5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling in Singapore

On the Southeast Asian backpacking trail, Singapore stands out as the grand dame of them all. With a multicultural population, modern architecture, and a state-of-the-art public transportation system, it’s easy to navigate and immerse yourself in the country. With a highly developed economy, relying heavily on foreign relations, Singapore is a thriving world business centre. Singapore is the 4th leading finance centre in the world, made apparent by the 7,000 multinational corporations from the U.S, Japan, and Europe operating in the country. And they can also boast about having the highest percentage of millionaire households, with over 15% of all households in the country owning at least 1 million USD.

It shouldn’t be a surprise then that things cost more in Singapore but, believe it or not, traveling through the country can still be done on a budget. Below are 5 ways to save money while traveling in Singapore. Read more “5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling in Singapore”

Marina Bay Sands

Photo Essay: Singapore

Marina Bay Sands
The boat shaped Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore

Singapore is one of those places that seems to be everything crammed into one; distinct neighbourhoods, a stunning harbourfront, delicious food, large malls, crowded markets, a diverse history, upscale hotels and restaurants, and hawker centres for the budget conscious. There’s something for everyone in this pristine country, including captivating imagery for photography buffs everywhere. Read more “Photo Essay: Singapore”

How to Eat at a Hawker Centre

Hawker Centres in Malaysia
A fairly quiet hawker centre in Singapore.

When you’re traveling through Malaysia and/or Singapore, there’s no better place to get delicious and cheap food than at a hawker centre. But what’s a hawker centre you might be asking? It’s essentially like an outdoor food court made up of a bunch of different food vendors selling a variety of dishes and drinks. There’s usually at least one hawker centre in each neighbourhood of a city, with most people having a favourite. It might seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of how to eat at a hawker centre, you’ll be coming back again and again.  So to help you navigate your first appearance, and to make you look like a pro on your first go, here’s an insider’s guide on how to eat at a hawker centre. Read more “How to Eat at a Hawker Centre”