Singapore

>>1210391
Your list is looking pretty good, but if I could give you one suggestion:

Do NOT over plan in Singapore. That list looks easy to achieve within 9 days, honestly even less than that. And that is good. Because you WILL come across things you don't anticipate, you will get caught up in the sights, and you will not want to be rushing to your next item. Give yourself time to savour the city because I promise you will want to.

Even planning a few days off can be good. Enjoy yourselves and don't think too hard about a "list". Do the things you want and give yourself time to do them.

>>1210391
9 days is too much imo, you can take a bus from Singapore to KL or Malacca or something for a few days.

Umm, a personal recommendation would be go try the Chilli crab / black pepper crab at 'No Signboard' at Geylang.

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I'll never understand why foreigners want to come to Singapore to see all those man-made attractions and tourist traps when they could go and see amazing natural beauty in other SEA countries.

It's the best when they come here to eat McDonalds.

>>1210433
is that fairy cave near Kuching?

>>1210442
Yes

>>1210391
You've basically hit the main attractions. But... go to Haw Par Villa! Thank me later haha. Might as well go to the Botanical Gardens too.

9 days is too long for Singapore, so you'll want to take that trip to Malaysia and I wouldn't worry about it being a day trip. Make it overnight. Day trip will likely be kind of stressful and rushed.

>What experiences has /trv/ had in Singapore? Did you like it? Share ITT

I enjoyed my stay in Singapore. The food is cheap and awesome. There's some cool stuff to see and it's definitely a unique place with the three main cultures. All in all you basically "do" Singapore thoroughly in like 3-4 days. I went for 5 days to visit my friend and I was definitely ready to go home by the end of the 4th.

It's kind of weirdly less developed than I expected. Singaporean are not friendly. In fact, they some of the coldest, most autistic people I've ever encountered. But it was a fun trip.

dont believe all the locals or 'experts' that say 'x days is way too long'. we spent two weeks there and still had things we couldnt see.

- drop the universal studios, dont waste your sg time there
- drop the flyer, its pointless if your going up to the hotels infinityth floor
- indonesia (we went to batam) is a shitshow, dont bother
- dont bother shopping as everything has western prices in sg, theyre rich

- go up the orchard ION when youre there, its a free 40-ish floor observation deck
- check out st josephs cathedral when you get out at city hall mrt station
- a day trip to johor bahru is fine, shop and get massages at the mall there. if you manage, do legoland to check off malay instead
- spend a day at sentosa walking down the beaches
- take a day trip to st. juhns / lazarus / kusu island
- walk from hort park to mt faber point, taking the literal high road and crossing the henderson waves
- plan a day for the zoo + river safari
- national museum + fort canning is at least half a day

- eat out every day, theres food everywhere
- 90% of girls on tinder in sg seriously look for friends. they will hang out with you guys and see the city

>>1210433
Because some people like man made attractions and clean, nice places. My wife likes zoos, gardens, and parks, but hates nature and wildlife type stuff in the wild, and outdoorsy things, generally.

>>1210474
Honestly Singapore has plenty of nature anyway, there's gardens fucking and an actual rainforest nature walk in the middle

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>>1210476
>Foreigners come all the way to see a garden when there's a real fucking rain forest next door

>>1210391
I don't know if you're including this with Marina Bay Sands but Gardens by the Bay was incredible for me. Go at night.

I liked the Asian Civilisations and National Museum too.

People give Singapore a bad name but I really enjoy it visiting.

>>1210476
>there's gardens fucking
Huh?

>>1210433
Glad I didn't listen to idiots like you in the hostels.

After two weeks in Cambodia Singapore felt like a breath of fresh air and allowee me to relax before returning home.

>>1210559
Now that would be a sight to see. I guess they release a bunch of bees and butterflies

>>1210391
I would second the recommend above for Haw Par Villa, well worth the time.

Given your girlfriends preference for zoo's I would add the night zoo / safari. Different and a fascinating experience. Also the Jurong bird park is worth a visit.

>>1210453
>It's kind of weirdly less developed than I expected.
It's not as spotless as all the singapore is very clean meme on the internet.

Singapore is awesome. Go to Gardens by the Bay

>>1210453
>Singaporean are not friendly. In fact, they some of the coldest, most autistic people I've ever encountered.
Do explain.

>>1210783
Indeed this confuses me as well. In my trips there they have been amazingly accommodation and friendly.

>>1210453
>>1210783
>>1210786
Foreigners make up 64% of the population. In the retail and hospitality industry this percentage shoots even higher up. You're more likely to be served by foreigners who can barely speak English. Singaporeans don't have a culture of speaking with strangers but they'll usually help you out if you ask a random person.

Amerifag here who lived in Singapore for a few months

To just add a few things ... I would add Palawan Beach specifically (one of the beaches on Sentosa). to spend some time at. Every time I went it's almost empty, and is the nicest one imo. Also you can take the MRT followed by a short bus to the wetlands near the border of Malaysia. Near Komodo Dragon sized lizards everywhere, alligators (crocodiles?), giant spiders, very interesting ecosystem. Several times a night outside the Marina Bay Sands is a light show that I quite enjoyed (and is free).Aside from that, food and walking, food and walking like the others said.

>>1210433
Because I want to admire the Megapolis of 21st century, and I despise nature.
I actually would prefer that most of the world would look like Singapore.

>>1210808
That's just wrong. the population is 5.61 mil as of June 2016 with 2.19 mil as PR's and foreigners. That's 39%.

I'd suggest heading out to Pulau Ubin. Hire some bikes and ride around this little island. Or if you feel like getting a good walk in, try the Southern Ridges walk or Bukit Timah park

>>1210391
I'd skip universal studios if I were you, it's all pretty much the same and it's difficult to enjoy it when you're queueing under singaporean heat all day.

otherwise your list is pretty all right. Definitely allocated more time to food hopping (and cafe hopping if you're into that, there's lotsa gems hiding around).

If you're keen on seeing the country, you could rent a bike and cycle around the country, there ar park connectors that pretty much link up all the nature stuff.

Also, one unusual thing you could do is to check out the few surviving retro playgrounds. they're pretty unique and cultural-ish i suppose

I could honestly spend an entire month in Singapore, and still feel that I could have seen more

>>1211486
>you could rent a bike
Does Singapore have rental bike scams like in other SEA countries where you're forced to pay for damages that didn't exist until after you've returned it? Or worse, gets "stolen" when you happen to look away while renting it?

>>1211707
No. The business would likely be fined to oblivion there.

>>1211736
For real, or is this another "lel Singapore is so fascist" joke?

At this point, I honestly can't tell. Their laws & policies are so egregious that it's hard to tell when something is or isn't a joke.

>>1211737
They are just strict when it comes to cleanliness and crimes. Most people will notice nothing besides how "safe" it really feels there thanks to this.

You get fined for chewing gum

>>1211540
It depends on your style of tourism, but I agree. For me Singapore is a "Nice place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there" . I will freely admit that for te ay a lot of people travel, especially on this board, it would not be satisfying. All of that said, I found my last trip too short, and am returning for a couple of weeks for my birthday. Local friends do play a big role in this decision. Also plan on attending graduate school in Singapore and hopefully work in SEA after.

>>1211737
pretty real. don't worry, you're not going to get scammed. the people here wouldn't risk their ass to make a quick buck. i mean of course if you break the bike into two then you're gonna have to pay for it, otherwise bike rental is chill

>>1211958
I hear that the people of Singapore can be very picky at highly autistic levels.

I'm more worried that we'll get into an argument over how the wheels are slightly dirty and the pedals are scuffed.

Bump, heading over in June will save some of this info tomorrow. Cheers as usual guys.

>>1210391
Went there to visit my girlfriend at the time who lived there.

Wasnt really a fun city. Saw the sights and whatnot, but apart from that it was just shopping malls everywhere.
Had a farrrr better time in Malaysia and Thailand on that trip.

>>1210453
>Singaporean are not friendly. In fact, they some of the coldest, most autistic people I've ever encountered.

Pretty accurate. Living in a dystopian country where you are encouraged to act like a soulless work robot will make you pretty autistic.
Much like the Chinese

>>1210391
Is Singapore worth it for sex tourists? Or should I just stick to Thailand?

>>1212369
It's legal, but more expensive. Prices start at about $50 for Thais. Not that STIs are a big consideration for women in Thailand, but since prostitution in Singapore is state sanctioned, everyone is tested. (With the exception of those working illegally, which does exist). I'd say partake while there, but don't go there for it.

>>1212385
I heard shit in general was a bit cheaper, because Singapore is poorer than Thailand.


>Not that STIs are a big consideration for women in Thailand
Wait why not?

>>1212386
>because Singapore is poorer than Thailand
wat?

>>1212389
My mistake was thinking of Cambodia.

But again....
>>1212385
>Not that STIs are a big consideration for women in Thailand
What? why

>>1211742
I like this answer. I did an exchange semester in Singapore last year. Absolutely loved my four months there and am looking to move back after graduation. That said, I don't recommend people visiting there. I tell people to do their exchange semesters there/find a job, but do not go to visit (unless you have friends).

With Singapore you either have to live there for a while, or visit for literally a day. And only visit it for that day if you're in the area already.

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>>1212390
>What? why

You are actually more lilkely to catch HIV from a regular Thai chick than a hooker. Now ladyboys, that's a whole other story. Ladyboy hookers, and ladyboys in general, have a high rate.Also, if you take Bangkok out of the picture, then the hookers have a higher rate, but 9/10 going to Thailand and will pick up a regular chick, it will be in Bangkok.

here is why the hiv rate is higher in regular people. Number 1 customer for hookers are other Thai. Like 90+% of Thai men have visited a hooker. Over 70% have lost their virginity to one, this despite men outnumbering women. And the whole ladyboy thing is normalized. Add to that Thai chicks tend not use condoms in relationships, while hookers use condoms with customers.

So Thai dude fucks ladyboy in the ass, catches HIV, comes home, fucks gf/wife,a and passes it along.

Also, it's actually pretty hard to catch HIV as a man from vaginal sex. There is preventive medicine you can take to make it damn near impossible (PreP)

>>1212399
Oh, well yeah I'm not concerned about HIV. I mean I don't want it but I'm not a druggie faggot so my statistical odds are extremely low. I am more concerned with my dick burning for 7 days, or having to explain herpes for the rest of my life. And there are also new resistant strains of some stds coming from SEA.

>There is preventive medicine you can take to make it damn near impossible
There have been experiments done with regard to PreP as a preventative for HIV but that requires you to take it daily for years. If you think you may have contracted HIV you only have a few hours to start PreP, to hopefully be "cured".

You specifically mention Bangkok, is there a known higher risk of HIV in Pattaya?

>>1212399
>Over 70% have lost their virginity to one
>despite men outnumbering women.
Wouldn't that actually make perfect sense?

If there aren't enough holes for dicks go into, then they're gonna have to share.

>>1212392
Singapore is probably the autist paradise. Everything is neat, clean and on schedule. You need minimum human interaction to live. Shop attendants are grumpy and never tried to chit chat with you, even the grannies.

>>1212407
sorry, that was backward. Women out number men. And remember he high amount of ladyboys that further skews there being less available men. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathoey

Just booked flights and hotel to go in March.

Keen as fuck desu, can't wait to see Marina Bay Sands up close.

>>1212069
they are but they wouldn't risk the loss of business just because

Anyone got any experience with the Singapore Zoo? Is it worth it?

Zoos are kind of spoiled for me since going to Taronga Zoo in Sydney. It just makes other zoos seem shitty.

>>1211377
I'd also suggest Pulau Ubin. Good way to spend a relaxed day in my opinion is to catch a bus to Changi Village for lunch and hang around there for a bit if you like, then it's just a short ferry ride to the island where you can hire a bike and ride as little or much as you want, keeping in mind you'll be sweating buckets thanks to the weather.

Singapore Flyer seems fucking high m8.

I went on the Asiatique when in Bangkok at 60m high and got a little touchy at the top, but the Singapore Flyer is fucking 165m.

Are you kidding me lad

Hit up the hawker centres, they are dirt cheap but have amazing food

Get yourself one of those tap on/tap off transport cards that will last your whole trip. Trust me, having access to any bus or MRT will be worth it when you need it.

Make sure you visit the water park at Sentosa, it's pretty cool

Go cafe hopping. Yes I know that's lame, but Singapore is one of the only cities where it's probably viable other than Melbourne or something. Some quality hidden gems everywhere.

Dedicate a whole evening to a walk around Marina Bay and Clarke Quay. it's insane at night

>>1214200
>Cafe hopping
Go to the Old Hen Coffee Bar near Farrer Park MRT and get a cold brew. I also enjoyed Carpenter & Cook near Beauty World MRT. There's some good food places in general near that stop, and almost no tourists.

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>three months in Singapore
>yeah, as autistic as Japan but without traditional any culture or aesthetics

Pic from the world class tacky Marina Bay Gardens by the Bay

went there for surgery. Couldn't more highly recommend National University of Singapore Hospital - best medical school in Asia. Surgery undertaken by professor, the head of unit. Wall to wall Indonesian billionaires (other patients) ... double the price for the same at home. No complications. Afterwards S$6,000 refund
WTF!!!

>>1211737
when I first went there as a youngster, it was fascist - now much more subtle

Top places for tourists to visit:
Orchid Garden at the National Botanic Gardens
Asian Civilizations Museum
window display cases of the jeweller in the ground floor of the Marina Bay Casino Hotel Complex

everywhere "little black ones" aka slaves, "guest workers" mostly bangladeshis and nepalis.

>>1211243
The whole island's a gated community for the global 0.01% - for the locals more Fritz Lang's Metropolis than 21st century Megapolis

Food +++ Functionality +++ Contemporary Architecture +++
everything else hhhmmmmm

>>1210453
Funny, I as Eastern European found Singaporans super polite. They aren't fake like English with their consant "how are you" annoying question.

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bumpity

>>1214569
What is this?

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>>1214617

An apartment towers project

>>1214361

Yeah, they're super polite autistically just like Japan - but in infinitely better English

Silly question, but anyone got any tips for the best cinema to go to in Singapore?

Gonna watch Logan when it releases desu

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>>1214766

maybe Orchard Road?

>>1214766
If you're arriving/departing through Changi airport, why not there?

I heard that Changi Airport, on top of being an airport, is also like this giant luxury mega-mall / amusement park where you can do just about anything.

>>1215346
Changi Airport is literally the best airport in the world and I'm not exaggerating

>Free movie theatre
>Free sleep zones
>Gaming areas
>Multiple gardens
>Free massage chairs everywhere
>Insanely clean
>Smells perfect
>Multiple cheap transport options into the city
>Crazy mall
>Amazing staff

Honestly can't speak highly enough

>>1215371
Shit, I knew it was jam-packed with amenities, but I didn't know some of them would be free.

Whaddya waiting for, movie-anon? Go to Changi Airport.

>>1215390
Lel while it's awesome as a concept, it's really no replacement for a real awesome cinema. It's really just a massive TV rather than a cool IMAX or anything

>>1210391
Fort Canning very interesting if you are a history/ww2 buff

>>1215443
Is this separate from Fort Siliso, or whatever it's called?

Going there soon and would love to check out any cool WW2 stuff

>>1212385
How come they have such a rational approach to prostitution, while still being a conservative shitshow when it comes to drugs?

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>>1215444
Fort Siloso is out on Sentosa Island, a mega crappy theme park resort connected to the mainland by a pedestrian causeway maybe 200m. Turnstiles to get in, ka ching ka ching. Never did.

There's also a cablecar going over to the island, the landward terminal of which is located on a hill in a park. The park is actually well worth a visit - splendid views and pleasant gardens

Fort Canning is right in town and is on the top of a hill with good views, too. There's some interesting old institutional architecture ... one day up there I found an art exhibition with many fine top name European and US painters, from Rembrandt to Rothko. Quite astonishing and maybe only two or three other people viewing.

>>1214634
>Yeah, they're super polite autistically just like Japan

Literally fucking what.

Japan 7/11 experience:
>go in
>they welcome you enthusiastically when you come in
>get food, take to counter
>ask if you want your food warmed up
>no, thanks
>"Certainly, excuse me", *bow*
>say your total
>they confirm how much you've given them, give your change
>*bow* Arigatogozaimashita

Singapore 7/11 experience:
>go in
>get water and snack
>take to counter
>girl stands there blank faced
>wait for a second for her to ring me up and say the total
>stands there blank faced
>sorry, how much was it again?
>2 dollars.
>Okay, thank you, here you are
>"Yeah."
>she gives me the change
>"Thanks."
>"Yeah."
>leave

What world are you living in where you think Singaporeans are in any way like Japanese in terms of politeness. They're just objectively not. Sure, Japan lays it on a little thick, more than necessary in my opinion but to say they're at the same level..?

God even my Uberdriver, (young Singaporean Chinese guy) once was super autistic stone faced guy who couldn't relax at all, stiff answering my questions--even though it was all 20 somethings in the car including him.

Fuck I've even had brief conversations with old man taxi drivers in Japan (I live in Japan) that were quite cordial and Japanesese have a reputation (sometimes undeserved) of being impersonal, etc.

Maybe I met the wrong people but I found Singaporeans stunningly cold/autistic.

>>1215611
yeah i think this is a more accurate description. >>1212408

>>1215611
>He talks to strangers

>>1215562
>equating consensual sex for compensation with narcotics

>>1215611
This is me:

Canada 7-Eleven experience:
>go in
>notice that they have a brand new empty food warmer installed
>get curious about it
>ask when they're gonna start using it
>"I DON'T KNOW"
>"okay, I was just aski-"
>"I. DON'T. KNOW."

Hong Kong 7-Eleven experience:
>pay for a bottle of water with coins
>accidentally drop a few of them
>the cashier apologizes
>but it was my fault

>>1214766

The Cathay Cineplex at Orchard Road/Dhoby Ghaut is alright, check it out

>>1212877

It's alright, but probably doesn't stack up to Taronga Zoo

>>1215663
Lol Japanese cashiers apologize for shit like that too.

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>>1215611
>>1215663

>appraisal of entire cultural character from 7-Eleven service

I'd expect Singapore 7Eleven servers to be workers from Philippines or Indonesia. Did you actually meet a Singaporean person?

pic: Orchard Road Takashimaya

>>1215663
Been laughing at this for a solid while now.

>>1212392
Don't listen to this garbage. If it was up to this moron, the only people in Singapore would be locals and exchange students.Hurr durr I lived there, you have to live there to get the real experience. What a wanker.
9 days will be plenty. Do some of the nature stuff others have mentioned. Also zoo, botanic gardens, aquarium for fake nature. Sentosa is ok, there's wwii bunkers if you're into that.

I am going to Singapore for the first time next week and I'm pretty excited. Thread is pretty handy, if it's still going I'll post pics or something, but I always feel douchy posting travel pics in places for some reason so I might not.

>can't decide whether to do Singapore Flyer at day or at night

Probably gonna do both at some point. Looks totally different day and night.

>>1217157
Honestly both is the best option. In the day you can see as far as Malaysia and across the ocean to Indonesia, and at night the city looks 10/10

Bamp

>>1212408
This is pretty much Beijing desu

Being an autist in Australia is fucking hell. Everyone you walk past has to smile and say "Hi!" to you.
Every shopkeeper is going to chat with you.
Going into a lift with someone means the other person is going to talk to you

I actually spent an entire 4 months in Beijing, and fucking loved it.
No eye contact, no smile, no talking
Being on your phone all the time is completely normal

>>1212399
All regular chicks in Bangkok are hookers

>>1215371
Yeah the sleep zones in Changi are so great that I ACTUALLY FUCKING SLEPT THROUGH BOARDING TIME OF MY FLIGHT AND MISSED IT

Not even joking here

Anybody want to hang out in Singapore? American stuck here for the next three months.

>>1217849
I'm going there with my gf on Friday from Australia for a week but not sure she'd go for that desu

>>1217851
I might take a weekend trip to Aus, would you recommend Perth or Darwin for a single guy?

>>1217856
Perth. Some backpackers in darwin but sometimes, be better off with top end qld mate.

>>1217856
Honestly never visited either, but I would choose Perth, and I think 90% of people would probably recommend the same.

So when I go to Singapore, I will be arriving at around 5:30pm on my flight. My girlfriend is coming with me, but flying in from another country, so she will arrive at 11:30pm that night, and I'll be heading back to the airport to meet her there.

What are the best transport options so late at night into the city? I know MRT won't be running this late so I assume shuttle may be best option?

>>1218293
Uber

>>1214569
condo. i live in the one beside it O:

>>1215611

>Maybe I met the wrong people but I found Singaporeans stunningly cold/autistic

people are only warm with people with something to offer here. this is truth

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>>1216819
if you have any questions about what you're keen to see of interest to you, just ask. And don't be shy about posting some holiday pics.

All the Singapore pics now ITT are my own holiday snaps. Not the BKK whore, of course. So, how about it dudes? This is supposed to be an image board ...

this pic: Singapore in the good old days of Empire
what about some pics

>>1219230
post everything, including the whore

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>>1219230
Have a shitty picture of a water monitor at Chinese Garden

Anyone been to One Altitude? I'm a fan of rooftop bars/cafes

>>1216635
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>>1216635
That's Takishimaya? I remember the one in NYC on Fifth Avenue. It's supposed to be a classy store. This looks like Costco.

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Im gonna get in this thread because it looks really relevant to a trip that Im planning.

In early May im going to be spending one week in Singapore, then one week in Malaysia. After that I plan to travel more around SEA but Im not sure where to go next.

How safe are the Philippines?

Would a train from Khuala Lumpur to Bangkok be a good starting point?

Are Cambodia / Vietnam safe to travel around in?

Is renting a motorcycle a good idea?

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>>1219836

yeah, it's the basement Takashimaya event hall Xmas extravaganza. As always, their goods are very upmarket in quality, but they obviously design the Xmas decorattion in accordance with Singapore taste.

I've seen their stores in Japan and their appearance is quite different

pic: water supply installation in a park - the dudes in the vehicle climbed out to question me as they weren't happy about my photography of a few pipe valves ...

>no mention of Kranji Racecourse

prole alert

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How do I fix this crap
Images keep not showing up on /an/ /trv/ and youtube
Have done heaps of shit like uninstalling browsers and this crap still is happening

>>1220116
Old threads I think the image gets pruned. I can't see it either.

>>1220119
The same shit is happening on youtube though
I can't see thumbnails on youtube

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>>1220116
OP, it seems with faster moving boards here like /trv/ if the thread lives long enough they delete the images after ... dunno, three weeks? We'll see when the BKK whore vanishes.

This is a very long term thread for /trv/ but I've been nudging it along to keep it alive because I want to see what pics you other fags have of Singapore. Rather poor show so far, I must say. To date, one monitor lizard.

OK this pic is Singapore at sunset from the Sands Marina rooftop. There's a bar up there that has (or maybe did have?) a sunset happy hour with free elevator access. Need to be dressed OK and buy a drink, but the view's the same as the observation platform.

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>>1220456
Last year you could get in (up?) for free until about 9pm, no drink needed. Girls had until 10 or 11. I don't think it was an every day thing.

Here's a guy adding the finishing touches to a mural near Haji Lane.

How bad are the heat and humidity in S'pore? I'm used to Nordic weather, would it be hard for me to adapt?

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Took this today on the Flyer

>>1220625
For a vacation yes, though it's supposedlt the best, overall, in SEA. I was dying in November

>>1220821
Best of capital cities, that is. Though I do know a midget from Finland there. She doesn't seem to go out much, though

>>1217856
Cairns

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>>1220456
Here fag. That's the Johor strait, with Malaysia in the background.

I'll be here and bored until like June btw. If anyone wants to get meet irl/get mugged/raped.

>>1220821
>>1220822
What if I'm there for a longer period, say 6 months+

>>1221069
Then you're a better person than I am.

The weather is the least of your concerns. The culture, society, and politics are the much bigger concerns.

>>1221096
How so?

>>1221124
You can get arrested for chewing gum
You can get arrested for littering
You can get fined for possessing a specific type of fruit in a train
You can get arrested or fined for forgetting to flush a toilet
Jaywalking tickets are actually very much a real and normal occurrence

You might think that all of the above are just minor transgressions, and while you wouldn't be wrong, it's incredibly stifling. Singapore is a very unforgiving country. Even if you know better than to do these things, it's incredibly nerve-wracking to have a law for every little thing.

You are also considered a lower lifeform depending on your education, career, and wealth. Elitism is very prevalent in this country. In many countries, going through trade school to become an electrician is very respectable, but in Singapore, you would be considered lower-class scum to the prestigious university graduates who are working as lawyers, doctors, engineers, etc.

>>1221131
Wasn't it only importing chewing gum that was punishable?

Otherwise sounds fine to me.

>>1221131
>not enjoying the police state

Damn dude, I'm an American and appreciate muh freedum as much as anyone, but you have to appreciate Singapore for what it is. It's clean, safe, and orderly. If you're not autistic enough to enjoy following the rules, this certainly isn't the place to be. Otherwise it's wonderful.

I prefer the charm of Japan, but this is pretty close, as close as a true melting pot can be, I suspect.

>>1221131
Chewed gum a lot and jaywalked plenty of times in front of cops never got in trouble. Toilet thing isn't really enforced either. But if you are so upset that they don't want you to litter, bring something that smells like shit onto a confined train, or have a problem flushing the toilet, I don't know what to say. Other than the first twenty minutes of being there, I felt the same as I did during my many months in Singapore as I have while living in Canada.

Elitism is definitely prevalent though, same with racism.

>>1221131
Singaporeans know the secret rule. You can do anything you want just don't get caught.

>>1221131
Singapore is a purely meritocratic country, so despite your wealth and career being everything, those things are attainable if you work hard and really put effort into it

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>>1221571

> Singapore a purely meritocratic country

true, if merit = inherited money
pic (related) slaves on their path to wealth and career through hard work and effort

heat and humidity
It's my view it depends on individual temperament - some people from cold climates love it and thrive, others melt. Same for folks from warmer places

>>1222239
So those Indian laborers are worse off than they'd be in India?

>>1222239
Indian laborers are citizens now? I guess Singapore is responsible for all the poverty on the Indian subcontinent too.

Does anyone have any experience working as an expat in Singapore? I (UK, mid-20s) have the opportunity to transfer over there and I'm seriously considering it for a year or two.

I'd be making around S$60,000 - would I be able to afford a decent lifestyle over there?

>>1222320
I haven't got any experience living as an expat, but I grew up in Singapore. One year sounds pretty alright, any longer and you'd wanna fucking shoot yourself.

Expect 1000 bucks for rent at least. Utilities aren't too bad. Internet is dirt cheap. Food is even cheaper, and it's really good, but alcohol will fuck with your wallet pretty hard.

You'd be alright with 60k, at least last I checked.

You have to be really prepared for culture shock. The accent is atrocious, and absolutely unintelligible at first. It's filled with retarded bits of slang and useless words.

Seriously though, have fun, and don't stay there too long.

>>1222239
This seems to be the week people come to /trv/ to misuse the word "slave."

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>>1222266
>>1222290
>typical reflex response from autistic Singaporeans

To be a sla .. (er sorry precious snowflakes) "guest worker" is morally beneficial for those of a different passport

>>1222320
Yeah, SGD60k will be fine for a decent lifestyle but you won't be able to save any money so the decision to go will be either for career advancement or the lifestyle.

Employers there are VERY demanding of hours, probably longer than in Japan, so if it's a transfer within the company, I'd suggest telephoning someone in the office there and asking about the usual work hours. See whether what's left outside will provide for you a have a lifestyle.

Where people write Singapore sux to live there it's because there's no worthwhile culture.

pic: Downtown, not far from the Arab Mosque, I found the old Malay cemetary. Had to climb over a wall, but could believe the derelict state. Old precolonial sultan's tombs, quite an amazing atmosphere really, many hundreds of historic headstones ... all totally neglected

>>1222762
>>typical reflex response from autistic Singaporeans

Not Singaporean

>>1222266
Me.

>>1222762
>Where people write Singapore sux to live there it's because there's no worthwhile culture.

Literally most people in this thread have said the opposite. That it's not the best place to travel, but great/fine to live

>>1222764
>>1222762
>>1222762
>because there's no worthwhile culture.
I want to add that this lack of culture is what makes it the "Great place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there", as another anon said.

Singapore has plenty of culture although the government will never promote it to tourists. It doesn't even approve of the Singlish creole.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoP9-xZnqqg

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>>1222765
>lack of culture is what makes it the Great Place to live

what a typical self-satisfied Singapore fag

be there when: late 2013 when euphemistically called "guest workers" riot and burn vehicles through Little India

Never crossed my mind till reading this fag that these festivities were a celebration of freedom from the destitution of their homelands after centries of European colonial exploitation. Believe me, Singaporeans are parvenus in that role, having only ever so recently escaped themselves

pic: Charming mosque at Little India

>>1223196
>what a typical self-satisfied Singapore fag

American, actually. There is a reason one od the FB founders renounced his US citizenship to become a citizen of Singapore. If you aren't a NEET, it is a great place to live Admittedly, I do know a /pol/ NEET Singaporean Chink that it is hell

>>1223268
It's more for the low taxes. Conscription for their children turns away most people.

>>1222784
This

This is why you watch Singaporean youtubers and vloggers. It wasn't until I started watching them that I realised Singapore actually has a lot of it's own culture, but the government is ashamed of it, so they hide it

The government actually wants to promote that Singaporeans have an American accent

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>>1223196
Damn I literally went to this mosque a few days ago, possibly the day this was posted

Here's my pic

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>>1223268
So would you say it's a good place for a Europe-educated IT professional?

I'm compiling a list of places that I could potentially escape to.

>>1223937
IT salaries aren't that good in Singapore. Come here if you want to work for the banks or if some MNC is offering loads-a-money.

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>>1223963
>IT salaries aren't that good
Not even in ITSec?

I mean, I don't want much. I'm not greedy. If the lifestyle is good I don't mind losing out on money.

>>1224002
IT pay is relatively awful everywhere in Asia because there's an oversupply of people that are able to do the work there.

I'm from the US and really wanted to move and work in Asia or South America, really anywhere else but the US. But I found that the salaries are generally 1/2 what I could get in the US at most.

>>1224002
Think of all the immigrant Indian and Chinese IT in the USA, now think of the literal billions of them in Asia. They aren't all IT, but the field is popular. That's your glut

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>>1224004
>>1224055
Well shit. That rules out most of Asia then. Maybe the low taxes will make up for it? I mean, I'm in one of the most taxed countries globally.

In any case, I've not considered this. Thanks.

>>1224004
The pay is 1/2 but the prices are like 1/10 compared to San Francisco. Even the pricier cities like Singapore and Tokyo are 2-3 times cheaper than SF.

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>>1224086
You sure of that?

>>1224099
Strange, I compared the city I'm currently in to Singapore on Numbeo and S'pore was only slightly more expensive.

Will Singapore Customs confiscate shit like onaholes? My travel companion doesn't want to part with his first onahole he bought here in Japan but the Singapore custom page says that it'll confiscate obscene articles. I've always assumed that it just refered to printed material like magazines but I'm not very sure about onaholes.

>>1225467
You can buy sex toys in Singapore so I think the answer is no.

>>1225468
We'll be transitting in Thailand on the way to Singapore and I've heard that they're pretty strict about things like these. Will there be any problems there?

Just got back from Singapore and fucking loved it.

Was lucky enough to stay right in the middle of Boat Quay, close to everything

>>1226409
Any must see or do for first timer?

Staying in China town because got an awesome deal at the Carlton of 40% due to a bunch of benefits coming together for me.

Also random question for locals, is there cameras in the cable car?

>>1226912

There aren't, but do anything out of the ordinary and you can bet that any video recording will be handled by other people. If it's something sexual you can go for it if you're an exhibitionist I guess, just don't get caught.

>>1227190

Won't be recording, just girlfriend sitting on my lap in a skirt usually do ferris wheels in most countries but the Singapore flyer just doesn't seem feasible at all.

>>1226912
Literally everyone has a camera, and take pictures of other people to share to their friends

Bamp

I miss Singapore like crazy.

>>1229388
go back

>>1229425
I've only been back for 2 weeks

>>1229452
Oh, I'm approaching 11 months myself. Don't think I'll be able to leave anywhere for another year too. Sad!

>>1222290
There have been native Indians living in Singapore for years.

>>1230427
Those aren't the laborers, though. You missed the point.

Damn i made this thread like 2 months ago. Pleased to see it's still going.

I've been back from Singapore for about 3 weeks now, definitely keen to go back at first opportunity. Next stop is Melbourne in early May, so might try and head back before the end of the year.

>>1228183
Don't really care, I'm sure we've been filmed a few times previously.

>>1230765
Since you made the thread and now have done the trip any double recommendations that you followed or to skip?

>>1230829
Can't respond in depth right now as I'm about to drive, just posting this to say I'm not ignoring the post and I'll give an in depth answer to this later when I'm free

>>1230765
Is Singapore really as autistic as people make it out to be?

>>1230846
Cheers mate, appreciate it.

>>1231202
I haven't forgotten! Sorry it's taken long

It's been a hectic as fuck few days but I'll be home tomorrow and should be able to help them!

>>1232269
True gentleman, I don't leave until June so I'll give you until then lol.

>>1222239

>productivity is only hard work!

No. There's also this tiny think called ability. If you think average ethnic Indians are going to keep up with average ethnic Chinese, you're insane. And you're talking about low skilled labor.

Go read some LKY quotes

>>1215562
Literally all of Asia basically has collective PTSD from watching the British bend the Chinese over and tearing their asses apart during the Opium Wars.

Up until then the Chinese were the will respected regional power. Doesn't help that the majority of Singapore is ethnic Chinese.

>>1232269
Going to keep this thread bumped until June.

>>1234408
>>1231202
>>1230829
Okay, finally free. It's been a fucking crazy week with a lot of delays but I'll try and go over all the major places we went to (traveled with girlfriend). I've really got no idea how to write this out so I'll just go in order and say a little about each thing. I liked pretty much everything so i won't be much help in terms of what to skip.

First off, don't bother with getting a taxi into the city from the airport. I did it and it cost about $30. Look around for a shuttle bus that runs frequently 24 hours a day and will cost you $9 per person and will drop you off right at your hotel.

Get yourself a tourist SIM. I paid $30 for about 15GB of data, but then my girlfriend found one that gave her fuckin 100GB for the same price.

Also definitely get yourself an ez-link transport card. There are tourist options available that simply run for certain lengths, but we just bought a card normally ($5) and loaded $20 of value onto it. This card covers buses and trains and that 20 bucks covered us our entire 10 days without needing to top up. Most of our rides cost like 80 cents to $1.50 depending on distance.

By the way, you CAN get a train to and from the airport into the city for about $2.50 but i still recommend the shuttle as it's much faster (train takes 45 minutes just to get to a station where you will likely have to change lines anyway) and more convenient.

>Orchard Road
Fucking busy but pretty cool, tons of malls. Like more than tons. Not essential if you aren't looking to spend lots of money on stuff, but spectacle of some of the malls is cool enough to warrant a look.

>Clarke Quay
A personal highlight for me mainly because our hotel was nearby. Great little shit bar with all sort of drinks, place has a great vibe at night but again depends what kind of holiday you're after. It's got an MRT station so it's easy to get to.

Continued below

>>1234519
>Singapore Flyer
Great view all directions. exactly what you'd expect honestly. Takes about 25 mins to go around, it's pretty cool, my legs got a bit wobbly at times. You will probably share a pod with other people, we had a family in ours. They are quite big and fit 28 people. If there's anything you were looking to cut out, this could be one because it cost about $23 and offers more or less the same experience as Marina bay sands observation deck, although it doesn't offer 360° views.

It might be worth doing the flyer at night. Singapore is 50 Millon times better at night.

>Sentosa Island
Where to start, some of the coolest things were here. We paid for a bundle including unlimited cable car rides for one day, Universal entry and aquarium entry. We rode the cable car several times, it's an attraction in itself.

Went to MegaZip park, which has a few different activities, but we did the ParaJump (jump off a platform about 20m up and a harness simulates landing with a parachute) and the zipline down onto the beach, which is amazing.

Also did Skyline Luge, which is a neat little downhill course where you ride a small cart downhill and around corners. Then at the bottom there is a chairlift that takes you back to the top. 3 rides for $25 makes it quite cheap, and while it's a family thing, it's fun as shit.

Aquarium was underwhelming. We got suckered in from hearing it was the biggest in the world, but there's nothing special about it. Skippable.

Make sure to take time to just walk around and absorb the sights. Sentosa is pretty beautiful.

>Marina Bay Sands observation deck
Also what you'd expect, not necessarily a bad thing. Similar price to Flyer but the appeal of the building makes it cool. Not much up there besides a souvenir shop, sells drinks. Might spend only 15 mins up there.

But the view of gardens by the bay and the city are spectacular. Also something that might be worth doing at night (did this and the flyer in the day)

>>1234532
>Little India
Great place to see a little culture. I immediately noticed it smelt a little different to Singapore as i walked into the Little India MRT station. But walking through it is super cool, it's like India i guess. There is a mosque there that's beautiful, believe it was posted earlier in the thread. Got some great butter chicken at some restaurant too.

>Gardens by the Bay
One of my highlights easily. Make sure you go as the sun is about to set and get the best of both worlds, because sunset to night in this place is stunning. Seriously, this place with Marina Bay Sands standing over it at night left me speechless, and i never expected to like it THIS much.

Yes, it's just a garden at the end of the day but the tree towers beautiful. And it's free! There is a cloud forest and flower thing there which we were too late to enter unfortunately, they close at 8pm. If you go to the cloud forest in particular, post how it was, as i very much wanted to go here.

>River cruise
Do it. At night. Some of the best views I've seen in my life. Cost $18 for us from near Bay Sands to Clarke Quay.

>Universal Studios
If you're into rides and theme parks, do it. Ignore the price and have fun. We paid extra for the express pass, which quite literally lets you walk almost to the front using a VIP line instead of waiting. There was a roller coaster with an 80 minute wait time that we walked on almost right away. The express on top your entry cost will be a lot but i don't regret it for a second.

The Battlestar Galactica coasters are great, but the real fucking shocker for me was the Transformer ride. It's an indoor coaster with 3D glasses looking at a screen, so i wasn't expecting anything but WOW. It caught us both very off guard and was probably our favourite. The other favourite was The Mummy coaster. Indoor coaster that puts you into darkness and stuff, it's fun.

>>1234536
In terms of the major attractions that's about it for what we could fit in. But if you're after any food or mall stuff I'll do a bit on that too

>VivoCity mall
We went here probably 4 or 5 times. For one, you have to go here to get the monorail over to Sentosa island (it's right across from it) but we also ate a lot here for dinner and saw a couple of movies too. Logan is fantastic by the way.

Jamie's Italian was pretty good, a little pricey though. There is a great churro place hidden down on the bottom level, but the best place for us was two restaurants facing the water. The Chop House had great everything, Bailey's cheesecake was mint son. But there is this Spanish restaurant called Serenity. There was a lady handing out $20 discount coupons to everyone in the mall (they had just reopened) so that's the only reason we went there, but their food was fucking awesome.

>Chili's
Some American/Mexican place which i don't have back in Australia, but we went there twice and it was great both times. There's one on Sentosa island right outside Universal but we went to the Clarke Quay one.

>Jumbo Seafood
Place is SUPER popular and has world famous chili crab (also one of Singapore's national dishes) but it will set you back $75. But we went for it and as someone who doesn't really like seafood, it was nice but insanely messy. Provided bibs will not be enough.

>Suntec City mall
Went here once, mainly putting it down because there's this little food court called PasarBella which i can only describe as, arty? It's colours and bright lights everywhere, i guess many would call it hipster. But there's several little food places in there and a bar too.

>Hooters
Actually wasn't bad. Got served by a dude. Cheese sticks are good.

>Bak kut teh
Ultra Singaporean place, very very famous. There's one across the road from Central mall at Clarke quay. Their pork ribs are nice but i recommend skipping the pig's intestines.

>>1234539
How could i forget

>Raffles Hotel
Went there just to get Singapore Sling, it was invented in raffles hotel and costs $30 for one single cocktail! I don't even personally like Slings (it's gin i think) but Raffles is just beautiful. So old and classy. In the bar there are free bags of peanuts, and they literally encourage you to throw the shells on the floor. Seriously, the floor was absolutely covered in peanut shells.


There were a few things we didn't get to do

>Nature walk
There a trail that takes you through an inner city rainforest, it's like a 3 hours walk. We wanted to do it but had no time.

>Cloud forest
Mentioned earlier

>Anything to the east of Marina Bay
We barely went over there. There is an artificial beach and a red light district in Geylang however if that interests you.

>Chinatown
Even though it's only one station from Clarke Quay we never got around to it
So we certainly covered a lot of touristy things, but no regrets as they are all a great time. I'm sure I've missed a few things here and there and I'll put them here should they come back to me. But feel free to ask any questions about anything else, or for more on something i wrote. I have the thread bookmarked so I'll see it hopefully fairly soon after posted.

>>1231158
No, it's extremely clean and efficient. Didn't get an autism vibe from the people though. Most people just seemed completely normal.

>>1234519
>>1234532
>>1234536
>>1234539
>>1234542
Holy shit, OP delivered hard.

Good shit man.

>>1234539
wtf why did you eat at a hooters and chili's twice while in Singapore? Should be eating more at hawkers or some "legit" restaurants!

The place you mentioned for bak kut teh is definitely (one of) the best. Singapore tends to make theirs a taste a bit more peppery if you've ever had it somewhere else.

>>1234904
Haha to be honest they both came at times when we were exhausted and seeing as both were close by we just went for it. I wish i had gone to a hawker centre at some point

Bak kut teh was definitely peppery. Looking forward to returning and experiencing more of the place

>>1234519
>Clarke Quay
Sounds like my type of place.

>>1234532
>Sentosa Island
Staying in China town and this is close as so was planning on doing everything in Sentosa.

>Marina Bay Sands observation deck /flyer
Cheers mate will just pick one of these to do then.

>>1234536
>Little India
Misses loves indian so was already on the cards.

>Gardens by the Bay
Can't wait for this one of the main things been planning on, will check out at sunset then.

>Universal Studios
We've got to every universal world wide so far, universal tokyo the worst just due to lines. Even when it's the same rides like this sounds like will check out again. Just one of those things need to get out of the way at any new location for me personally. Always go express.

>>1234539

>VivoCity mall
Brilliant, like I said chinatown so close as for this as well.

>Chili's
They used to have this in Australia m8 lol, Maybe that's me showing my age but 28. Used to eat it a fair bit.

>Food places
Will try check out the mall, and some hawker markets. Done hooters plenty in thailand and America.

>>1234542

>Raffles Hotel
We also used to have the peanut thing here before some bitch sued lonestar. Will check out just for the sights but.

>Nature
Was going to check out the botanic gardens and that, hopefully check out the nature walk.

>Chinatown
Staying here so all good.

Sim cards I usually buy one on arrival but we get an unlimited data and use phone with our hotel.. So I might pay the $30 for at taxi to a hotel before picking that up then we can navigate the buses and trams easier with apps and save having to purchase one for this trip.

Was planning on normal card as well, didn't want the tourist thing running out and having to retop. There for 10 days as well.

Cheers for all this mate.

>>1235402
No problem mate, glad to help.

As for Chili's being in Australia in the past, i didn't realise. I'm 23 so maybe it shut when i was young, or more likely was never in my city of Newcastle

>>1235402
Make sure to go to the Arab District. It's got some hipstery shops and cafes and great restaurants. Make sure you eat most of your meals at hawkers. Hawkers are literally one of the best things about Singapore and they are a big part of the country's culture.

If you have time, go to Pulau Ubin far a (half) day if you like outdoors stuff.

A block away from Clarke Quay is Boat Quay. Both are loaded with restaurants, bars, and clubs. Go out for some drinks at Boat Quay some evenings during happy hour. There is a much nicer view here as you can see city hall and Marina Bay Sands. Pretty sure the riverside view at Clarke Quay is just another mall lol.

Singapore also has a good craft beer scene. If that's what your interested in, try to check it out. Singapore also has some neat and quirky bars that can be worth looking into

one dollar ice cream

>>1235535
Didn't mean to post this. Had mature asians from /s/ up on another tab. Now too late to delete

>>1210391
Do all the shit in your OP then go to Holland Village for curry and a beer for all the other nights

>>1210673
It used to be, but that was the 90s. Still very shiny but most of the infrastructure is from then.

>>1235402
Right across the street from vivo/harbourfront is a great hawker centre next the bus interchange. Great food. Try anything indian.

For more awesome and cheap seafood like chilli/black pepper crab or bbq sting ray you should head down to newton circus. Theres an mrt station there. Definitely a must go for great food.

Satay is also a must try.

>>1221131
>You can get arrested for chewing gum
Dude this is like some urban legend from the 70s. i've never heard of anyone being arrested for chewing gum. In fact you can buy medical gum at pharmacies (for quitting smoking). You can also bring in regular gum from malaysia, nobody really cares, unless you blatantly bring a fuck ton of it. And the most they'd do is confiscate it, not arrest you

>You can get arrested for littering
fined, yes. Or be made to do community service (ie be made to sweep the park for a couple of hours) Arrested, no, unless you assault the officer.

>You can get fined for possessing a specific type of fruit in a train
yes, durian, because the smell seeps into the air vents and is very hard to remove

>You can get arrested or fined for forgetting to flush a toilet
another "law" that literally nobody enforces

>Jaywalking tickets are actually very much a real and normal occurrence
i've lived here for 27 years and I've never been fined for jaywalking, nor have I heard of people getting fined for jaywalking.


tr:dr dont act like a douche or inconvenience people and the police generally will close one eye to it. (unless its drugs). Despite being known for harsh laws, there is some unspoken leeway

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>>1235402

cloud forest is a must go if you visit gardens of the bay, everything else is nice and all in the park, but this is the gem

its not a very big place, but the engineering is radical

>>1235447
Probably just Newcastle, we had one in gong and all the chicks I went to highschool worked their and continually put cases of spirits and wine out the back for weeks when they stopped getting paid. Franchise went bankrupt shortly after in Australia I think.

>>1235533
Pulau Ubin I had down as we'll. Starting to think there might be a bit much to cram in 8 days when IRL people where saying that would be to much. Had planned to rent a car for a day and drive over to Malay as well for kicks.

Will write Boat Quay down, only 14 minute walk from our hotel.

>>1235835
Thanks mate, will add that to the hawker list. So much for 8 days being enough.

>>1235861
Glad this is so close to the hotel, wanted to spend afternoon here but thinking might come past a 2nd time.

>>1235533
I stayed in a hotel on Boat Quay and had the best view of parliament, Fullerton Hotel and MBS towering over both from behind. It was amazing.

Bumparoo

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What happens here?

don't remember their names, but there are one or two Michelin star restaurants in Singapore where you can get a meal for like $2

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>>1237126
Best university

>>1237126
its where most of the mainland chinks go to work

>>1237246
my friend went sledding down those slopes in the middle of the night once after getting wasted

>>1237126
Mainly military areas, graveyards, farms and reservoirs.

>>1237482
>military areas, graveyards, farms and reservoirs
2spoopy4me

Don't want this thread to die. I've been checking it every couple of days since February and will be sad when it dies :(

>>1238870
Me too desu.

What's the deal with sport in Singapore?

I went there and saw a cricket club in a pretty prominent location in the CBD, and coming home to Australia, a massive cricket country, I've never even noticed their presence in the sport. I also just saw a Singapore Sevens rugby tournament on tv with a massive crowd

>>1210476

Singapore is also cool from an architectual standpoint. Because they lacked the space for their garbage, they created an island to store garbage and placed green space over it.

>>1239497

Layover of it being a major hub of british trade.

>>1210391
>In a month I will be travelling to Singapore for 9 nights with my partner.
>my partner
When people say "partner," that usually means they're gay, or they're dating someone with gender identity issues.

If that's the case, then no problem, I'm happy for you. But just remember that Singapore doesn't take too kindly to non-cis, non-hetero relationships. In fact, male homosexuality is illegal there.

>>1239687
Lucky I'm still hanging around this thread after 3 months to reply haha. But she's a standard girlfriend in the case.

>>1238870
Singapore general soon? Might start saving the information making a decent catalog of it. More interested in this place then half the other places I've already been and haven't even been.

>>1239687
Where's this meme come from? What country thinks partner means gay?

I say partner online as well because if I said 'the misses' people probably wouldn't understand.

Reasons to visit Singapore:

Capitalism fueled man-made wonders
Haw Par Villa
and food

/thread

>>1239867
>What country thinks partner means gay?
Most English-speaking countries.

Anyone comfortable with their sexuality says "my girlfriend" or "my boyfriend."

"My partner" is usually used by people with something to hide, or by pretentious people who think they're too good to use words like "boyfriend/girlfriend."

>>1240053
This is stupid. Yes it can be used in that context but it's hardly exclusive

>>1240053
>or by pretentious people who think they're too good to use words like "boyfriend/girlfriend."

Yeah, no.

>>1240143
Not him, but in the UK that's definitely the case.

>>1240154
Not him, but here in Canada you only say partner if you're gay or extremely pretentious. Other than gay couples, I've legit only seen/heard a few entitled snobs use the term.

>>1240209
I have heard it pretty commonly when talking to strangers.

>>1240053
>Anyone comfortable with their sexuality says "my girlfriend" or "my boyfriend."

What? Anyone comfortable with their sexuality doesn't need to say girlfriend or boyfriend. Who gives a fuck if a stranger might think your gay or not.

In Australia its genuinely accepted to say partner. When I hear anyone say my girlfriend it feels like high school.

Considering OP is also Australian I'll accept it might not be outside us, even thought in the U.S I always refer to my misses as partner when introducing her.

>>1210391
In November, I'm moving to Singapore, could've crashed on my couch.

>>1241469
OP here, can confirm. I'm comfortable enough that i didn't even think about it when i wrote partner. May be Australian so who knows.

>>1241489
Big help you are mate, why couldn't you have moved in March?

>>1241489
Where are you from and why are you moving there? I'm assuming work, so did a transfer opportunity come up, or did you just move after a few years of work experience?

>>1241489
>I'm moving to Singapore
I kind of want to do this

>>1241489
I can barely trust acquaintances, why the fuck would I trust a complete stranger on the internet?

>>1241501
Sorry anon, I didn't know.

>>1241517
I live in Washington state in the US. Yes, work is why and technically a transfer opportunity came up. I'm in the Navy, so I got a new set of orders and will live out there for 18 months plus or minus 3. We went there on our last deployment but it was only for a few days.

Singapur it's a beautiful country ,his buildings and casinos makes to singapur a excelent country for the entertainment ,so I guess that you have got fun

>>1241797
Singapore is good frend

Good thread m8s

Bumparoo

Anyone been to the Singapore F1? Thinking of going this year

>>1243634
My mate loves going to that shit, he's into the F1 heavily but and says he has a blast every year in singapore.

I fell out of love with the supercars in high school sometime and haven't been able to get back into motorsport since.