TRAVEL TIPS DURING AT SINGAPORE

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO??

• Have Enough Luggage Bags

Singapore is a shopper’s paradise so for those who are adventurous enough to venture the famous Orchard Road, be advised, “The one or two luggage bags you bring along is NOT enough.” Always be prepared especially when you intend to bring home loads of goodies. Also, please ensure that you bring quality luggage bags to prevent the bags from breaking or tearing apart due to overloading.The other option is to buy extra luggage bags while in Singapore the price is probably cheap.

• Always Keep Spare Batteries & Memory For Digital Equipment

Singapore has many lovely places of interests to visit and it is not surprising that you will take more photos than you can imagine. You wouldn't want your mood to be dampened because you realize that your digital camera has run out of battery with no replacement or your memory is full.

• Drink Plenty of Water

Singapore’s weather is humid & unpredictable. This means that at times, you can feel pretty hot & your body will lose a lot of fluids through perspiration, so please drink plenty of water particularly if you are not accustomed to the climate in Singapore and are doing quite a lot of travelling around.

WHAT YOU CANNOT DO??

• Do Not Litter or Spit

Singapore is a very clean and green city. Throwing away small items like cigarettes, tissues, or small pieces of paper will not be tolerated by our government and thus, there is a penalty of S$1000 for littering and S$500 for spitting.

• Do Not Bring Chewing Gum to Singapore

Singapore has a strict enforcement for bringing in chewing gum. The inconsiderate act of disposing chewing gum like sticking them on tables and chairs, spitting them on the floor, and sticking them on lift buttons has prompted the government to impose such a ban since 1992. Smuggling chewing gum into Singapore however, may result in a one year jail, and a $10,000 fine, it's taken that seriously.

• Do Not Smoking in Air-Conditioned Places

Smoking is not allowed in air-conditioned places regardless if it is an office building or a shopping complex.

You have to leave the complex before you can light up your cigarette. The no smoking rule extends to public bus-stops, restaurants and pubs, coffee-shops and building lobbies. What’s the best option? Stop smoking.

Have a safe and wonderful trip!!

SINGAPORE FOOD

The Singapore food culture possesses an interesting mix of fascinating dishes across different ethnic backgrounds. Local dishes are a unique blend of Malay, Indian, Chinese and Nonya cuisines.

It is no exaggeration to describe Singapore as a gourmet paradise. Apart from shopping, serious eating is also a favorite pastime for this country.

Chinese Food

Although most of the Chinese population is from Fukien Province, Chinese food in Singapore is mainly Cantonese in style. In Chinese society, eating has greater meaning than simply filling your stomach.

At festive seasons, a Chinese banquet is a feast of colours, elaborate garnishes and ingredients combined to bring out the best quality and taste.

Chinese food is also prepared and their names often carry symbolic meanings which signifies prosperity, harmony and longevity.

Popular Chinese dishes
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Bak Kut Teh
Char Kway Teow
Beef Horfun

Malay Food

Malay Food is generally spicy and coconut is also a favorite ingredient in their dishes. Although spicy, it is not necessarily chili hot. With a moderate use of coconut and local spices, Malay dishes emit a fragrant and yet modest flavor to your sense.

The Malay cuisine in Singapore is strongly influenced by Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java. Rice is a staple food for Malays as it complements Malay dishes very well.

Malay food is Halal, meaning the meat is slaughtered or prepared in the manner prescribed by Islamic law.

Popular Malay dishes
Nasi Lemak
Satay
Mutton Soup
Beef Rendang
Mee Rebus

Indian Food

Indian food is generally more spicy as compared to North Indian food, as it offers a distinctive rich taste of fiery curry enriched with coconut milk.

North Indian, on the other hand, prefer their dishes with cream and ghee, a kind of butter made from the milk of cows. Indian Muslim food is widely popular inSingapore.

Order a Murtabak, an unleavened bread with minced meat and onions or Nasi Bryani, a unique rice dish cooked with seasoned chicken or mutton.

Popular Indian dishes
Fish Head Curry
Tandoori
Roti Prata
Nasi Briyani

Nyonya Food

Nyonya (Peranakan) food combines Chinese and Malay cooking into a unique blend. Peranakans are descendents of early Chinese settlers from Penang and Malacca who married with local Malays.

Nyonya food is tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal. Key ingredients include coconut, tamarind, lemon grass, shrimp paste and chili. A famous Nonya dish is Laksa (originated in India though).

Popular Nonya dishes
Laksa
Nonya Kueh
Otak Otak