Our first trip in Singapore was short but sweet. We only stayed for 4 days & 3 nights as our main agenda was to show our support to Jan's younger sister who competed and represented Philippines along with her schoolmates in the International Global Link Issues which was participated by different schools in South East Asia. While at the same time, we also took this opportunity to visit the Lion City's famous landmarks.
I have no wonder why many expats chose to live in this little nation despite for its reputation to be one of the most expensive countries to live in. Singapore is multi-cultural and no race discrimination at all. Having said that, there are a lot of local & international cuisines everywhere that cater to its local & foreign residence such as Malay, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Western Cuisines etc.. you name it. For me, Singapore is like a country that celebrates United Nation everyday. :P And I love that the locals are very warm & friendly, too!
Day 1:
Yummy Inflight Meal of Philippine Airlines :)
Just Arrived at Changi Airport with Jan's beautiful sister
We stayed in Hotel G located near the busy street of Bugis. The hotel has modern design with the most comfortable bed, serves delicious buffet breakfast & also provides its guests with complimentary use of handy phone equipped with internet and free local calls & texts. It was extremely hot during our stay in Singapore so the phone was really useful for us in booking our taxi using grab a taxi app & communicating to each other thru messenger. In addition, the hotel staff are always very helpful & friendly. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who are looking for a hotel to stay in SG.
Our lovely King Room in Hotel G. See the cute dreamcatcher accent light?
In our first night, we had a leisurely walk around Marina Bay Sands.. the LV building catches everyone's attention with its glittery-shinny-shimmery interior which screams glam & class!
We were also able to witness a beautiful fountain show along the bay..
The Marina Bay Shopping Mall which is home to hundreds of high-end & luxurious brands.
With mi-amor
Day 2:
The competition was held at the Singapore University. And here we are all sweaty locating for the auditorium. Haha. We didnt expect how huge the Singapore University is! Every department has it's own building with first-class facilities and the student's dorm are like luxury condos. I wonder how expensive it is to study here..
The football field of Singapore University is sooo huge and well-maintained...
The Bansud Elem School Students . They are the only school (out of 200 schools & Universities in South East Asia) who won 3 major awards and one of their team was also given a special invitation to visit Japan. Isn't it these kids are so cool?
The proud Mom & Kuya!
Ofcourse, we wouldnt leave without experiencing Singapore's famous chili crab.. I was surprised how expensive their chili crab is.. for a 600 grams one piece crab.. price was SG$68 .. that's totally a rip off! hahaha
After the presentation, we visited Singapore's most iconic landmark.. the Merlion Park with the famous Merlion Statue
Under the scorching sun.. There are absolutely a lot of impressive and futuristic architecture in SG.
Merlion Park is always jampacked with tourists and locals alike even under the extreme hot temperature
I should train my boyfriend to take a shot in the camera. Look just how unfair our shot to each other with the Merlion Statue... :D
And then we headed next to Gardens by the bay with Jan's mother. It's so beautiful to stroll around the garden at night with it's vibrant and colorful lights..
The Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Casino
Dead tired but happy :)
Day 3:
Our third and final day in SG was spent in a day of exploring the Universal Studios.
Singapore version of Halo-Halo.. Cha Cha Bobo..
So that's about our short trip in Singapore. I hope to visit some of it's flea markets.. Bugis (yes, I was not able to visit it despite its close proximity from our hotel :P ), China town & little India and also check Singapore's museums, Clark Quay & East Coast Park when we come back.
Always,
Rica ♡
