8 TRAVEL TIPS FOR SINGAPORE

Singapore needs to be explored to understand what the country has in store for you. While travelling to any country abroad, one needs to keep in mind certain travel tips that can come handy. So, here are top 8 tips for those travelling to Singapore specifically! Let’s begin:

   1.  MONEY MATTER

While travelling to any country, one should always keep in mind the currency of the country they are travelling to. It is always safe to do a bit of research on the type of currency used and other related matters! Always keep in mind that it is always safe to carry extra cash of the country you are travelling to. In Singapore, the currency used is the Singapore Dollar, that is approximately 53 INR or 0.75 USD per Singapore Dollar (SGD). So exchange your money for the Singapore Dollar and have a memorable trip!

   2. WHERE TO STAY?

In Singapore, accommodation can be costly. But you can opt for Small pods with shared washroom and facilities, apartment and home stays (like Airbnb) though Singapore administration discourages homestays. Look at the hotel profile and rules before booking one in advance to save your money, day and trip. So, while planning to travel to Singapore, don’t forget to book your stay in advance, to avoid any stress.

   3. FOOD, FOOD EVERYWHERE!

While in Singapore, do not forget to get your hands on some delicious Singaporean cuisine and the other mouth-watering delicacies that are available. Singapore has numerous food outlets, serving hot Indian and Chinese cuisine. Singapore’s Chinatown serves Chinese cuisine, and Little India serves hot Indian food. So, you won’t miss the food of your own country even though you are in Singapore.

   4. USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

In Singapore, the public transport for tourists is available, wherein you have to pay just a nominal fee. Then you can enjoy unlimited travel via buses and other public transport systems. While in Singapore, do get your Singapore Tourist Pass (STP) activated and pay money according to the days that you want to travel! Yes, it is as simple as that!

   5. WEATHER

The weather in Singapore is hot and humid for most times of the year; however, always be prepared for light showers and rains. These rains are usually brief and last only for a short time.

   6. LANGUAGE

Languages spoken in Singapore are English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. But don’t worry about having a language barrier while communicating, as people are very fluent in English as well

   7. CARRY A CAMERA

While on any tour, capturing memories and moments is essential. Singapore has many locations and places that are beautiful and needs to be captured to preserve the precious memories of your trip. Hence when you are travelling to Singapore, do not forget to carry a handy camera to capture memories.

   8. WATER EVERYWHERE

In Singapore, all the taps contain water that passes the standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Hence instead of paying for bottled water, one can save money and drink from the public taps and filters available.

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