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Singapore
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:29 am
by Clive 1960
Has anyone travelled to Singapore as I'm travelling tomorrow from the Philippines for only a night to exit as my tourist visa is nearly up after 3 years and you have to leave and then come back in...
Re: Singapore
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:08 pm
by forzagranata
Yes I've visited Singapore a couple of times. You can't go wrong.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:14 pm
by ebby
Brilliant place. Be sure to check out Clarke Quay and the Gardens by the Bay!
Re: Singapore
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 2:22 pm
by gtclaret
ebby wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:14 pm
Brilliant place. Be sure to check out Clarke Quay and the Gardens by the Bay!
I agree with this
Re: Singapore
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:49 pm
by alf_resco
Had 5 days there a few months ago on a stopover from NZ to LHR.
Fantastic place -spotlessly clean, safe and wonderful mix of cuisines.
If you're only there for one night, you won't have time to see much but as mentioned, Clarke quay is always bustling but for eating, we preferred Chinatown.
Behave yourself as eg depositing chewing gum on the pavement will get you collared.
The MRT metro system is brilliant and Changi airport is as good as an airport gets.
You'll want to bo back for longer, I'm sure ........
Re: Singapore
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:10 pm
by bfcbri
We went for 5 days last year and have to agree it is a fabulous place to visit
If you are only there for one night I would make the effort and get yourself down to Satay Street for food.
Yes it is is a bit touristy but a great experience!!
UTC
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:51 am
by Commy
My favourite place to visit. If you like shopping you can't go wrong. Don't go without sitting in the Long Bar at Raffles with a Gin Sling
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Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:57 am
by Commy
alf_resco wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:49 pm
Had 5 days there a few months ago on a stopover from NZ to LHR.
Fantastic place -spotlessly clean, safe and wonderful mix of cuisines.
If you're only there for one night, you won't have time to see much but as mentioned, Clarke quay is always bustling but for eating, we preferred Chinatown.
Behave yourself as eg depositing chewing gum on the pavement will get you collared.
The MRT metro system is brilliant and Changi airport is as good as an airport gets.
You'll want to bo back for longer, I'm sure ........
Last time I went, which is a number of years ago, you weren't allowed to take chewing gum into the country. They call Singapore a fine city as they have fines for just about everything.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:04 am
by Suratclaret
Go frequently…live in Thailand so it’s only a short flight. Changi airport is amazing…probably one of the best. MRT is great for getting around, it’s now cashless so need to buy a pre paid card or use a credit card to access the trains. Spoilt for choice eating wise, wonderful street food. Marina Bay is a must visit with its famous hotel. Pity you’re only going for a day…you could easily fill a week. Enjoy!
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:11 am
by claretlegend
10 years since I was there but probably the cleanest country I've even been. Lovely place!
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:16 am
by Ric_C
I went there about 5 years ago with work. Didn't get much time to look around unfortunately.
But one thing to do is go to the Marina Sands hotel (up the lift) to the top floor. There is a rooftop bar where you can see the whole of Singapore
Think it was free entry when I went.
It is the three buildings with with the bar on top that looks like a stranded boat, pretty cool
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:47 am
by Goliath
Little Indias worth a visit
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:47 am
by Stayingup
Law, order and discipline in Singapore. And its clean. Great place to visit - or live there.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:55 am
by Boss Hogg
Don’t know whether it is still there but there was a cable car across the bay with a glass floor. An experience if you like heights. As mentioned above very clean as crime does not pay there. No graffiti etc as there is corporal punishment so people just don’t do it. Very nice place and friendly people.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:10 am
by Andreshotboots
Can also see some incredible thunderstorms if you like that kind of thing..
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:22 am
by Clive 1960
Arrived after a delay looks a lovely place but I'm knackered and have to be back in the Philippines tomorrow so won't be able to do much but thanks for the replies. UTC.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 12:43 pm
by Alanstevensonsgloves
Ric_C wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:16 am
I went there about 5 years ago with work. Didn't get much time to look around unfortunately.
But one thing to do is go to the Marina Sands hotel (up the lift) to the top floor. There is a rooftop bar where you can see the whole of Singapore
Think it was free entry when I went.
It is the three buildings with with the bar on top that looks like a stranded boat, pretty cool
The best way by far to experience Singapore is on company expenses
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:01 pm
by mkmel
Clive 1960 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:22 am
Arrived after a delay looks a lovely place but I'm knackered and have to be back in the Philippines tomorrow so won't be able to do much but thanks for the replies. UTC.
Hi Clive,never been to Singapore itself but have been 2 times to Singapore airport for a stopover. Only one word for Singapore airport and that is 'Beautiful'.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:11 pm
by Sutton-Claret
Was there in August for 4 days - never experienced heat like it - the swimming pool was lukewarm. Stayed at The Fullerton. Did the Marina Bay hotel viewing platform / Raffles / shopping mall / Ramseys restaurant / Sentosa Island. Amazing place and would love to go back one day.
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:12 pm
by Sutton-Claret
mkmel wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:01 pm
Hi Clive,never been to Singapore itself but have been 2 times to Singapore airport for a stopover. Only one word for Singapore airport and that is 'Beautiful'.
By far the best airport I've ever been to - makes Dubai and Abu Dhabi look like Leeds / Bradford
Re: Singapore
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2024 3:01 pm
by Clive 1960
mkmel wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:01 pm
Hi Clive,never been to Singapore itself but have been 2 times to Singapore airport for a stopover. Only one word for Singapore airport and that is 'Beautiful'.
it's very big and clean and busy ..