A complete Guide to Singapore for tourists. Get the inside scoop on the top 10 must visit attractions, hidden gems, hip enclaves, cultural experiences and happening nightlife to visit while in Singapore. This guide was created to give tourists the best experience possible and focuses in particular on attractions. While the iconic Marina Bay Sands and Universal Studios Singapore are testament to how advanced Singapore has become, don't forget to also immerse yourself in Singapore's rich multi-cultural society and history. Language,...

It was not until a decade ago that Singapore set up a committee to propose suggestions on how to ease Singapore's rigid social order. They then came up with "paradigm shifting" laws that "reflects a new mindset in the Asian city-state". In a bid to loosen up Singapore's notoriously strict grip on society, bungee-jumping, bar-top dancing and chewing gum for medical purposes was legalised. Let me share a story with you, in 2003, 27year old police sergeant, Annis Abdullah, met up with...

Getting to Pulau Ubin may not be the easiest so we made a video with directions to show people how to get to Pulau Ubin. Step 1: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah MRT Station, go out through exit B on the right to the bus stop. (Note that if you want to visit the NeWater Visitor Centre someday its through exit A) Step 2:Take Bus 2 to Changi Village which is the last stop, this will be 15 minutes ride....

Part 2: 4 Famous Singaporean hot desserts So Singapore's weather can be blazing hot and extremely humid, but what's that to stop Singaporeans from savouring yummy hot desserts? Perfect for those rainy days or as a warm tummy filler which can be eaten at any meal, hot desserts have a certain appeal to many Singaporeans, and here are some hot desserts that can be found easily in Singapore.   1. Tau Suan Made of overnight water soaked split mung beans steamed...

Part 1: 4 Famous Singaporean Icy Desserts We all know Singapore's weather, unpredictable but mostly hot, humid and just hot. A nice icy cool dessert is a good thirst quencher and an excellent way to beat the heat, and these are the commonly found icy desserts Singapore, all in every way delicious, thirst quenching and heat beating.   1. Ice Kacang One of the most well known and well loved dessert in Singapore. Comprising jelly, preserved attap seeds and red beans...

Singapore in itself, is a small island surrounded by water and other smaller islands. Despite her beautiful city landscape, Singapore has a few natural beauty spots that would blow you away. These places may not be what you instantly think of when someone mentions "garden city Singapore", but they are very much part of our little island.  ---- 1. Henderson Waves One of my favourite spots in Singapore is at the Henderson Waves. This 274 metre long pedestrian allows walkers to enjoy the...

Tea is a drink that has been around for many centuries and its popularity has never ceased. Even in our current time, tea is still very popular in Singapore and around the world, but at the same time people like to have variety and no longer like drinking tea that is made in the same way everytime as our ancestors used to. In Singapore, the locals enjoy tea that is made in a variety of ways, and other than the most...

As Chinese New Year draws nearer, shops are selling decorations, Chinese New Year music is playing everywhere, and delicious goodies are being sold. But do you know the various practices the Chinese practice during this festive season? Here are some of the common practices:   Decorating house/business premises: During the festive period, the Chinese will decorate their houses and business premises such as shops and eateries with Chinese New Year decorations. The Chinese New Year decorations are usually mainly red or...

Breakfast is perhaps the most important meal of the day, being the first meal you take after a night of rest and also the meal that will give you energy to kick start the day. Other than bread and cereal, the following are common choices of breakfast that can be used to define Singapore's "Breakfast Identity". Furthermore, while these are taken for breakfast, they are all also eaten for other meals like lunch and dinner. If you haven't tried any of them yet,...

In the racially and religiously diverse Singapore, there are foods which people enjoy regardless of their racial and religious background. One example of such food is curry, while it is of Indian origin, it is enjoyed by people of all cultures and religions, and it is also found in many variants, each of them loved by many. The following is a Amateur's guide to the commonly found variants of curry in Singapore.   South Indian Curry: This is perhaps one of the most...