Getting Around the Fine City

Singapore, a member of the four Asian Tigers, is notable for their rapid rise in economy and impressive GDP. According to Wikipedia, Singapore is one of the countries with most number of millionaire residents. It is said that 1 in every 6 households is a millionaire. It is also one of the least corrupt countries in the world.
As a tourist who is visiting Singapore for the first time, I can see that their wealthy way of life is evident in all parts of the city. They have convenient transport system, clean surroundings, effective security, high end shopping malls and ingeniously built skyscrapers. It is amazing how a small country like Singapore can be so competitive when it comes to industrilization and tourism.

On our first day in Singapore, we hopped the bus and headed to our city tour.
First thing on our list is to see the Merlion, Esplanade and Marina Bay Sands.

The merlion is the national symbol of Singapore, a mythical creature with a head of the lion and a body of a fish. It describes Singapore as a lion city and a fishing village. The merlion is never alone as there are many tourists/locals striking creative poses with him, night and day, rain or shine.

The Marina Bay Sands, an elegant intergrated resort, is a host to high end shopping centres, museum, large theatres, a five star hotel with more than a thousand rooms and suites, world's largest casino and a sky park. The big flatform at the top connecting the three buildings is the Marina Bay Sands Sky Park which has a 150m infinity pool! Wow, imagine swimming at the top with a 360 view of Singapore's CBD. Well, it'll be a grand experience with a grand price.

We rode the river taxi to get into the other side and have a closer look of MBS.

We crossed the Helix Bridge to get into the Singapore Flyer. Grabe lang ang sosyal lang ng pedestrian na to!

Singapore Flyer. Through my research, I was surprised to find out that the Singapore Flyer is the tallest ferris wheel in the world, taller than the famous London Eye. Their air conditioned capsule can hold 28 persons at a time.

Ticket price is 33 sgd per person but we were able to book it online for 30 sgd. A ticket is good for one 360 turn of the Singapore Flyer which will lasts for at least 30 minutes. They also sell special tickets for a romantic dinner with a butler inside the capsule.

stunning view inside the Singapore Flyer

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After our ride, we filled our hungry stomachs with delicious and very affordable local cuisines found in the alley of hawkers at the ground floor of Singapore Flyer.
The best thing about discovering rich cities is opening your mind about the idea that with the right discipline what is possible with other countries can also one day happen in our own.


My Personal Tidbits of Travel Tips

- Getting lost is a part of the journey but you'll save time and effort if you already know where are you going and how to get there. Plan your trip by logging in to gotheresg.com.

This is a website where you can type the place where you're coming from to your point of destination and they will tell you how to get there by taxi, bus and mrt including the price.

- Try booking for a hotel thru booking.com. They have cheaper rates and they have free cancellation in case of change in plans. Before making your reservation, compare the offered rates of the hotel of your choice in their official website, agoda.com and booking.com.

A hotel that offers free wifi is a big help not only for updates in fb and instagram but also for surfing other infos that may be essential in your trip.

- Singapore is an expensive city but you can also get the most out of your SG dollars by eating at the hawker food stalls where you can buy chicken rice for 3-5 SGD and other food as low as 2 SGD. Cheap souvenirs can be purchased in Chinatown. For cheap chocolates and authentic jewelleries, try visiting the Mustafa Mall. I promise you, you will never leave this store empty handed.

- If you plan to commute throughout your stay, make sure to purchase the EZ Pass card that costs 14 SGD. This card can be used as a payment in the mrt, bus and 7-11 stores.

- Always bring your I.D. and your passport wherever you go.

- Singapore is a fine city, literally and figuratively. There are many things that are not allowed in Sngapore. Some of these are littering and spitting on the ground. Once caught, you'll be fined with at least a thousand SGD. Don't ever try violating some rules because there are cctvs all over the city.

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