Singapore Questions & Answers

With Chinese people counting around 3/4 of the entire populace, Singapore is an attractive destination for celebrating the Lunar New Year. During this time, Chinatown visitors attend street performances, shop till they drop at bazaars, and more. (more...)

If you are a visiting traveler who is looking for unique things to bring home to your family and friends, the following items are popular souvenirs from Singapore that might be hard to find in your (more...)

Before anything else, check first if you satisfy the following conditions for claiming a GST refund: You are a tourist in Singapore; You are above 16 years old; You spent a minimum of S$100 worth (more...)

There are a few places in Singapore people seeking the world’s oldest entertainment visit. First is Geylang, a neighborhood sidelined from tourist areas, where you will find sex professionals and excellent food. The other ones are (more...)

Before I answer your question, let us first define the differences between duty-free and tax-free shopping in Singapore. Some visitors may not be too familiar with these terms and might get confused. Duty-free means the (more...)

I think it’s not a matter of what to buy but where to buy cheap things in Singapore. The country is known to be one of the costliest places to live in so most things (more...)

There are a number of alternate activities that you can do in Singapore while staying away from the tourist crowds. Below is a short list of my most recommended non-touristy things to do in Singapore. (more...)

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), rated as one of the world’s top airports, is the island nation’s main gateway. Thus, it is a likely entry point into Merlion City for most travelers. And both offer many (more...)

This is quite difficult to answer because Singapore is a known haven for foodies. Being a melting pot of different cultures, Singapore has a lot to offer in terms of food choices that cater to (more...)

Yes. Singapore is known to be one of the safest cities in the world for any type of traveler. I have tried walking alone in the streets of Singapore at night and I have never (more...)

Singapore has a reputation of being strict with its laws. Here are a few very important things to keep in mind to avoid paying a hefty fine or serving prison time while in Singapore. Don’t (more...)

Singapore is a small city state that has a super-efficient public transportation system. Going from your hotel to a popular tourist spot won’t be a problem. However, there are certain areas that are recommended depending (more...)

I had the chance to visit Singapore earlier this year and here are some of the free things that I enjoyed during my visit. On the top of my list is Gardens by the Bay. (more...)

Tipping is not customary in Singapore. You don’t need to worry about paying tip for using any services in Singapore. However, there may be times that you want to reward a waiter or bellhop for (more...)

For a super cheap way to get to the city from the airport, the MRT is a great choice! However, if you are carrying a ton of luggage, it may be difficult to maneuver! The (more...)

The ez-link card is sold in a variety of island wide locations. You can easily purchase a card at any of these sales points: 40 TransitLink Ticket Offices and 8 Concession Card Replacement Offices located (more...)

WHAT IS EZ-LINK CARD? It is a contactless smart transport card that allows you to use the MRT, LRT, buses, and taxis in seconds! You just need to tap and go. In my opinion, it (more...)

Given that you don’t care about things like eating expensive dishes (chili crab, international buffet at a 5-star hotel), shopping for branded fashion at Orchard’s malls, and visiting places with costly entry tickets such as (more...)