Singapore Guide

If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, here are a few recommendations:

Prawning: Imagine a board game cafe, but instead of board games, you catch prawns and enjoy them as a snack afterward if desired. We opted for the location within Bugis+ shopping center.
Visit Hawker Centers (as many as you can!): Newton Hawker Centre is one of the famous ones. Must-tries include chicken rice and stingray.
Toast Box: Run there as fast as you can and then away as fast as you can because it’s addicting. Their kaya toast is top-tier.
National Museum of Singapore: The display didn’t impress me, and although the $11 entrance fee was not high, I can’t say it delivered sufficient value. The best part, in my opinion, was learning about how Lee Kuan Yew facilitated the rise and governance of Singapore, a story freely available on YouTube.
Visit a Takashimaya: These department stores, with bustling food courts, are magical and one of the many things we need to make commonplace in the states.
Chinatown: Pleasantly surprised by Singapore’s Chinatown, the buildings, markets, and array of options were impressive and charming.
Sentosa Island: There’s a variety of amusement-like activities here, ranging from rides to carnival food. We visited the beach, briefly dipped in the water, and then explored the Fort Siloso Skywalk. Imagine an elevated walkway in the trees leading to a bunker with a little informational area about their history.
Gardens by the Bay: It’s a must-visit in Singapore. Plan for a full day. We did the Cloud Forest, which was amazing, and the Flower Dome, chrysanthemums exhibit when we went which was a bit underwhelming. The Super Tree Observatory has a light show every night that is so cool. I’d go there every night, to be honest. When here you’ll also walk through the Marina Bay Sands Singapore hotel, resembling a cruise ship perched at the top, and the Marina Bay Sands Mall. Beautiful; don’t miss it.
Casino: If you’re a residents of Singapore there’s an entrance fee, government wants to discourage non-productive spending. But if you’re a foreigner, you can get in for free! It’s surprisingly cool to walk around and see the inside, no gambling required.
Tiong Bahru Bakery: This bakery gets an honorable mention simply because they offer a salted egg bun.
Changi Airport: Spend an hour exploring the different parts of the terminal you landed in is worth while. There might be a little surprise, garden, slide, etc. waiting for you.
Katong Shopping Centre: Special call out for one of the best meals I’ve had in Asia. The chicken rice in the basement of this mall elevated these ingredients to levels I did not know were possible.
Parks: The drive from the Singapore airport is iconic. Large canopy trees form a lace barrier between you and the blue sky. This is a small glimpse to the number of incredible plants that you’ll see while there. Take advantage of this and spend some time at a park outside.
Joo Chiat: The historic houses were fun to walk around but felt a bit like, “What else do you do?”