Comments on: Singapore in a Day

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:40:07 +0000

@Marcus – It has been years since I was there, so I can only give you suggestions for areas. I stayed in Chinatown, which I quite enjoyed, but I know many people who have enjoyed staying in the Indian area, where there’s awesome food and a wide range of accommodation (including lots of hostels).
And Singapore is small enough that you can get around quite easily I found.
Hope this helps!

By: Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:49:16 +0000

hey nora!
i’m planning to go down to Singapore to visit a couple of friends who are studying here. where would you recommend.
Love your blog post btw

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:35:41 +0000

@Mya – Thank you! Happiness is a process I think and an evolution. What makes us happy today might not make us happy tomorrow. It’s all about being in touch with ourselves I think, and having the courage to make the necessary changes to stay happy.

By: mya

mya — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 18:05:43 +0000

hi nora! i just came across your blog today.and i love it..you seem happy and content with your life. and anyway, its Malaysia.=p

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:15:11 +0000

@Baron’s – I loved the hawker centers…such variety, and great prices!
Singapore is certainly one of the most expensive places in Asia, but an eclectic place full of variety.

And if I were an expat and my company were paying $6k/month for my place, far be it for me to stop them! 🙂

By: Baron's

Baron's — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:20:12 +0000

Hi Nora, I just came across this posting and I do think it is a great post…but before I go further, let me tell that I re-looked at your blog and changed my mind about it being too busy….now I am used to it and kind of like it…sorry to have raised an unnecessary alarm there.
As far as Singapore is concerned…it is very expensive if you are an expat or tourist…but if you are a local…life is pretty good and not expensive at all…
for example: if you are an expat living and working in Singapore…you can expect your company to pay upwards of $6K US a month for your apartment… if you are a local living in local housing…the cost is minimal and sometimes as low as $300 Singapore $
Most people eat in hawker centers where delicious food is served is served at a nominal price…example…Chicken rice $ 2.00 to 4.00chicken curry, fish, lamb, roasted duck, etc…all for the same price range…the food is very clean and the prices are very cheap…a few Sing $$
If you go to a touristy hawker area like Newton Circus, then expect to pay a lot more….
One of my favorite meals there was Fish head curry with rice…an amazing delight….

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:08:47 +0000

In reply to Peiyu. Hi Peiyu, Thank you for your input! I absolutely loved Singapore, and look forward to going back (for more than just a few days next time too!) Cheers.

By: Peiyu

Peiyu — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:21:42 +0000

I’m from Singapore and lol, actually there are plenty of Singapore-born people who no longer identify with their ancestors who came a few generations ago from various parts of the world (my paternal great-grandparents came from China). We are always grumbling about various issues, but it’s always nice to feel proud of this tiny nation we grow up in.

There are plenty of cheap good food here and the need to have eaten the best dish in town has basically evolved into a culture. If the food is great and value for money, we would not mind queuing up for an hour even if the service is crap (we do constantly grumble about that, but food is so much more loved).

And our cleanliness is all due to the unsung heroes who sweep the roads and tend to the trees. There are many litterbugs around, and it is only *slightly* curbed by the enormous fines we have here.

Hope you’ll come back soon and have fun!

By: Jane Stanley

Jane Stanley — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:11:33 +0000

Nora…I come to this post later – much later, but I loved Singapore. I also worked (3 months-2005/6) in the building there in front of where you are standing in your picture.
I make a point to stop off there for a day or three every time I visit Chiang Mai now.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:03:00 +0000

I quite liked Singapore. It was very expensive compared to the rest of Asia and I had bad sticker shock but I like cities and I love clean, hi tech cities..making Singapore a favorite of mine.

Plus, their airline is amazing!