Diversity. If there’s a word to describe Singapore I would say ‘diversity’. A week in this city-state made me and my girlfriend discover all the different cultures that compose and enrich Singapore. And I write it because I truly believe every different culture contribute to make Singapore unique and special, richer.
I love my days there: we were sleeping in a hostel in the muslim quarter, close to the Sultan mosque, an impressive building that reminded me of Alladin’s; then, in a short walk, we could reach Little India and have a glimpse how life might be in this huge country (unfortunately we haven’t been there yet!) with a vegetarian unforgetable lunch.
In a few metro stops, it’s possible to feel the western vibe, with a walk in Clarke Quay, admiring some of the highest skyscrappers of Singapore and the local icons, such as Gardens By the Bay or Marina Bay Sands, the hotel with the highest swimming pool in the world.
At night it is still possible to go to China. Singapore has an important chinese community and the meeting point is Chinatown. Me and A. discovered (by accident) Hawker Chan, the so-called world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant. Another must-do is to get lost in one of the night markets of Chinatown. It’s always an interesting experience and, if you are lucky enough, you may even find Mao and go for a Tsingtao with him.
We arrive today in Penang island (Malaysia). You are more than welcome to follow our adventure in George Town, a city ruled by street art. Me and my girlfriend had a great time in Singapore. We leave but for sure we’ll return!! Hopefully soon.
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Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!
Thank you so much! Regards PedroL
C’est beau
Oui!! Tres beau 😉 PedroL
In some ways you will find Penang a little like Singapore. It has been said that some parts of Penang are what Singapore was many years ago before development came rapidly.
Nice post! It is a great city isn’t it 🙂
True true true true 😉 thnx for commenting! PedroL
I just spent two days in Spore and it was full of rain. I didn’t see much the city as you did. Thanks for sharing, PedroL
I was lucky because it only rained a bit at night 🙂 you have to go back, it’s an amazing city! Thnx for commenting! PedroL
A friend’s daughter just spent a semester there and loved it. Glad to see you two are enjoying your adventure.
It’s really amazing, just wish had the chance (time and money) to stay longer 🙂 PedroL
Ah, money!
Looks like an amazing trip!
It is 🙂 thnx for commenting Drew! PedroL
We will be in Singapore later this year. It surely is a diverse city. We will be returning after 20 years and there is sooo much that has changed. Can’t wait to experience Singapore once again 🙂
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it took me a while to find your comment… bu thank you! hope you had a great time after all those years 🙂 hugs from Lisbon, PedroL
Nice pictures! Love the one with the 2 dogs 🙂
Actually just noticed that are… not dogs!LOL