The Singapore of a few years ago - Page 2

mendozahoney · #11 (**permalink**) 7th January 2010, 07:09 AM

My husband has been traveling back and forth in SG and we are about to migrate there then but later realized it is not a good idea. I heart SG as well but seems that raising a family of 4 kids would not be a better idea.

ll_angel86 · #12 (**permalink**) 18th January 2010, 04:54 AM

Singapore is a pretty expensive place to raise kids. but it is a safe place. So there are pros and cons....

as for something not so touristy, you can try the parks which are frequented by the locals such as Pasir Ris Park and East Coast Park especially during weekends. You can picnic, barbecue, laze about or cycle there.

CathyP · #13 (**permalink**) 18th January 2010, 10:33 AM

Im with you Angel, theres heaps of places to go in Singapore that are not touristy. Most people hang out on Orchard Rd and think this is all there is to Singapore. There are beautiful open space parks, reservoirs with boating activities, spectacular gardens etc etc.

We will soon be heading back for the 9th time and normally stay a week at a time, we still have not seen everything! Jump on the mrt and go out to the suburbs, good shopping without the high end price tags. The food is fantastic and their food courts are the best, easy to eat for S$5.

Howwver I do remember when Clarke Quay was a nice place to go day or night, little markets, equipment for kids to play on, flea markets etc now its horrible, closed and stinking hot during the day, the only place open was Hooters haha. We avoid it like the plague now!

I agree with Emdee, East Coast Park is good and lots of fun people watching

Cathy

ll_angel86 · #14 (**permalink**) 25th January 2010, 05:48 AM

Clarke Quay is for NIGHTlife. nothing much in the day. the malls there are nothing compared to the malls in Orchard Road or even to Vivocity (which has great views of Sentosa).

And yes, the tip on taking the MRT is good. You will see how diverse Singapore has become. Chances are half the people sitting in the MRT with you are not Singaporeans, but foreigners who have migrated here for work etc.

If you take a taxi, start a conversation with the taxi drivers. There are always full of anecdotes which will enable you to learn more about local culture.

Amazingtouristattractions · #15 (**permalink**) 23rd June 2010, 08:43 AM

hey there ,
im from Singapore and I love my country . It gets pretty boring sometimes because its oh so small . but these are some of the things that i would recommend you to do if you get the chance to come here.
1)Visit Sentosa- and island full of fun-filled activities
2)Visit Orchard road - the happening hang-out place for youngsters (Ion Orchard is the latest mall that opened up there)
3)Go to the Zoo - Really amazing animals from all over asia
4)Go to Changi Village- at the eastern tip of Singapore , this place is less touristy and more laid-back ( the food at the hawker centre rocks ! )
5)Hitch a wild ride on the amphibious half-boat, half-truck craft on a Ducktour and splash into the harbour after a city tour.
6)Be sure to savour seafood Singapore-style, including the spicy Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crayfish and Butter Prawns for an unforgettable, lip-smacking meal.

kaila · #16 (**permalink**) 25th June 2010, 04:37 AM

i went to SG just last year for a month while hubby is working, me and my kid stayed at home the whole day and I was so 'effin bored to death! we only went out during the weekends. gawd! don't get me wrong, SG is a successful country and almost all of the people there are law-abiding citizens because every crime even the smallest one has penalty. also the country is clean but it's effin boring if you don't go out and visit the tourist spots. the other thing i hated is walking long distances and train rides for an hour or so just to get to one place. and i hated the christmas there, they only had i think 5-10mins fireworks display at the marina and that's it.you are not allowed to light a firecracker at your home. i would want to go back there just for shopping.