Glimpse of Singapore

I havent researched too much information about Singapore, since I rely mostly on my friend who promise me to tour around the country.

 From afar the Marina Bay Sands look so elegantly stunning.

SG at Night

Welcome!

I had a chance to tour around Sentosa Island, Siloso beach via tram and the Imbiah lookout.

Random photos below.

Merlion

I really had a great time in SG. Among the three countries I visited SG is on my top list minus the beach. I just wished Philippines is as flourished as Singapore.

Sentosa's Tram

Siloso Beach

dapit hapon sa Singapore

hoping to fly sa pagbalik sa SG

In a nutshell this trip taught me a lot.Diversity of cultures, religions and especially going out of my comfort zone.Ive learned how to share and be thankful. This trip leaps my faith and I realized how lucky I am.

Thanks for reading and have a safe trip =).

Universal Studios Singapore

The time flies so fast. Its my 9th day of wandering. My last day in a foreign land and I'm now back to where I started. I can now erase Universal Studios in my bucket list. 

snippets of my happiness

Its an answered prayer! 

Clear skies greeted me as I walked outside the train station. Whatta bright day! 
From Woodlands station i walked towards the bus stop. Ride the SMRT bus and alighted at the train Station.  I assumed it's the Woodlands Station since the bus only made a couple of turns. I can speak Tagalog again. I stayed for a while at their flat then from Red Hill we rode the bus bound to Vivo City.

Sentosa's Boardwalk

From Vivo City Mall we went to the boardwalk  going to Sentosa Island. Walkalator is also available.  We headed straight to Universal Studios. Its weekday which is the best time to pay a visit. It isnt  crowded. I tapped my EZ-link card for $1 SGD entrance fee to Resorts World Sentosa.

Everyone seems to be excited to get inside the theme park. I mean who wouldn't be? I cant hide my excitement as well I wanna unleash the kid at heart in me.Weee!! So today folks Ill take you to Universal Studios in Singapura.

The Famous Globe and my Signature Pose

This place is huge!  Shops and restaurants are left and right.Souvenir shops on every corner. Landscapes that will surely satisfy everyone eyes

Far Far Away Castle

We started of with Shrek and Princess Fiona's Castle. A 17 minutes 3d film experience adventure in-your-face. Join Shrek and Donkey's journey as they save princess Fiona. 6 stars for Princes Fiona and Shrek's gang. They  entertained me and the far Far Away castle is truly enticing.

Battlestar Galactica is a roller coaster ride divided into two. The Human and Cyclon. Among the two the latter is the best.

Battlestar Galactica Human (red) is a seated roller coaster without inversion. While the Cyclon (blue) is a suspended roller coaster with legs release that executes intense maneuvers as well as numerous reversals. It also holds abrupt twists close to walls escalating the excitement of a close miss.

The Ride

10 stars for battlestar gallactica. I felt like I left my soul for a second.

The Revenge of the Mummy (ride) is an enclosed roller coaster ride A high-speed experience ride with brisk turns and fast reverse sections. No bags allowed inside. 

statues if ancient Egypt

Universal Studios SG has a live performance from the renowned motion picture "Waterworld". Witnessing the actors performance which mixes up stunts as well as pyrotechnics.But beware of getting wet. After the show I am soaking wet! 

The Set

Universal Studios Singapore 

1 day pass $68 SGD ( adult 13-64 yo) 

                 $50 SGD ( child 4-12 yo) 

                 $ 32 SGD ( senior 35yo-above)

For promotions and packages visit the Universal Studios Website

To wrap it up, it's undeniable that Universal Studios is now a landmark in SG. It attracts millions of tourist in a year. No doubt it's a place to have fun, bonding with families and friends.

Various Photos below

distinctive icon in New York City

New York Inspired Zone

futuristic inspired zone

ke batman ba to?

natutuwa yung bata ^_^

Train Travel from Bangkok-Hat Yai- Kuala Lumpur- Woodlands Singapore

Hualmphong Station

After a looong train ride from Bangkok to Hat Yai it was 18 hours in total I'm finally in the southern part of Thailand. Hat Yai.

The train has reclining seats non air conditioned.

second class train bound to Hat Yai Jin

The pros its cheap and I get to see countryside.
Cons are people are coming in and out so be vigilant and secure your belongings.Washroom are OK I still managed to take a bath using badey since the water running on the shower is very weak. 

Sunset from the train countryside Thailand

Good Morning Thailand

Why Bangkok to Hat Yai?? Its CHEAP. The 2nd class train from Bangkok to Hat Yai cost me around 450Baht compared to the Bangkok- Butterworth which will cost me 1300 baht approx. 

From Hat Yai I waited 4 hours for another train bound to Kuala Lumpur, 2nd class fully air conditioned with comfortable reclining seats.Fare is around 250baht 10 hours train ride.Ill be spending another night in the train.

After an hour were already on the border, Padang Besar. I get off, lined up with my bags and ride the same train again.The next is Zzzz.

KL Sentral

Kuala Lumpur to Woodlands Singapore:
Train from KL Sentral to Woodlands will take approximately 7hours. We left KL Sentral around 10pm and arrived at Woodlands around 6am. Fare is 34MYR.(450pesos)

 Two Options for trains bound to Woodlands Singapore from KL Sentral.9am and the 9pm.Visit  KTMB for any updates.

TIPS:
For: There is a luggage storage at KL Sentral price depends on the size.
        Discounts for tourist 60year old and above
        Economy seats, fully air conditioned and hassle free immigration on Singapore side.

Ellen in Singapore

It's a dream come true for me. After 7 months of preparations I am now here in Diosdado Macapagal Airport  waiting for my flight bound to Singapore. The first leg for my Southeast Asia Tour. I choose Singapore because the flights are relatively cheap compared to KL and Bangkok. Also, to visit my bestfriend now working in SG.

waiting for BFF

After 3 hours of counting sheep and pretending to be asleep.Im now officially here in SG. From budget terminal I rode the shuttle bound to terminal 2, where the MRT is located.

TIP: Purchase an EZ link card for $20. EZ link card can be use for busses, trains 7-11 and Mc Donalds. ( tried and tested ) 



time to buy EZ link card

 With my tummy getting hungry BFF and I next stop is Wisma Atria at Orchard Road. 



23 years of friendship



my first SG food spicy noodles with shrimp



taste like lumpia spicy pa din



buffalo wings SG style

It was a spicy lunch at Orchard Road Food Republic.Kinda new to my taste buds. I love the noodle with shrimp and the chicken wings. Both for approx 5.50SGD. 

At the back of Bff's apartment complex



no to jaywalking in SG =)

After lunch we hurriedly went back to BFF's apartment to leave my bags. Then we head to Fullerton Hotel our first stop to my Singapore Tour. 



Fullerton Hotel Downtown SG

Trivia: Fullerton Hotel: It was originally known as The Fullerton Building, and also as the General Post Office Building

The Fullerton Building was named after Robert Fullerton, the first Governor of the Straits Settlements (1826–1829). Commissioned in 1919 as part of the British colony's centennial celebrations, the building was designed as an office building by Major P.H. Keys of Keys & Dowdeswell, a Shanghai firm of architects, which won the project through an architectural design competition.The architectural firm also designed the Capitol Theatre and the Singapore General Hospital. (sourced wikipedia)




Marina Bay Sands

Singapore boast the glamorous five star hotel and casino Marina Bay Sands located in Bayfront Avenue. One of the most expensive hotels in Southeast Asia. 

TIP:  20SGDto gain access to the viewing deck.

Oh well, since I dont have money to splurge (SGD20) I'll just probably stare at you Marina Bay Sands.



looks like a jackfruit for me =)

Few hops from Marina Bay Sands there is The Esplanade. This Theatres on the Bay is Singapore's performing arts venue.



Merlion = Sea lion Singapura

And yes! the Merlion at One Fullerton. The Symbol of Singapore.

Im here at SG =) yey!

After the tiring daytour around One Fullerton Bff and I went to Little India. Located in the Seragoon Area. Mustafa Center is also located here.

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

local shop at SG

After a tiring day we head back to Bff's apartment to rest. 

TIP:

Singapore is a walkable city. Be ready with a comfortable shoes or sandals.

The street ice cream tastes very good it only cost 1SGD

Maps are available at the airport

English is widely understood 

Singapore's voltage is 220-240AC

Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore

Ice Cream Cart along downtown SG

 That concludes my day one  =)



strolling around SG