Singapore is small island country, it is best known for it's capital city which bares the same name. It is one of the wealthest cities in SE Asia and the world. The city blends Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and English cultures and religions. It is a modern city in every way with a unique ethnic tapestry.
A few things we quickly noticed about the city:
Singapore is know as one of the cleanest cities in the world and it is spotless. I found a few pieces of trash laying around but I looked hard. It is also referred to as a "fine" city because you get fined $500 for eating on the bus, littering, jaywalking, etc.
The city's public transport system, MRT and buses, is one of the best in the world. It is fast and efficient. We zipped around town for 4 days. Our two favorite parts of town were Little India and Chinatown. The food, shopping and people watching were great in both places.
Singapore is very close to the equator. It is HUMID and stays anywhere between 79-89F. Nice and sticky all year around. Right now is also the rainy season which just means extra humid.The shopping is endless. I could shop 12 hours a day for 7 days and would still have plenty to see. It's a good thing that I can't fit anything else in my backpack. We could easily go broke here and would have to go home.
We decided to stay in Little India, a vibrant area of Singapore. We were starving after our 12 hours of travel time. So as soon as we could, we started our 4 day eating fest. Hands down, Singapore has the best food we have ever had. From food stalls with $3 dishes to the nicer restaurants. The chili crab dish that my mom has been talking about my whole life did not disappoint. Everything we ate was excellent.
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