"I Finally Got Here!" Singapore by a60

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My Dream Finally Came True

20 years ago we came into a little bit of money. I desperately wanted to go to Singapore, my husband wanted a boat - we got the boat. I never forgot what I wanted and finally in 2005 and then again in 2006 I got to go to Singapore (minus the husband).

What can I say. I just love Singapore. Both of these 2 week holidays were fantastic. I had the wonderful opportunity to travel here with my sister and my 2 children. Most people only pass through Singapore and they miss out on a lot. My idea of travel is to stay in one place and explore it as much as possible, so that is what I did.

Each time I have been here the people are so friendly and there is so much to see and do. It is a safe, clean city. Modern and old architecture stand side by side. Markets trade next to shopping centres. Huge trees covered in ferns are everywhere. Orchids bloom like weeds.

So many different cultures live here. What "country" should I visit. I can go to India without getting Delhi Belly, I can go to Malaysia or should I go to China. So many different foods, so many nationalities to talk to, such a large variety of shopping.

I have fallen in love with Singapore, and it is a city that I could easily live in.

Modern apartment block

Beautifully restored old buildings

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:safety, shopping, transport, food
  • Cons:rain, heat
  • In a nutshell:So much to see and do
  • Last visit to Singapore: Sep 2006
  • Intro Updated Feb 24, 2007
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  • balhannah's Profile Photo
    Jan 28, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    We loved Singapore too!

  • Nov 25, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    One of the most beautiful cities in the world !

  • Aidy_p's Profile Photo
    Jul 15, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Great to see that you'd enjoyed SGP. I stayed in Brissie once. Still missing the place. hmm...: )

  • appleseed81's Profile Photo
    Oct 27, 2007 at 7:56 AM

    Whao! What a fantastic page on Singapore! I'm proud of the tip on Petals restaurant cos I was trained there too! :)

  • mvtouring's Profile Photo
    Oct 15, 2007 at 5:51 AM

    Very nice page, unfortunately I missed the Zoo ;-)

  • RoyJava's Profile Photo
    Oct 13, 2007 at 12:42 AM

    Hey Alla,... great VT S'pore pages, is really a melting pot of culture huh? Hope you will have a great time in Pattaya, until next, greets RoyJava from The Hague, Holland

  • aussiejen's Profile Photo
    May 12, 2007 at 1:42 AM

    I love Singapore too. Spent 8 days there the 1st time, always something to do! They have great VT meets :)

  • sayedaburas's Profile Photo
    Mar 23, 2007 at 2:09 AM

    lovely stuff. Best of luck Alla (~_~)

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