Singapore

Singapore is a small country in size, (slightly bigger than the Isle of Man ) but an economic giant especially in South East Asia. Singapore is situated at the south tip of the Malaysia pennisula, just one degree north of the equator. Most reviews about Singapore are about it being a modern city and a haven for shoppers and food enthusiast. Having been a local there for most of my life, I would like to review Singapore in terms of its multi cultural background. Singapore was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles as a trading post for the East India Company and its deep and sheltered harbour soon established the British Colony as an important port. The ...  Read the complete review

Think of a holiday destination and how many of you would select Singapore? I was the same until I got the opportunity to visit at the special rate of £75 for a return flight with Singapore Airlines from Manchester and now it holds a special place in my heart. Singapore is located at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula it consists of one main Island and 63 other tiny islands many of which are uninhabited. It is one of 20 smallest countries in the World occupying a total land area of 682.7 square kilometres and after a week there I still hadn't seen all it had to offer. When you fly to Singapore you will land into Changi Airport a 13-14 hour journey ...  Read the complete review

It was not so long ago that Singapore was a destination that few but the wealthy could afford to visit, but with the growth in cheaper flights, and with the ongoing quest for year round sun, Singapore is now firmly on the tourist map for European travellers. Despite the long-haul flight it is possible to visit Singapore on a budget it just takes some careful planning. Travelling in Singapore on a Budget The cheapest and most effective way to travel around Singapore on a budget is to use the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system. This train system is cheap fast, and goes almost anywhere you are likely to want to visit. Buy yourself an EZ-Link card and you ...  Read the complete review

When you pass through immigration at Singapore's gleaming new Changi Airport, the official who stamps your passport will smile and offer you a sweet. There is a bowl of them, individually wrapped in waxed paper, ready on his desk. My wife and I smiled in return, accepted the offering, and passed through towards the baggage collection carrousels. "Don't eat it now," I whispered to her as soon we were out of earshot of the official. "They just want to see if you'll drop the wrapping paper, so they can fine you on the spot." I was not, of course, being entirely serious, but I wasn't being entirely frivolous either. There is a ...  Read the complete review

Uniquely Singapore!! This is this city's catch phrase. It can be seen on signs as soon as you walk off the plane the moment when you do depart and they wish you a found farewell as the plane departs this fine city. I am not sure what I thought I would expect from Singapore. However, whatever it was did not even compare to what I found in this spectacular city! Upon arriving at the Changi airport, one becomes completely in awe of the airport which supports it's own stopover hotel, free movie theatre and spa! This is not to mention the vast amounts of shops and restaurants. ~Immigration~ On departing the plane, you make your way ...  Read the complete review