Singapore Travel Blog

As one of the most expensive cities in the world, Singapore is not at the top of most budget travellers’ bucket lists. However, it is still possible to enjoy the city, even if you can’t afford to shop in the Orchard Road designer showrooms or eat in the celebrity chef restaurants.  Yes, even on...

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...

Music Matters Live kicks off in Singapore this weekend, offering three nights of live performances from 26th – 28th May, and it’s all FREE! Music Matters is a live international music festival, bringing together over 40 bands from 18 countries, with performances taking place in seven different live...

The cultural melting pot of Singapore means that the number and variety of religious sights to visit is staggering. The government’s promotion of racial harmony means that all races and religions live side by side in overlapping communities, and it’s not uncommon to find a Chinese Temple,...

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...

The River Hong Bao is one of Singapore’s great Chinese New Year traditions, and will this year be celebrating its 25th anniversary. This year’s thirteen day festival will run from 1st to 13th February, and take place at the The Float @ Marina Bay, with the theme “Year of The Rabbit; Many Returns”....

This week sees one Singapore’s most exciting and visually stunning festivals take place – Thaipusam. This Hindu festival of thanksgiving is held on the day of the full moon during the Tamil month Thai (usually January in our calendar), which this year falls on this Thursday 20th January. Thaipusam...

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 Photo Friday is of Sari material for sale at the Tekka Centre in Little India. Now is a great time to visit Little India as Singapore is celebrating Deepavali – the Hindu ‘festival of lights’. Deepavali is the most important festival in Hinduism, and is the celebration of good over evil,...