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Singapore is a compact, ultra-modern city-state that feels remarkably easy to explore while offering an impressive mix of cultures, cuisines, and experiences. Travelers are drawn to its seamless blend of futuristic architecture and rich heritage, from the iconic Marina Bay skyline and Gardens by the Bay to historic neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam. What makes Singapore especially memorable is how much variety fits into a small, efficient destination: world-class hawker food, luxury shopping, waterfront walks, family-friendly attractions, and lush green spaces all sit within easy reach.
Key highlights include taking in the city views from Marina Bay Sands, visiting the Supertree Grove after dark, exploring the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and spending time on Sentosa for beaches and entertainment. Food is a major part of the experience, so sampling local favorites such as Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, satay, and chili crab at hawker centers is essential. Practical travel tips: use the MRT for fast and affordable transport, expect warm and humid weather year-round, carry light clothing and water, and budget for a mix of high-end attractions and excellent low-cost meals. Singapore is also notably clean, safe, and beginner-friendly, making it a great choice for first-time visitors to Southeast Asia.
The best time to visit Singapore is October through February, when travel popularity is highest, especially in October, November, and December. These months are ideal if you want the city at its liveliest, with festive energy, strong event activity, and plenty happening across major attractions and neighborhoods.
Vom Blumenmeer im Gardens by the Bay zur Nationalfeiertagsprobe mit Feuerwerk "We are Singapore"
After a restful night, we headed to the city aquarium today. Impressed by the many beautiful fish, we felt saddened by the fact that they have to live in captivity. The former...
All who visit admire the vibrant city of Singapore. From the city’s stunning skyline to iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore is...
My last day in Singapore was all about Marina Bay. And the Marina Bay Sands Hotel of the same name. And this from all perspectives - from the front, from behind, on top, inside...
At 6:30 my alarm went off. I was a bit over-motivated and wanted to take a shower before breakfast started at 7 a.m. so I could tour the city as early as possible. But I didn't...
27.dec '18 - 02.jan '19 The trip to Singapore has already started wild, with a sleepless night at the airport. At 7 o'clock in the morning we left Koh Phangan with the...
So my dears, after a good 8 hours flight, I landed in Singapore.
and there the amazed passenger rides past the highest indoor waterfall in the world on a bridge; an almost unreal spectacle. I don’t want to dwell on the flight of about three...
Yesterday evening, we took a walk in the neighborhood where our hotel is located. Contrary to our expectations, it is a lovely area with plenty of greenery, small parks with wild...
We arrive in Singapore late at night and take a Grab taxi to our hotel. The hotel is called Naumi and is centrally located next to the historic Raffles Hotel. Since Andreas is...
Eine andere Welt in Südostasien.
After a 13-hour flight from Paris, we landed in Singapore late afternoon local time. The journey was long, but not as rough as feared. The plane was large and the legroom (for...
Before our last travel destination, Thailand, we made a stop in Singapore since it was more or less on the way. I can only say it was definitely worth it. The complete contrast...
After another very pleasant Etihad flight, I arrived in Singapore yesterday morning. Then I'll see what's going on in the world's most expensive city - and get a 3-day public...
The next stop is over in no time. This is sooooo fast!!! I was in Singapore both before and after Indonesia. In total, I had more than a week to get a very good impression of...
On Friday and Saturday we decided on a hop-on hop-off bus tour (48 hours including a “night trip”). Culture was the keyword of the hour - at least for Friday. The first stop for...
We were very excited about breakfast at the hotel. But everything went great. We are very satisfied and can breathe a sigh of relief. Lucky 😅. Then things started slowly. But...
Oh, oh, oh, ... this is going to be expensive!
Singapore - we explore Changi Airport
After the journey, which went off without a hitch, but with only 2 hours of sleep at most, we arrived in Beijing in the morning around 6 o'clock. After giving my fingerprints...
The flight was anything but relaxing. In all my flight times, I have never experienced the service being suspended so often and even the staff having to fasten their seatbelts...
Singapore: 02.10. to 08.10.2018
We are now leaving our wonderful paradise in Fiji to travel to our first Southeast Asian country: Singapore. We arrive at the huge airport early in the morning and take the...
After reluctantly leaving Bali and Indonesia behind, we were excited to explore the next big city highlight of our trip in Singapore. We were fortunate that Tobi had visited...
After bustling Hong Kong, Singapore seemed to me as a super modern, futuristic city. From the ship, I could already see the silhouette of the modern buildings, especially the...
So what, I'll write another blog post. I'm just so excited and BESIDES we need to catch up. In other words, jet lag has won for the second time, apparently seven hours of...
The flight from Hong Kong to Singapore was also calm. The most exciting sights along the way were the small rocks in the sea, which were additionally piled up by the Chinese and...
From about 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM we were at the SkyDeck of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.... from dusk to sunset to darkness. What should we write? We'll let the pictures speak for...
...with the bike, you can experience the city in a completely different way and gain entirely different perspectives. Warning: driving is on the left side in Singapore, but we're...
Forest Discovery Centre at SBG