A Singapore vacation offers a diverse, culinary, and futuristic experience for Globetrotters at any budget. Watching this past summer’s hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, it’s hard not to feel just a pinch of wanderlust for Singapore, where much of the movie takes place. With sweeping shots of the city’s beautiful marina, lavish parties in the […]
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Hong Kong vs Singapore: Finding Your Perfect Gateway City on Asia Tours
Which of these great gateway cities is your perfect starter on Asia tours? On the surface, Hong Kong and Singapore are two great cities with a lot in common. Both are major crossroads and trading ports within Asia, with a colourful and complex Chinese culture (alongside numerous others), world class airlines and international airports, a […]
Four Perfect Days on a Singapore Vacation
As Southeast Asia’s great cultural crossroads, Singapore is a patchwork of contradictions. The smoke of incense rises from traditional temples in the shadow of towering architectural marvels. Lively “wet” markets keep the ever-hungry locals (and visitors) fed the old fashioned way, while space age artificial trees collect water for the island’s most ambitious botanical innovation. […]
Exploring the Cities of Tomorrow: The World’s Coolest Modern Cities
Increasingly, the gap between the world we live in and the futuristic cities we see in sci-fi movies and TV shows is shrinking. For instance, the original Blade Runner film was set in Los Angeles in 2019, which is a mere two years away. We might not have flying cars like in the film, but […]
10 Cities You Need to Visit at Least Once on a Southeast Asia Vacation
Where should you go on your Southeast Asia vacation? Build your itinerary around these ten cities. Asia’s cities can get a harsh rap compared to their European counterparts. With one or two exceptions, they’re not particularly orderly, and there are very few cobblestone streets that look like they belong on the lid of a chocolate […]
What NOT To Do on Your Southeast Asia Tour
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most diverse and fulfilling regions to visit. With so much to see, do, taste, and experience, all at what seems like a bargain price, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and make a few mis-steps. Here are some things to NOT do on your Southeast Asia tour, […]
DRINK RECIPE: Raffles Hotel’s Original Singapore Sling
When deciding on a cocktail, no doubt you have seen a Singapore Sling being offered on a drink menu, and may have even tried one – with each bartender offering a bit of their own variation. The original Singapore Sling was created in 1915 by head bartender, Ngiam Tong Boon, who worked at the Long […]
Get to Know Singapore Neighbourhoods
Singapore is a city of contrasts, where fairy-tale temples stand beside skyscrapers and cityscapes blend into community gardens. This colourful city is filled with an enchanting mix of neighbourhoods – each offering its own particular charm. On your Singapore vacation, you can step out of your comfort zone (and your shoes) inside the holy walls […]
Top 3 Foods to Try in Singapore
When your mouth starts to water thinking of the flavours of Singapore, the first thing coming to mind might be a Singapore Sling. The classic gin-based cocktail combines sweet and tart elements to leave the palate refreshed – and the drinker desiring more. But the flavours of Singapore’s culinary scene are so much more complex […]
7 Must-Sees in Singapore
Though the main island of Singapore is just 42 kilometres wide, the vibrant Southeast Asian city-state is packed with more culinary delights, world-renowned art, world-class shopping, and unexpected natural wonders than you can imagine. Singapore includes 60 islets, mostly uninhabited, that make for great playgrounds and beach escapes from the city. Though its main island […]
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