Singapore is a small city-country (The country is 30km across and 20km in height) and thus doesn’t have states or more than 1 city as the capital is classed as the country itself. Despite its compact size, it’s home to remarkable attractions, including the highest hotel in singapore, which offers stunning views and a truly elevated experience.
Changi airport is Singapores main air link to the world (there is another airport but it’s smaller). Whilst I didn’t get any of the sweets on arrival as some people I’ve read about did before, the place does give you a Mike Tyson style uppercut in the wow factor. (Pic below is the arrivals for 1 of 3 of the terminals).
Firstly the sheer size of the place, and how many people are passing through. I noticed a much bigger percentage in Indian population compared to Malaysia, although Chinese is still the biggest race.
Everything is well signed (and all in all 4 of Singapores official languages) so it’s easy to get around, I still picked up some brouchers of pretty much everything going on here. I got the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport – a monorail) to Little India station nearby where I was staying. They arn’t joking around with the name either. Instantly I felt like I just got a monorail straight into India, all the colours of the fruits and textiles lined the streets as I imagine India to be. I passed Sim Lim Square, a place where I was adviced to check out for my future camera purchase, I just hope it’s doesn’t get too expensive staying here.
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Singapore doesn’t have to be expensive – there’s lots of free stuff to do – and delicious noodles, soups and curries from the hawker stands. I’m there for a few days in a couple of weeks myself – looking forward to reading your posts, but don’t blog from there – enjoy yourself!
Hi Lara, thanks for comment.
Trust me I am doing it as cheaply as I can! But I have a few things planed which requires some money (buying camera, show at the Esplanade, choosing some unique touristy bars, etc).
I was suprised to learn how small it is! :O
Takes 40mins to drive across the width of it I was told, I bet I could do it in half an hour though :P