Food_Fun_Frolic By Sonam: Key Points To Know Before Travelling To Singapore

Hello Everyone,

Travelling to a new city can be both an exciting and unnerving experience for many. If you are visiting Singapore soon, check out my guide below and familiarize yourself with Singapore’s unique quirks and local culture, you’ll blend in with the locals and navigate the city like a pro.....

Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Its colonial core centers on the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now flanked by grand buildings such as City Hall, with its 18 Corinthian columns.

If you’re planning a trip to Singapore but have absolutely no idea what to pack, I’ve put together this guide to help you. I was lucky enough to live in Singapore for a almost a year, so have really fine-tuned my packing list.Let's explore Singapore with me ....

Key Points:

What to Pack: The average temperature in Singapore is steady all year round. It ranges between 25 and 31 degrees Celsius and humidity is high. The warmest month is April and the coolest month is usually January.. There isn’t really a wet or dry season in Singapore, and it’s normal to experience rain every month. It usually rains in the afternoons and early evenings. Trust me when I tell you that when it rains, it bloody rains. So make sure you pack a decent umbrella and other rain gear you think you’ll need. Pack light, breathable clothing that isn’t restrictive. I would recommend women packing cotton shirts, skirts and dresses and anything else that is easy to move around in. It really is very hot so it’s not a good idea to try to wear synthetic clothing that clings to your body or causes you to sweat.Pack comfortable shoes and sandals.

Money – Don’t be too concerned about changing a lot of money before you arrive in Singapore. There are many Foreign exchange station everywhere, they’re safe and easy to use.

Where to Visit:

Universal Studios Singapore
Singapore Flyer
Night Safari Nocturnal Wildlife Park
Singapore Zoo
Marina Bay
Sentosa Island
Merlion Park
Jurong Bird Park
Clarke Quay
Underwater Worlds.

The night-life in Singapore is pretty fantastic! Clarke Quay is a great place to start a night (perhaps even to finish one too), after which you can get a taxi and head off to a whole range of fantastic clubs here.

Litter-free, zero graffiti and absolutely no chewing gum in public – strict laws ensure that Singapore’s streets are beyond clean. Yet behind the glittering facades and squeaky-clean pavements, Singapore is a breathtaking fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures, cuisines, sounds and fashions. Yet Singapore’s islands beckon with an altogether different vibe. A trip to Pulau Ubin Island, in particular, is like stepping back in time. Languid hours can be whiled away on secluded beaches, or exploring Singapore’s last kampong-style village. Get lost in the luscious Singapore Botanic Gardens, then head to the Orchard Road shopping belt for wallet-exploding mall madness. If that’s not your thing, head to Chinatown to experience the bustle of a traditional marketplace.

Transport: The train (MRT) system here is very efficient, air-conditioned and worth using to get across the city. It’s also not too expensive so make the most of it when you visit.

Taxis are also quite cheap in Singapore – at the right times though, extra surcharges get charged during peak hours.

Safety: Singapore is very safe. Like walking back home at 4am on your own down a dark and quiet street safe! It’s one of the safest places in the world for solo (or group) travelers.

Selfie Coffee

Food: It’s a known fact that Singaporeans are passionate about their food. Which is why you can find countless places in Singapore that stay open all day and night to feed the city that never sleeps! Whether you are in the mood for some comforting dim sum, hearty Indian curry or some chilli crab, your destination for some midnight grub is just around the corner.

For exmaple : Little India , Orchard Road, China Town, Clarke Quay, Arabian Street, VIvo City , Dhoby Ghaut

Where to Stay: Best areas to stay in Singapore

Shopping: Some of the best places to shop in Singapore come in the form of outdoor markets and bustling roads. Both Little India and Chinatown are great shopping destination and wast Bugis Street is fun and friendly shopping experience not to be missed either.

Orchard Road
Bugis Street Market
Chinatown Street Market
Little India.
Vivo City
Mustafa Center

So let the shopaholic in you take over and enjoy the experience.

Singapore is a very multi-cultural city. The mix of expats and locals creates for such a vibrant fusion of different cultures, food and experiences to be had in the city.