

While the carvings on the inner wall are impressive and interesting, the icing on the cake is inside the main chamber at the top of the eastern stairway which contains a four-armed statue of Shiva the Destroyer.

The notable thing about the Shiva statue is that the Hindu god stands on a gigantic lotus flower, which is a symbol of Buddhism. So the Shiva temple is a mix of Hindu and Buddhism, which is very rare and a bit odd.

Scientists believe that the reason for this is that Prambanan was built when the princess of the Buddhist Sailendras dynasty (ruling the south of Java) and the prince of the Hindu Sanjayas of Old Mataram (ruling the north of Java) were married, uniting the two dynasties into one. This may be one reason why the Prambanan temple complex has architectural elements of both Hindu and Buddhism.

This big temple also has three smaller cells, each containing a statue:

An incarnation of Shiva as a divine teacher


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An incarnation of Shiva as a divine teacher

A fine image of the elephant-headed Ganesha, Shiva`s son

Durga, Shiva`s consort, killing the demon buffalo

Incarnation of Shiva as a divine teacher Shiva`s son, the elephant-headed Ganesha Durga, Shiva`s consort, the slayer of Bull demon

The other two main temples of Prambanan are the Vishnu temple on the north side of Shiva temple, and the Brahma temple on the south. Both of them contain only one large chamber with a statue inside. Brahma temple contains the statue of Brahma, and the Vishnu temple houses the statue of Vishnu. Brahma and Vishnu temple both measure 20 meters wide and 33 meters tall.

Vishnu Temple


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Vishnu Temple

The Candi Vishnu temple is smaller than the impressive Shiva Mahadeva temple and sits just north of it, reaching 33 m in height. Of course, we had to walk the steep stairs up to the top plateau. And it was totally worth the climb as the temple is magnificent containing reliefs telling the story of Lord Krishna who is the hero of the Mahabharata story.

The most impressive part of this temple is, in my opinion, the statue of a four-armed Vishnu the Preserver in the inner chamber. It is so really big and beautifully carved.

Statue of Vishnu in Vishnu temple

Brahma Temple

This temple is the twin temple of Candi Vishnu, as they are exactly similar! It is situated just south of the big Candi Shiva Mahadeva temple, so the two twin temples make a nice symmetric scene.

Brahma temple is beautifully carved with the final scenes of the story of Ramayana (starting in the Candi Shiva Mahadeva temple).


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When you enter this temple, look up and admire the spectacular “monster mouth” doorway, which is beautiful.

Brahma temple has the most impressive statues of them all, in my opinion, a four-headed statue of Brahma – the God of Creation. This is my favorite of all the Hindu god statues of Prambanan. Isn`t she beautiful?

The four-headed statue of Brahma the god of creation The Brahma god

In front of the big Shiva temple are three smaller temples dedicated to the vehicle (vahana) of the respective Gods:

Nandi temple – Contains a statue of bull Nandi belonging to Shiva, as well as the statue of Chandra the god of the moon, and Surya the god of the sun. Chandra stands on his carriage pulled by 10 horses, and the statue of Surya is also standing on a carriage pulled by 7 horses.

Hamsa/ Angsa temple – Contains no statue, but it probably once housed a statue of the sacred swan Hamsa for the god Brahma.


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– Contains no statue, but it probably once housed a statue of the sacred swan Hamsa for the god Brahma. Garuda temple – Neither this temple contains a statue. Probably this temple once contained the statue of kite Garuda belonging to god Vishnu. Garuda holds an important role for Indonesia, as it serves as the national symbol of Indonesia, and also as the name of the airline Garuda Indonesia.

We only visited the main Prambanan temple complex, but there are also small groups of temples in the outer area of Prambanan, like Plaosan Temples (3 km northeast of Prambanan), Kraton Ratu Boko (palace of King Boko) south of Prambanan, and a group west of Prambanan containing three temples.


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There is also a popular ballet held at the outdoor theatre next to the Prambanan main complex which is supposed to be spectacular. The ballet tells the story of Ramayana that is carved onto the walls of the Prambanan temples. We wanted to see this ballet, but unfortunately, they cover the theatre up during the rainy season when we were there, so it is kind of indoor and you are not able to see the Prambanan temples as a backdrop.

So we decided to skip it. The performance is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and the tickets cost between 50000 idr (4 us$) to 150000 idr (12 us$) for stone benches seats, or 300000 idr (24 us$) for VIP seas with padded chairs up the front.

We ended our visit at Prambanan at the market and restaurant area at the exit gate of the temple, where we enjoyed some crispy grilled chicken and fresh coconut. Delicious and the perfect way to end our Prambanan visit.

We ended our visit to Prambanan temple with a crispy grilled chicken and a fresh coconut. Delicious!


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Prambanan turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit to Yogyakarta, and it totally surprised us. We really enjoyed our afternoon strolling around the temples and the lush and green garden surrounding them, taking in the atmosphere and the history. It kind of has the same feel to it as Angkor Wat, which is one of our favorite places to visit in Asia.

If you are planning to go to Yogyakarta to visit Borobudur temple, you should definitely head over to Prambanan too.

Travel Guides to Indonesia

We used Lonely Planet`s Indonesia book on our travels around Indonesia and Bali. It was great! Click on the pictures below to read more about each book on Amazon (affiliate links):

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Have you been to any temples that surprised you and turned out to be the highlight of your trip? Please leave a comment in the comment area below. If you enjoyed this, please share it on social media. Thanks! 🙂Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: The Interlace

As you hike along the green leafy belt that stretches between Kent Ridge, Telok Blangah Hill and Mount Faber Park, you may come across a condominium complex that warrants a second look.

The right angles

Each of The Interlace’s 31 apartment blocks are stacked in a seemingly haphazard way, twisting at angles so that they do not form a straight line.

The effect is unusual yet pleasing to the eye, with the building’s odd jutting corners providing space for lush roof gardens, sky terraces and large balconies of cascading greenery.

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The Interlace was designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, known for conceptualising some of the world’s most head-turning buildings, like the CCTV headquarters in Beijing.

Scheeren’s plan was to break away from the usual form of the skyscraper. With The Interlace, he turned the vertical into the horizontal, breaking a building into blocks and rotating them at different angles, such that each block would have privacy and a different view of the vicinity.

The hexagonal arrangement ensured that occupants could enjoy a balance between private and public spaces, preserving individuality without detracting from a strong sense of community.

Scheeren’s ground breaking vision may yet set a precedent for many other urban spaces, seeking to balance the demands of space and privacy in increasingly dense cities, where both qualities are fast becoming a luxury.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: The Istana

One of Singapore’s oldest heritage sites, the Istana (which means ‘palace’ in Malay) is an architectural marvel and historical site of interest all in one. This Neo-Palladian style building was first designed and completed in 1869 by Colonial Major John Frederick Adolphus McNair.

It was the official residence for 21 of Singapore's governors during the colonial era, and currently serves as the office of the President of the Republic of Singapore. Step aside, and discover both the historical and modern-day significance of this national treasure.

Nature, Culture and Heritage

Visitors to Singapore who’re hoping to explore The Istana should take note that the grounds are only open to the public five days a year. Open House days are set to coincide with the public holidays of Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Hari Raya Puasa, National Day and Deepavali.


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Merriment and bustle abound during the Istana’s Open House, with programmes including musical performances from students and youths, face painting and sand art workshops. Visitors are welcomed to roll out their picnic mats, and spend a relaxing afternoon amidst the scenic beauty of this historical landmark.

For nature lovers looking to enjoy lush greenery while expanding their knowledge of botany, there are guided nature walks of its gardens and green spaces. The Istana stands on what used to be a nutmeg plantation, and remains a treasure trove of flora and fauna, with a swan pond, a spice garden and even a garden inspired by the harmonious beauty of Japanese horticulture.

Besides touring the grounds, you'll be able to hear interesting stories of the rooms, who have welcomed royalty and presidents, with tours of the Istana Main Building's function rooms.


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Diplomats and dignitaries from all over the world have been hosted in the Istana’s halls, and you’ll be able to better understand Singapore’s global friendships by viewing a special display of gifts presented to the Lion City’s presidents and prime ministers.

Historical insights all year round

While access to the Istana grounds is only open to the public five days a year, the Istana Heritage Gallery—located just across the road—provides year-round insights for visitors with exciting educational exhibitions.

Some of these exhibitions include a display of gifts presented to Singapore’s presidents, state artefacts and a collection of artworks. Aside from these exhibitions, the gallery’s guided tour will explain the building’s rich history and intricate architectural details in a chronological timeline.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/the

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Parallel to Serangoon Road, Jalan Besar is one of the oldest roads in Singapore. In recent years, Jalan Besar and the streets around it have become a hip enclave with a growing number of trendy boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. Coffee lovers can check out Chye Seng Huat Hardware, while foodies will love the baked goodies at The Butter Studio Crafters and hobbyists will find much to occupy them at The Refinery, which houses a yakitori (grilled meat on skewers) restaurant on the first floor, a bespoke cocktail bar on the second floor and a craft workshop on the third floor.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/the

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Li-ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, till she falls in love with Jeremy, at first sight. They tour Chinatown, Singapore, together on February 29 1980. Unfortunately, she is heartbroken when he tells her he is engaged. He decides to make up to her by meeting her same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans twenty years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of loveLink: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/the

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Title: The Other Room — Hello! Singapore Tours

Taking a spot on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019, The Other Room is helmed by multi-award-winning cocktail wizard Dario Knox. It is inspired by the darkness of the Prohibition Era and serves over 150 spirits finished in different ways. The bar is discreetly hidden behind black velvet drapes on the ground floor of the Singapore Marriott® Tang Plaza Hotel. Guests can savour The Balvenie Julep (S$23++), a bitter and refreshing concoction, or the Reversed Gin & Tonic (S$23++).

The majority of their drinks carry a punch as they are made with a higher amount of spirit proportion and guests are more than welcomed to ask the bartenders for classics or recommendations. Every Thursday night, ladies will enjoy complimentary oysters with bubb drinks from 8.30 pm onwards.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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For those who want to get away from—and above—the city and a little closer to nature, the Southern Ridges is a great place to explore. As a bonus, you will also get one of the best panoramic views of the city, harbour and the Southern Islands.

The Southern Ridges is a ten-kilometre stretch of green open spaces spanning the hills of some of Singapore’s most popular parks and gardens, connected by picturesque ridges and pathways.

Imagine walking across a bridge 36-metres above the road connecting two hilltops. You can perform this exhilarating high-wire act at Henderson Waves, a distinctive wave-like structure consisting of a series of undulating curved 'ribs', also Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge.

The Southern Ridges is made up of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.


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Bird-watching enthusiasts will be able to catch their favourite creatures in their natural habitat along these trails, while photographers will never run out of picture opportunities of the beautiful flora and fauna found here.Link: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/the

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Title: The Unbelievable Location That Made a Travel Pro Say ‘Never Again!’

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After travelling around the world for most of my life, I’ve managed to go to a lot of places. Some were awesome. Others were … less awesome. But none of my individual negative experiences have tarnished a place so much that I’d never want to go back.

Except one: Casablanca.

The One Place I’ll Never Go Back To


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Except one: Casablanca.

The One Place I’ll Never Go Back To

I spent a hell-ish few days in Casablanca in February last year.

My wonderful trip to Morocco, where I slept in the dessert, took a baking class, went to a hammam and got to hang out with my mom, was unfortunately capped off with a visit to Casablanca.

Most of Morocco is gorgeous; there’s interesting scenery, rich history, delicious food and lovely people. I found almost none of that in Casablanca.

In fact, my first two days in the city almost unravelled my entire perception of Morocco.

What Got Me To Casablanca

I didn’t really mean to end up in Casablanca. I was supposed to go to the now Insta-famous blue city, Chefchaouen. But I’d done no planning two days before my trip and my mom was worried for my safety hiking snowy mountains (one of the reasons I wanted to go there).

So I changed my plans to spend nearly a week in Casablanca, waiting for my flight to Turkey.

I wish I had flown to Turkey straight away.


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I wish I had flown to Turkey straight away.

The Only Beauty I Found in Casablanca

Casablanca is famous for the Hassan II Mosque. It’s a picturesque structure on the sea side. It’s also the only place worth visiting in Casablanca.

I know people will argue with this. Yes, there are museums and malls.

But they’re not as good.

The mosque is beautiful. I spent two mornings (an extra one because the tours of the mosque are not well advertised) exploring the area. It’s packed with people, tourists and locals alike, sitting on the steps outside reading books or lounging in the shade.

The tours inside the mosque are over priced, short and poorly set up. Seeing the ablution room and the main prayer area showed the elegance of the mosque. But the tour was mostly photo breaks.

While the mosque is lovely, it’s not enough of a draw for the entire city.


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While the mosque is lovely, it’s not enough of a draw for the entire city.

It also sits rather starkly against the rest of the city. Most of Casablanca is dilapidated apartment buildings with crumbling brown exteriors or sketchy scaffolding barely holding it up. The few more well-built buildings look out of place on the littered streets.

The waterfront does a 180 from the rest of the city. Suddenly, buildings are sleek and modern. Somehow that makes the traditional Hassan II Mosque seem even more out of place than the near-ruins.

Walking to the mosque took me past buildings that looked like they’d been abandoned in an apocalypse.

Why I Hate This City

Casablanca is also the only place I have ever felt truly unsafe in all my travels.

The rest of Morocco was wonderful – especially Marrakech. Sure, vendors yell at you to buy their wares and my clingy yoga pants drew more eyes that I’d intended. But I never felt scared or like there was real danger.


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I was careful and wore baggy clothes (except for one poorly chosen laundry day). I learned the rules of the country and followed them.

That didn’t matter in Casablanca. People yelled at you just for existing. None of my tricks, like wearing headphones or putting on a baggy sweater in the heat mattered. Men leered and followed you. They hung out in intimidating groups.

Every Moroccan I met told me early: don’t go out at night in Casablanca. It wasn’t because I’m a woman; they said the same thing to large groups of men. It just isn’t safe.

You can feel it even during the day.

Emotions or E.coli?

Casablanca was a whirlwind of bad circumstances for me. I was homesick after just seeing my mom. Without my usual research, I was bored and didn’t know what to do. I was uncomfortable leaving the hotel.

All of those things made my anxiety grow.

Or I thought it was my anxiety.


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All of those things made my anxiety grow.

Or I thought it was my anxiety.

What turned into a panic attack that made me leave the Best Western a night early to go to an airport hotel, was actually brought on by severe food poisoning.

I’d caught a parasite in Casablanca.

It wasn’t a big parasite or anything. I didn’t need to have surgery or go to the ICU.

It was a strain of E.coli from eating contaminated raw food. That was hard for me to believe, because I’d been eating cooked food the entire time I was in Morocco, especially Casablanca.

Except for the green salads at dinner at the Best Western.

After all the “dangers” of Morocco, the thing that got me sick was a salad at a Western chain.

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Casablanca Under My Skin

Not even a great picture of the inside of the mosque, but for the cost of that ticket I’m going to get my money’s worth!


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Getting sick isn’t enough to ruin a place for me. I get sick a lot. I’ve thrown up in more countries than most people ever go to. My medicine cabinet has pills in more than 5 languages. I’m basically a walking ad for traveller’s insurance.

(…am I really bragging about how often I get sick? Apparently, yes.)

I didn’t even get sick until the morning I left Morocco. (A 5 hour plane ride with a stomach virus is NOT fun.)

It wasn’t even the lack of things to do.

What really made me hate Casablanca was the way the city made me feel. Everything I did felt wrong or uncomfortable. Finding places to eat or things to do was a mission that left me too drained to try out one of the city’s shopping malls or museums.

The insecurity of the city seeped into my skin and made daily life a waking nightmare. It heightened my anxiety, turned my body against me and made me feel like a hostage while I waited to leave.


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It was, by far, the worst place I visited during my year living around Europe. I’d honestly say it was the worst place I’ve ever visited.

The Only Place in the World I’d Never Go Back To

I don’t like to say bad things about a place. I worry that it will tarnish another person’s experience.

But sometimes you have to share.

Casablanca was a truly awful experience for me. While part of that was a result of circumstance (the way I was travelling, my budget, my emotional state), a large issue was the city itself. The negative aspects of Casablanca magnified the issues I was already having.

I am sharing this story not to scare you off Casablanca (though I honestly won’t recommend it), but to talk about my experience there.

Hopefully some people have had fantastic experiences visiting the city. Maybe they found things I didn’t.

But my almost-week in Casablanca is the last time I ever want to go to that city. So far, it is the only place in the world that I’d never go back to.


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Title: Thian Hock Keng Temple

You would not know it, but in the 19th century, Telok Ayer Street faced the beach and sea. This waterfront was the starting point for Singapore’s colonial town planners, and Chinatown expanded inland from here.

While the shoreline has since been reclaimed, Thian Hock Keng Temple (or "Temple of Heavenly Happiness") still stands amidst the street's cool bars and restaurants—an ornate reminder of Chinatown's beginnings.

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Built in 1839 with the support of prominent members of the Hokkien community, such as philanthropist Tan Tock Seng, Thian Hock Keng Temple is Singapore's oldest Chinese temple.


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Dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, early Chinese immigrants came here to give thanks for their safe passage across the vast waves of the South China Sea.

The temple even attracted the attention of the Qing Emperor Guang Xu, who presented a calligraphy plaque with the phrase bo jing nan ming (‘Gentle Waves Over the South Seas’ in Chinese) in 1907. It is now permanently exhibited at the National Museum of Singapore

Ornate motifs

At the temple, take in the remarkable architecture in the traditional southern Chinese style.

Keep an eye out for the detailed carvings and sculptures of dragons, phoenixes and deities, as well as the colourful broken porcelain on the roof ridges, a Fujian decorating technique.

Amazingly, not a single nail was used in the original construction of the temple, which is now a gazetted national monument and managed by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.Link: https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/24

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Title: Things You Just Can’t Miss: 2023 Guide


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Title: Things You Just Can’t Miss: 2023 Guide

365 days of sunshine a year, beautiful beaches, pure luxury and an incredible, buzzing city, Dubai is the ultimate beach holiday meets city break.

I’ve just returned from an action-packed break in Dubai with Teletext Holidays. It was my first time in the city, and a city I’d been intrigued by for a while. Most people I knew seemed to have visited, whether for a holiday or stopover on their way to the Far East or Australia.

It fascinated me. A man-made skyscraper city built in the desert. Not so long ago there were sand dunes where the city’s malls and hotels now lie. With just a few days there, we were keen to see and do it all!


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We wanted to see the aerial views of the city from the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. We wanted to play in the snow at Ski Dubai. We wanted to run down sand dunes on a desert safari. We wanted to shop till we dropped at the Dubai Mall. And we wanted to relax at one of the area’s most luxurious hotels.

Beautiful views of Dubai

So whether you’re visiting on a quick stopover, or heading off on luxurious holiday, here are the things you just can’t miss!

If you’re looking to visit The UAE but are unsure of what to pack, I’d recommend reading my UAE packing guide. It’s full of helpful suggestions for clothing, footwear and other items that might come in handy!

08:00 Wake Up At Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort And Spa


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08:00 Wake Up At Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort And Spa

If you’re looking for 5-Star luxury in Dubai, check out Sofitel The Palm. With its own private beach, six swimming pools, fourteen restaurants and bars and super luxurious rooms, it’s a beautiful place to wake up in Dubai. You’ll struggle to choose what to eat at the international breakfast buffet, with everything from Indonesian nasi goreng and fresh pastries, to tasty omelettes, fry ups, fresh tropical fruits and smoothies.

Our luxurious suite at Sofitel The Palm Hotel

09:30: Explore Dubai’s Old Town


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09:30: Explore Dubai’s Old Town

People don’t associate Dubai with history, but believe me, there’s a beautiful old town just waiting to be explored. The Bastakia Quarter is a great place to start your time in the city, exploring the ancient buildings, checking out the textile and spice souks and then catching an abra (a traditional boat) across Dubai Creek. Once across you’re moments from the city’s famous gold souk. The window displays are impressive, with necklaces, rings and even full body outfits made from pure gold! Just watch out you don’t spend all your holiday money before lunchtime!

Dubai’s historic old town

Gold Souq, Dubai

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12:00: Head Up The Burj Khalifa


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Traditional abra boats on Dubai Creek

12:00: Head Up The Burj Khalifa

Take a taxi over to The Dubai Mall and follow signs to the Burj Khalifa. At 828m it’s the tallest building in the world. As you drive around Dubai you’ll often be flanked by skyscrapers, but the Burj makes those look like Lego models! A standard ticket will allow you to visit 124th and 125th floors, but book a ticket for At The Top Sky and you’ll head to the highest observation deck in the world on the 148th floor (555m up!) The views really are sensational from the Burj Khalifa, and you not only get a feel for the shape and size of the city, but also see just how many incredible feats of architecture cover the sand.

Amazing views of Dubai from Burj Khalifa

Amazing views of Dubai from Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa – At The Top Sky

Amazing views of Dubai from Burj Khalifa

13.30: Lunch At Switch Restaurant, The Dubai Mall


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Amazing views of Dubai from Burj Khalifa

13.30: Lunch At Switch Restaurant, The Dubai Mall

Also in The Dubai Mall, Switch Restaurant is playful, both in terms of its design and its menu! With its all white, ribbed interior, the shape made me feel like we’d walked inside a whale! This is one of a handful of restaurants serving camel burgers. Enjoy a full size one, or share some slider-sized burgers with a friend. They’re very tasty, and not dissimilar to a flavoursome beef burger. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, the restaurant’s desserts are also quirky, with top marks going to the warm chocolate brownie cake covered in white and milk chocolate, with a syringe loaded with chocolate sauce on the side!

Switch Restaurant, Dubai

Camel Burger at Switch Restaurant, Dubai

Chocolate brownie cake at Switch Restaurant, Dubai

14:30: Shop, Explore And Enjoy The Dubai Mall


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Chocolate brownie cake at Switch Restaurant, Dubai

14:30: Shop, Explore And Enjoy The Dubai Mall

Dubai is renowned for being one of the world’s top shopping destinations, and if you only have time for one mall during your trip, the Dubai Mall is the one to visit. It’s the biggest mall in the world, home to over 1200 shops, 120+ places to eat and drink, a 22-screen cinema, aquarium, ice rink, plenty of funky artworks and probably plenty more I didn’t even discover! Stroll down Fashion Avenue for designer stores including Armani, Versace and Ralph Lauren, but if you’re on a budget, don’t worry. You’ll find all your favourite high street stores including TopShop, River Island, Zara and H&M inside too.

The Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall

A few things to track down…

Cereal Killer Café – munch on a bowl of your fave cereal while sitting on a kids bed complete with kiddie-fave duvet covers.


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Dubai Aquarium – It’s hard to miss the aquarium wall within the mall, containing over 300 species of marine life (although I’d prefer they were in the sea!)

Emirates A380 Flight Similator – you’ll feel like you’re the pilot with the mall’s very own A380 simulator experience.

Cereal Killer Cafe, The Dubai Mall

Aquarium in The Dubai Mall

15:30: Desert Safari OR Ski Dubai OR Hit The Beach

If you’ve only got 24 hours in the city, you’re going to struggle to fit everything in, but both of these experiences are a lot of fun!

After being picked up in a 4×4, drive out of the city to the sand dunes for a thrilling ride! The bumpy journey will take you flying over the seemingly never-ending dunes, and offers a whole new side to your Dubai holiday. There are plenty of great spots for photos, plus the guides will take you to the ultimate place in the dunes to watch the sunset. Passing camels and desert camps, this is the ultimate contrast to the bright lights of the city.


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Desert Safari, Dubai

Desert Safari, Dubai

If you’re struggling with the heat, head indoors to Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates where it’s a cool -3 degrees all year around! Yes, there’s a ski centre in the desert of Dubai! Whether you’re a beginner or a keen skier or snowboarder, you can enjoy some time on the slopes. Or book a Polar Pass and enjoy the fun snow activities, including snow zorbing, snow tubing, toboggans and snow bumpers. You can even take a trip on the chair lift to watch the skiers in action. Click here for more fun things to do in Dubai!

Hit The Beach

There are plenty of beautiful beaches to visit in Dubai. If you’re staying at the Sofitel The Palm then you can enjoy the private beach there, with perfect calm water, sun loungers and waiter service. For a true Dubai beach experience, head to JBR Beach. You can take a dip moments from the towering skyscrapers. Or head to Jumeirah Public Beach for views of impressive 7-star hotel Burj Al Arab.


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The private beach at Sofitel The Palm Hotel

JBR Beach, Dubai

19:30: Dinner at Origami Sushi OR Pai Thai

There are a number of top Asian restaurants in Dubai, but these were two of my favourites. Origami Sushi is located by the Fishing Harbour and offers a huge menu of tasty sushi, sashimi and exotic main courses. The tuna tataki was absolutely delicious with flavours of peanut, meanwhile the Origami Signature sushi topped with different flavours of tobiko was another winner.

Sushi at Origami Sushi, Dubai


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Meanwhile, if Thai is more your thing, and you’re looking for a smart restaurant for dinner, head to Pai Thai. Located in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, you’ll arrive in style by catching an abra boat from the souk to the restaurant. The food is excellent, with good spice level and great service too. As we were keen to try lots of dishes we opted for the set menu. The chicken satay skewers were so moreish we ordered extras, plus the Thai curry and marinated prawns were wonderfully flavoursome.

Tasty Thai food at Pai Thai in Dubai

21:00: Dubai Fountain Show, The Dubai Mall

Forget bonfire night, the illuminated fountain show outside the Dubai Mall (and in front of the Burj Khalifa) is as good as any firework display! There are displays choreographed to music every thirty minutes from 6pm until 11pm. It’s fun, beautiful, and a great way to end a round off your day in the city.

Dubai Fountain Show

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Night time in Dubai

Thanks to Teletext Holidays for inviting me to explore Dubai as part of #TeletextDoesDubai. As always, opinions are my own. Find out more and book your holiday to Dubai here.

And for a different look at Dubai, check out 4 Incredible Holidays You Can Have In Dubai by An Adventurous World.

If you’re looking to visit The UAE but are unsure of what to pack, I’d recommend reading my UAE packing guide. It’s full of helpful suggestions for clothing, footwear and other items that might come in handy!

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Title: Through the decades—Orchard Road

More than just a stomping ground for local fashionistas and shoppers from all across the globe, Orchard Road is a repository of fascinating stories from the pages of history.


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Take a walk with us down both Orchard Road and memory lane to uncover fascinating tales of the district and its prominent landmarks.

The early days of Orchard Road [1830-1900]


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Modern-day visitors strolling down Orchard Road’s bustling thoroughfare and admiring its luxury malls would be hard-pressed to imagine that this world-renowned shopping district was ever obscure. But during the 1830s, the location was a tree-flanked dirt road, lined with pepper farms, nutmeg plantations and fruit orchards, with the latter giving the stretch its contemporary name. Instead of malls, the area was filled with houses and bungalows. The present-day Royal Thai Embassy was the site of one such residence, owned by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand. The history of a garden in a city A UNESCO-Award Winning Heritage Site and our island’s oldest garden, the Singapore Botanic Gardens stands on what was once a swathe of jungle, described as “a haunt for tigers”. Established in 1859 by Lawrence Niven—the supervisor of an adjacent nutmeg plantation—the garden still retains many distinctive features from its past. These include its gently curving pathways, Bandstand Hill and six hectares


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features from its past. These include its gently curving pathways, Bandstand Hill and six hectares of the original jungle. The gardens were managed by several directors throughout its history, with Henry Nicholas Ridley being one of the most prominent. During his tenure, he added numerous plants to the garden’s collection. One of these species—known as the Vanda Miss Joaquim—is now Singapore’s national flower. A hotel fit for royalty At the turn of the 20th century, Goodwood Park Hotel was known as the Teutonia Club, a haunt of German expatriates in the community. In 1918, the building was acquired by three brothers named Morris, Ezekiel and Elias Manasseh and renamed Goodwood Hall. For a decade, it was a popular venue for weddings, balls and recitals, before the trio of brothers transformed it into a hotel.


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Besides being the first hotel on the island to boast a swimming pool, this national monument has hosted countless notables, from Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands to Nobel Laureate William Golding.

Through the decades—Orchard Road


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It was only during the 20th century that Orchard Road began to resemble the bustling district that we know and love today. From the 1930s to 1960s, Orchard Road began to take on the lustre of a popular destination for the city’s denizens. The former Orchard Road Market—where Cuppage Plaza now stands—sold the freshest of produce, while the Cold Storage Milk Bar was a popular hangout that sold ice cream, cakes and other refreshments. The latter is now the site of modern mall The Centrepoint. The house that Tang built One of the most prominent episodes in Orchard Road’s evolution occurred in 1958, when businessman Tang Choon Keng opened C.K. Tang Department Store in the district. Formerly a peddler hawking his wares from the back of a rickshaw, the astute businessman was able to grow the “House of Tang” through the decades, weathering the travails of World War II to helm a flourishing retail business. The marvels of modernity Commercial development along Orchard Road intensified from the


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business. The marvels of modernity Commercial development along Orchard Road intensified from the 1970s to the 1990s, with the construction of many of the district’s most popular malls and hotels. Mandarin Orchard Singapore—which opened in 1971 and finalised construction of its second block in 1981—had the distinction of being Singapore’s tallest building at the time, while 1993 saw the grand opening of Ngee Ann City. The popular Orchard Cinema was given a new lease on life in 1997 as Cathay Cineleisure, and continues to enchant moviegoers with the magic of the silver screen to this day—proof that while everything changes, nothing is truly lost.


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Title: Through the Lens of Lee Kip Lin: Photographs of Singapore 1965-1995 — Hello! Singapore Tours

Author: Lai Chee Kien

Year: October 2015

Buy it here: Amazon, Book Depository

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In 2009, the family of the late Lee Kip Lin donated to the National Library Board, Singapore over 14,500 slides and negatives of modern Singapore that he had taken, among other items of historical merit such as maps, rare photographs and prints, and books. Over three decades from 1965 to 1995, Lee captured the many landscapes and buildings that would eventually disappear from the island and its shores. Close to 500 photographs have been reproduced in this book to showcase the exuberance and eloquence of the different built forms - in an era when time and space in Singapore was more accommodating.

Book description credit: AmazonLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/id_id/singapore

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Singapore Tourism Awards

Singapore Tourism Awards (STA) memberikan pehargaan bagi individu dan penyelenggara yang mewujudkan pengalaman istimewa serta menunjukkan keunggulan wirausaha. Penghargaan ini diberikan untuk memotivasi industri wisata agar senantiasa menciptakan pengalaman menarik dan memikat di Singapura, atau menerapkan manfaat terbaik. Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut, berkunjunglah ke sini.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Tiong Bahru

Tiong Bahru is the oldest housing estate in Singapore, and when you visit this quaint community, you’ll immediately notice an intriguing mix of old and new.

While many older residents have lived in the shophouses and flats here for decades, the younger generation flocks here for the food, shops, and culture.

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Steeped in history

The neighbourhood is one of the hippest places in Singapore today, but it’s also a neighbourhood steeped in fascinating history. The name Tiong Bahru actually means ‘new cemetery’ – Tiong means ‘end’ in the Chinese Hokkien dialect, and bahru means ‘new’ in Malay – because it used to be a burial ground. The lowlands were used to cultivate crops in the 19th century, while Pearl’s Hill housed a fortification for military personnel.

The neighbourhood’s transformation from swamp to swank began in the 1930s, and some of the landmarks from that era, including the residential blocks, still stand today. Take for instance the Qi Tian Gong Temple. Over nine-decades-old, this place of worship is nicknamed the Monkey God Temple as it’s dedicated to the main character from Chinese literary classic Journey to the West.

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A new lease of life

In recent years, Tiong Bahru has experienced further gentrification, with a whole host of trendy tenants moving in. Fancy a coffee and a quick bite? There are lots of cafés to choose from – Tiong Bahru Bakery, Flock and cupcakes specialists Plain Vanilla are just a few of them.

It’s a great place to go for a spot of retail therapy, too. Fashion boutique DGA Threads is a haven for apparel and accessories alike. For all the music lovers out there, Curated Records offers a selection of vinyls, from rare vintage LPs to mainstream hits.

And if you’re looking to slow things down with a little tranquility, head to homegrown yoga studio, Yoga Movement.

Note: BooksActually is now operating online.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/de_de/walking

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Title: Tiong Bahru: Tipps für Einkaufstouren, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Aktivitäten – Visit Singapore Offizielle Website

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Tiong Bahru

Mit seiner Fülle von angesagten Cafés, Indie-Boutiquen und einzigartigen Wandmalereien ist es kein Wunder, dass Tiong Bahru der Lieblingsort vieler lokaler Künstler, Kreativer und Kulturliebhaber ist. Als eine der ältesten Wohnsiedlungen Singapurs hat sich dieser Stadtteil im Laufe der Jahre zu einem Viertel entwickelt, in dem sich das Zeitgenössische und das Traditionelle zu einer nahtlosen Einheit verbinden.

Ganz gleich, ob Sie auf der Suche nach einem individuellen und kuriosen Souvenir sind oder nach Inspiration für Ihr nächstes Kunstwerk – in unserem praktischen Stadtteilführer werden Sie fündig!

Alle Orte befinden sich in der Nähe der MRT-Station Tiong Bahru

1. Tiong Bahru Bakery


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1. Tiong Bahru Bakery

Kräfte tanken für Ihren Stadtbummel: Beginnen Sie Ihren Tag mit einem Frühstück bei 1 Tiong Bahru Bakery – einer Handwerksbäckerei, die für frisches Brot, perfekte Croissants und köstliche Backwaren bekannt ist. Wir empfehlen Ihnen den authentischen Kouign amann (einen knusprigen Kuchen aus Brotteig mit Butter- und Zuckerschichten) oder das Mandelcroissant.

2. Curated Records

Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach musikalischer Inspiration sind, sind Sie bei 2 Curated Records genau richtig. Das Sortiment dieses urigen Plattenladens umfasst mehr als 1.000 Vinylschallplatten, deren Genrevielfalt von Mainstream Pop über Indie Folk und französischen Baroque Pop bis hin zu Rap-Metal aus den 90ern reicht.

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3 DEGIOSART Gallery ist ein perfekter Boxenstopp für begeisterte Sammler, die ihre besonderen Eigenarten ausdrücken wollen – mit einer einzigartigen Mischung aus Vintage-Möbeln, Gemälden, Antiquitäten und Kunstwerken aus Europa und Asien. Der Gründer der Galerie, Giuseppe De Giosa, sagt, dass seine Kindheit in Italien prägend für seine Leidenschaft für die kreativen Künste war und ihn schließlich zur Eröffnung seiner Galerie in Singapur führte.

Wenn Mode Sie inspiriert, sollten Sie sich DGA Threads nicht entgehen lassen. Versteckt hinter DEGIOSART, ist die Schwestermodeboutique stolz auf ihre von Vintage inspirierten Stücke, Schmuck und Accessoires.

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Mittagessen im 4 Bincho, einem mehr als 70 Jahre alten Kopitiam (traditionelles Café), das sich abends in ein von einer Yakitori-Bar inspiriertes Bistro verwandelt. Hier gibt es tagsüber Klassiker der singapurischen Küche wie Mee pok (flache, gelbe Nudeln) und Toast mit Kaya (einer traditionellen Marmelade aus Kokosnüssen und Eiern) und abends Cocktails und Gerichte im Omakase-Stil. Interessante Tatsache: Das Bincho war einer der Hauptdrehorte für den preisgekrönten Film Mee Pok Man des singapurischen Regisseurs Eric Khoo.

5. Seng Poh Tea Garden

Nicht nur in Kunstgalerien kann man von der Muse geküsst werden. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem ruhigen Ort sind zum Zeichnen, Schreiben oder um über Ihre neueste Idee nachzudenken, ist 5 Seng Poh Tea Garden – ein gemütlicher Park im Herzen des Stadtviertels – der perfekte Ort für Sie.


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In Tiong Bahru gibt es zahlreiche, einzigartige Wandmalereien, die charmante Einblicke in das Singapur von einst bieten; die Wandgemälde erstrecken sich über das gesamte Gebiet, aber 73 Eng Watt Street und 69 Seng Poh Road sind die Adressen von zwei Gemälde in unmittelbarer Nähe, um mit Ihrer Safari zu beginnen.

6. ArtBlue Studio

Für einen Einblick in die Entwicklung moderner Kunststile im südostasiatischen Raum besuchen Sie 6 ArtBlue Studio. Die Galerie zeigt die Werke einiger der bekanntesten zeitgenössischen Künstler Vietnams, und die Besitzerin Phuong Nguyen freut sich sehr, ihre Leidenschaft mit den Besuchern zu teilen.

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7 BooksActually ist eine Indie-Buchhandlung und eine der Säulen der literarischen Szene Singapurs, gleichermaßen beliebt und angesehen bei angehenden Schriftstellern und etablierten lokalen Literaten. Tauchen Sie in die Fülle von Büchern ein, die von Klassikern bis hin zu lokaler Literatur reichen, unterstützen Sie die besten Schriftsteller Singapurs und lassen Sie sich inspirieren, in die Welt des geschriebenen Wortes einzutauchen.

Hinweis: BooksActually ist jetzt online verfügbar

8. Grey Projects

8 Grey Projects ist eine gemeinnützige Ausstellungsfläche mit zwei Galerien, einer Bibliothek, einer Wohnung und einem Atelier. 8 Grey Projects ist ein Raum für Kulturliebhaber und Kreative, in dem sie ihre Gedanken austauschen und Kunst wertschätzen können. Vielseitige Talente und solche, die von multidisziplinären Projekten inspiriert sind, werden an diesem Ort gerne von der Muse geküsst.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/tippling

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Tippling Club is on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars three years in a row–2017 to 2019 and has become a favourite amongst gastronomes. The club’s décor is a mix of elegance and flair. Tippling Club encloses an innovative cocktail bar; an experiential dining room; and an upper-story private dining room and Research and Development (R&D) facility, BIN 38. It brings affordable avant-garde cuisine to the neighbourhood in the form of a flexible, everyday dining and drinking destination.

Tippling Club’s menus offer cocktails, wine, vegetarian dishes, lunch and bar snacks. Its fascinating menu of cocktails (S$25++) feature drinks such as Melba Toast, which is made of toasted sourdough milk, barley, amaro and rum. Classic cocktails (S$25++) are also available. Check out Tippling Club’s social media to be updated on their events and guest takeovers—a specialty for the clubLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/tips

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Family holidays are the best for getting quality time with the whole brood, but they can be as frazzling as they are fun-filled, especially with tiny tots in tow. Fret not, parents, we’ve got you—here’s a list of the most family-friendly experiences in Singapore.

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Live in the lap of luxury with the little ones at top-of-the-line hotels that offer kid-friendly facilities. Check in to Resorts World™ Sentosa's All Hotels for its fun design—step through the hotel doors and you’ll be greeted with warm, vibrant pops of colour and cheerful décor. Pro tip: book a stay in one of the Deluxe Family King rooms, where the kids can live out their treehouse dreams with the spacious loft beds. Resorts World™ Sentosa also offers a Kids Club that holds storytelling and craft sessions. Another option on Sentosa Island is Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, which also boasts an outdoor playground, a miniature water theme park and the Toots Club, an activity-based programme for kids aged five to 12. Plus, the hotel’s located right by Siloso Beach, perfect for a beach getaway for the whole clan. Alternatively, opt for a stay at The St. Regis Singapore. Here, the kids can take a dip in the Tropical Spa Pool or unwind after a day of activities with movie rentals


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kids can take a dip in the Tropical Spa Pool or unwind after a day of activities with movie rentals from the hotel’s DVD library. You can also request baby amenities such as playpens, bottle warmers and bottle sterilisers, as well as a babysitter to assist you during your stay.


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Kick back and relax at Cafe Melba at Goodman Arts Centre, the perfect oasis for a relaxing day out. Pick from its all-day breakfast menu or gourmet sandwiches. Join the Kids Club for extra treats like mystery gifts, or enjoy the café’s bouncy castle; it’s up on weekdays from 3pm to 8pm and weekends from 9am to 8pm. Other kid-friendly cafes and eateries around the island include Open Farm Community, Ola Beach Club and Kith Café. Most restaurants in Singapore offer kid-friendly dining facilities. Be sure to keep a look out for eateries that offer free dining for the young ones with every adult main course ordered.

Shop at the most well-equipped malls

Well-equipped for babies, that is. Busy parents know that shopping with the little munchkins is no mean feat. But fret not, plenty of malls in Singapore boast nappy-changing stations, kiddy cabs, and everything you need to have a fuss-free day out.


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City Square Mall, for instance, has an interactive play fountain and eco-playground where kids can run around and have fun. There are also nappy-changing stations and child basins in most bathrooms, as well as kiddy cab and baby pram rentals for tired tots and parents alike.

Head to Westgate for the free rooftop playground, Westgate Wonderland, where kids can take a break if they get tired or bored of shopping. The mall also offers a kids shower room on level four, and nursing rooms on basement one and level four.

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Edutainment’s the name of the game. Sign the young ones up for some fun tours that also make for great learning opportunities. Head to the Singapore Zoo to marvel at wildlife, and make the most of the experience when you sign up for any of its educational tours. The kids can get a taste of being zookeepers with the behind-the-scenes Animals in the Pink tour, which gives insight into how animal caregivers and veterinarians take care of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s furry friends. For less fauna and more flora, sign up for any of the workshops, guided walks or tours at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Bring the kids on a garden ‘treasure hunt’ or attend a hands-on educational workshop to learn about the diverse plants that the Gardens are home to.

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Must-visit attractions such as the Universal Studios Singapore are probably already on your itinerary, but be sure not to miss out on kids’ priced tickets (one-day passes are S$56 for children aged four to 12) and kids’ events while you’re there. Start your day sunny when you get to Sesame Street—have breakfast with your favourite characters from the show, pose for family photos and play plenty of fun games.Link: https://nerdnomads.com/top

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We spent one week in Singapore on our way from Bangkok to Bali. And what a busy and great week it was! There is so much to see and do in this city. We were totally exhausted after this week, and all the walking around.


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Singapore is such a modern, urban and “western” city. You hardly feel that you are in Asia, but at the same time, Singapore is like a melting pot of whole Asia where you can find culture and food from both China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. It is a big contrast to it`s less slick “big brother” Bangkok.

The Little Red Dot

Singapore often gets called “Little Red Dot”. The term reflects that the total land area of Singapore is no more than 716 km² and it is only a Little Red Dot on world maps.

Originally the term was used to refer to Singapore in a disparaging manner by former Indonesian President B.J. Habibie. In 1998 he apparently did not feel that Singapore was a friend to Indonesia, whereas he pointed to a map and said: “It’s OK with me, but there are 211 million people [in Indonesia]. All the green [area] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore.”


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The whole “Little Red Dot” remark caused an outcry as it was seen as a dismissal of Singapore. But today the Singapore citizens and politicians use the term with pride and as an expression of their success despite their physical limitations.

It is a city that has “everything”; fabulous shopping, beaches close by, top notch restaurants, legendary hotels and an endless number of cafes and bars. What`s not to like about Singapore?!

Top 10 Things To Do in Singapore

10. Grab a bite at a Hawker Food Market

Singapore is a foodies heaven! You can find all kinds of Asian and Western food here! The best place to go is to do as the locals, and head to one of the many Hawker food markets. Another good deal when it comes to food is to head into one of the many Shopping Malls and visit a Food Court, where you find plenty of different Asian food for a low price.

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The Raffles Hotel in Singapore is legendary, and it’s probably the world`s most famous hotel! It’s more than a hotel, it’s an icon, where all kinds of celebrities have visited. It dates all the way back to 1887, and it`s beauty and elegance is still breathtaking.

It’s an expensive place to stay, but it’s we’ll worth to step inside and have a Singapore Sling at the bar!

If you want to stay at this excellent hotel, click here for the latest prices.

8. Chill out at Clarke Quay

The colorful Clarke Quay next to the Singapore River is packed with restaurants, cafes, and bars. Head down here in the evening and fill up your stomach! They have something for everyone, from Western to Asian food.

It is also the perfect place to go for a romantic riverside stroll, as well as people-watching.

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7. Dream yourself away in “Avatar” at Gardens By The Bay

Gardens by the Bay is two big bio-domes, “Cloud Forest” and “Flower Dome”, containing an exotic range of flora and fauna from all over the world. The coolest and main attraction is, however, the amazing “Supertrees”. These are huge flashy and shimmering “trees”, 50 m high, that dazzle to lights and music! Pretty stunning, and as close as you are going to get to Avatar!

6. Visit Marina Bay Sands, the stranded ship on top of the building

When walking around in the streets of Singapore, there is no way you can avoid spotting the amazing and crazy Marina Bay Sands. It looks like a massive ship has been stranded on top of three buildings!


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Although it is a hotel, it is so much more as well! You will find restaurants, cafes, and bars here, as well as a Sky Park (the world`s highest rooftop infinity pool), theaters doing shows every evening, casino, shops, and museums. The shopping mall is so vast that it has its own canal where you can go on a gondola ride! Pretty crazy! It is Singapore`s answer to Las Vegas for sure!

If you want to stay at this luxury hotel and swim in the infinity pool with impressive view over Singapore, click here for the latest prices.

5. Soak up the busy Little India

Walk around Little India, and soak in all the smells of spices, food, and flowers, as well as the noise and Indian atmosphere. Step into one of the many Indian temples and shrines, and grab some Indian food or do some shopping at the shopping mecca Mustafa where you will find all kinds of clothes, jewelry, and souvenirs from India.

We recommend eating at the cozy Albert Court, which has some Indian restaurants with excellent food!


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We have also stayed in this area, at the cozy and colonial styled hotel Village Hotel Albert Court. A very nice hotel with great service. Click here for the latest prices.

4. Stroll around in Chinatown

Walk around Chinatown and admire the beautiful and colorful small houses among all the big skyscrapers. Watch the locals play Chinese chess, and grab some Chinese food.

One of Chinatown’s many beautiful old houses.

3. Wind down at the Botanic Garden

If you need a break from the busy and noisy city, head over to the Botanic Garden. It is a beautiful and calm oasis of green and lush nature, where the best part is the Orchid Garden.

Read more about our visit to the Singapore Botanic Garden.

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The Singapore Zoo is divided in two; The Singapore Zoo and the River Safari, but are located just next to each other with only a 1-minute walk apart. The Singapore Zoo is also open in the evening (7:30 pm till midnight every day) and is then called Night Safari. Singapore Zoo is one of the world`s best and nicest zoos and well worth a visit!

Read more of our visit to the Singapore Zoo and River Safari.

1. Shop till you drop

Singapore is a shopper`s bonanza! The city has an endless number of gigantic shopping malls, so dig out your credit card and go crazy!

The main shopping area is along Orchard street where the shopping malls seem to form an endless string on both sides of the road. Here you will find just about any fashion brand imaginable. There is also quite a few electronics and camera stores along here. We actually bought our first DSLR here back in 2005.


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One of our favorite shops to visit in Singapore is the Kinokuniya bookstore inside the Ngee Ann City shopping mall. It is one of the largest bookstores in the world and it’s great fun to wander around looking their huge selection of books and magazines.

If you want to do some hardcore electronics and computer shopping then head for Sim Lim square close to Littel India.

The End

We enjoyed our week in the posh and modern Singapore. Although the shopping, food, sightseeing and parks are great, and the city is and clean, it lacks a bit of “charm” and personality in our opinion. It is a part of Asia, but it does not feel very Asian.

It is very easy to get around in Singapore, as the public transportation system is excellent (both buses and metro) and there are plenty of taxis everywhere. Most people also speaks good English, so it is an easy place to be a tourist.


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If you were to choose one big city to visit in Asia (on your transfer from USA or Europe on to your next travel destination for instance), then I would recommend Bangkok over Singapore anytime. Bangkok has much more charm and personality than Singapore. Singapore could almost be a city in Europe or USA and just feels too polished and not very Asian.

Where To Stay In Singapore

There is no getting around that Singapore is a pretty expensive city when it comes to accommodation. But on the plus side, the hotel standard is very high, and there are some genuinely wonderful hotels here. Below are some of our favorites hotels at different price ranges.

Top End

Fullerton Hotel

The Fullerton is widely regarded as Singapore's most luxurious hotel. While the Raffles hotel is under renovation, the Fullerton Bay Hotel is the best choice for old-school five-star colonial-style luxury and world-class service.


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If it is within your budget, staying here is an experience in itself. The 25m rooftop swimming pool overlooking Marina Bay is truly spectacular!

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Hotel Fort Canning

We loved the peaceful park surrounding Hotel Fort Canning. The hotel has two large swimming pools. Our awesome room at Hotel Fort Canning

Surrounded by the green and peaceful Fort Canning Park this beautifully restored old colonial fort-made heritage boutique hotel is a quiet oasis in the heart of the city. The rooms are large and beautiful with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and super comfortable beds. We loved the spacious bathroom with its stylish bathtub.

There are two large swimming pools and a well-equipped gym. It has a very central location, within walking distance to both the main shopping street Orchard Road and the Colonial District with all the main museums and sights.

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Parkroyal on Pickering Hotel is eco-friendly Our beautiful and huge room at Parkroyal on Pickering

Parkroyal on Pickering is something as rare as an eco-conscious five-star hotel. It shows through in everything from the small touches like the daily refilled glass water bottles to pens made of bamboo to the architectural marvel of the green hanging terraces that decorate its facade.

The rooms are modern, spacious, and very comfortable. The view of the Singapore Skyline from the room and also the bathtub is amazing! There is an infinity pool as well as a well-equipped gym. The breakfast buffet is spectacular, and the location is excellent with both the Chinatown MRT Station and the Clarke Quay MRT Station very close by.

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Mid Range

Jen Orchardgateway

Jen Orchardgateway has one of the best swimming pools in Singapore. Chech the panoramic city view! Our cozy room at Jen Orchardgateway Hotel


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If you want a modern, comfortable hotel that is close to the shopping along Orchard Road, then look no further. Jen Orchardgateway is it! Occupying the top floors of the Orchard Gateway mall the location just simply can’t be beaten. The rooms are very comfortable, but the real standout is the enormous infinity rooftop swimming pool with its spectacular evening views of the city. We also loved the room service robot (yes, indeed a robot!) 🙂

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AMOY by Far East Hospitality

If you are looking for something unique, then the Amoy Hotel might just fit the bill. This renovated old temple building at the edge of Chinatown has become a world-class boutique hotel.

Every room is unique, and the old building creates a special and cozy atmosphere.

Our room at Amoy Hotel Cozy rooms at Amoy Hotel


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Our room at Amoy Hotel Cozy rooms at Amoy Hotel

The staff is always friendly and helpful. There is an MRT station, Telok Ayer MRT Station (blue Downtown Line), right across the street, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes around.

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Budget

Lloyds Inn

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood only a few minutes walk from the main shopping street of Singapore, Orchard Road, Lloyd’s Inn has a perfect central location and is excellent value for the money.

The rooms are small but stylish and well decorated like out of an Ikea catalog with some unique touches. Our room had a fantastic open-air shower. It is worth paying a little extra for a garden-facing room.

The garden is beautiful and contains a lovely wading pool and resting area. Breakfast is served in a local Kopitiam (coffee shop), Killiney Kopitiam, on the adjacent road, Killiney Road. This road has plenty of affordable restaurants serving everything from Vietnamese to Indian food.


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Hotel G

Hotel G was a positive surprise to us! While the rooms are tiny, the standard is excellent for the price with clean, modern, and comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with rainwater showers. Loved the hipster-like design.

We opted for a slightly larger room since we were traveling with a lot of luggage and we were extremely comfortable.

Downstairs is a classy and cool wine bar, and the burger bar "Twenty Five Degrees" on the corner serves some of the best burgers in Singapore. Try the truffle chips, they are heavenly!

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⇒ Click here to read our complete guide on Where To Stay In Singapore, with tips on how to find the best hotel and area to stay in for you

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If criss-crossing balance beams suspended in mid-air sounds like your idea of fun, you’ve come to the right place.

Singapore is home to plenty of obstacle courses that will push your mind and body to the limit and beyond. We’re talking about being a bona fide Ninja Warrior, careening through the skies at 60km/h and swinging on ropes like Tarzan. You’ll find all these and more in this list of obstacle courses in town.

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Think you’ve got what it takes to complete the American Ninja Warrior circuit? Then battle your way through X-Park, Asia’s first Ninja Warrior-like adventure course. You’ll find this obstacle course at BOUNCE Singapore, an indoor trampoline park located at Cineleisure Orchard. Your goal: to complete obstacles in the fastest and most creative way possible. You will be bouncing on trampolines, scaling bouldering walls, balancing on beams and zipping down an aerial runway. It’s the ultimate test of your agility, strength and force of will—you’ve been warned. Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. 8 Grange Road #09-01, Singapore 239695. +65 6816 2879.

Mon-Thu 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 9am-7pm. Visit their website or call +65 6816 2879 to book.

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Shuffle across suspension bridges, climb rope ladders, and yell like Tarzan as you swing on trapezes—all while dangling in harnesses amid the lush canopies of Bedok Reservoir Park. Forest Adventure is Singapore’s first treetop obstacle course, which features 69 crossings and six ziplines across three age-appropriate categories. Let your grit and determination guide you through the 44 obstacles of the Grand Course, and careen over the waters on three ziplines for a two-and-a-half-hour challenge. If you’re visiting with teenagers, they’ll be able to push the limits of their confidence on the Junior Course, which boasts 26 obstacles and takes approximately an hour and fifteen minutes to complete. The young ’uns won’t feel left out here, either. Forest Adventure has a course designed for children at least 1.1 metres tall. Whip out your cameras and snap away as your brave kids tackle balancing beams, spider nets and zip lines at the Kids Course. Take note—most routes only have staff on


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beams, spider nets and zip lines at the Kids Course. Take note—most routes only have staff on hand to supervise your children during the initial stage. You can, however, choose to guide them through the course for a small fee. Bedok Reservoir Park. 852 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479244. +65 8100 7420.


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Tue, Wed & Fri 9.30am-6.00pm; Sat & Sun 9.30am-6.30pm. Visit their website or call +65 8100 7420 to book.

Mega Adventure Park – Singapore

A triple-decker of daunting aerial obstacles, some as high as 15 metres, greets all thrill-seekers who stand before MegaClimb, one of four attractions in Mega Adventure Park – Singapore. Be one of the intrepid visitors who take on MegaClimb’s 36 obstacles, ranging from spider webs and cargo nets to wobbly bridges and flying foxes. If it’s the latter you are especially keen to tackle, then look no further than MegaZip. At 450 metres long and 75 metres high, Southeast Asia’s longest and steepest zip line will send you soaring, at speeds of up to 60km/h, above Sentosa’s rainforests and onto the white sands of Siloso Beach. Sentosa. 10A Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099008. +65 6480 7199.

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For thrills, spills and fun with the entire family, spend the day on the sunny island of Sentosa at HydroDash. This massive floating playground and obstacle course is bound to delight both the young and the young at heart, and you’ll be able to beat the tropical heat while bounding, bouncing and sliding the afternoon away. Hydro Dash comprises four exciting zones—categorised by difficulty—which means that your little daredevils will be able to push their limits without overstraining themselves. Level one is suitable for children from the ages of five to eight, while levels two to four are for visitors aged nine and up. Sentosa. Palawan Beach, Singapore 098498. +65 9783 7549.

Mon-Fri noon-6pm; Sat & Sun 10am-7pm. For detailed directions, visit their official website here.

TFX Millenia Walk

If you’re looking to push your physical boundaries to their limits, pay a visit to TFX Millenia Walk and brave the TerraX obstacle course.


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This indoor obstacle course is housed within Singapore’s largest fitness centre, and consists of myriad stations, from strength obstacles like Tire Flips to dexterity challenges like the Spiderman Walk. You’ll certainly feel like Heracles if you can overcome these labours!

Millenia Walk. 9 Raffles Boulevard #02-63, Singapore 039596. +65 6820 9000.

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Title: Top 5 places to visit on your Hello! Singapore Car Tour — Hello! Singapore Tours

MARINA BAY SANDS

One of Singapore's most famous structures, Marina Bay Sands is a hotel with a sizable rooftop infinity pool that provides sweeping views of the city. For an unforgettable vacation, take a plunge in the pool or relax with a drink at the rooftop bar.

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Singapore's dedication to the environment is beautifully demonstrated by these modern, towering gardens. Take a stroll through the Supertrees to admire the lovely plants and constantly changing light displays. We promise you this is a worthwhile visit that your family or group of friends will definitely enjoy.

HAW PAR VILLA

Haw Par Villa is a theme park that honors Chinese culture and tradition. It is famous for its vivid depictions of the Ten Courts of Hell from Chinese folklore. A place for those who want to see culture at its most colorful and raw depicting Asian culture that shows the teaching of values and being a good person. Witness the story of Tiger Balm comes to life through bizarre and strange sculptures.

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Chinatown is a must-visit location on any Singapore trip because of the brilliant colors, aromas, and sounds it emits. Chinatown is located in Singapore. This center of culture is renowned for its street cuisine, temples, and boutiques offering trinkets and traditional attire.

CLARKE QUAY

No trip to Singapore would be complete without a stop at Clarke Quay. From riverside eateries and bars to shopping and entertainment, this area has a lot to offer. The famous river cruise starts at Clarke quay so while you are here, you can either take a walk along the Singapore River or take experience the river cruise and enjoy the magnificent Singapore at night view.


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So be sure to book a private customised car tour if you want to discover Singapore's top attractions faster and more customizable. Whether you love the outdoors, good food, or culture, this lovely city has something to offer you. Prepare yourself for an exciting adventure, and don't forget to bring your camera so you may capture beautiful pictures of your trip.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/biggest

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Title: Top events in Singapore - November 2023

Festive celebrations, pop culture showcases and more await visitors to Singapore this November. Whether you’re an anime fan, a fashionista or just looking forward to Christmas coming early, we’ve got you covered. Here’re just some of the thrilling events in The Lion City this month.


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Made with Passion Pop Up Celebrate local lifestyle brands like Baju by Oniatta, Eden+Elie and more as we showcase their stories and products at the Made with Passion Pop Up. Uncover the essence of local craftsmanship and creativity fuelled by passion here. Date: 27 September – 9 November 2023

Venue: Design Orchard

Deepavali Celebrations Discover the beauty of Hinduism’s Festival of Light with the annual Deepavali celebrations in Little India. A festival of deep cultural significance, this fixture on the heritage district’s calendar promises multisensory attractions, from food festivals and street shows to traditional craft workshops. Date: 30 September – 3 December 2023

Venue: Little India

LKY: The Experience


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Venue: Little India

LKY: The Experience

LKY: THE EXPERIENCE, is an immersive experience that allows one to delve into the life of Lee Kuan Yew, by entering sets reimagining iconic chapters. Then, explore zones revealing lesser-known moments. Travel through time and rainbow slides and encounter a novel retelling of an icon’s story — beyond his political career. Experience over 20 immersive rooms and uncover intriguing facts that fuelled Singapore’s founding father in the 100 years of legacy.

Date: 6 October – 31 December 2023

Venue: 11 Prinsep Link

Por Por's Big Fat Wedding Surprise


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Date: 6 October – 31 December 2023

Venue: 11 Prinsep Link

Por Por's Big Fat Wedding Surprise

A dinner theatre production by Singapore Repertory Theatre, directed by Cultural Medallion winner Dick Lee, written by acclaimed local actor-playwright Jo Tan and featuring veteran actor Koh Chieng Mun. The audience attends the wedding as Por Por's "guests", while feasting on a four-course modern Indian culinary experience curated by Chef Mural of ADDA, who was the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star for an Indian restaurant (Song of India) in Southeast Asia.

Date: 8 November – 3 December 2023

Venue: One Farrer Hotel


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Date: 8 November – 3 December 2023

Venue: One Farrer Hotel

WB100 Celebrating Every Story Celebrate a century of movie magic in style at Sentosa, with the hundred-year anniversary of legendary film studio Warner Brothers. Keep an eye out for photo opportunities, free movie screenings, fun activities and a thrilling array of activities showcasing iconic and upcoming TV shows and movies from Warner Bros such as Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Aquaman and Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. Date: 10 – 26 November 2023

Venue: Sentosa


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Boutique Fairs Singapore Experience the ultimate holiday shopping extravaganza at Boutique Fairs Singapore's Gifting Edition 2023! Discover 80 new brands and 300 independent brands, including regional labels making their Singapore debut. With over 200 exclusive collection launches, redemption perks, cafes, a convenient room concierge, and a free shuttle bus service, this event is a must-visit for all shopping enthusiasts looking for a unique and hassle-free experience. Date: 17 – 19 November 2023

Venue: F1 Pit Building


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Christmas on A Great Street Break out the festive decorations and deck the streets with holly – Christmas on A Great Street is slated to return this November. This beloved event will see a two-mile stretch Orchard Road decorated with dazzling lights and ornaments. Visitors can also expect three Great Christmas Villages with carnival rides and games, pop-up stores, and food and beverage kiosks located outside Shaw House, Ngee Ann City and Plaza Singapura. The Christmas Eve street party will stretch from Paterson junction to Bideford junction, and it will be closed to traffic from 6pm onwards. The party will take place from 8pm to 12.30am, and will feature performances, Christmas carols, Santa Meet & Greet sessions, a market, food trucks, and a countdown to Christmas. Date: 16 November – 1 January 2024

Venue: Orchard Road


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Next in Vogue Immerse yourself in the future of fashion at Vogue Singapore's 'NEXT IN VOGUE' event, presented in collaboration with EDITION Hotels to celebrate Vogue’s third anniversary. With thought-provoking conversations, a curated Vogue Closet, Vogue Glam Room, and exciting fringe activities, this event promises to be a captivating exploration of fashion, innovation, and culture. Date: 17 – 18 November 2023

Venue: Orchard

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This first-in-Southeast Asia Nintendo pop-up will be located near the Pokémon store on Level 4 in Jewel Changi Airport. The pop-up store will feature official Nintendo merchandise from games such as Super Mario, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon and Pikmin, a Nintendo Switch Play area and mascot meet-and-greet sessions.

Date: 17 November – 1 January 2024

Venue: Jewel Changi Airport


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Date: 17 November – 1 January 2024

Venue: Jewel Changi Airport

TRIFECTA Music Festival Feel the stoke at TRIFECTA Music Festival from 18-19 November, Singapore’s first board sports and music festival with 28 of the top music artists and DJs including Ruel, Phum Viphurit, Fazerdaze, Lola Amour, RRILEY, Shye, Forests, EMONIGHTSG and more! Organised by TRIFECTA, Asia’s first snow, surf, and skate lifestyle destination in Singapore’s iconic shopping belt, Orchard Road. ⁠Tickets available for purchase here. Date: 18 – 19 November 2023

Venue: 10A Exeter Road

Immersive Disney Animation Ever wanted to step right into your favourite Disney movie? Immersive Disney Animation will fulfil that fantasy with a 360-degree multi-sensory experience that takes you inside your favourite Walt Disney Animation Studios movies like never before!


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Taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre, this immersive movie experience will have you picking from over 40 contemporary and classic titles and experiencing the songs and scenes that you love in a brand new way. Date: 18 November – 31 December 2023

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Theatre

Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America is the world’s first large-scale exhibition to take a comparative approach between artistic expressions from Southeast Asia and Latin America, united by their struggles against colonialism. Comprising over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, performances and sensorial installations, Tropical spans the 20th century, tracing how artists from both regions challenged conventions and fostered solidarities, defiantly reclaiming their place within the story of art. Date: 18 November – 24 March 2024

Venue: National Gallery SingaporeLink: https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/europe/uk/


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Title: Top Places To Visit In The United Kingdom: 2023

I’m Chloe and I absolutely love travelling the world and sharing stories and memories from my trips, as well as helpful travel advice so that you can follow in my footsteps. Not sure where you fancy going? Start here or see where I am in the world over on Instagram.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/tea

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Title: Traditional Tea Appreciation Workshop — Hello! Singapore Tours

Choose from a short 20 to 30-minute introduction to Chinese tea and the art of the tea ceremony and a longer 1.5 to 2-hours workshop led by a tea master.

In both cases you will enjoy the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same tea house.

These tea appreciation workshops can be booked as a stand alone activity or incorporated into a day tour based around Chinese culture and heritage.


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We recommend booking this traditional workshop together with a second workshop at ETTE, where we put a modern twist on tea with a hands on tea blending session and talk about innovative flavour creation.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/content/desktop/en/travel

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Title: Travellers Health Protocols during Covid-19

COVID-19 General Advisory for Travellers

What to do if you are unwell or test positive for COVID-19 while visiting Singapore

Should you feel unwell or tested positive for COVID-19

Travellers who are unwell or tested positive for COVID-19 should receive medical advice if they fulfil any of the following criteria.

Aged 60 and older

Have Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) symptoms


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Aged 60 and older

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Immunocompromised or have concurrent medical conditions such as obesity (e.g., adults with a BMI ≥30), hypertension, diabetes, chronic heart and lung diseases, kidney diseases on dialysis, hypercoagulable states, cancer, or patients on drugs that cause immunosuppression

Pregnant

Persons with Down’s syndrome

Persons with mild ARI symptoms should stay at home until symptoms resolve.

If there is a need to go out while symptomatic, or if asymptomatic but test positive for COVID-19, exercise social responsibility by observing the following practices.

Minimise social interactions

Wear a mask

Avoid crowded places

Do not visit vulnerable places such as hospitals and nursing homes

Do not have contact with vulnerable persons such as the elderlyLink: https://nerdnomads.com/blog/page/10

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One would think that we would wake up on the third day of our Komodo National Park adventure all tired and fed up with this primitive tent life, but quite the opposite happened. We were so sad that this was…Link: https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/south

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Title: Travel Blogs & Travel Guides: 2023

Budget friendly and centrally located, Su Merced Hotel is a great option for a stay in Santiago, Chile.

It was an emotional day. I was coming to the end of my adventures in Chile. Just one night remained… and here I was checking into Su Merced – a boutique hotel in the centre of Santiago.

I stumbled across the hotel during an intense hotel research session. It had great reviews. Sitting just outside the top 10 of ALL the hotels in Santiago on Trip Advisor, it seemed to have won people over. Guests were returning time and time again and I just had to find out why.


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Located in Lastarria, moments from The Singular (a wonderful hotel I stayed in just a week or so before), the area is perfect for a few days exploring the city. In amongst the grand historic buildings, cool cafes, and lush parks, it’s a great spot, and architecturally – the hotel had been an exciting project.

Read moreLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/behind

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Title: Travel different: Behind the scenes tours

Discover a side of Singapore few have seen with these family-friendly tours. Run by true experts—the people who work there day in, day out—these immersive experiences take you behind the scenes of Singapore’s major attractions.

Ocean Dreams

Tour operator: Resorts World™ Sentosa


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Crawl into a tent and let the calming blue hues of the Open Ocean Habitat lull you to sleep during your Ocean Dreams experience at S.E.A. Aquarium™ in Resorts World™ Sentosa. The sleepover includes a 90-minute after-hours guided tour of the entire aquarium, with the guides making stops along the way to explain more about aquatic life such as manta rays, coral reefs and sharks. You will even get a chance to feed the smaller fish during the tour. There’ll be fun games for the whole family and dinner is included. When you wake up the following day, the aquarium will have a little surprise in store for you—divers will swim over to your section, bearing banners that wish you a good morning. Tours include sleeping bags and discounted rates to the Adventure Cove Waterpark™ (applicable after the conclusion of the Ocean Dreams programme). Reservations for this tour should be made two weeks in advance. For online bookings, find out more here or call +65 6577 7515.


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Tour operator: National Parks

Held every fourth Saturday of the month, Race Against Time – Science Behind a Botanic Garden Tour is a free 45-minute walk around the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ research facilities. The tour takes you to the Herbarium—which holds records of reference plant materials dating as far back as the 1790s—and to the Orchid and Micro-propagation laboratory, where you can learn all about the garden’s orchid hybridisation programme. Here, you can catch a glimpse of researchers performing experiments on small plants and flowers. The tour also includes a visit to the Library of Botany and Horticulture, which is a museum showcasing botanical specimens and botanical illustrations. Registration starts 15 minutes before the tour commences, and is limited to 20 people, aged nine and up. For groups larger than 20, enquire via email at least 14 days in advance. For online bookings, find out more here or call 1800 471 7300.

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Esplanade Tour

Tour operator: The Esplanade Co Ltd

Peek behind the stage curtains and gain fascinating insights into the routines of stage performers on this tour at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. It grants you backstage access to the city’s largest performing arts venue, where you can find out how major productions like Les Misérables are brought to life. The one-hour Esplanade Tour, which is conducted in English, is held every Monday, and takes you through the Concert Hall and Theatre, dropping by the orchestra pit, dressing rooms and artists’ lounge before ending with some light refreshments. Groups of 12 or more should make a reservation at least two weeks in advance. For online bookings, find out more here or call +65 6828 8377.

Wild Discoverer Tour

Tour operator: Mandai Wildlife Reserve


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Wild Discoverer Tour

Tour operator: Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Get up close and personal with monkeys, rhinos and giraffes when you sign up for the Singapore Zoo’s Wild Discoverer Tour. Jump aboard a buggy and be whisked through the zoo’s most popular exhibits, as a guide explains how they care for the various beasts. Then pop into the Fragile Forest to learn more about invertebrates like Madagascan hissing cockroaches and rhinoceros beetles. Finally, at the zoo’s Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia, you’ll be treated to the cheeky antics of a hundred Hamadryas baboons as they are fed. Tour groups are kept to a maximum of seven people, and the tour price excludes park admission, which must be purchased separately. Do make your tour reservations at least five days in advance. For online bookings, find out more here or call +65 6269 3411.

Manatee Mania

Tour operator: Mandai Wildlife Reserve


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Manatee Mania

Tour operator: Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Get up close and personal with the adorable manatees of the River Wonders on this special behind-the-scenes tour. Did you know manatees take about a week to fully digest their meals? You’ll get to learn more about these gentle sea creatures, and how their needs are cared for by the River Wonders’s trainers and handlers. This educational hour-long tour will also let you try your hand at training and feeding sessions. Do note that participants under the age of 18 should be accompanied by adults, and children need to be at least 1.2 metres in height to embark on this tour. For online bookings, find out more here or call +65 6269 3411.

Bird’s Eye Tour

Tour operator: Mandai Wildlife Reserve


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Bird’s Eye Tour

Tour operator: Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Enjoy a private buggy ride around the Jurong Bird Park on the Bird’s Eye Tour. Taking place over 60 minutes, the tour brings you on a close encounter with the park’s feathered friends. Meet Sally the hornbill, learn about how to care for chicks and get to fly the park’s majestic birds of prey. The tour takes place three times a day, and reservations should be made at least five days in advance. For online bookings, find out more here or call +65 6269 3411.

Singapore Sports Hub Venue Tours

Tour operator: Singapore Sports HubLink: https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/travel

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Title: Travel Print Store – Beautiful Travel Prints For Your Wall

The Travel Print Store Is Now Open!

Find out how to buy beautiful travel prints from the Travel Print Store.

A few of my favourites from the Travel Print Store


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A few of my favourites from the Travel Print Store

After spending years taking photos of beautiful destinations around the world, I’m excited to say that we’ve opened an ETSY store to sell our prints. Say hello to the Travel Print Store!

It’s taken us a while to select our favourite photos to feature in the store, choose paper types and figure out all sorts of logistics, but we’re so happy to have launched! Macca and I area really proud of the designs. You can read more about the process of launching our print store here.

They include some lovely collections, including this bright, sunshine-filled Miami collection – one of my personal faves!

Miami collection in the Travel Print Store

We offer prints in a number of sizes and ship globally. We’re offering custom options too, so feel free to get in touch if there’s anything you’re looking for that’s not listed, or if you’d like your own message added to one of the designs.Link: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/travel

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Title: Travel Resources

Nina Out and About contains affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these Amazon links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

After travelling full-time for over 5 years and living in 8+ countries, I’ve become an expert on travel resources.

Use my tried and tested favourites to ensure your next trip abroad is stress free – even if you’re moving everything you own!

How to Move Abroad for Free

WWOOF – Wwoofing is a popular option to find free accommodations in exchange for manual labour, usually on farms, abroad.

Workaway – I used Workaway to live in Europe for a year without any essential costs! For $40/year, you can live anywhere in the world working part-time at any task.


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Trusted Housesitters – Exchange your services watering plants or feeding dogs to get a free place to stay. Trusted Housesitters is my #1 choice when I house sit for free accommodations.

Moving Abroad Resources

1-800-Got-Junk – Need to clear out your home before moving? Call 1-800-Got-Junk to avoid carting everything to and from the dump for hours. It makes it so much easier to downsize!

UPack – All you have to do is pack, and UPack will take care of the rest of your move!

How to Find Cheap Flights

Google Flights – Google Flights is an easy way to compare flights from a variety of carriers. I love their “any date” feature.

Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my bread and butter for finding cheap flights. It’s extremely customizable so you can let it tell you when to travel and what countries are cheapest to visit.

Skiplagged – Skiplagged is my prized secret for finding cheap travel tickets to anywhere.


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Skiplagged – Skiplagged is my prized secret for finding cheap travel tickets to anywhere.

Priority Pass – Get into lounges for free with Priority Pass. You’ll be able to travel in style without the cost.

Best Accommodation Resources

Airbnb – Get the feeling of home abroad by renting an Airbnb.

Vrbo – I prefer Vrbo to Airbnb. They have lower service fees and often more options for accommodations that are home-y without costing thousands of dollars.

Hostelworld – Looking for the best hostel? Check out hostel world’s helpful rating systems. I’ve used them across New Zealand to find affordable accommodations.

Booking.com – Every hotel you’ve ever thought of is on booking.com. I use Booking.com when I know where I want to stay and need the cheapest price.

Expedia – Browsing hotels? Head to Expedia! I love Expedia to help me find the best hotel in locations I’m not familiar with.

Rental Car Resources


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Rental Car Resources

Discover Cars – Discover Cars compares the prices for a vehicle from a variety of suppliers to ensure you get the cheapest rate.

BlaBlaCar – The cheapest ridesharing app. Stop overpaying for Ubers!

Best Tours for Women

Contiki – 18-35 year old women should take a Contiki tour at least once in their life. It helped me get comfortable travelling abroad solo.

G Adventures – G Adventures is my preferred tour type because of their do-it-yourself style. You get a tour planned for you, but then you can go on it alone!

Viator – Day tours can be so hard to find. Viator makes it easy, with transparent ratings and epic options around the world.

Get Your Guide – Get Your Guide is my favourite platform to book local tours in the USA.

Travel Safety Essentials

Hidden Pocket Scarf – Protect your valuables from pick pockets with this handy scarf.

Safety Wing Insurance – The best travel insurance for digital nomads, expats, and solo female travellers.


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How to Send Money Abroad

Wise.com – I only use Wise.com when I’m sending money abroad. Their multi-currency credit card also eliminates international fees, which means I don’t need to sign up to a million credit cards that only work well outside my home country.

Packing Essentials

Portable Power Bank – Never get lost in Amsterdam without a map because your phone died again!

Tripod – The perfect lightweight tripod to take selfies and posed shots abroad.

International Adapter – Don’t fry your hair with the wrong adapter again!

Portable Massage Gun – For those aches and pains after long haul flights and 30,000 steps across Italy.

Scrubba Washbag – Stop ruining your clothes in hostel washing machines when you can save time, money, and your precious items with Scrubba!

Microfiber Towel – The softest and easiest to pack towel on the market. I use them for the gym, the beach, and travel.

Portable Scale – Never overpay for luggage fees again!

Phones and Internet Abroad


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Portable Scale – Never overpay for luggage fees again!

Phones and Internet Abroad

Google Fi – Pay as you go data for around the world.

Skyroam – My favourite hotspot for mobile wifi. I use this when I go camping or when my apartment doesn’t have internet for a week due to a technician mix up.

NordVPN – Stream shows from around the world with NordVPN. Finally Canadians can access US Netflix and Americans can get their British crime shows on!

How to Make Friends Abroad

MeetUp – The #1 way to meet people when travelling. MeetUp has groups for every interest, and it’s 100% free to join!Link: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/travel

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Nina Out and About contains affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these Amazon links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.


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Travel TipsLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/tropical

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Title: Tropical

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True to its ‘City in a Garden’ moniker, Singapore is a marriage of lush tropical foliage and bustling metropolis. This emphasis on greenery is moving beyond the streets of our city and onto our plates, thanks to a growing number of chefs and restaurateurs who are whipping up cuisine inspired by Singapore’s natural surroundings.

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique


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Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

Southeast Asian fruits, flowers, pods, herbs and spices are the pride and joy of this gelato parlour. Its freshly churned, botanical-inspired gelato pays homage by using ingredients and flavours native to our region. So instead of hazelnut and chocolate, you can pick from lychee raspberry, pandan, white chrysanthemum, strawberry basil, and other refreshing tropical flavours. To lift those floral notes, ask for your gelato to be heaped on a crispy thyme cone for an extra dollar. Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique at Katong. 63 East Coast Road #01-05, Singapore 428776. +65 9678 6092.

Tue-Sun noon-10pm. Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique at Jewel Changi Airport. 78 Airport Boulevard #01-214/215/216, Singapore 819666. +65 9678 6092.

Daily noon-10pm. Pints are not available at their Jewel Changi Airport boutique.

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Daily noon-10pm. Pints are not available at their Jewel Changi Airport boutique.

Pollen

Located in the heart of the Gardens by the Bay, this fine dining restaurant serves up exquisite plates that are as vibrant and vivid as its surroundings. Executive chef Michael Wilson, previously from the one-Michelin-starred Claridge’s in London, serves up a tantalising range of modern dishes and vegetarian treats. Tropically-inspired dishes on the menu include pandan rice pudding with tropical fruits, and beetroot risotto with jackfruit. After a meal here, explore the Flower Dome (you’ve already made it in, after all) and stroll through the sub-20ºC Mediterranean garden that’s set with exotic flowers and plants. Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. 18 Marina Gardens Drive #01-09, Singapore 018953. +65 6604 9988.

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The Halia

The Halia (named after the Malay word for “ginger”) is located in the Ginger Garden of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is home to over 250 species of the root. The restaurant takes the nature theme seriously: even the layout of its architecture conforms to the contours of the land, preserving the trees and foliage around it.

The food, on the other hand, combines refined European techniques with Southeast Asian ingredients and flavours. Dishes here include lemongrass & ginger prawn salad, accompanied by ginger flower dressing, while its oven-baked halibut fillet swims in a ginger-perfumed broth. Plus, you’re guaranteed excellent views of the surrounding greenery thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. It doesn’t get more idyllic than this.

Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens. 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569. +65 8444 1148.

Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-10pm.

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Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-10pm.

Restaurant Euphoria

Helmed by local chef Jason Tan—formerly the executive chef of Corner House at the Botanic Gardens—Restaurant Euphoria is a must-visit for epicureans of all stripes.

The culinary creations here are undergirded by chef Jason’s gastro-botanica cuisine—which highlights botanical elements like plants, spices and herbs in a variety of dishes. Indulge in an amuse bouche with hints of the tropics— made with scallops, coconut and finger lime—savour Maine Lobster seasoned with five spices, or dig into sea urchin with Thai Basil.

Restaurant Euphoria. 76 Tras Street, Singapore 079015.

Tue 6.30

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Wildseed Café and Bar

Wildseed brings together a café, patisserie, cocktail bar and urban farm into one space, with produce from the farm making its way onto the plates and into the glasses. Sip on nature-inspired tipples like the lychee mojito—made with rum, lychee, mint and lime—and chow down on gourmet meaty sandwiches before grabbing a dessert. The desserts shine through with local influences, too. Banana loaf is topped with shavings of ginger flower, while a coconut muffin is coloured blue thanks to the addition of pea flower, an ingredient traditionally used in Peranakan* cuisine. *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. The Summerhouse. 3 Park Lane, Singapore 798387. +65 6262 1063.

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Knots Café and Living

Stepping into this one-stop furniture store and café is like walking into a greenhouse—it blooms with flower arrangements, terrariums, potted plants and other tropical flora. Everything here is for sale, including the tables you’ll be seated at while tucking into the desserts on the predominantly sweet menu. Expect café-friendly treats: there’s the Blue Swimmer Crab Risotto, Egg Florentine, Gamberi Con Aglio and lots more. Food aside, Knots Café carries an impressive selection of upcycled and hand-crafted furniture pieces that range from dining tables to armchairs to cabinets. Knots Café and Living. 160 Paya Lebar Road #01-07, Singapore 409022. +65 6817 0383.

Mon 10am-9pm; Tue-Thu & Sun 9am-9pm; Fri & Sat 9am-10pm.

Open Farm CommunityLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/types

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Title: Types of Chicken Rice and where to try them

Considered one of Singapore’s national dishes, chicken rice is made of tender poached chicken sliced into bite-sized pieces, served with a fragrant and flavourful rice, and accompanied by dark soya sauce, garlic-chilli and ginger dips.

Given our nation’s love of food, many passionate local chefs have developed creative takes on the heritage dish, giving birth to a new category called ‘Mod-Sin’ (Modern-Singaporean).

Traditional Hainanese chicken rice is adapted from a dish called “Wenchang Chicken” from Hainan Island, which uses a particular fowl that is bony and fibrous. In Singapore, the dish is infused with local Cantonese influences, which include the tangy red chilli sauce dip and the use of tender and young chicken.


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The rice itself is decadent on its own and complements the soft chicken. Cooking the rice in chicken stock and fat gives it a rich umami flavour, while ginger and pandan imbues it with an inviting aroma.

There is also a variety of chicken rice to choose from, and most eateries will give you the option of steamed or roasted chicken. Some stalls also sell another specialty called soya sauce chicken rice, which is poached chicken braised in soya sauce, giving it a darker colour.

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The classic way to eat chicken rice. The chicken is steeped in boiling water or blanched till it is fully cooked, before being soaked in cold water to ensure that the meat remains tender. Head to the famous Tian Tian Chicken Rice hawker stall at Maxwell Food Centre, whose version has set the benchmark for this iconic dish in Singapore. The stall’s cook, Madam Foo Kui Lian, triumphed over British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay during the Hawker Hero Challenge, a televised series of cooking bouts. For only S$3.50 per serving, you get a generous portion of chicken, rice and soup. Tian Tian Chicken Rice, Maxwell Food Centre. 1 Kadayanallur Street #01-10/11, Singapore 069184. +65 9691 4852.


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Tue-Sun 10am-7.30pm. For a healthier take on chicken rice, try Chicken House in Upper Thomson. Famous for their ‘kampong’ (Malay village) chicken, priced at S$28 for a whole chicken meal, these birds are sourced from the Malaysian countryside, and are corn-fed and free ranging, resulting in a leaner, yellow-skinned chicken. Dip the tender meat into their specialty garlic-chilli and ginger sauces to add an extra punch. All their orders come with a rich, homemade chicken broth that has been boiled for over 24 hours. Grab an early lunch to avoid disappointment, as this shop closes as soon as they sell out. Chicken House. 255 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574382. +65 6440 0108.

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This chicken rice is a variation of the original steamed chicken, but with a browned and crispy skin. The chicken is marinated in ginger juice, soya sauce, honey, salt and pepper before being roasted. Loy Kee at Balestier Road is a favourite haunt for many locals, and serves roasted, fresh chicken with piping hot rice. Savour the flavours of their crispy chicken skin and tender meat. From S$6.50 for an individual portion, Loy Kee also serves other favourites, such as Hainanese beef stew and char siew (flavoured and barbecued pork). Loy Kee Chicken Rice. 342 Balestier Road, Singapore 329774. +65 6252 2318.

Daily 10am

10pm.

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Soya sauce chicken is similar to steamed chicken, except that it is braised with both soya sauce and a mixture of herbs and spices that result in its different flavour and colour. In 2016, hawker Chan Hon Meng won a Michelin star for this dish, making him one of the only two street food establishments in the world to be awarded the star. Visit his original outlet on the second floor of Chinatown Complex, but be prepared to queue. Since the stall received the Michelin award, people have flocked from far and wide to try his dish, but we promise you, its fare is worth the wait. The tender chicken skin is glazed in a soy sauce base that will leave you wanting more. An individual serving of soya sauce chicken rice is priced at S$2.80, or you can try it with noodles, at S$3.30. If you cannot make it to his original outlet, Hawker Chan has now expanded to several locations across Singapore and Asia-Pacific. Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre. 335 Smith Street #02-126, Singapore 050335.


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Title: Uncover Singapore’s hidden stories with Cai Yinzhou

Meet

Yinzhou

URBAN EXPLORER, TOUR GUIDE

Since the days of his youth—many of which were spent exploring the streets of Geylang—Cai Yinzhou has had an impulse for discovering hidden stories. To this young, compassionate tour guide, old buildings are filled with lessons from the past, and neighbourhoods are classrooms where personal narratives entwine with the arc of history.

Yinzhou’s many social initiatives include Geylang Adventures—which aims to unpack social issues through sight-seeing—and Back Alley Barbers, a project offering free haircuts to migrant labourers. For his efforts in aiding Singapore’s disadvantaged, the young advocate of social change was conferred the Singapore Youth Award in 2017.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/a

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Title: Unforgettable eats in Katong-Joo Chiat

Besides being a treasure trove of Peranakan* culture and charming architecture, the enclave of Katong-Joo Chiat is a regular stomping ground for local foodies who crave diversity.

From home-made Peranakan dishes to artisanal gelato, the neighbourhood boasts a range of dishes that’re bound to expand your culinary horizons.

The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.

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The 1925 Brewing Co.

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Instead of french fries and burgers to go with your craft beer, this family-run restaurant and pub serves up Teochew-inspired staples like smoked eggplant and orh nee (yam paste dessert). A prominent Chinese dialect group in Singapore, the Teochews are known for a cuisine characterised by its delicate flavours and fresh ingredients, making this a great place to experience how Chinese food has evolved in our city.

With eight distinctive brews (proudly made in the Lion City) to pick from, this is the perfect place for alcohol aficionados looking to take their first step into the world of Singaporean craft brews.

The 1925 Brewing Co. 261 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427515. +65 6909 1425.

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British Hainan British Hainan is a great place to learn how food bridges cultures. Our Hainanese people were the first ethnic community to master Western cooking techniques during the colonial era, and you’ll be able to taste that influence at this family-owned eatery. The restaurant’s menu includes British comfort food like truffle fries and English pork sausages, as well as Hainanese-Western staples such as Hainanese pork chop and oxtail stew. The restaurant’s interior and furniture are equally inspired by Western culture, with a trove of vintage memorabilia and retro trinkets to admire after your meal. British Hainan. 75 Carpmael Road, Singapore 429812. +65 6336 8122.

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Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Prata More than just a hawker stall, Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Prata has been a beloved stomping ground among Singapore east-siders for over three decades. If you’re looking to eat breakfast like a local, you should certainly consider having a meal here. Prata (South Indian flatbread) dipped in curry is a local breakfast staple, and this stall serves up a version that’s light and crisp. Foodies who’re curious about how this delectable dish is made can observe the owners of this establishment at work kneading and frying the prata. For first-timers, we recommend ordering the original kosong (plain) prata or the egg prata, to better appreciate the simplicity of tastes. Be sure to spice up your meal with the establishment’s rich mutton and fish curries. Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Prata at Tin Yeung Restaurant. 300 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427551.

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Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant Looking to enrich your senses with authentic local flavours? Make Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant—the oldest Peranakan eatery in Singapore—your pitstop for lunch. Peranakan food is famous for its rich, complex taste profiles, and the establishment serves up a medley of classic dishes, ranging from babi pongteh (stewed pork with fermented soya bean) to sambal udang (chilli shrimp). Fun fact: Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson visited Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant in February 2019, and sung praises about her dining experience. Talk about a superhero-sized thumbs up! Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant. 40 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427764. +65 6344 2761.

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Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice For many Singaporeans, chicken rice is more than just an iconic local dish—it also holds fond memories as their go-to comfort food. Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice’s rendition of this dish boasts fragrant rice and generous portions of tender chicken meat, topped with sesame oil and fried garlic. The store also serves achar (pickled vegetables) to whet your appetite and complimentary bowls of homemade soup. If you’re visiting during lunch, we suggest making a trip down before noon, as 30-minute-long waits are common. Katong Shopping Centre. 865 Mountbatten Road #B1-85/87, Singapore 437844.

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Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique A favourite of foodies with a sweet tooth, Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique offers a range of botanically-inspired ice creams. Instead of conventional flavours like chocolate and vanilla, the establishment serves up ice cream made with unique herbs, spices and flowers. The most popular flavours here include Strawberry Basil, Pandan and Pistachio. Takeaway pints are available if you’re looking to enjoy these sweet treats from the comfort of your hotel room. Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique. 63 East Coast Road #01-05, Singapore 428776. +65 9678 6092.

Tue-Thu & Sun noon-10pm; Fri & Sat noon-10.30pm.

Dona Manis Cake Shop

For a taste of tradition that’ll have you nostalgic for your mother’s baking, drop by Dona Manis Cake Shop.


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A hidden gem located in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre, this traditional bakery is a favourite among local residents. This family-run establishment serves up a delectable assortment of pastries, baked fresh daily at six in the morning.

While their tarts and signature cream pies are certainly delicious, the star attraction here is arguably their banana pie, an indulgent mix of butter, banana, almond and coconut.

Katong Shopping Centre. 865 Mountbatten Road #B1-93, Singapore 437844. +65 6440 7688

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5pm; Sun 9.30am

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Title: Unique dates in Singapore

From high-flying thrills to idyllic green sanctuaries, our city is home to myriad attractions and activities for couples in the mood for love. Whether you’re celebrating your 1st anniversary or have been soul mates for decades, you’re bound to find a whole range of unique and exciting dates in Singapore.

Bask in the city lights


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With its bustling streets, soaring skyscrapers and shimmering city lights, Singapore at night is certainly a sight to behold. Kickstart your trip by signing up for ‘Singapore in a Nutshell’. Organised by Singapore Sidecars, this tour will introduce you to our city’s many charms from the sidecar of a vintage Vespa. Besides giving you an overview of our city’s attractions, this tour makes for an evocative and thrilling introduction to your shared adventure in Singapore. As the sun sets over our city, this tour will give you a glimpse of what awaits you in Singapore’s charming districts—from the golden-domed Sultan Mosque in Kampong Gelam to the scent of spices in Little India. Now that you’ve seen Singapore’s streets at dusk, observe the beauty of the city from up high at 1-Altitude. Perched atop One Raffles Place, the establishment boasts fine dining, varied selection and a gorgeous view of Singapore’s cityscape that’ll have you and your loved one on cloud nine. Other rooftops bars and


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of Singapore’s cityscape that’ll have you and your loved one on cloud nine. Other rooftops bars and hidden watering holes include Zafferano—an Italian restaurant and bar on the 43rd floor of Ocean Financial Centre—and Lantern, a glitzy watering hole with décor that draws inspiration from Clifford Pier’s historical nickname of Red Lantern Pier. Singapore Sidecars. For online bookings, find out more here or call +65 9620 0166. 1-Altitude at One Raffles Place. 1 Raffles Place Level 63, Singapore 048616. +65 6438 0410.


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Mon-Thu 6pm-2am; Fri & Sat 6pm-4am; Sun 6pm-1am. Zafferano at Ocean Financial Centre. 10 Collyer Quay Level 43, Singapore 049315. +65 6509 1488.

Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm; Sat 6.30-11pm. Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326. +65 6877 8911.

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Nothing creates a stronger bond than helping your partner push beyond his or her limits. If the both of you are irrepressible daredevils, we suggest paying a visit to Sentosa. Beyond its balmy beaches, this island resort is home to activities that are bound to thrill and delight in equal measure. Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett is home to vertigo-inducing activities that include bungy jumping, a 47-metre-tall skybridge and giant swings that reach speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour. Alternatively, pay a visit to iFly Singapore, an indoor skydiving experience that simulates the thrill of freefalling from 12,000 feet. The establishment is manned by veteran instructors, who’ll guide the both of you throughout the entire process. If these suggestions sound daunting but you’d still like to embark on an aerial adventure with your partner, consider booking a dinner that takes place in the sky. The Cable Car Sky Dining experience at Mount Faber Peak will have you savouring both a


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in the sky. The Cable Car Sky Dining experience at Mount Faber Peak will have you savouring both a four-course meal and Singapore’s scenic southern coast at dusk. Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett. 30 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099011. +65 6911 3070.


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Mon-Thu & Sun 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat 10am-9pm. iFly Singapore. 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01, Singapore 099010. +65 6571 0000.

Daily 11am-9pm. Faber Peak Singapore. 109 Mount Faber Road Level 2, Singapore 099203. +65 6377 9688.

For online bookings, find out more here.

Find a shared love for nature’s beauty


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Singapore’s reputation as a city in a garden is well deserved—nature abounds amidst our metropolis’ urban modernity, with green sanctuaries, verdant gardens and charming parks waiting to be uncovered. Budding botanists looking to nurture a shared love for nature can pay visits to either Singapore Botanic Gardens or Gardens by the Bay. The former is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been a fixture on our island for over 160 years. Marvel at the garden’s collection of orchids or take a stroll through the tranquillity of the Learning Forest. If you’re looking for hands-on activities, the Singapore Botanic Gardens also plays host to myriad gardening experiences, ranging from classes that’ll teach you to grow bonsai to sessions that will have you crafting your own terrarium. Your other option—Gardens by the Bay—is home to both surreal landscapes and exotic flora. Lose yourself amidst the mist-drenched peaks of Cloud Forest, admire the beautiful flowers at Floral Fantasy, and marvel at


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mist-drenched peaks of Cloud Forest, admire the beautiful flowers at Floral Fantasy, and marvel at the soaring Super Trees structures from up close. To uncover new depths instead, spend a day exploring S.E.A. Aquarium™ at Resorts World™ Sentosa, home to over 1,000 species of marine life. Active divers who’re looking for an unforgettable encounter with the ocean’s wondrous wildlife can sign up for Shark Dive, an aquatic encounter that’ll have them swimming up close and personal with sharks from 12 different species. If you aren’t an experienced diver, consider signing for Sea Trek Adventure instead—this exciting activity will have you walking amidst thousands of spectacular marine animals. The aquarium is also home to Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora, which serves Mediterranean seafood dishes in a space that displays the ocean’s awe-inspiring beauty. Singapore Botanic Gardens. 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569.


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Daily 5am-midnight. Gardens by the Bay. 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.

Daily 5-2am. Cooled Conservatories, the Supertree Grove and OCBC Skyway opens daily 9am-9pm. S.E.A. Aquarium™. 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269.

Opens Daily at 10am. Closing time varies. For more information, click here. Ocean Restaurant at Resorts World™ Sentosa. 22 Sentosa Gateway #B1-455 & 456, Singapore 098136. +65 6577 6688.

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If you and your partner are insatiable sports lovers, these activities are bound to get your adrenaline pumping. Couples looking to scale new heights together should try rock climbing at Climb Central, home to a range of beginner-friendly and intermediate rock-climbing walls. The establishment offers unlimited hours of climbing with one entry and greenhorns will be shown the ropes with a short, 15-minute course. Alternatively, visit Let’em Play for Singapore’s first augmented reality bouldering experience, where projected graphics and body tracking from Finland’s latest technology is used to redefine your climbing adventure. If you’re looking for a more relaxing activity , a bout of yoga may be up your alley. Hale Yoga offers a one-off aerial yoga class that’ll have you engaging in a range of stretches and poses that’re bound to test your flexibility. Quirkier couples looking to enjoy a novel workout should head to Axe Factor Instead. This indoor axe-throwing range will have you and


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a novel workout should head to Axe Factor Instead. This indoor axe-throwing range will have you and your partner competing to see if you can hit the bullseye from 14 feet away. Climb Central at Kallang Wave Mall. 1 Stadium Place #B1-01, Singapore 397628.


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Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat & Sun 9am-9pm.

For a list of Climb Central gyms, click here. Let’em Play. 18 Boon Lay Way #01-100, Singapore 609966

Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat-Sun 8.30am-8.30pm. Hale Yoga at Robinson Square. 144 Robinson Road #19-02, Singapore 068908. +65 6581 3200.

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Fri 10am

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For their class schedule, click here. Axe Factor at The Grandstand. 200 Turf Club Road #01-32A/B & 34A/B, Singapore 287994

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Have an adventure on the high seas


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Whether you’re looking to work up a sweat or see new horizons, Singapore’s coastal waters are ripe for adventure. To pick up a new sport or learn to navigate the waves together, consider signing up for a kayaking session at the Singapore Sports Hub. Inseparable couples should consider renting a two-seat kayak, and learning the fundamentals of rowing together. Couples looking to explore new horizons should check out Fever’s Island-Hopper Tour, a 10-kilometre route that’ll have you kayaking to Singapore’s Southern Islands while uncovering its best fishing spots. If you’re looking for a more restful activity, consider taking a boat to Smith Marine. This quirky establishment was once a kelong (off-shore platform) for local fishermen, before it evolved into a modern restaurant in 2015. In homage to its history, the restaurant boasts a ‘sure catch’ pond where you and your loved one can reel in your own dinner, before enjoying a beautiful sunset out at sea. Water Sports Centre at Singapore


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in your own dinner, before enjoying a beautiful sunset out at sea. Water Sports Centre at Singapore Sports Hub. 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699. +65 6653 8900.


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Daily 7am-8pm. Kayak Fishing Fever at Sentosa Cove. 11 Cover Drive, Singapore 098497. +65 9660 9928.

To book, click here. Smith Marine. Pick-up at Changi Point Ferry Terminal.51 Lorong Bekukong, Singapore 499172. +65 9792 7609.

Daily 10am

7pm. Alternate Mondays off.

Take a trip down memory laneLink: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/unique

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Title: Unique dining experiences in SG

Singapore’s reputation as a food paradise is well warranted — besides delicious hawker food and world-class Michelin fare, The Lion City is also home to a range of experiential and immersive culinary experiences.

From dining in the dark to theatrical extravaganzas, these unique offerings are bound to be unforgettable.

Peranakan Food Tour with Lionel Chee


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Peranakan Food Tour with Lionel Chee

Join World Food Tour Associate Ambassador, chef, and proud champion of Peranakan culture Lionel Chee on a foray into the fascinating world of nonya food culture. Explore the colourful streets of Katong/Joo Chiat, and learn more about the complex spices and ingredients used in this beloved cuisine.

ANDSOFORTH

Theatre and tantalising tastes come together in an enchanting blend with ANDSOFORTH’s immersive dining experiences. Besides Absurdities — their immersive dining restaurant that serves up a six-course omakase meal with theatrical flourishes — the brand also offers a range of culinary adventures held in secret locations. Part stage drama, part exquisite meal, ANDSOFORTH’s also organises pop-up productions— such as Around The World in 80 Days— that combine dining with themed activities.

NOX Dine in the Dark


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NOX Dine in the Dark

Plunge into a world of mindful eating with NOX Dine in The Dark. Diners will be seated in a pitch-dark room and enjoy the flavours of 12 mysterious dishes, while relying on their other four senses to better appreciate the exquisite meal.

Ocean Restaurant

An odyssey beneath the waves awaits you at Ocean Restaurant, as you dine amid the splendour of the world’s largest oceanarium. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels will provide a spectacular view into the ocean’s mysteries, as you admire hammerhead sharks and giant groupers while feasting on dishes by Chef Olivier Bellin.

Singapore River Dining Cruise

Set sail down the historic Singapore River and be dazzled by the bright lights of the Lion City on the Singapore River Dining Cruise. Dig into seafood dishes as you take in the sights along the river from Fort Canning and bustling Clarke Quay to the iconic skyline of Marina Bay.

Le Petit Chef


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Le Petit Chef

3D mapping, themed music and the hologram avatar of a tiny chef will accompany you as you embark on a charming culinary foray with Le Petit Chef. Expect tantalising tastes and a world-spanning narrative adventure during this unforgettable five-course meal.

Market To Table Culinary Tour

Take a deep dive into the craft and cultural heritage of local cuisine, with Let’s Go Tours insightful cooking classes. Your journey starts at a local wet market, where you’ll be purchasing ingredients for the class, and learning about the produce used in local dishes.

From market to table culinary experiences to forays into Hokkien and Hainanese cuisine, these experiences will be both food for thought and a thrill for your tastebuds.

Kindred Journeys


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From fascinating forays into the world of durian — dubbed the King of Fruit by Locals — to baking lessons that’ll have you trying your hand at whipping up egg tarts, Kindred Journeys is bound to have you hankering to learn more about Singapore’s unique culinary heritage.

More than just regular cooking classes, these delightful experiences will have you learning about the heritage of beloved local brands and the passionate chefs, founders and hawkers behind them.Link: https://www.tallship.com.sg/events/celebration

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Whether you’re looking for the most exciting bachelorette party ideas, gift ideas, or honeymoon destinations in Singapore, we got you. Celebrate special occasions in style with the Royal Albatross Celebration Package.


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Celebrate your special occasion and explore the wonders of Singapore with the Royal Albatross Celebration Package. Unforgettable bachelorette party, a dream honeymoon destination, and captivating Singapore attractions await you onboard. Let us create a magical and extraordinary experience that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

For bigger groups of more than 10 pax, please call to enquire.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Universal Studios Singapore

The shimmering wonders of the silver screen comes to vivid life at Universal Studios Singapore, the first-ever Hollywood movie theme park in Southeast Asia.

Whether you’re a daredevil in search of adrenaline rushes and high-flying thrills, a film buff looking to immerse yourself in the world of movies, or in search of a thrilling jaunt with your loved ones, this theme park will provide you with a ride to remember.


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Fun for the Family

With six unique zones populated by iconic characters from world-famous franchise, Universal Studios Singapore promises endless fun for the entire family.

Strut your stuff down the renowned Walk of Fame at the Hollywood Zone and say hello to the adorable Minions from Despicable Me and the characters from Kung Fu Panda. As you venture into New York, you’ll find myriad attractions based on the classic characters from childhood favourite Sesame Street.

The young and the young at heart will have a ball of a time in Far Far Away, as they rub shoulders with the whimsical characters from Shrek.

The park’s 3 other zones will transport you to fantastical realms, with the awe-inspiring dinosaurs of the Lost World, the sandy dunes and ancient tombs of the Mummy in Ancient Egypt and the futuristic world of Battlestar Galactica at Sci–Fi City.

Thrills and Spills Galore


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With 24 distinct rides and attractions across the park’s six zones, the adventure never ends at Universal Studios Singapore.

Whether you’re battling evil with Optimus Prime and the Autobots aboard TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle or venturing into the forbidden sands on a treasure hunt, you’re in for a blast of a time.

Dauntless seekers of adrenaline rushes should strap themselves into iconic rollercoaster rides like Revenge of The Mummy at Battlestar Galactica Human or Cylon— the world’s tallest duelling roller coasters.

Alternatively, brave the dino-filled waterways of Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure or soar high above the treeline on the Canopy Flyer. Little ones needn’t miss out on the fun either, with family-friendly attractions like Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase and Enchanted Airways.


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If you’re looking to bring some magical memories home with you, the park also boasts myriad shops selling adorable plushies and charming souvenirs, from Big Bird’s Emporium and the Minion Mart to the Fairy Godmother’s Potion Shop.Link: https://ninaoutandabout.ca/vacation

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Title: Vacation Calculator: Easily Set Your Budget and Expenses

Nina Out and About contains affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these Amazon links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Are you dreaming of a memorable vacation but struggling to plan and manage your budget effectively? Look no further!

Introducing the Vacation Calculator: a powerful tool designed to help you estimate and track your vacation expenses.


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I’ve traveling for a year with a budget of $2k – and this calculator is based on the exact formulas I used to determine if I had enough money each month. Now I’ve turned it into an automated calculator rather than a chaotic spreadsheet so you can easily keep track of your finances on the road.

Budgeting is so vital to having a good trip – otherwise the fun will be overshadowed by how broke you are when you get home.

And it’s especially important when you’re considering living abroad – even if it’s just for a year.

I’ll also share some tips on how to save more money – both before and during your trip!

Why You Need a Vacation Budget

I’m all for having fun – but I’m NOT for going bankrupt for a weekend abroad. Heck, even for a year abroad!

That’s where budgets come in.

I’ve always loved a budget spreadsheet. Calculations are controllable, so they really help calm my trip anxiety.


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That’s why I always set up a vacation budget. I’ve even used them for my years abroad – although, back then they were in my notes app and were pure chaos.

I don’t want you to come home from a trip and find you’ve completely blown your life savings unexpectedly.

I picture Inventing Anna when the friend has to put a massive hotel charge on her credit card and gets fired over it.

…um, no thank you!

So let’s avoid any credit card nightmares we can, and prep your budget.

That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Fun

Budgeting doesn’t mean you don’t spend money.

And it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun!

In fact, it’s meant to let you be 100% stress free on your trip because you already know how much you have saved, how much things should cost, and have some cushion built in.

Don’t let budgeting stress get in the way of your travel dreams. With a solid vacation budget, you can relax and enjoy your trip to the fullest, knowing that your finances are firmly under control.


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So, let’s avoid financial mayhem and get your vacation budget prepped and ready to go!

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Vacation Budget Calculator

My travel budget planning system isn’t super complicated once you’re used to it. But at first, it can be a bit odd.

So let’s break down how my trusty calculator works:


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Set Your Budget: Before you embark on your vacation planning journey, it’s crucial to determine your overall budget. Take a good look at your finances and decide how much you’re willing to spend on your trip. Be realistic and consider all expenses, including flights, accommodation, food, activities, and any other potential costs. Having a clear budget in mind will help you make informed decisions throughout the planning process. Gather Essential Information: Now that you have your budget in mind, gather all the necessary information for the calculator. You’ll need details such as the number of vacation days, the number of travelers, flight costs, transport costs, daily transport costs, hotel cost per night, total tour costs, daily activity costs, food and beverage costs per day, miscellaneous costs, and travel insurance expenses. The more accurate your inputs, the more precise the calculator’s estimates will be. Open the Vacation Budget Calculator: Access the Vacation Budget


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the calculator’s estimates will be. Open the Vacation Budget Calculator: Access the Vacation Budget Calculator by visiting our website or opening the app. You’ll be greeted with a user-friendly interface that’s designed to make your budgeting process as smooth as possible. Input Your Details: Enter the gathered information into the appropriate fields of the calculator. Take your time and ensure accuracy while inputting the values. Double-check everything to avoid any errors that could affect the accuracy of the results. Click Calculate: Once you’ve entered all the necessary information, click on the “Calculate” button. Sit back, relax, and let the Vacation Budget Calculator work its magic. Review the Results: Voila! The calculator will generate a comprehensive breakdown of your estimated costs. Take a close look at the results, which will include the total estimated cost, the difference between the estimated cost and your budget, the cost per day, and the cost per person per day.


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between the estimated cost and your budget, the cost per day, and the cost per person per day. These figures will give you a clear picture of your financial outlook for the trip. Analyze and Adjust: Now that you have the results, it’s time to analyze and make any necessary adjustments. If the estimated cost exceeds your budget, you might consider finding areas where you can cut back or make alternate choices. The calculator’s breakdown will help you identify which expenses are consuming the most significant portion of your budget. Refine Your Budget: Based on the insights gained from the calculator, refine your budget accordingly. You can reallocate funds to different categories, prioritize certain expenses, or explore cost-saving strategies. By making informed decisions, you’ll be able to strike a balance between enjoying your vacation and staying within your financial means. Rinse and Repeat: As you refine your itinerary, revisit the Vacation Budget Calculator whenever you make


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and Repeat: As you refine your itinerary, revisit the Vacation Budget Calculator whenever you make changes to your plans. It will provide you with updated estimates, allowing you to stay on top of your budget throughout the entire planning process. Go Forth and Explore: Armed with a well-crafted budget and the confidence of knowing your financial limits, it’s time to set off on your adventure! Enjoy every moment, create lifelong memories, and embrace the joy of travel without any nagging worries about your finances.


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What We’re Calculating

Alright, let’s take a closer look at the numbers generated by our trusty Vacation Budget Calculator. Understanding the meaning behind each result will empower you to make informed decisions and fine-tune your vacation plans. Here’s a breakdown of what each calculation represents:

Total Estimated Cost:

This figure provides you with an overall estimation of the total cost of your vacation based on the inputs you provided.

It takes into account various expenses such as flights, accommodation, transportation, activities, food, and more.

The Total Estimated Cost acts as your compass, guiding you towards an accurate understanding of the financial commitment required for your dream getaway.

Estimated Cost vs. Budget:

Here’s where the rubber meets the road in terms of budgeting.


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Estimated Cost vs. Budget:

Here’s where the rubber meets the road in terms of budgeting.

This value represents the difference between the estimated cost of your vacation and the budget you initially set. It’s an essential metric that helps you gauge whether your planned expenses align with your financial expectations.

If the Estimated Cost vs. Budget is positive, it means your vacation expenses surpass your budget, requiring you to reassess your spending choices.

On the other hand, if it’s negative, you’ll know you’re staying comfortably within your planned financial limits.

Cost per Day:

Want to know how much your dream vacation will cost you on a daily basis?

The Cost per Day is your go-to metric. It provides you with the average cost you can expect to incur for each day of your trip.

By understanding this figure, you’ll gain a better sense of the ongoing financial commitment required throughout your entire vacation.


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It’s a helpful parameter for budget-conscious travelers who want to ensure they’re not overspending on a day-to-day basis.

Cost per Person per Day:

If you’re traveling with companions, this metric becomes particularly relevant.

The Cost per Person per Day takes into account the number of travelers and calculates the average daily cost for each individual.

It’s a valuable insight that helps you assess the financial impact on a per-person basis.

By understanding the Cost per Person per Day, you can make decisions that suit your travel group and ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to expenses.

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How to Save Money for Your Dream Trip


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How to Save Money for Your Dream Trip

Welcome to the world of savvy travelers who know how to make their vacation funds stretch further! If you’re looking to save money while still having an incredible experience, we’ve got you covered. Here are some insider tips and tricks to help you maximize your budget and create unforgettable memories without breaking the bank.

Affordable Health Insurance

Health is wealth, even when you’re on the road. Ensure you’re protected against unexpected medical expenses by securing affordable health insurance from SafetyWing. Their comprehensive coverage offers peace of mind, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip without worrying about unforeseen healthcare costs.

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Embrace Housesitting

Why pay for accommodation when you can live like a local for free? Explore the world of housesitting and discover the opportunity to stay in beautiful homes around the globe while caring for pets or maintaining the property. Platforms like TrustedHousesitters connect homeowners with responsible travelers, providing you with a unique and cost-effective way to experience different destinations.

Workaway: Exchange Skills for Accommodation

Immerse yourself in local cultures and save on accommodation costs with Workaway. This platform connects travelers with hosts worldwide who offer food and lodging in exchange for a few hours of help each day. From organic farming to language teaching, Workaway provides a valuable opportunity to contribute your skills while experiencing the destination like a local.

Unlock Extra Income: Rent Your Car on Turo or Your House on Airbnb


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Unlock Extra Income: Rent Your Car on Turo or Your House on Airbnb

Turn your assets into income generators while you’re away. If you have a car sitting idle or a spare room at home, consider renting them out on platforms like Turo and Airbnb. This not only helps offset your travel expenses but also allows others to enjoy the benefits of your unused resources. It’s a win-win situation!

Off-Peak Travel: Embrace the Shoulder Seasons

Timing is everything when it comes to snagging the best deals. Opt for off-peak travel during the shoulder seasons when prices are generally lower, and popular attractions are less crowded. You’ll enjoy more affordable accommodations, shorter lines, and a more intimate experience with your chosen destination.

Local Eateries: Savor Authentic Flavors at Lower Costs


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Local Eateries: Savor Authentic Flavors at Lower Costs

Ditch the tourist traps and venture into local eateries to savor authentic cuisine without breaking the bank. Ask locals for their favorite spots, explore street food markets, and opt for family-owned restaurants. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also get a true taste of the local culture.

Public Transportation: Navigate the City Like a Local

Utilize public transportation systems, such as buses, trains, or trams, to get around the city like a local. It’s not only cost-effective but also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local rhythm of life. Plus, you’ll have the chance to interact with fellow travelers and gain insights from the locals along the way.

Free Attractions and Activities: Discover Hidden Gems


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Free Attractions and Activities: Discover Hidden Gems

Research and explore the wealth of free attractions and activities available at your destination. From scenic parks and stunning viewpoints to cultural festivals and local markets, there’s a treasure trove of experiences waiting to be discovered without spending a dime. Take advantage of these opportunities to create unforgettable memories on a budget.

Conclusion: Vacation Budget Calculator

Congratulations on completing our Vacation Budget Calculator guide! With the knowledge and insights gained from this tool, you are well-equipped to plan your dream vacation while staying within your budget.

Budgeting doesn’t mean compromising on experiences; it’s about finding smart ways to maximize your resources and create unforgettable memories.

To take the next step and discover your ideal destination, try out our “Where Should You Move To?” quiz.


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This interactive quiz provides personalized recommendations based on your preferences, interests, and lifestyle.

Whether you’re considering a permanent move or dreaming of your next adventure, the quiz will help you find the perfect place to call home.

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With hundreds of options ranging from hawker centres to high-end restaurants, it can be tough deciding where to feast in Singapore’s foodie paradise. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong by pleasing both your wallet and delighting your taste buds—with food that’s delicious as well as value-for-money.

Singapore is home to many fantastic restaurants that hit the sweet spot of great food and ambience, at prices that are truly a steal. Check out some of the best bang-for-your-buck eateries—including Michelin-starred names—in Singapore.

For meat lovers

Aburi

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Discerning carnivores looking to bring their food experiences to the next level should check out the premiums cuts of meat sold at Aburi-EN.

While high-quality wagyu beef usually commands premium prices (sometimes to the tune of up to S$300 for 300 grams), this establishment offers tasty beef bowls from just S$19, bursting with delicious umami flavour.

The restaurant serves Miyazaki Wagyu that’s A5-grade—the highest classification for beef—famous for its deep marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

Besides beef, another value-for-money staple at Aburi-EN is the buta (Japanese for ‘pork’), made from chestnut-fed pigs, resulting in extremely tender meat that’s sweeter than regular pork.

After being expertly flame-seared over Japanese white charcoal—a unique method which results in a subtle smokiness—the meats are served on top-quality, chewy Yamagata Haenuki rice.

Guoco Tower. 7 Wallich Street #B2-09, Singapore 078884. +65 6214 3570.

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Osia Steak and Seafood Grill Sitting right in the heart of Sentosa, Osia is also the perfect place for a romantic dinner. While you’ll certainly be able to find more affordable grill-houses across the island, it’s unlikely you’ll find meat prepared to world-class standards at these price points (the restaurant was lauded with one Michelin star from 2016-2018). With premium meats specially flown in from Australia, it’s small wonder that Michelin-starred Osia Steak and Seafood Grill has been lauded by meat lovers and gourmands alike. The juicy steaks at this restaurant go for as little as S$48, and if you’re having their set lunch instead, you can get a generous slab of foie gras (S$12) as an add-on. The special stone hearth oven grills the meats to smoky perfection, making them especially sweet and tender. Resorts World™ Sentosa. 26 Sentosa Gateway (Festive Walk) #02-140/141, Singapore 098138. +65 6577 6560.

Daily noon

2.30pm, 6

10pm.

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Hotpot Heroes

Chinese steamboat (colloquially known as hotpot) is a communal affair where diners dunk fresh ingredients into a steaming bowl of broth. If this sounds like a tantalizing way to spend the evening with your loved ones, be sure to visit Hotpot Heroes.

This martial arts-themed eatery offers up a charming ambience and a memorable dining experience in one sizzling package. Their Set A package delivers no-frills dining at just S$27.90, with a range of thinly-sliced meats and other classic hotpot ingredients.

Diners looking to indulge can opt for the establishment’s Set B (S$39.90 on weekdays) instead—this premium option will let you choose from a more extensive menu, which includes US Black Angus Beef and Iberico Pork Collar.

There are also five unique broths to choose from to add a unique twist to your meal—we suggest sampling the Sichuan Spicy Broth if you’d like to amp up the heat!


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True Blue Cuisine To experience a slice of authentic Peranakan* fare, drop by True Blue Cuisine, located in the heart of our city. As its name suggest, this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded eatery prides itself on serving up a taste of heritage. Authenticity abounds at this charming restaurant, which is modelled after a Peranakan home, and filled with traditional furniture and knick-knacks. As is the norm in local dining culture, most of the dishes here are meant to be shared. Start your meal off with classics like Otak-Otak ($12)—a grilled fish cake made with ground fish meat mixed with tapioca and spices— and Bakwan Kepiteng, crab and chicken balls in a flavourful soup. Hearty mains include their spicy Beef Rendang ($18) —a dry curry dish— and their Kacang Panjang Cha Titek ($15), made with longbeans in candlenut sauce. *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. True Blue Cuisine. 47/49


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which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. True Blue Cuisine. 47/49 Armenian Street, Singapore 179937. +65 6440 0449.


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2.30pm, 5.30

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Lei Garden

More than just a restaurant, Lei Garden is a destination that’s bound to take your palate on a journey through Oriental flavours. This sophisticated Cantonese restaurant earned its Michelin star for its wide range of traditional dishes, expertly-assembled and cooked to perfection.

If you’re in the mood to sample the more exotic tastes of East Asian fare, be sure to sample the Duck Tongue in XO sauce (S$12 per plate). The Crispy Roasted Pork (S$18.80) is also a hugely popular dish, with just the right amount of crunch atop tender meat. Don’t miss the desserts either—go for the Lei Garden-signature, an irresistible Chilled Mango Sweetener with Grapefruit and Sago (S$8).

Chijmes. 30 Victoria Street #01-24, Singapore 187996. +65 6339 3822.

Daily 11.30am

3.30pm, 6

10.30pm.

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Saveur If you’re craving for French staples, be sure to head over to Saveur. This chain of restaurant first shot to fame for offering local diners high-quality French classics—like foie gras and duck confit—at affordable prices. Start with the popular Saveur Pasta (S$9), a dish of springy capellini pasta splashed with sakura ebi, pork sauce, and truffle oil. Don’t be fooled by the subtle flavour at the onset—the dish becomes more irresistible with every mouthful. Or go fancy with the Pan Seared Foie Gras (S$14), for a generous serving of aromatic duck liver. The authentic French mains are equally delicious—regulars rave about the Duck Confit (S$19) which is well worth its price for juicy meat that’s crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Saveur. 5 Purvis Street #01-04, Singapore 188584. +65 6331 3121.

Daily noon

9.30pm.

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To experience German cuisine that’s a labour of love, pay a visit to Werner’s Oven. A beloved haunt of local east-siders for the past three decades, this establishment was set up by a Singaporean woman and named after her German husband.

As soon as you enter, you’ll be greeted by the proprietor—Auntie Nancy—along with the mouth-watering aromas of grilled meats and freshly-baked bread.

Werner’s Oven is beloved for its generous portions of delicious German fare like the Grilled Farmer Sausage (S$18.50) and Crispy Pork Knuckle (S$19.50), served with authentic sauerkraut and potato salad. Top off your meal with pints of German beer and warm pastries from the bakery.

Werner’s Oven. 49 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427773. +65 6442 3897.

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Going meat-free in Singapore guarantees you a meal every bit as delectable as those meant for non-vegetarians. Ice cream, authentic Peranakan* nosh, and even burgers with all the works are just a few vegan- and vegetarian-friendly dishes you can find in the eastern part of the island. Here are five restaurants worth checking out.

The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.

Tea Ville Cafe

For comfort food and Western fare

With a completely plant-based menu, Tea Ville Café boasts a diverse menu inspired by a variety of cultures—from Western-style comfort food to Asian fusion dishes.

Some of the most popular items here include the Mac and Cheese Pizza—which features a generous dollop of cheese over a crispy thin crust— and their falafel burger, which brings a middle-eastern spin to an American classic.


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If you have a sweet tooth, we suggest saving space for their Belgian Waffles, which come in a variety of flavours like Nutella and banana with caramel.

Tea Ville Cafe. 97 East Coast Road, Singapore 428794. +65 8518 4250.

Mon

Sun noon

10pm.

VeganBurg

For juicy, meatless burgers Founded in 2010, VeganBurg claims to be the world’s first burger joint that uses 100% plant-based and GMO-free patties. Pick from nine burgers, including the delicious Smoky BBQ Burger, which stars a mushroom patty slathered in smoky barbecue sauce and topped with onions, pickles and a slice of tomato. Be sure to try their Creamy Garlic Fries or umami-rich Loaded Shrooms Fries. VeganBurg. 44 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419502. +65 6844 6868.

Daily 11.30am

9.30pm.

Yes Natural Vegetarian Restaurant

For traditional Chinese vegetarian meals

Wholesome Chinese food for both vegetarians and vegans is the order of the day at Yes Natural Vegetarian Restaurant.


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The eatery’s signature dish is a plate of fresh veggie noodles served with almond sauce; it’s a delightfully textural treat thanks to the crunchy shredded vegetables. The restaurant also operates a retail and bakery arm, offering vegan options like eggless cakes and red rice loaves laced with red rice grains.

Yes Natural Vegetarian Restaurant. 51 Lorong 27 Geylang, Singapore 388181. +65 6846 1580.

Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. For a full list of outlets, click here.

Loving Hut

For reimagined hawker fare

Loving Hut is a vegan restaurant that doles out Peranakan, Asian and Western fare. Go local with a bowl of mee siam (a Malay dish of rice vermicelli that’s served in a sweet and sour gravy) or the oyster-free orh lua, which is a wok-fried omelette that comes with a side of chilli sauce.


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Or if you’re feeling particularly hungry, try nasi campur; it’s a simple rice dish that’s served on a banana leaf, and comes with pickled fruit, spicy eggplant, tofu and green vegetables. There’s also Western grub on the menu, including an almond crumb fillet and a pan-fried portobello mushroom with mashed potato.

Loving Hut. 229 Joo Chiat Road #01-01, Singapore 427489. +65 6348 6318.

Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 6-9.30pm; Sat & Sun 11.30am-9.30pm.

Project Acai

For sweet treats

Looking to indulge in a sweet treat while sticking to your diet plans? Look no further than Project Acai. This popular dessert chain boasts a variety of delicious acai bowls, packed with fresh fruits and a ton of nutritious toppings like chia seeds and goji berries.

Opt for the Original Flower Bowl—which comes with 14 different toppings—or indulge in the Acai Sundae Bowl if you’re in the mood for a tad more decadence.


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If you’re looking for something lighter, the eatery also serves up refreshing smoothies like the Beach Body To-Go—made with acai, coconut water, pineapples and strawberries.

Project Acai at Holland Village. 27 Lorong Liput, Singapore 277738.

Mon

Thu 11.30am

9.30pm; Fri

Sun 11.30am

9.55pm.

For a full list of outlets, click here.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/go

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While rojak (a sweet and savoury salad of vegetables, fruits and dough fritters) is certainly delicious, it isn’t your only vegetarian option here in sunny Singapore.

Whether you’re hoping to eat healthy, or eager to learn about how Singapore’s myriad cultures approach vegetarian fare, the island’s north side is bound to serve up what you crave.

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To discover meatless meals that tap on traditional Chinese ingredients and a variety of global culinary traditions, pay a visit to Greendot. This popular chain of restaurants whips up dishes that hail from all across the globe, ranging from burgers with patties made from mushroom and soy to Japanese-style bentos that let you mix and match a variety of ingredients. To sample how traditional Chinese medicine fuses with regional cooking techniques, we suggest sampling their lion mane mushroom rendang (braised and cooked in coconut milk and spices). The dish’s primary ingredient has long been used by Chinese apothecaries, in the belief that it cured stomach ailments and promoted general vigour. Northpoint City. 930 Yishun Avenue 2 #B2-09/11 North Wing, Singapore 769098. +65 6754 1778.

Daily 11am

10pm.

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Green Signature

To eat like a local and experience Zi char—a communal style of dining that involves the sharing of many different dishes—pay a visit to Green Signature. This chain of restaurants taps on Chinese culinary tradition to promote a vegetarian diet and healthy eating.

Diners can expect a plethora of flavourful vegetarian dishes, including claypot beancurd with assorted mushrooms, olive fried rice and assorted teas made from fruits and flowers. For a spicy treat, we recommend trying the restaurant’s hotplate mushroom with black pepper sauce, famous for its tender texture.

Northpoint City. 930 Yishun Avenue 2 #02-52/53/54 North Wing, Singapore 769098. +65 6935 0206. Daily

10.30am

10pm.

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A vegetable farm that houses a restaurant, Bollywood Veggies is the perfect environment for nature lovers looking to chomp down on homegrown greens. It’s located on the north-western outskirts of Singapore, so you’ll probably want to grab a cab or hitch a ride from a friend to get to this rustic locale. Visitors can expect the freshest home-grown produce in the dishes served here, with the vegetarian options on the menu helpfully highlighted for visitors. To experience savoury vegetarian flavours, we suggest digging into their signature warrior’s platter, which comes with farm tempura, vegetable curry and samosas. Wash it down with some fresh fig tea, made from handpicked figs grown on the farm grounds. If you’re hoping to expand your knowledge of agriculture and sustainable food practices, the establishment also conducts a variety of green activities, including guided farm tours and educational potting sessions. Bollywood Veggies. 100 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore 719026. +65 6898 5001.


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Grove

Vegetarians and eaters who eschew meat needn’t miss out on classic local fare. If you’re exploring northern Singapore, drop by Grove Café to feast on meatless renditions of hawker staples.

Popular dishes here include herbal clay pot bak kut teh (peppery pork soup) that replaces meat with mushrooms, blue pea nasi lemak (fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf, accompanied by an array of side dishes) with curry and laksa (spicy coconut milk-based noodle soup).

Canberra Plaza. 133 Canberra View #01-19, Singapore 750133.

Daily 8am

9pm.

WellSmoocht

Decadent dessert and American-style comfort food takes on a vegan twist at WellSmoocht, an all-vegan restaurant that’s bound to convert even diehard carnivores and meat lovers.


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Begin your meal with Curried Pumpkin Soup or one of the establishment’s many delicious salads, dig into their playfully named Tofully Yours Tofu Burger—topped with mushrooms, ketchup and baby spinach— or opt for one of their healthy grain bowls.

Be sure to safe space in your belly for dessert. WellSmoocht boasts a selection of dairy-free ice cream made with organic brown rice milk and cane juice.

Sin Ming Centre. 8 Sin Ming Road #01-03, Singapore 575628. +65 6456 6431.

Mon, Wed

Sun noon

9.30pm.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/go

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There’s good reason why Singapore ranks as Asia’s second most vegan-friendly city according to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The island is home to an array of vegan and vegetarian options that go beyond bowls of salad. We’ve got seafood-free sushi and sashimi, spicy vegetable curries and even a meatless Peranakan*-Thai restaurant that caught the eye of Michelin inspectors. Here are five vegetarian places to check out in central Singapore.

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Join the raw food movement when you dine at Afterglow by ANGLOW. This restaurant works closely with local and regional farms to obtain fresh produce for its vibrant vegan dishes. Try the drag-pom salad, which packs an assortment of fruits and vegetables like dragonfruit, avocado and jicama, and their Cuban burger, whose grilled black bean patty is complemented by salsa dressing, flax seed and guacamole. For something hefty, go for the raw lasagna; it’s layered with zucchini, cherry tomato sauce, baby spinach and shiitake mushrooms, and bound together by a ‘cream cheese’ made from cashew nuts.

Afterglow by ANGLOW. 24 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089131. +65 6224 8921.

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Sat noon

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Joie Restaurant by DOZO

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Joie Restaurant by DOZO

For modern vegetarian cuisine

Take in panoramic views of Orchard Road when you hike up to Joie (pronounced “joy”) Restaurant by DOZO. Located at the rooftop garden of Orchard Central, this meatless fusion restaurant offers fixed set menus for lunch and dinner. Each dish is artfully plated; expect to see zucchini towers stuffed with cream cheese on a puff pastry base, as well as vegetable sashimi with quail egg shooters served on a bed of ice.

Orchard Central. 181 Orchard Road #12-01, Singapore 238896. +65 6838 6966.

Daily noon

3.30pm, 6

10.30pm.

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For vegan sushi and sashimi Herbivore stands out from the sea of vegetarian restaurants found at Fortune Centre with its unique menu made up of Japanese and Western dishes. Tuck into the protein-rich natto soba, which are buckwheat noodles mixed with fermented soya beans, or the unagi maki, which puts a spin on the traditional Japanese grilled eel rice rolls by using tofu-based ‘eel’. On the Western side of the menu, pastas like carbonara with mock teriyaki fish make Herbivore one of the more versatile vegetarian joints in town. Fortune Centre. 190 Middle Road #01-13/14, Singapore 188979. +65 6333 1612.

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Annalakshmi

For pay-as-you-wish Indian food Annalakshmi is more than just a vegetarian restaurant—it is a social movement. Run by the Temple of Fine Arts (TFA), a non-profit arts institution, the Indian restaurant prepares an assortment of curries, stews and breads that are as hearty as they are humble. There is no bill at the end of your meal; all you have to do in return is to donate what you think is a fair amount. Proceeds from your donation will be funnelled to the TFA’s programme of workshops, performances and exhibitions of classical Indian arts. Annalakshmi at Amoy. 104 Amoy Street, Singapore 069924. +65 6223 0809.

Mon-Sat 11am-3pm. Annalakshmi at Central Square. 20 Havelock Road #01-04, Singapore 059765. +65 6339 9993.

Mon 11am

3pm; Tue

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Festivities for Vesak Day begin at the crack of dawn in Singapore, as devout Buddhists congregate at temples for a ceremony.

This is when the Buddhist flag is hoisted, and hymns are sung in praise of the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (his disciples).

Offerings and good deeds

Offerings of flowers, candles and joss sticks are also brought to the temples. The fact that the candles and joss sticks burn down and the flowers wither is meant to remind all worshippers that life is fleeting and transient, that all things decay and eventually pass away.

The rest of the day is spent on worthy causes, as devotees believe that performing good deeds on Vesak Day will multiply merit many times over.


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Only vegetarian meals are eaten even as Buddhists organise mass blood donations at hospitals, visit homes for the aged or distribute gifts of cash to the needy. Others release caged birds and animals, a symbol of liberation for Buddhists, or spend hours chanting mantras.

Candlelight processions

Statues of the Lord Buddha are illuminated, and the day often ends with candlelight processions through the streets.

Head to Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery on Bright Hill Road for a peek at one such procession.

This is where you’ll see devotees practise the two-hour-long ‘three-step, one-bow’ ritual, taking steps on both knees, bowing at every third step as they pray for world peace, personal blessings and repentance.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall


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Title: Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall

The grande dames of Singapore's performing arts scene, home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), didn’t start off as a purpose-built theatre. Instead, it was completed in 1862 as a Town Hall with a theatre, but became too small for either function.

In 1901, it was decided that a memorial hall was to be built to commemorate Queen Victoria, who passed away in January that year, and that the Town Hall would be incorporated into the design of the memorial hall. The Victoria Memorial Hall was built next to the Town Hall, the facades were unified in the Palladian architectural style and a clock tower erected to join the two buildings together. The Town Hall was renamed Victoria Theatre. Today, it stands as an iconic landmark in Singapore’s city centre.

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A new beginning

In 1979, a gallery was added, the Victoria Memorial Hall was renamed the Victoria Concert Hall and the SSO took up residence there. But even grande dames need to constantly renew themselves, evident in the recent renovation that improved acoustics and facilities while preserving façade and heritage elements.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/editorials/shopping

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Title: Vintage Shopping in Singapore

The shopping paradise of Singapore is filled with inspiring finds, ranging from artisanal wares and curios, to vintage vinyl and labours of literary love. Whether you’re an art aficionado, a bibliophile or a connoisseur of craftsmanship, you’re bound to discover a unique purchase to help you convey the distinctiveness of your personality.

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Roxy Records & Trading More than just a form of aural pleasure, music is a window into an individual’s tastes and temperament. Make a statement with the vinyl records at Roxy Records & Trading, a charming hole-in-the wall that’s been the haunt of local music lovers for over five decades. Besides vinyl, the store stocks a motley assortment of CDs and cassettes in a variety of genres, ranging from speed metal and rock to jazz and acoustic blues. Avid collectors can inquire with the friendly proprietors at the counter about their collectors list, while those hoping to bring home music from Asia can go crate-diving for Cantopop. If you’re an aspiring musician yourself, be sure to drop by Peninsula Shopping Centre next door. This shopping mall houses several instrument stores in its basement, and the proprietors will be happy to let you test out a new Fender Stratocaster (and channel your inner Jimi Hendrix) before making your purchase. Excelsior Shopping Centre. 5 Coleman Street #02-15,


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Jimi Hendrix) before making your purchase. Excelsior Shopping Centre. 5 Coleman Street #02-15, Singapore 179805. +65 6337 7783.


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Sat noon

9pm.

Choice Cut Goods + Coffee

Fixing for a cuppa coffee to accompany your hunt for great music? Head down to Choice Cut Goods + Coffee in Joo Chiat. This cosy space offers up a mean brew alongside a selection of vintage vinyl and street merchandise.

More of a dedicated collection than an eclectic spread, the records sold here tend to be clustered around the genres of soul music, jazz, blues and rap. If you’re holding a house party in the near future, this will make a great place to find dance-worthy tunes with African roots.

Katong Point. 451 Joo Chiat Road #01-07, Singapore 427664. +65 9748 1775.

Tue-Thu & Sun 11am-10pm; Fri & Sat 11am-11pm.

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Objectifs Aptly located in Bugis—a neighbourhood of craft stores and art academies—Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film is a non-profit visual arts centre dedicated to the craft of film and photography. The retail space here offers up an ever-evolving mix of photography-themed books, arthouse film DVDs and fine prints. We recommend picking up the latter—shot by famous local photographers like Darren Soh and Lui Hock Seng—to peer into Singapore’s past and commemorate your time here. Alternatively, you can add to your curated list of home movies by purchasing titles from local film makers like Boo Junfeng and Ken Kwek. Besides its dedicated store space, the establishment offers up a mix of workshops, exhibitions and screenings for shutterbugs and aspiring auteurs. We recommend signing up for one of their guided photo walks, conducted by the establishment’s instructors. These photography-themed jaunts through the city will help you hone your eye for composition while discovering


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jaunts through the city will help you hone your eye for composition while discovering Singapore’s beautiful urban landscape. Objectifs. 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977. +65 6336 2957.


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Sat noon

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4pm.

For literary lovers

Books Kinokuniya

One of the largest bookstores in Southeast Asia, this megastore at Ngee Ann City stocks a whopping 400,000 books from every genre imaginable. Whether you’re looking for self-help by Marie Kondo or surrealist shorts by Franz Kafka, you’re bound to find a book that will introduce you to new concepts, worlds and ideas.

Our suggestion? Delve into the rich world of Singaporean literature, and bring home a literary gem as testament to your stellar tastes. Lovers of poetry should consider Sonnets From The Singlish by Joshua Yip and Unmarked Treasure by Cyril Wong, while fiction fans can explore new worlds with The Minorities By Suffian Hakim and Ministry of Moral Panic by Amanda Lee Koe.

Takashimaya Shopping Centre. 391 Orchard Road #04-20/20A/20B/20C/21, Singapore 238872. +65 6737 5021.

Mon

Fri & Sun 10am

9.30pm; Sat 10am

10pm.

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Fri & Sun 10am

9.30pm; Sat 10am

10pm.

For a full list of Books Kinokuniya stores, click here.

Littered with Books Nestled in a two-storey conservation shophouse along the hipster enclave of Duxton Road, Littered with Books feels less like an indie bookstore, and more like the personal library of a particularly well-read friend. The range of books here are a delightfully chaotic mishmash of classic literature, modern potboilers, and popular bestsellers. Readers desiring to be transported to new worlds without ever leaving their couches should peruse their eclectic selection of travel narratives and guides. Littered with Books. 20 Duxton Road Singapore 089486. +65 6220 6824.

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Thu noon

8pm; Fri noon

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9pm; Sun 11am

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For collectors of curios

Tong Mern Sern Antiques


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For collectors of curios

Tong Mern Sern Antiques

Channel your inner Indiana Jones and go treasure hunting at Tong Mern Sern Antiques. Located in a conserved pre-war shophouse amidst the bustle of Tanjong Pagar, this charming establishment feels like the sort of place where you’d find a genie-inhabited lamp.

Sieve through the bric-a-brac, and you’re likely to find something to pique your interest, ranging from beautiful porcelain plates for your kitchen to old wood carvings that’ll make a bold addition as the centrepiece of your abode.

Tong Mern Sern Antiques. 51 Craig Road, Singapore 089689. +65 6223 1037.

Mon

Sat 9.30am

5.30pm; Sun 1.30

5.30pm.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Visit Marina Bay Sands®, Singapore Luxury Hotel


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Title: Visit Marina Bay Sands®, Singapore Luxury Hotel

Marina Bay Sands® is a destination for those who appreciate luxury. An integrated resort notable for transforming Singapore’s city skyline, it comprises three 55-storey towers of extravagant hotel rooms and luxury suites with personal butler services. In addition, its architecture is made complete with the Sands SkyPark® which crowns the three towers.

A park in the sky

At the Sands SkyPark® be prepared to be wowed by the 360-degree views on the observation deck. As hotel guests, you can enjoy the breath-taking experience of swimming in the infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the horizon. Dive into the pool before dusk and witness the picturesque view of the sunset from the pool’s edge, 200 metres in the sky.


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Shopaholics will rejoice in the rows of luxury retailers at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands®, which houses the largest collection of coveted designer boutiques in Asia. Complementing the retail space are delectable dining options, which includes restaurants by celebrity chefs, fine dining and casual eateries.

A centre for the intersection of arts and science

ArtScience Museum™ at Marina Bay Sands® is the boldly iconic lotus-inspired building that is home to highly raved permanent exhibition, FUTURE WORLD: Where Art Meets Science. The museum has also hosted blockbuster touring exhibitions that explores various fields, ranging from art and culture to science and technology.

Other attractions on the grounds include a casino, the buzzing MARQUEE nightclub and the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands®, which features stunning performances and world-class entertainment.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Visit Marina Bay Sands® Singapore

Ever since its stunning silhouette was unveiled in 2010, the mammoth complex of Marina Bay Sands® has dominated the entire Bayfront area, and imprinted its definitive stamp on the Singapore skyline.

There’s a ton to explore at this massive, 155,000-square-metre integrated resort, which comprises a hotel, convention centre, theatre, museum, event plaza, celebrity restaurants and shops.

Sky Spaces

A marvel of engineering, it’s no surprise that Marina Bay Sands® was featured on an episode of National Geographic’s documentary television series Megastructures.

Designed by acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, the structure captivates the imagination, with its three sloping towers soaring 194 metres from the ground, and linked at the top by the expansive SkyPark®.


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The park offers visitors 360-degree views of the city’s skyline and contains lush gardens, jogging paths, a public observatory, an infinity swimming pool and the world’s largest public cantilevered space.

Museum of Wonder

Other highlights include the ArtScience Museum™, shaped like an unfolding lotus bloom and anchored by a dramatic waterfall. The building’s ‘petals’ rise at different heights, sheathed in a polymer often used for yachts, to achieve a sense of gleaming lightness.

A Display of Light

Before your day comes to an end, be sure to catch Spectra—A Light And Water Show, a free-to-public visual extravaganza by Marina Bay Sands®.


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Spectra—A Light And Water Show chronicles the Singapore story through a mesmerizing 15-minute display of music, water and light. This spectacle is the first of its kind, featuring a 12-metre-high laminated glass prism and state-of-the-art water fountain technologies, including pyramids, gyroscopic arcs and straight jets, as well as lava and mist effects.

A Walk To Remember

Whether you’re at Marina Bay Sands® to catch a show, share a romantic dinner or explore the glamorous boutiques, a walk by the Bay is a must. Day or night, you’ll be mesmerised as the colours of the changing sky are reflected on the gleaming surfaces of this architectural marvel.

End off your visit with a stroll across The Helix. A pedestrian bridge and architectural marvel that links Marina Centre with Marina South, this stainless steel structure’s distinctive, double-helix design is modelled to resemble a strand of DNA.


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Four viewing platforms along this 280-metre bridge provide visitors with a stunning view of the Singapore skyline, and are perfect spots to snap photographs.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Visit River Wonders: A Boat Ride Into The Wild

Nestled between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, the River Wonders is both a river-themed zoo and aquarium. Singapore's newest wildlife park has over 6,000 animals, including 40 threatened species, with zones that replicate the habitats of rivers across the world, from the Mississippi to the Yangtze.

Panda Paradise

Before visiting resident giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia at the Giant Panda Forest, stop by to look at the River Wonders Singapore’s adorable red panda.

Its rust-coloured fur and fox-like face are just as winsome as the celebrity panda couple, making this exhibit very popular.

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Up close and personal

Panda mania aside, there are many more animals at Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park. Embark on an up-close adventure with pelicans, beavers and capybaras on the safari’s Once Upon A River show.

Wander into Wild Amazonia and set sail on the Amazon River Quest, an easy 10-minute boat ride that lets you meet some of the amazing wildlife from the world’s largest tropical rainforest, such as the jaguar and maned wolf.

Step into the Squirrel Monkey Forest and say ‘hi’ to this tropical aviary’s free-ranging residents. Look out for their bounding leaps from the trees above you.

Then watch in awe as massive manatees swim serenely around their equally gargantuan aquarium at the Amazon Flooded Forest, a truly beautiful sight.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/madewithpassion/terms

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Singapore is more than its tourist attractions. It’s constantly evolving, reinventing, and reimagining itself, with people who are passionate about creating new possibilities. It’s not just about what you can do here, it’s about what you can be.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/mice/en/privacy

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Title: Visit Singapore Official

1. Introduction

The Singapore Tourism Board, of 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729, as controller, (“STB”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting information under our control that identifies you (“personal data”), including your name and identifying contact details. This personal data protection policy (“Policy”) serves to inform you of your rights in respect of your personal data, why we collect your personal data, how we use, share and process your personal data, and for how long we store your personal data.

2. General information on our processing of personal data


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2. General information on our processing of personal data

We collect personal data in furtherance of:

(a) the statutory functions of STB under the Singapore Tourism Board Act (Chapter 305B of Singapore), which are to: (i) develop and promote Singapore as a travel and tourist destination; (ii) advise the Government of Singapore on matters relating to travel and tourism; (iii) enhance the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the Singapore economy; and (iv) exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of such tourism enterprises as we may determine; and

(b) the statutory purposes of the following legislation: (i) Travel Agents Act (Chapter 334 of Singapore); (ii) Singapore Tourism (Cess Collection) Act (Chapter 305C of Singapore); (iii) Casino Control (Evaluation Panel) Regulations 2014; and (iv) Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Chapter 52A of Singapore). Carrying out these functions and purposes involves us providing services through and


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Carrying out these functions and purposes involves us providing services through and hosting our websites, applications, data analytics platforms, interactive kiosks or other STB platforms, the conduct of surveys or elicitation of feedback, the organisation and running of events and programmes, and the administration of grants.

We will process all personal data lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner. We will collect personal data that is adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate and updated where necessary, and to erase or rectify inaccurate personal data upon request without delay.


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We will not store personal data longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data is processed. We will inform you of the period for which we will store your personal data but, if this is not possible, we will instead inform you of the criteria used to determine that period.

We will ensure appropriate security of all personal data, including ensuring that all personal data is protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction or damage, by implementing and using appropriate technical and organisational measures. We will not subject you to any decision based solely on automated processing (including profiling) which would prejudice you.

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3. Personal data we will not collect

We will not collect personal data that reveals any of the following about you: racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data or data concerning health or sex life, or sexual orientation, unless we have a legitimate interest, or have obtained your explicit consent to do so.

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4. No requirement to provide personal data

The provision of your personal data will generally be voluntary where there is no statutory obligation to provide your personal data. Generally, we do not contractually require the provision of your personal data. However, please note that in any event, the provision of your personal data may be necessary and not providing such personal data might mean that you are not able to receive or use our services (or part thereof) or that you are disqualified from receiving certain benefits. We elaborate on the specific consequences in paragraph 9 of this Policy.

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5. Sharing of personal data

Unless expressly stated otherwise in this Policy, we will only share personal data with others where you have consented to us doing so or where it is otherwise lawful for other reasons to do so, even without your consent. For example, we may share personal data with another Singapore public sector body pursuant to a data sharing direction under the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018 (No. 5 of 2018) of Singapore. Where we share personal data with other persons or entities, we will ensure that all appropriate contractual arrangements and security mechanisms are in place in order to meet the standards under this Policy.

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6. Transfer of personal data across borders

Your personal data may be collected, used, shared or otherwise processed by our regional offices both within and outside the European Economic Area, provided always that such collection, use, sharing and/or processing shall only be for the purposes for which you have provided your consent and/or in accordance with the manner of collection, use, sharing and/or processing as described in this Policy. Our regional offices are all bound to keep any information (including personal data) which they collect, use, process and share with us or that we collect, use and share with them confidential, and to protect such information with security measures that are equivalent to our own.


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Our regional offices will only transfer your personal data to third parties outside of its own jurisdiction where it has obtained an adequacy decision by an applicable judicial or legislative body for the recipient jurisdiction, or in accordance with other appropriate or suitable safeguards implemented which are sufficient under applicable data protection legislation. In the event of such transfer which relies on appropriate or suitable safeguards, a detailed description of the implemented safeguards can be obtained by contacting our Data Protection Officer at stb_feedback@stb.gov.sg.

7. Your rights and how to exercise them

You have rights over your personal data and we are committed to fulfilling these rights. You may be entitled to exercise some or all of the following rights:


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(a) the right to access: (i) information regarding whether your personal data is retained; and/or (ii) a copy of all personal data relating to you which we retain, including information on the purposes of the processing, the categories of personal data concerned, the data recipients as well as potential retention periods;

(b) the right to request rectification, removal or restriction of your personal data, e.g. because: (i) it is incomplete or inaccurate; (ii) it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected; or (iii) the consent on which the processing was based has since been withdrawn;

(c) the right to refuse to provide your personal data and, without impact to data processing activities that have taken place before such withdrawal, the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time;


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(d) the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, that your personal data be subject to processing. In the event that you wish to exercise this right, please provide us with information about your particular situation. After the assessment of the information about your situation as presented by you, we will either stop processing your personal data or present you with our compelling legitimate grounds for the ongoing processing;

(e) the right to take legal action in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your personal data, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data protection authority; and/or


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(f) the right to require that we: (i) send to you personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format; and/or (ii) transmit such data to another controller without hindrance. Where it is technically feasible, you shall have the right to require such data to be transmitted directly from us to another controller.

To exercise these rights or to raise any complaint of our non-compliance with this Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer1 at stb_feedback@stb.gov.sg. Please note that should you wish to exercise some or all of the rights above, you must be prepared to authenticate your identity.

Other grounds under which we may refuse a request is if the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

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8. General information on consent

We will obtain your consent for the processing2 of any personal data concerning you where we are required to do so under any applicable laws. Where we seek your consent, we will inform you of the specific, explicit and legitimate purposes for which your consent is being sought and thereafter only process the personal data for those specific, explicit and legitimate purposes for which your consent has been obtained. Where consent is required from a child who is under the age of 16 years, we will obtain such consent from the parent or guardian instead or otherwise restrict access if consent from the parent or guardian cannot be obtained.


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We will obtain such consent from you in a manner which is clearly distinguishable from other matters, and in an intelligible and easily accessible form using clear and plain language. As mentioned above, you have the right to refuse to provide or to later withdraw your consent, however note that doing so may mean that you are not able to receive or use our services (or part thereof) or that you are disqualified from receiving certain benefits. Where applicable, we elaborate on the specific consequences in paragraph 9 of this Policy.

9. Specific information on the collection of personal data

The following are the circumstances under which your personal data may be collected, used, shared or otherwise processed by us:

(a) If you are browsing our websites (e.g. www.visitsingapore.com):

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When you visit any of our websites (e.g. www.visitsingapore.com) for informational purposes only (i.e. without registering for any of our provided services such as Visit Singapore Account or otherwise providing us with personal data in any other form), we will automatically collect your IP address and store cookies on your browser in order to operate and facilitate your access to our websites as well as to ensure system stability and efficiency and to implement proper safeguards as to the security of our websites and services. The personal data collected as a result is necessary to operate and facilitate your access to our websites, or to fulfil our legitimate interest with regards to our use of technical information to enhancing our systems, making your usage of the websites more convenient or ensuring the security of our websites. This is based on our legitimate interest as the data used for these purposes are stored for a limited period only and we are generally not able to


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data used for these purposes are stored for a limited period only and we are generally not able to personally identify the user without larger efforts. We will not store cookies longer than is necessary for the abovementioned purposes, unless the user clears their cookies.


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ii) Cookies

Our websites use cookies in several cases. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. This data does not contain information that we could allocate to a natural person. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain any viruses. We use cookies in order to enhance your customer experience by making our offers more user-friendly, more effective, and safer. Our legitimate interests pursued are that of the provision and/or promotion of further products and/or services to you. You can prevent the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that in this case you may not be able to fully utilise all functions of this website.

iii) Web Analytics

Some of our websites use the following web analytics:

a. Google analytics: a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, (Mountain View, CA, USA) (“Google”).


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i. What it does: Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the USA.


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ii. How it works: IP-anonymisation is a functionality that is activated on our website, and as such your IP address will be truncated within the area of Member States of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. However, in exceptional cases the whole IP address will be first transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of the website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing them other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The IP address that your browser conveys within the scope of Google Analytics, will not be associated with any other data held by Google.

iii. Validity of cookies: Google Analytics cookies are valid for up to 38 months, unless the user clears their cookies earlier.


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iv. Opt-out: You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the website. You can also opt-out from being tracked by Google Analytics with effect for the future by downloading and installing "Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on for your current web browser:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

Please refer to further information on usage rights or data protection of Google at the following websites:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

https://policies.google.com/terms

b. Adobe Analytics: a web analytics service provided by Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited (“Adobe”).

i. What it does: Adobe Analytics uses cookies in order to help analyse overall traffic patterns through our Website.


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ii. How it works: By transmitting the information generated by the cookie about the use of the website to Adobe, cookie settings ensure that IP address is anonymised before geo-localisation and will be replaced by a generic IP address before storage. On behalf of us, Adobe will use this information for the evaluation of your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and in order to provide other services relating to website activity and use of the Internet to us. Adobe will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Adobe.

iii. Validity of cookies: Adobe Analytics cookies are valid for up to 37 months, unless the user clears their cookies.


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iv. Opt-out: You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the website. Furthermore, you can prevent Adobe’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under

http://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt

out.html.

Please refer to further information on usage rights or data protection of Adobe at the following websites:

https://www.adobe.com/sea/privacy/policy.html

https://www.adobe.com/sea/legal/terms.html

c. Whole of Government Application Analytics (WOGAA) – a centralised internet-facing government platform for government agencies to understand the landscape of our digital services and make data-informed decisions to improve our digital services. WOGAA currently uses both Adobe Analytics and Snowplow.

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WOGAA (Adobe Analytics)

i. What it does: Adobe Analytics uses cookies in order to help analyse overall traffic patterns through our Website.

ii. How it works: By transmitting the information generated by the cookie about the use of the website to Adobe, cookie settings ensure that IP address is anonymised before geo-localisation and will be replaced by a generic IP address before storage. On behalf of us, Adobe will use this information for the evaluation of your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and in order to provide other services relating to website activity and use of the Internet to us. Adobe will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Adobe.

iii. Validity of cookies: Adobe Analytics cookies are valid for up to 37 months, unless the user clears their cookies.


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iv. Opt-out: You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the website. Furthermore, you can prevent Adobe’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under

http://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt

out.html.

Please refer to further information on usage rights or data protection of Adobe at the following websites:

https://www.adobe.com/sea/privacy/policy.html

https://www.adobe.com/sea/legal/terms.html

WOGAA (Snowplow)

i. What it does: WOGAA (Snowplow) uses cookies in order to help analyse overall traffic patterns through our Website.


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ii. How it works: By transmitting the information generated by the cookie about the use of the website to Snowplow, cookie settings ensure that IP address is anonymised before geo-localisation and will be replaced by a generic IP address before storage. On behalf of us, Snowplow will use this information for the evaluation of your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and in order to provide other services relating to website activity and use of the Internet to us. Snowplow will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Snowplow.

iii. Validity of cookies: Snowplow cookies are valid for up to 24 months, unless the user clears their cookies.

iv. Opt-out: You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the website.


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Please refer to further information on WOGAA Privacy Statement at the following website:

https://wogaa.sg/home/index.html#/privacy

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(b) If you are using our transactional digital services (e.g. applications, portals, platforms):

i) Our online interfaces (e.g.applications, portals, platforms)

Where you access and/or use any of our online interfaces, including but not limited to our applications (e.g. VisitSingapore mobile application), portals (e.g. Tourism Information Hub and STB Learning Portal) or platforms (e.g. Singapore Tourism Analytics Network), we will automatically collect your IP address for the purposes of conducting data analytics regarding unique user behaviour on our websites, applications, portals and/or platforms. This is based on our legitimate interest to enhance user experience and market our products. You may read more on the web analytics we use and how you may opt-out in the section above under “Web Analytics”.


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ii) Our applications (e.g. the VisitSingapore mobile application for iOS and Android users):

Provision of personal data on the mobile application is voluntary by registering for a VS account. More details on the available ways and personal data collected when registering for a VS account can be found in the next section. You may continue to use and browse our mobile application without disclosing your personal data. The mobile application uses Adobe Analytics to identify you and make your experience with us better. Our systems also log information like your profile, time spent and interactions on Visit Singapore mobile application. For more information on the VS app data collection and usage, please refer to the Terms of Use found in the application.

iii) Our application programming interface (“API”) services:


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iii) Our application programming interface (“API”) services:

If you submit a registration to access our API services, we will collect, use and process your name, e-mail address and country of residence as well any other data which may be provided by you, for the purposes of providing you with our API token and related services. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the respective agreement on the use of the API as well as on our legitimate interest to provide you with the API and to improve traffic to and the visibility of our services. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we may not be able to continue providing the services thereafter.

iv) Our portals (e.g. Tourism Information and Services Hub, Singapore Tourism Analytics Network and STB Learning Portal):


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If you register for any of our portals (e.g. Tourism Information and Services Hub, Singapore Tourism Analytics Network or STB Learning Portal), we will collect, use and process your name, e-mail address, telephone number as well as any other data which may be provided by you, for the purposes of creating an account to facilitate your access to and/or use of our provided services. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of our terms of use agreement as well as our legitimate interest in the offering of the service itself in order to provide you with information to our services. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we may not be able to continue providing the services thereafter.

v) Our Visit Singapore Account log-in service:


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In order to enable travellers like you to be able to enjoy the true personalized Singapore experience in every point of your journey, we provide the Visit Singapore account as a unique identifier when you use our services. This helps us create customized recommendations to you across our platforms especially when you make repeated visits. You may sign up for an account by filling in a simple registration form on our platforms like visitsingapore.com and Visit Singapore mobile application to provide us basic details such as name, email and country of residence. We also offer a direct sign in process by making Facebook, Google and Apple connections available. When you create an account using the credentials of a social networking site such as Facebook, you authorize us to receive your personal data (including but not limited to your name and other information you make available) from third parties in accordance with their terms and conditions, and we will handle all such data in


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third parties in accordance with their terms and conditions, and we will handle all such data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


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You can check your profile to see any identifiable information you have shared with us when you register for an account such as name, email address and country of residence. The information will not be shared with other users of the platform and is only used by us to make your experience better and not to sell them. We will seek your consent should there be a need to share your basic profile information with third party websites such as name, email address and place of Residence. If you wish to withdraw consent on the use of your information for third party websites, you may view and revoke access at account.visitsingapore.com under apps with account access. Your user profile will also be editable on the same webpage. For deletion of account, you may do so via the account.visitsingapore.com portal or by writing in to us.

(c) If you are participating in our events, contests, surveys, or other similar programmes organised by us:


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i) Events, programmes or other similar interactions organised by us:

For individuals resident in the European Economic Area, if you are participating in an event, programme or other similar interaction organised by us, we will collect, use and process your name and business contact information as well as other related business information, for the purposes of processing your specific request or application for a particular event or program. Your personal data will solely be processed for the fulfilment of the respective contract related to such specific event or program you are applying to. If, in the course of such events or programs, you provide us with your business card, we will also collect, use and process your contact details on the business card, for the purposes you provided the business card, which may include adding and storing your contact details in our systems. The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest in delivering our services to you.


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ii) Contests organised by us:

If you take part in one of our contests, we will collect, use and process your name, telephone number, address, e-mail and/or other data which we may request and which you provide voluntarily, for the purposes of executing such contest and providing you with your prize in the event that you are determined to be the winner of the relevant contest. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the terms of participation in the relevant contest or, in case these do not exist, our legitimate interest in offering the services and promoting our services and tourism in Singapore. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we will not be able to assess and process your eligibility for the contest thereafter.

iii) Surveys organised by us or on our behalf:


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iii) Surveys organised by us or on our behalf:

If you participate in our surveys, we and/or our vendors (who are acting on our behalf) will collect, use and process your name, e-mail address, telephone number and any other data which we may request and which you provide voluntarily, for the purposes of fieldwork validation and data quality checks. All personal data is provided on a completely voluntary basis. Where surveys are conducted by our vendors on our behalf, we will only receive anonymised data. The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest in order to enhance and improve our services. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent.

(d) If you are submitting an application, nomination or tender to us:

i) Application for an internship or job opening:


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i) Application for an internship or job opening:

If you apply for an internship or job opening, we will collect, use and process the personal data you provide in your resume and application form (e.g. name, e-mail address, country and city of residence, nationality, gender, date of birth, written and spoken languages, employment status, marital status, whether you have children, education background, work background and details of your employer) only as far as necessary for the processing of your application. The legal basis for such processing is in connection with respective national laws, or in absence of such, in connection with the initiation of contract.

ii) Application for a study award, scholarship or initiative relevant to the tourism sector:


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If you are applying for a study award, scholarship or initiative relevant to the tourism sector, we will collect, use and process your name, national identification number or passport number, date of birth, citizenship, address, e-mail address, gender, age, contact number, education background, work background, details of your employer, details of your surety and other information requested in the specific acknowledgement or consent form or otherwise requested by us. We will collect, use and process such personal data for the purposes of administering the award, scholarship or initiative, and/or assessing your application for such award, scholarship or initiative. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the respective agreement and the initiation of such subsequent agreement which follows your application or, if applicable, your express consent. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will


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of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we will not be able to process your application thereafter.


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iii) Application for a grant:

If you are applying for a grant, we will collect, use and process your name, company name, designation and other relevant data requested in the specific grant application. We will collect, use and process such personal data only for the assessment and audit against the requirements in order determine your suitability to receive such grant. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the respective agreement. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, we will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we will not be able to process your grant thereafter. After assessing and processing your grant, we will delete any personal data after Singapore Government Instruction Manual obligations related to the storing of the information have expired (up to 5 years from the final date of use for the purposes above).

iv) Nomination of an individual/enterprise for an award:


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iv) Nomination of an individual/enterprise for an award:

If you want to nominate an individual or enterprise for one of our awards or if you are an award nominee, we will collect, use and process your name and e-mail address as well as the name of the person or entity you nominated, for the purposes of assessing and processing your nomination, and for us to follow up on your nomination. The processing of your personal data is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations under the relevant participation terms. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but this will have detrimental effect towards assessing and processing the award.

v) Submission of a tender to us or participation in other similar procurement activities:


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v) Submission of a tender to us or participation in other similar procurement activities:

If you are participating in our tenders or other similar procurement activities, we will collect, use and process your name, national identification number or passport number, telephone number, email address, company name, designation and/or other information requested by us in the tender submission forms, in order for us to contact you with regards to the submissions made by you in the tender documents. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the respective agreement and the subsequent initiation of such agreement which follows the tender.

(e) If you are entering into a non-disclosure agreement or undertaking with us:


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(e) If you are entering into a non-disclosure agreement or undertaking with us:

If you enter into a non-disclosure agreement or undertaking with us, we will collect, use and process your name, national identification number or passport number, telephone number, email address and company name, designation, and/or any other data which may be provided by you, for the purposes of enforcing the relevant agreement or undertaking. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the contractual agreements as specified in the relevant non-disclosure agreement or understanding.

(f) If you are an individual interacting with us:

i) Contacting us or using our feedback forms:


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If you want to make an enquiry, give compliments or submit a complaint, we offer you the opportunity to contact us using the forms provided on our websites or to contact our contact center through methods like call and email. Your name, e-mail address and place of residence and in some cases further contact details are required in order to process your request and follow up as required. You may also receive assistance from the chatbot found on our corporate website, Visit Singapore Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibition (VS MICE) website and Facebook. Personal data will not be collected when you initiate a conversation with the chatbot except for Facebook where we will automatically receive your name. If you require more assistance from us through the chatbot, we will need to collect your contact information like name and email for a follow up. The processing of your personal data is necessary for us to contact you to fulfil our obligations under a contract or based on our


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data is necessary for us to contact you to fulfil our obligations under a contract or based on our legitimate interest to enhance your travel experience and improve our services, as required to follow up on your request. The processing of your personal data may involve the transfer to third parties as far as this is necessary to follow up on your request (e.g. when it concerns the business of other entities or legal bodies). If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we will not be able to continue providing the services thereafter.


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ii) Subscribing to our newsletter:

Where you have granted consent, we will collect, use and process your name, e-mail address, country and other data you provide voluntarily, for the purposes of sending you our newsletters which contain information on our services and products as well as general information regarding tourism in Singapore. Such newsletters might include advertisements for third parties and their products or services; your personal data will not be transferred by us to such third parties. You may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data for marketing purposes without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we will not be able to continue providing you the newsletter thereafter.

iii) Our Social Media Platforms:


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iii) Our Social Media Platforms:

Singapore Tourism Board owns and manages several social media pages on various platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Weibo, Naver, Wechat and Line. We may also receive your information through content you have submitted to these social networking sites. Content submitted could be a photo you shared with us on any of the above social media platforms through participating in our promotional activities such as tagging us in your captions in Instagram, or hashtagging #VisitSingapore or #PassionMadePossible.


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If you initiate a conversation with us through the chatbot found on our Facebook page, we will receive your name automatically but seek your consent before viewing your public profile or collect any personal data. We comply with Facebook's Terms of Service and Data Policy when collecting your personal information. The chatbot will not be used to publish any content or use data you have provided to show you advertisements. In the event where you have additional enquiries and the chatbot is unable to assist you, our Customer Service Officer will be notified and will seek your consent before collecting your contact information in order to follow-up. Content submitted through the chatbot can be deleted by contacting us.

(g) If you are a journalist who has worked with us or otherwise interacted with us:


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(g) If you are a journalist who has worked with us or otherwise interacted with us:

Where you have provided us with your information (e.g. via e-mail or in the form of a business card) and granted us consent, we will collect, use and process your name, e-mail address, company name, designation and other data you provide voluntarily (e.g. contact number), for the purposes of sending you media releases, advisories, invites and/or project factsheets. If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw consent granted at any time. We will delete your personal data without undue delay after you withdraw your consent, but we will not be able to continue providing you such media releases and other information or invitations thereafter.

(h) If you are a stakeholder / business partner:

i) If you are one of our stakeholders participating in a site visit or site inspection to a secure site:


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If you are one of our stakeholders participating in a site visit or site inspection to a secure site (e.g. Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore, which is a gazetted security checkpoint), we will collect, use and process your name, national identification number or passport number, telephone number, email address, company name and designation, for the purposes of obtaining security registrations and clearances for your visit to the relevant site. The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest to maintain necessary site security.

ii) If you are one of our overseas business partners or stakeholders and are participating in a familiarisation tour in Singapore:


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If you are one of our overseas business partners or stakeholders and are participating in a familiarisation tour in Singapore, we will collect, use and process your name, telephone number, email address, passport details and other data requested directly from you by us or on our behalf, for the purposes of helping you make the necessary travel arrangements to Singapore for your participation in the familiarisation tour. The processing of your personal data is based on the fulfilment of the respective agreement between us as well as on our legitimate interest to provide you with the requested tour in order to enhance our business.

(i) Processing personal data for regulatory or legal defence purposes:


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(i) Processing personal data for regulatory or legal defence purposes:

Notwithstanding anything within this policy, we reserve the right to freely process your personal data for regulatory purposes under the statutory functions of STB (e.g. travel agent licensing, tourist guide licensing or the collection of cess for tourism events) or to defend ourselves against any legal claim. The processing is based on our legitimate interest in fulfilling our public obligations and statutory functions.

10. Updates to this Policy


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10. Updates to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy for reasons including but not limited to complying with relevant Singapore legislation, Singapore Government guidelines, regulatory directions and other requirements of similar nature. Examples of these include future amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (No. 26 of 2012) of Singapore or amendments to the Singapore Government Instruction Manual. Translations of this Policy is provided only for reference and convenience to non-English readers. In case of discrepancies between the translated versions and this English version, the English version shall prevail.

Policy updated as at 30 Sep 2020

1 The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is also the Quality Service Manager (QSM).


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1 The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is also the Quality Service Manager (QSM).

2 ‘Processing’ means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction;Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see

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Title: Visit Singapore Official Site

You’ve probably heard about Orchard Road, Sentosa Island, Marina Bay and all the other must-visit attractions in Singapore. But save some time for Dempsey Hill — a lesser-known locale that’s home to luxury shops and stellar dining options.


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A nutmeg plantation in the 1850s and the former site of a British colonial barracks for over a century, Dempsey Hill has been through several transformations, which you can learn about with a stroll along its walking trails.

Redeveloped in 2007, this heritage site is now an idyllic lifestyle destination, filled with charming shops and restaurants.

Retail and dining

Located atop Dempsey Hill, COMO Dempsey is a hip lifestyle enclave that houses a variety of original and innovative dining places and concept stores.

Candlenut—the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan* restaurant—is one such tenant. Founded by homegrown chef Malcolm Lee, this 4,262-square-foot restaurant boasts a 92-seat capacity and an al fresco dining area. Its interiors—designed by renowned architect Paola Navone—combine modern design with touches of Peranakan heritage.


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For more Michelin fare, be sure to reserve a table at Burnt Ends, where you can savour Australian-style barbeque and juicy cuts of meat by chef-owner Dave Pynt.

Other dining destinations at COMO Dempsey include Ippoh Tempura Bar – which serves up Japanese fare hailing from Osaka– and Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

A variety of swanky dining and nightlife options abound all around Dempsey Hill. Check out Red Dot Brewhouse for a hearty menu of steaks and beers or get your fill of local cuisine, at the famed Long Beach Seafood Restaurant, and Samy’s Curry.

If you enjoy Sunday brunch and going green, experience Open Farm Community’s refreshing farm-to-table concept. The latter is helmed by world-renowned chef Ryan Clift, with dishes created from locally farmed ingredients.

The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.

Fun, fashion and family time


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Fun, fashion and family time

Plan an enriching weekend for the whole family at Loewen by Dempsey Hill, where you can choose from a multitude of activities for both kids and adults.

Pick up gymnastics with the classes at The Yard, or get your heart rate pumping with a high intensity interval training session at Core Collective Dempsey.

Parents visiting with their little ones should certainly drop by The Museum of Ice Cream, a pastel-hued wonderland with 14 ice cream-themed attractions like the Sprinkle Pool.

If you’re in the mood for some pampering, be sure to drop by Trimmings when you’re done with your shopping spree, and indulge in a pedicure or massage. There’s even something for your furry friends — check them in to the Wagington Luxury Pet Hotel, which boasts spa service and day carefor your pooch or cat.


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Fashionistas looking for inspiration should look no further than Dover Street Market Singapore. Founded by Commes des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo, this legendary retailer has a cult following for its line-up of high fashion apparel.

To get to Dempsey Hill, hop on a shuttle bus at their many pick-up points. View the shuttle bus schedule, and visit Dempsey Hill’s official website for more information.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/walking

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Besides being a shopping mecca for luxury goods and world-renowned brands, Singapore is also home to a whole range of affordable retail and wallet-friendly shopping options.


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The satisfaction of finding a surprise bargain is certainly priceless, and our guide will clue you in on the youth enclaves, heartland malls and shopping destinations where you’ll get the most bang for your buck.

Global labels at bargain prices

IMM

Home to over 90 retail outlet stores which offer up to 80% discounts across the year, IMM is home to a whole range of retail gems. From home-grown brands like Charles & Keith to international names such as Coach, Nike and Timberland, you’re bound to find a purchase that strikes your fancy.

Shopping works up an appetite—so head to the restaurants to fuel up. Indulge in popular hot-pot restaurant Hai Di Lao, try out seafood at Long Beach, or even grab a casual meal at the many fast food chains.

Parents travelling with children will be happy to know that IMM boasts two playgrounds on Level 3 where your kids can romp to their hearts’ content.

IMM. 2 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609601


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IMM. 2 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609601

Changi City Point Located at the heart of Changi Business Park, Changi City Point is popular amongst the working crowd, but a hidden gem for most travellers. Sporting brands Nike, Adidas, Lacoste and Puma have sizeable outlets that offer generous discounts so you don’t feel the pinch splurging on activewear. Those requiring travel gear to take on the road can head to Samsonite and American Tourister. If you have kids in tow, take a break by heading to the landscape rooftop garden, or Level 3’s ‘The Arena’, where you can find an outdoor amphitheatre and treehouse trail. Changi City Point. 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 Singapore 486038

Shopping havens for sports fans

Velocity@Novena Square

From international brands like Adidas and Asics to camping equipment at The Big Country, Velocity@Novena Square is the go-to mall for athletes and active travellers alike.


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With the sheer variety of items on display and frequent sales at outlets across the mall, you’re bound to find sports gear and equipment at great prices. We suggest visiting Running Lab for a wide selection of shoes or Decathlon for affordable sportswear and equipment.

In line with the sports theme, the mall also boasts an indoor climbing wall at Climb Central for shoppers looking to work up a sweat after bargain hunting.

Velocity@Novena Square. 238 Thomson Road, Singapore 307683

Queensway Shopping Centre

Avid athletes are bound to hit a homerun with the deals at Queensway Shopping Centre.

Local sneaker heads and sports enthusiasts alike tend to make this quaint mall their first stop when searching for activewear and vintage sneakers. The maze of stores here can be a little difficult to navigate for first time visitors, so we suggest making a beeline for establishments like Sports World, Limited EDT and Transworld Sports.


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Queensway Shopping Centre. 1 Queensway, Singapore 149053.

For youth and the young at heart

Bugis Street Spanning three storeys and always bustling with youthful crowds, Bugis Street is where trendy fashion meet affordability. You’ll want to devote a few hours to exploring the rows of closely-packed shops offering quirky threads and street-savvy fashion items. Fans of Korean pop culture can look forward to a dedicated zone where you’d find cosmetics, K-pop-style outfits, and face masks galore. Bugis Street. 3 New Bugis Street, Singapore 188867.

Far East Plaza

A stomping ground for trendy local teenagers and fans of street fashion, Far East Plaza boasts a range of retail and lifestyle options from affordable beauty services to unique apparel and accessories from boutique stores.


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The mall is also home to hole-in-the-wall food eateries on Level 5, selling delicious cuisine that’s a well-kept secret amongst locals. Indulge in salted egg yolk pork ribs at New Station Snack Bar, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and even Thai dishes at Kra Pow Thai Street Food.

Far East Plaza. 14 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228213.Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/notes

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Title: Wallpaper city guide Singapore — Hello! Singapore Tours

Author: Wallpaper

Buy it here: Amazon, Book Depository

Summary:

'Wallpaper City Guides' are a ruthlessly-researched, design-conscious guide, for the discerning traveller who wants to come away with a true taste of the best a city has to offer.

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Title: Wanderlust Chloe in the Press and Media

Find out about Wanderlust Chloe’s appearances in the press and media…


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Find out about Wanderlust Chloe’s appearances in the press and media…

From freelance writing for other big name publications, to ambassadorships with travel brands and some lovely accolades and awards, here’s a quick round up of Wanderlust Chloe in the press and media.

Wanderlust Chloe’s Awards, Ambassadorships And Features

Lonely Planet Trailblazer – One of seven travel bloggers chosen to be an ambassador for the world’s most famous travel brand!

Visit England Ambassador – One of five travel bloggers chosen to be an ambassador for Visit England, sharing beautiful destinations from my home country.

TravMedia’s Travel Influencer Of The Year 2022 (Winner)

Winning Travel Influencer of the Year at the TravMedia Awards 2022

British Travel Awards Best Travel Blogger 2021 For Great British Bucket List.

Cosmopolitan Best Travel Influencer 2019 (Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards – Finalist)

Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards 2019


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Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards 2019

12 Month Achievement Award 2019 (Traverse Creator Awards – Finalist)

Teletext Best Female Travel Blogger 2019 (Teletext Blogger Awards – Nominated)

Teletext Best Food And Travel Blogger 2019 (Teletext Blogger Awards – Shortlisted)

Travmedia’s Best Travel Influencer (SitUp Awards – Shortlisted)

Blogger Of The Year (Visit USA UK Media Awards – Shortlisted)

Most Inspirational Female Travellers On Instagram (Stylist)

Visit The USA Awards 2018 – Runner Up

Travel Instagrammers You Need To Be Following (The Handbook)

Top Travel Bloggers To Watch In 2017 (Hotels Combined)

Caribbean Tourism Awards – Runner Up

13 Fearless Female Travel Bloggers to Follow in 2018 (The Travelista)

100 Top Travel Blogs That Will Make You Want To Adventure The World (Showaround)

The Top Travel Blog For Women According To Google (Travel Fashion Girl)

17 Travel Bloggers You Need To Follow On Instagram (The Wanderlust Bug)

Top Travel Vloggers (MedSailors)


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Top Travel Vloggers (MedSailors)

Top 20 Travel Instagram Accounts (A Lovely Planet)

Wanderlust chloe’s Freelance Writing

I’ve worked as a freelance writer for Wanderlust Magazine, Metro, The Telegraph and Huffington Post, covering the topics of food and travel.

You can check out my Metro features here and my Huffington Post articles here.

Inside Europa-Park: The Remainer Fantasy Land (The Telegraph)

10 Handy Trips For Solo Travel (Intrepid Travel)

Wanderlust Chloe’s Presenting And Interviews

EuroNews (2022) – Interview after winning Travel Influencer of the Year

TravMedia’s IMM (2022) – Presentation to PR delegates on influencer marketing.

Wanderlust Magazine (2021) – Presentation to readers about travel in Costa Rica.

Borderless Festival (2019) – Presentation to influencers on how to make money as a travel blogger.

Radio Interviews (2017) – Regional radio interviews as part of Eurostar’s Travel State Of Mind campaign


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Lonely Planet – Getting A Taste Of New Orleans – Presenter of a video on New Orleans food scene for Lonely Planet and Three UK

Adventures In Hawaii – Presenter of a two-part series about Hawaii for Travelspective and GoBe.

Chile Travel Roadshow 2019 – Presentation to travel media about travelling in Chile.Link: https://www.tallship.com.sg/events/anniversary

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Title: Wedding Anniversary Packages

Celebrate your wedding anniversary dinner in Singapore with one of the most luxurious and romantic Singapore attraction: the Royal Albatross.

Our Wedding Anniversary package is not just a dinner; it’s an anniversary gift idea that will create cherished memories. Set sail on this magnificent tall ship, surrounded by the stunning Marina Bay skyline, making it one of the most romantic places in Singapore.


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Indulge in a gourmet feast, handcrafted with love, while experiencing a captivating ambiance perfect for intimate moments. Elevate your dating ideas in Singapore with this enchanting experience.

Book now and let the Royal Albatross make your anniversary truly extraordinary.

The Royal Albatross is certified under the SG Clean Certification which involves stringent checks and adherence on keeping the ship clean and safe for you and your partner.Link: https://www.visitsingapore.com/festivals

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Title: Wellness Festival 2023 Singapore

The second edition of the Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) is back in full swing, with over 180 activities packed into a month-long calender of activities.

Whether you’re looking to find your zen, work up a sweat or max out your gains, WFS is bound to supercharge your fitness journey. Here’s a peek into the exciting activities that await you.

Supercharge the senses


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Supercharge the senses

If you’re looking for wellness in the heart of the city, you can't miss The Wellness Experience Space, which runs from 17 June to 9 July. Located at the Event Plaza at Marina Bay Sands this pop-up boasts a range of installations, from an obstacle course at The Active Arena to sound bathing, fragrance workshops and High Intensity Interval Training set to dance music.

Alternatively, drop by the Zentosa LiveWELL Festival for a range of activities, including nature-themed craft workshops, Zumba and barre classes.

Relax and Rejuvenate

Whether you’re in the mood for meditation or looking to rejuvenate on a nature escape, there’s a whole range of activities to enjoy at WFS.

Stroll through the mangroves at Pasir Ris Park with Reflective Mangrove Rambling, feel the wind in your hair with Kayak Sailing, Nature & Food or create your own nature-themed work of art by signing up for Walking With Colours.

Break a sweat


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Break a sweat

Unique workouts abound at WFS, with a whole range of activities to help you build up your cardio or hone, tone and sculpt those muscles.

Move and groove with Beats Therapy Performance, achieve your stretch goals with Restore Your Senses: Yin Yoga or jab and roundhouse your way to fitness with a Muay Thai for Self Defence class.

Discover new forms of wellness

Novelty is the name of the game for fitness enthusiasts looking to put a spin on their routine, and WFS is set to deliver. Admire wildlife while working out with Animal Yoga, get your groove on with a Zumba session in the snow or indulge in a healing session with a Cacao Ceremony.

Spend quality time with the family

Health and wellness for the entire family is certainly on the cards – introduce your little ones to the practice of mindfulness at the 1 Day Holistic Kids Camp, or pair up with your kid to engage in a Breathe & Bond yoga session.


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Other activities include community drumming sessiona, art therapy workshops and Qi Gong classes for the entire family.

There's so much more to discover at Wellness Festival Singapore – Book your tickets and get the lowdown at WWW.WELLNESSFEST.SG. To discover even more wellness offerings in Singapore, be sure to download the Visit Singapore Travel Guide app (available on App Store and Google Play).Link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/blog/wet

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Title: Wet Season — Hello! Singapore Tours

Wet Season follows the plight of Ling, a Chinese language teacher whose marriage and school life are fraying apart because she is unable to bear a child. But an unlikely friendship with a student helps her reaffirm her identity as a woman.Link: https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/travel

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Title: We’ve Opened A Shop!

The Travel Print Store is now open! It’s time to reveal all about our brand new shop.


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The Travel Print Store is now open! It’s time to reveal all about our brand new shop.

After spending years taking photos of beautiful destinations around the world, I’m excited to say that we’ve opened an ETSY store to sell our prints. Say hello to the Travel Print Store!

Macca has wanted to do this for ages, and as lockdown began, we chatted in more detail about how to go about it. As with all of our best work, we’ve put our heads together and teamed up 50:50.

It’s been a steep learning curve! We spent time chatting to different printing companies so that we could make super high quality prints. (Nope, don’t worry, we’re not sat at home with an ancient printer churning out scratchy ink!) We sampled a million different types of paper, from photographic paper to thick matte options.


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We sat with spreadsheets and budgets, trying to figure out all the sums, and getting our heads around ETSY listing fees, VAT and worldwide shipping rates. In terms of our business brains, it’s been a major pivot. But, with our travel blogging jobs postponed due to the pandemic, it felt like the perfect time to focus on something brand new.

The hardest part? Deciding which photos to lead with! We have tens of thousands of gorgeous images we’ve snapped around the world on our travels, so picking our first batch was tough. We wanted to make sure we showcased our best work, but also offered plenty of options for popular destinations.

But we’ve done it, and we’re REALLY happy with the designs. We made four sales within the first two days of opening too, which was a huge surprise! We assumed it would take a while for ETSY to pick up our prints on their algorithm.


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There are lots of different prints to choose from, including a few collections from destinations that we absolutely LOVE! One of my favourite collections is the Miami set. It’s bright and cheerful, full of sunshine vibes, and would look lovely as a set of three on a wall. Maybe once we move house I’ll be able to make this scene a reality!

I also adore these dreamy Italian landscapes. We’ve spent a lot of time in Italy, both for work and on holiday, and we absolutely love travelling there. It’s paradise for photography lovers!

We offer prints in a number of sizes and ship globally, so wherever you are in the world, you could have one of our prints hanging on your wall.

We’re offering custom options too, so feel free to get in touch if there’s anything you’re looking for that’s not listed, or if you’d like your own message added to one of the designs. We’re really excited to get cracking on an exciting new project.


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Thanks, as always, for your continued support. We really appreciate it, especially during these rather uncertain times! I can’t wait to update you on how things go, and share some more lovely prints here soon.Link: https://nerdnomads.com/singapore

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Title: What To Do In Singapore – A 3 Day Singapore Itinerary

There is a lot of things to do in Singapore, being both a modern metropolitan city and a tropical island country. Singapore is very different compared to the rest of Southeast Asia, and it is by far the easiest country we have ever traveled to in Southeast Asia. It is a modern, well-organized, and spotless city where everyone speaks perfect English. In some ways, it is more comparable to cities in the USA and western Europan towns than to other Asian cities.


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Singapore is probably best known as “the country that banned gum and spitting” as it is illegal to spit on the street, sell or own chewing gum, and gum can only be bought with a prescription from a doctor.

We first visited Singapore on a backpacking trip in 2005. It is a city we keep coming back to almost every year as it is such a fresh and comfortable city to visit. Singapore has a well-functioning public transport system, high-quality restaurants and cafes, beautiful architecture and art, great shopping, and stunning parks. There is never a dull moment in Singapore.

Singapore also has some of the best hotels and boutique hotels in the world with very high quality and standards. It is a popular city to visit, not just for tourism but for business and conferences, so you should consider booking your hotel in Singapore in advance. The most popular hotels tend to be fully booked especially during peak seasons: January – February, June – July, and September – October.


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If you are wondering where to stay in Singapore have a look at our Where To Stay In Singapore Guide here.

Singapore is a very safe city to visit as the crime rates in Singapore are some of the lowest in the world. There are lots of different food to try at high quality and hygiene standards, it is very tourist-friendly, and many languages are spoken as the city is very international with inhabitants from all over the world.

The downside is, however, that Singapore is more expensive than its neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. Budget wise Singapore can be compared to Europe, Australia, Japan, and the USA.


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Even though Singapore is a rather compact city, it is divided into several districts each with a unique and very different atmosphere, culture, people, and food. A visit to Little India feels like being in real India, while Sentosa Island makes you wonder if you have come to California, and walking around Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay feels like having stepped into the future.

The diversity of Singapore`s attractions is one of the reasons why we love this city so much and why I`m confident that you will too! ♥

Here we give you our Singapore travel guide with what to do in Singapore for an amazing 3-5 days packed with all the highlights.

We hope you find it useful when planning your own Singapore itinerary! 🙂

What To Do In Singapore

– The Ultimate 3 Day Singapore Itinerary

What To Do In Singapore – A Singapore Itinerary: Day 1 = Pink, Day 2 = Yellow, Day 3 = Green, Day 4 = Blue, Day 5 = Violet

DAY 1 – Exploring the Past & Future of Singapore


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DAY 1 – Exploring the Past & Future of Singapore

Colonial District, The Quays & Marina Bay

Morning Walking Tour Day 1

See our recommended Morning Singapore Walking Tour – Day 1 in the map below:

1. Old

school Singapore Breakfast

If you don´t have breakfast included at your hotel, start your sightseeing walk of the Colonial District with breakfast at one of the cozy cafes in Killiney Road (A on the map above).

Start your first day in Singapore like a real old-school Singaporean and visit the Killiney Kopitiam (cafe). For breakfast, order kopi (coffee) or tea, Kaya toast (toast with coconut jam), and a soft-boiled egg. The right way to eat it is to crack open the egg, add some soy sauce and pepper, and dip your toast with Kaya in the egg, and eat it with your fingers. Delicious! 🙂

Killiney Kopitiam is one of the most authentic places that still serve this kind of old-style-Singapore breakfast.


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You will find Killiney cafes in many places in Singapore, but the original one is this one at 67 Killiney Road. I must admit that the atmosphere here is still the best even though newer and posher branches of this cafe keep popping up all over Singapore and at the airport as well.

Killiney Kopitiam also serves delicious Laksa, Chicken Curry, and Nasi Lemak if you rather prefer that.

2. Fort Canning Park & Colonial District

After this filling traditional Singapore breakfast, it is time to explore the heart of Singapore; the Colonial District.

The Colonial District area is packed with stunning grand colonial buildings, a relaxing park, and several awesome museums. It is the perfect area to explore on foot as everything is within a rather small geographical area.

From Killiney Road (A on the map above), walk east to Fort Canning Park (B) for a morning stroll in the shade of the gigantic green trees.


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Walk east and out of the park and into the Colonial District of Singapore. See the beautiful colonial-style buildings:

National Museum (C on the map above)

Peranakan Museum (D)

St Andrew´s Cathedral (E) , which was built in 1862

, which was built in 1862 National Gallery (F)

Asian Civilisations Museum (G)

Raffles Hotel (H)

End your morning walk with lunch in Purvis Street (I)

♦ Estimated time for this morning walk: 2-3 hours

3. Visit a Museum and The National Gallery

Visit the National Gallery and one of the many brilliant museums of Singapore, which are all within walking distance of each other (my favorite is the National Museum so I would pick that one if I were you):

National Museum of Singapore (C on the map above)

Shows six centuries of Singapore history, also the recent history of the city. We loved the digital 3D artwork presented in the Glass Rotunda, Story of the Forest.


