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Singapore, also known as the Lion City, is a modern cosmopolitan nestled right at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. This vibrant city-state is widely known for its stunning skyline, high-end shopping malls, exquisite cuisine, and alluring multicultural tradition. It boasts of attractions like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay with the iconic Supertree Grove, and the clean, safe streets of the bustling shopping mecca of Orchard Road. Thriving with cultural diversity, Singapore offers colorful experiences from the rich ethnic areas of Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street. It's not just a concrete jungle, Singapore offers more green spaces than you might expect with its numerous parks and nature reserves – the city is also known as the 'Garden City.' With a seamless blend of old-world charm and futuristic innovation, Singapore offers an exceptional metropolitan experience.

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Singapore is bit expensive, but its developed and good country to explore. Its totally safe. Food was amazing also can find halal food there. But weather is not there, always have high levels of humidity.

I travelled with family to Singapore at a time that is expected to be super busy and potentially stressful for travelling - new year's eve - and I would still rate it as excellent. Even though I didn't travel solo, I think it is a great location for solo-travellers, especially beginners. This is probably because of how organised the city and it's facilities are. For example, the MRT (or public transport system) is extremely efficient and reliable. It's easy to navigate with guidance available in Malay, Chinese, English, and Tamil. I also felt extremely safe - I travelled with family, however I am sure I would feel safe if I were to travel by myself.

I would definitely recommend visiting China town and Little India. I think Bugis Street can be a little crowded, nonetheless I enjoyed it. The National Museum is also a good place to visit - especially if you're curious about the history of Singapore and it's diverse population. Taking the cable cars to Sentosa Island was a fun experience and would recommend especially since you get to go on multiple cable car lines for a day pass. We also visited Universal Studios at Sentosa Island, HOWEVER, I would definitely skip it if visiting during the holiday season (or just busy times of the year). Each ride has a wait time, and we had to wait between 25 and 120 minutes for most rides. As you can imagine, we couldn't go on many :(

There is a an ABUNDANCE of food options and places for people with different dietary requirements. Food is central to any culture and I truly wish we had spent more time exploring the range of cuisines available in Singapore. If visiting Sentosa Island, I would recommend Malaysian Food Street near Universal Studios. 

We stayed at Arcadia Hotel on Hamilton Road - great location and budget-friendly. The hotel staff were very welcoming and our rooms were made up every day. Little India is about a 15 minute walk away and there were plenty of food options close by. There were also two MRT stations close to the hotel (2-3 minute walk) which meant it was easy for us to travel by train throughout our stay. I think it helps to locate the stations close to the hotel as soon as you arrive as it will make travel to and from the hotel stress-free. Bus service is also reliable across the island.

We also purchased NETS cards - a prepaid debit card used widely by locals in Singapore - that helped to control our spending. It can be used for travel by train and bus, and also when purchasing in all kinds of shops. MRT stations also have kiosks where you can top up the card by using cash or bank card. This is a great option to manage spending, especially if visiting for a longer period.

Shamini

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