Singapore Travel Blog

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...

Today, 15th February, marks the anniversary of the Fall of Singapore. On this day in 1942, Singapore was the site of one of the British army’s most embarrassing defeats in history, when General Percival surrendered Singapore to the Japanese.  The two years that followed this fateful decision saw the...

It’s that time of year again, when Sentosa celebrates Spring (not that we actually notice a change of seasons in Singapore…) by putting on an awesome floral display for everyone to enjoy. This year’s event is themed “Spring Wonderland” and will feature more than 200 types of flowers, plants...

It’s Chinese New Year’s Eve on Wednesday 2nd February, when we wave goodbye to the Year of the Tiger and welcome in the Year of the Rabbit. Singapore is already buzzing with the sound of drums and the excitement of the celebrations to come – but where will YOU be seeing in the New Year? If you...

To help celebrate the Lunar New Year, The Esplanade is once again bringing us the Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts – 10 days of contemporary and traditional works by some of today’s most outstanding Chinese artists. The festival runs from 4th – 13th February, with highlights including Grand Expectations...

Singapore is busy making preparations for its Lunar New Year Celebrations which will see us waving goodbye to the Year of the Tiger and ushering in the Year of the Rabbit. Not surprisingly, one of the best places to head during these Chinese New Year celebrations, is Chinatown. Head on down to this vibrant...

Today’s Friday Photo is of the Singapore Art Museum. Here you can view the world’s largest public collection of modern and contemporary South-East Asian art. With over 7,000 Singapore and South-East Asian artworks, the collection includes paintings, sculptures, multimedia installations, drawings,...

Chinatown is one of the most popular parts of Singapore for visitors. Its beautifully preserved shophouses provide a glimpse into the area’s past, whilst the street stalls and fancy boutiques provide some of the most varied shopping in town. An abundance of temples and museums highlight the multi-ethnicity...

A harbour cruise is a great way to gain a different perspective of Singapore. The Imperial Cheng Ho is a modern Chinese junk boat operated by Watertours, and has three daily sailings. The cruise sails from Marina South Pier and winds its way in amongst the queuing container ships to give fantastic views...