Welcome to Singapore, the most expensive country in Southeast Asia, and also my second home. I’ve been living in the country for over a decade (and still counting!).
I love the country, I love writing, so it only makes sense if I show you how to travel Singapore from a longtime resident’s point of view through writing, right?
Here, you will find useful travel guides, info and tips about Singapore (and sometimes my personal stories).
Must-Read Guides
- Best Things to do in Singapore – Need ideas on what to do in Singapore? Here you go!
- Best Singapore Prepaid SIM Card for Travellers – Having a local SIM when you travel to Singapore is a necessity. Some of these SIM cards give 100GB data for 7 days so you’ll not have to worry about having not enough data!
- Getting Around Singapore – An Ultimate Guide – A comprehensive guide about how to travel around Singapore with both public and private transportation.
- Singapore Tourist Pass, EZ Link or Standard Ticket? Which One is Better? – When you take public transport in Singapore, it’s cheaper and more convenient to use travel card. Find out the features of each card.
- What You Can and Can’t Bring into Singapore – Singapore is a strict country so I definitely urge you to follow the rules about what you can and can’t bring into the country.
- How to Order Hawker Food Like a Local in Singapore – First time in Singapore? This is a must-read!
- A Weekend Itinerary for Budget Travellers in Singapore – Only have a weekend in Singapore? No problem, let me show you how to make the most of it.
- Awesome Places in Singapore You Can Visit for Free – Singapore is expensive but it doesn’t mean that you need to spend loads of money here. These gorgeous places are open for free all year round.
- 30 Things To Do in Sentosa Island, Singapore – Sentosa island is not only a must-visit for first-time visitors, it is also local’s favorite place.
- Guide to Riding Singapore Cable Car – A scenic way to travel from mainland Singapore to Sentosa island.
Festivals in Singapore
- How to Spend Christmas in Singapore – If you’re planning to spend Christmas holiday in Singapore, here are the places you need to visit during the Christmas season. This post is updated every year.
- Chinese New Year Events in Singapore – Chinese New Year is a huge festival in Singapore. Here are the CNY events you can attend to feel the festive vibes. This post is updated every year.
- How to Survive Traveling to Singapore during Chinese New Year Period – A survival guide
- Best Spots to Watch Singapore National Day Fireworks – Fireworks lovers, you might be able to catch National Day fireworks if you visit Singapore in July and August!
- Where to Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival in Singapore? – Mid Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which is around September to October in Gregorian calendar.
- Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Singapore – If you’ve the opportunity to visit Singapore during New Year Eve, don’t miss out watching the spectacular fireworks.
Visiting Singapore by Month
- Visiting Singapore in January
- Visiting Singapore in February
- Visiting Singapore in March
- Visiting Singapore in April
- Visiting Singapore in May
- Visiting Singapore in June
- Visiting Singapore in July
- Visiting Singapore in August
- Visiting Singapore in September
- Visiting Singapore in October
- Visiting Singapore in November
- Visiting Singapore in December
District Guides
- Things to Do in Chinatown, Singapore – From historic temples, traditional shophouses, Michelin-worthy dishes to rooftop decks, here are the best things to do in Chinatown.
Travel Inspiration
- 5 Places to Visit in Singapore for Outdoor Adventure Lovers – Did you know there are places in Singapore for the adventurous soul of you? Here are 5 of them.
- 10 Food I Can’t Get Bored of Eating in Singapore – This is a list of my personal favorite food in Singapore.
- 22 Best Places to Run in Singapore – Singapore may be a small country but it has plenty of beautiful places to run.
Travel Tips
- Things NOT to do in Singapore – No, you don’t want to make these embarrassing mistakes when visiting Singapore.
- Is Klook Pass Singapore (Multi Attraction Pass) worth it? – This pass is supposed to help save you money, but does it?
Sentosa Island
- 30 Things To Do in Sentosa Island, Singapore – Sentosa island is not only a must-visit for first-time visitors, it is also local’s favorite place.
- Explained: How to Get Around Sentosa Easily – Train, Bus, Tram, Cable Car, all explained.
- Maximise Your Visit to Adventure Cove Waterpark Singapore – This water park allows unlimited snorkel!
- Guides on How To Maximise Your Visit to Universal Studios Singapore – USS is one of my favourite attractions in Singapore. Being a season pass holder in the past, here are my tips for USS.
- List of Attractions in Universal Studios Singapore and My Recommendations – The title says it all.
- Royal Albatross Review: Sunset Dinner on a Dog-Friendly Cruise – One of the best ways to create memorable experiences in Singapore.
- AJ Hackett Skybridge, Sentosa: An Honest Review – Standing 47 meters above ground, do you dare?
- Fort Siloso and Skywalk: Hidden Gems in Sentosa, Singapore – Free admission. 11-storey high elevated bridge. Guns. WWII memorabilia.
- SkyHelix Sentosa – Singapore’s Highest Open-Air Panoramic Ride – A gondola ride with breathtaking 360° view of Sentosa island and its surrounding.
- Madame Tussauds Singapore – Review and Tips – You might just bump into your idols here.
- Making My Own Perfume at Scentopia Sentosa, Singapore – It’s so fun to make my perfect perfume.
- Review: Stand Up Paddle at Ola Beach Club, Sentosa – Affordable ways to paddleboard or kayak at Sentosa.
- Trickeye @ Southside: Revamped Trick Eye Museum at Siloso, Sentosa – Is that real or illusion?
- A Guide to Zipping and Jumping at Mega Adventure Park Sentosa, Singapore – Have you tried zip lining before? Let me tell you, one time is far from enough.
Changi Airport Attractions/Activities
- Things to Do in Changi Airport, Singapore – Change Airport is not like any other airports. If you have the time, I recommend you spend some time at the wonderful Butterfly Garden, Sunflower Garden or catch a free movie at the cinemas.
- Complete Guide to Canopy Park in Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore – The Canopy Park in Jewel has 9 awesome attractions, from the jaw-dropping Canopy Bridge to the cuteness of orangutan topiary.
- Changi Experience Studio Review: Is It Worth A Visit? – For history buffs who love to learn about the past of Changi Airport; and for family with young kids who are looking for exciting things to do during the school holiday.
- How to travel from Changi Airport to City – the title says it all.
- Singapore Changi Airport Staff Canteen at Terminal 1 – A hidden foodcourt at the basement of T1.
- Singapore Changi Airport Staff Canteen at Terminal 2 – A hidden foodcourt T2.
- Review: Ambassador Transit Hotel Terminal 2 (Double Room) – A transit hotel at T2.
Changi Airport Lounges
- Jewel:
- Changi Lounge at Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore (Public Area/Landside) – Great shower, great pastries, but not enough beers.
- Terminal 1:
- Marhaba Lounge at Terminal 1 Changi Airport Singapore – Quiet lounge, average food.
- Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 1 Singapore Changi Airport – Underwhelming bar (liquor is not free), food is average.
- Revisiting SATS Premier Lounge at Terminal 1 Changi Airport Singapore in 2022 – My second visit and it still wasn’t up to my expectation.
- An Honest Review of SATS Premier Lounge at Terminal 1 Changi Airport Singapore – After a good time at T2 SATS, I kind of expected T1 SATS to be as good, but well.. let’s just say that one should never have high hopes in life.
- Terminal 2:
- Terminal 3:
- Terminal 4:
- Closed:
- [CLOSED] dnata Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore – PS: This is now closed and replaced by Marhaba Lounge.
Things to do in Singapore for Nature Lover
- Guide to Coast to Coast Trail in Singapore – 36km walk from the west to northeast of Singapore.
- Visiting MacRitchie Reservoir: Everything You Need to Know – My favorite nature park in Singapore.
- Complete Guide to Visiting Lower Peirce Reservoir, Singapore – The second oldest reservoir in Singapore is the place to go for a quiet contemplation.
- Complete Guide to Mount Faber Park, Singapore – One of the oldest parks and highest hills in Singapore.
- Complete Guide to Fort Canning Park, Singapore – Historical artefacts, beautiful landmarks, scenic viewpoints, Instagram-worthy spots, lots of hills.
- Complete Guide for Visiting Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Singapore – Have a foot bath and cook your own soft-boiled eggs at the only public hot spring on mainland Singapore! And no, you can’t dip into hot spring pool.
- Guide to Hiking at Thomson Nature Park – Former Hainan Village, now secondary forest that’s rich in biodiversity.
- Guide to Visiting Little Guilin in Singapore (Bukit Batok Town Park) – A resemblance of Guilin in China.
- Guide to Visiting Bukit Batok Nature Park – Hilly terrain. Astounding quarry cliff. Historical site. Lots of steps.
- A Guide to Kranji Countryside – yes, Singapore has a countryside!
- Guide to Visiting Kranji Marshes Singapore – Singapore’s largest freshwater marshland.
- Bollywood Farms – Unique Veggie Farm at Kranji Countryside (Free Admission) – This vegetable farm allows you to wander around the farm without any guide and sells local dishes cooked with farm’s produce.
- Hiking at Bukit Batok Hillside Park (include Trail Map) – An abandoned park with Torii Gates ruins.
- Hiking at Dover Forest East Before It’s Gone – A small but difficult forest to hike.
- Hiking at Dover Forest West – Another untamed forest. Hike at your own risk.
- Mangrove and Wildlife at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – Migratory Bird Trail @ Kranji Countryside, Singapore – Get out of the grind, visit the countryside.
- Hay Dairies Goat Farm at Kranji Countryside, Singapore – Goats milking is not an everyday sight in the city.
Things to do in Singapore for Urban Lover
- Capitaspring Sky Garden & Green Oasis (Free Admission) – One of the coolest rooftop observation decks at Singapore’s city centre.
- Haw Par Villa: A Peek into Ancient Mythology, Afterlife and Hell – A quirky attraction with hundreds of statues and dioramas depicting Chinese mythology and folklores.
- Kong Meng San Phor Kark See: Largest Buddhist Temple in Singapore – Monasteries. Columbarium. Buddhist College. Prayer Halls. Memorial Halls.
- FunVee Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Bus – Convenient and fastest way to explore Singapore city centre.
- Captain Explorer DUKW Tour – This duck tour lets you see Singapore from land and water on the same vehicle.
- Singapore River Cruise Review – Sail down the Singapore River and get a close up view of iconic landmarks.
- Chasing Skylines at Dawson: SkyVille, SkyTerrace, SkyParc, Forfar Heights – For skyline chasers.
- 10 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Wild Wild Wet Waterpark Singapore – WWW has plenty of thrill and fun rides, you’ll most likely burn as many calories as working out in the gym
- Tiger Brewery Tour in Singapore: A Peek into the Factory of Singapore’s Iconic Tiger Beer – Must-visit for beer lovers!
- ION Sky – Singapore Skyline’s View From Orchard – See the busy Orchard neighborhood from 55th floor.
- Singapore’s Skyline View From The Pinnacle @ Duxton – A rooftop garden in public housing, this place is truly a hidden gem.
Islands to Visit in Singapore
- The Complete Guide for Exploring Pulau Ubin, Singapore – Pulau Ubin is Singapore’s best hidden gem. The island has exceptional beauty and no electricity. It’s for the adventurous, not mall hoppers.
- How to Visit Southern Islands of Singapore: St. John’s, Kusu, Lazarus, Seringat and Sisters’ Islands – Dreaming of idyllic getaway from Singapore? The Southern Islands is the next best thing when you can’t travel overseas but you need to get out of Singapore.
- 6 Fun Things to do on Sisters’ Islands, Singapore – Clear water, marine biodiversity, almost non-existent data.
- 8 Best Things to do on Kusu Island, Singapore – This tortoise island has a tortoise shelter, a Chinese temple, a Malay shrine and 2 beaches. It’s also my favorite island in the south!
- Things to do on St. John’s Island, Singapore – At St. John’s Island, there is enough space for everyone.
Hotels in Singapore
- Review of Swissotel The Stamford – Executive Room – Tallest hotel in Singapore!
- Staycation at Fullerton Hotel Singapore – Premier Courtyard Room – Now a luxurious hotel by the river, Fullerton was once Singapore’s General Post Office Building.
- Staycation at Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore – Deluxe Premier Room – Built in 1900, Goodwood is now one of Singapore’s National Monuments.
- Birthday Staycation at Conrad Centennial Singapore – Strategic location, urban view, cute bear.
- Staycation at D’Resort @ Downtown East, Singapore – A quiet resort with lush scenery.
Food in Singapore
- Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle – This humble stall is a 1-star Michelin recipient every year since 2016.
- Kempinski Sunday Brunch Review – 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung
Trips from Singapore
- How to travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru by Bus – Bus is the cheapest way to visit JB from Singapore. Here’s the complete guide.
- How to travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru by Train (KTM Shuttle Tebrau) – Train is the best way to avoid holiday jam across the causeway.
- 4D3N Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas: My First Time Cruising! – A travel diary about my 4D3N cruise from Singapore to Penang.
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