"Two times and still can't get enough" Singapore by knerten

Singapore Travel Guide: 5,041 reviews and 9,869 photos

I still want to go back (2005)

This is the 2nd time I visit Singaore and I still want to go back. Why...the food, just for the food! Ample shopping opportunities besides, the food diversity is what attracts me the most.
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Simply stunning...(2004)

Chinatown MRT station

Singapore...my first ever visit to Asia. I am overwhelmed. The traffic, the noise, the heat, the multitude of races and languages, the pace, the crowds, the crammed space, the lushness of the vegetation. Coming from a by my standards decent-size town in Norway (pop. 20000), I am stunned. This is a real city, and so vibrant. Admittedly, a bit frightening at first, I'm not used to to having this much people around me and nowhere to hide...but it's so exciting at the same time.

Diversity and technology

Outside a Chinese Medicine Hall

Being a cultural fusion of Southeastasian culture and Western high-tech, Singapore has it all! It has the Asian cultural spirit and the Western technological thrust, to me, the best of two (if not more) worlds. I only had a 3-day stopover on my way to NZ, but I can't wait to get back...must save money first. Flying from Norway is prohibitively expensive, but worth every penny.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The sheer multitude of experiences!
Cons:The heat
In a nutshell:One visit - hooked forever!

Last visit to Singapore: Apr 2005
Intro Updated Aug 14, 2005
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Written Aug 28, 2004

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Comments (21)

kkmukherjee Jan 25, 2009 at 5:25 PM Report Abuse

Please try and avoid Sim Lim Square for any electronic purchase. I had a real bad experience while wanting to buy a X-Box 360 game box. I went to this shop Evolution Gaming LLP in 2nd Floor with my son and was grossly cheated.
putriberendam Oct 29, 2007 at 9:29 PM Report Abuse

Hi there! I've also eaten one of the best indian duck curry in 149 dunlop street(Khan restaurant) but only on TUESDAY lunch hour 12pm-1pm. Finish fast. To view pics http://putri-berendam.blogspot.com/2007/08/what-quacky-spicy-day.html
luckyzen Oct 1, 2005 at 2:49 PM Report Abuse

Thanks Jan, You are right! One visit...hooked forever! I am hoping to return in the not so far away future......I hope. Enjoy your Sunday!
RoyJava Aug 12, 2005 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

Great tips Mr. Jan, enjoyed your Singapore VT Pages, thanks for share, greetzzz RoyJava
imstress Jul 23, 2005 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

the IKEA in Singapore is located opp Queensway Shopping Centre and Alexandra Village Hawker Centre in the south west part.
bpacker Jul 20, 2005 at 1:00 AM Report Abuse

Good tips Jan, will wait for your review of the fish head curry;)
arni_ph075 May 11, 2005 at 1:21 AM Report Abuse

hi jan? how was your singapore / indonesia trip? looking forward to seeing more photos and tips. cheers!
vic&michael Mar 23, 2005 at 5:53 PM Report Abuse

Hi, your Singapore food pages made me nostalgic and hungry! My family is Singaporean, moved to New Zealand when I was 4, now I teach English in Japan. I hope to go to Singapore in Dec to eat all the yummy food you've shown us!
Burtty Dec 27, 2004 at 9:17 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Welcome to Asia next time.
pepples46 Nov 25, 2004 at 10:00 PM Report Abuse

you actually should publish a travellers meal book, where and what to eat...I am not kidding Jan. I think you doing an excellent job!! greets Waltraud oh I forgotten.Singapore Airlines, the way to fly ^..^great tip