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.
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| 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 )
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| time to buy EZ link card |
With my tummy getting hungry BFF and I next stop is Wisma Atria at Orchard Road.
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| 23 years of friendship |
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| my first SG food spicy noodles with shrimp |
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| taste like lumpia spicy pa din |
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| buffalo wings SG style |
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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.
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| At the back of Bff's apartment complex |
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| 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.
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| 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)
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| Marina Bay Sands |
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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.
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| 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.
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| Merlion = Sea lion Singapura |
And yes! the Merlion at One Fullerton. The Symbol of Singapore.
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| 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.
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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| local shop at SG |
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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
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| Ice Cream Cart along downtown SG |
That concludes my day one =)
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| strolling around SG |
