Singapore Travel Blog

There’s nothing wrong with visiting the most popular attractions in a city, but sometimes you just want to escape the crowds and head to those that are off the beaten track a little. If you prefer to enjoy a little peace and tranquillity while you explore Singapore, then check out our top ten off the...

Singapore may be a young nation, but the massive changes it has undergone during its short history to become the cosmopolitan, forward-thinking city it is today make for some fascinating museum exhibits.  The museums of Singapore can be broadly divided into two types – those celebrating the origins...

1. Have breakfast with an orang-utan If you are in Singapore with the kids, then skip the hotel buffet and head to the Singapore Zoo for breakfast. Here, the little ones can have their photo taken with an orang-utan, watch elephants having their morning bath and even cuddle a snake! 2. Take a walk on...

Sentosa is often referred to as Singapore’s playground – it is home to the Resorts World Casino, Universal Studios and a whole host of other family-friendly visitor attractions. It is also where to head to in Singapore if you fancy a day on the beach. The beaches of Sentosa may be manmade and the...

For architecture fans, there are plenty of impressive buildings to admire in Singapore. The juxtaposition of old and new in the skyline epitomises this city that celebrates its colonial past, whilst embracing its fast-paced and energetic present. The arrival of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino complex...

Singapore is an expensive city by anyone’s standards and so is often avoided by budget travellers. Yes, beer costs around USD$12.00 a pint, and the shops are full of designer goodies that most people can’t afford, but it is possible to visit Singapore on a budget. And to prove it to you, we’ve...

This week, head to the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands and enter the surreal mind of Salvador Dalí, one of the 20th century’s best-known artists and the most iconic figure of the surrealist movement. Dalí: Mind of a Genius – The Exhibition will run from 14th May until 30th October and...

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in art and culture, then look no further than Van Gogh Alive – the Exhibition currently showing at the ArtScience Museum here in Singapore. Vincent Van Gogh is widely recognized as one of history’s greatest artists. Although the exhibition does not contain...

For many people the idea of a perfect holiday is fine dining, leisurely cocktails and complete relaxation. Other people yawn at the mere thought of this ideal, and would rather be out there exploring, getting fit, and working up a sweat – for those of you out there, here are some ideas on how to get...

Singapore is world-famous for its orchids, and one of the top visitor attractions in the city is the National Orchid Garden nestled within the Botanic Gardens. And little wonder – it really is a spectacular collection of orchids – over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids in a beautifully landscaped setting. But...