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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.
We are heading to the Nanyang Technological University, located far in the west of the island, which has a peculiar history that I'll elaborate on shortly. First, however, I...
My first stop was Singapore! In my opinion, a very modern and fast-moving city. After a 12 hour flight I arrived in Singapore at 9am in 30 degree temperatures, at probably one...
Some information about Singapore and pictures from the walk in the Botanical Gardens and Singapore at night
From Indians and Chinese
Our accommodation
Today we wanted to visit the two landmarks of Singapore, the Garden by the Bay and the Marina Bay Hotel. But when we were about to leave, it started raining. However, it was...
Our first full day in Singapore, we almost completely overslept :D We finally managed to leave the house at half past 3 and took the MRT towards Marina Bay Sands. There, we...
.... are the government-regulated version of the Asian street food stalls found in other countries. In Singapore, they can be found in partially or fully covered centers and offer...
Originally a military base, Sentosa Island was transformed into a tourism hotspot with hotels and recreational facilities in the 1970s. Old military facilities now serve as a...
Sailing into Singapore - an experience
On Monday we arrived late in Singapore. We arrived at the hotel around 11 pm. Our room is only 12 sqm, but it has a window. In Singapore, this is not common (at least not in...
Singapore - Reunion with friends on the Formula 1 weekend Arrived in the Asian megacity, the metropolis at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula. With 6 million inhabitants, one of...
Friday the 13th til Wednesday the 18th of March: After I settled in at my hostel in Singapore, located in Chinatown, I got to know two lovely ladies from Australia and New...
Did we travel by plane to the year 2200? That's how it feels when you arrive in Singapore. Especially if you've been in a poorer country like Indonesia before. The Singapore...
After being hit by the travel bug and collecting wonderful impressions last year in Iran, Spain, and Manhattan, I'm taking it a step further and granting myself a 3-month...
After visiting the Indian and Arab quarters the day before, we first went to Chinatown today. Raffles, the founder of the modern city, assigned this district to the increasing...
In Singapore, we only made a short stopover, so we had a lot planned for our three days there.
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Oh, why does New Zealand have to be so far away... After a 4-hour train ride and a 12-hour flight, which was partially turbulent, we land slightly jet-lagged but still...
Colorful house :-)
Puuhhh (exactly the right expression for my current state of mind)...what a day! When I look back, we actually 'only' visited two attractions in Singapore today. However, these...
Botanische Gärten, Little India, Chinatown, Garden by the bay, Marina Bay Sands Hotel
The contrasts could hardly be greater: Just a few steps away from Singapore's Chinatown - including religious institutions of other cultures - you encounter the modern era .... in...
.... we first spent at Sentosa Beach and then in the city with a view of the central fireworks over Marina Bay. There is no private 'popping' in Singapore, just several central or...
After a long and exhausting journey, we arrived in Singapore. The city is an experience and looks as if it were built from Lego, almost unreal. Money doesn't matter here, and one...
Sweating on the streets of Singapore
We survived the flight to Singapore. There was vegetarian food, even though we didn't order it and it was pointed out to us several times. There were films with poor sound...
Our second day in Singapore somehow reminded us of home 😅 The reason for this was the weather. Rain, sun and clouds in the mix and gusty wind. Real Hamburg weather - just hot...
Wednesday is travel day! We had breakfast in peace and then packed up the rest of our things. We had to check out by 12pm - very late. We took a driver via Grab and drove to...