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Admittedly, before we travel to somewhere new, Instagram is the first place one would check to know how the place looks like. Singapore is bursting with plenty of photo opportunities to be captured, with so many landmarks and iconic buildings. Here’s some for you to head out to and create your own versions. RECOMMENDED: Guide to Seletar and Do's and Don'ts for tourists in Singapore
While it is still one of Singapore's more secret neighbourhoods, there's definitely a lot more you can do in Seletar and the surrounding area. It may not be bustling Chinatown or hip Tiong Bahru but we could do with some late night prata and kampong exploring. Let's see what else you do at this super chill hood. RECOMMENDED: The best prata shops in Singapore and the best communal dining restaurants for big groups
From boutiques to vintage stores to warehouses, we've picked out the best stores for fashion, homeware, hobbies and more. Shopaholics, go wild.
Looking for cheaper alternatives instead of these pricey restaurants when in the city? Eat like a local and guzzle your way through national dishes like chicken rice, nasi lemak, laksa, satay and more at these alfresco eating spots in the CBD. Championed by local food connoisseurs, these hawker centres in Telok Ayer, Chinatown, Amoy Street and Maxwell Road are sure to hit the spot. RECOMMENDED: Six modern Singaporean hawkers and seven pioneer hawkers who've been around since your parents' time
It's a modern world we live in now with advanced public transportation systems and super futuristic buildings, but we're still the most superstitious people around. Our irrational belief in all things supernatural means age-old superstitions remain. From the ridiculous to the ones that hold some sort of logic explanation, let's talk superstitions. RECOMMENDED: Where to get your fortune told in Singapore and Do's and Don'ts for tourists in Singapore
Creatures of comfort food, ramen has become quite a staple in our diets. You don't have to be Japanese to appreciate a good bowl of ramen, and what's not to love about the rich, thick broth, chewy noodles, chunks of char siew and the glorious flavoured egg with its glistening golden yolk. Ready to go to town on oodles of noodles? Here's our pick of the best bowls of ramen in Singapore. RECOMMENDED 10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Singapore and new restaurants, cafés and bars to check out in September
It's no surprise that Singapore is shopping paradise (after all, Orchard Road is the ultimate shopping destination) with a plethora of malls, multi-concept stores and independent labels at every nook and cranny. But if you prefer rifling through pre-loved gems, thrift your weekend away at these second-hand shops for everything form vintage designer bags to statement pieces from the yesteryears. RECOMMENDED: Six cool indie stores in Singapore and 10 places to shop on a budget in Singapore
As a gastronomical paradise with plenty of sun (and the occasional downpour) all year 'round, Singapore is unsurprisingly on plenty of travel bucket lists. But before making your way down to the Lion City, it’s about high time tourists get schooled on the much-needed lesson on how to behave in public. Take this handy etiquette guide to heart (and head) and explore the city like a local – there's a reason why it stays clean and green. RECOMMENDED: Guide to getting around Singapore on public transport and 101 best things to do in Singapore
From freshly brewed fruit teas to trendy crème brûlée brown sugar milk teas, these bubble tea stalls have more to offer than your typical brews. We hunt down some of the best new alternative bubble tea stalls on the island that are giving Gong Cha and Koi a run for their money. RECOMMENDED Taste test: Bubble tea and the best soft serve ice creams in Singapore
First things first, you're never going to get lost in Singapore. There's always an MRT station around the corner, a bus to hop on to, signs everywhere, apps to refer to and good ol' human interaction – people to ask directions from. But if you like to be prepared all the time before stepping out of the house, here's the ultimate guide to getting around Singapore like a pro. RECOMMENDED: The best tours of Singapore and the best hiking trails in Singapore
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You don't have to look very far to stumble upon an amazing nosh in Singapore. The city is packed with boundary-pushing restaurants run by star-studded chefs as well as humble hawker finds that'll satiate your appetite for cheap.
Yes, drinking in Singapore is expensive, but that shouldn't stop you from exploring the boundary-pushing cocktail bars, craft beer breweries, natural wine joints and all the other drinking holes the city has to offer. To narrow down the endless options at every turn, we’ve compiled this list of the 50 best bars in Singapore right now. We guarantee you won't be able to stop at one drink – just make sure you have a safe ride home. READ Five bartenders on what makes them Singapore's best and the best rooftop bars in Singapore. OR GO BAR HOPPING IN the CBD, Orchard or Bugis.
Singapore is as much a culinary paradise with an enviable food heritage and a rich diversity of cuisines from around the world. Not sure where to start dining when you’re visiting? Here’s how to eat your way through an entire day in Singapore, from dawn to dusk.READ The best French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish restaurants in Singapore.
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Whether you're looking for the perfect Instagram shot, a new weekend brunch hangout, or a mean cup of joe, we've got you covered with this list of the best cafés in Singapore. Need more than one cup of coffee to rev your engines? Go café hopping in Tiong Bahru or pop into the various coffee shops along Amoy Street that keep the caffeine-hungry CBD folks going. RECOMMENDED The best cafés with free Wi-Fi and the best cafés for dessert
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It’s a given that Little India is colourful, vibrant and a hive of activity – but it’s also changing and gentrifying. There’s never a dull moment on this stretch, here are some of our favourite spots. RECOMMENDED: Where to eat in Little India
Making the most of its verdant beauty and space, the Bukit Timah stretch has always had a buzz about it. And now with the new Downtown line, this 25-kilometre long stretch has finally become accessible to all. These are just a few of its gems. RECOMMENDED: Guide to MacRitchie and Guide to Coronation
What was once Singapore’s sleaze central has smartened up big time thanks to classy new developments like Andaz. While the area is evolving into a mini CBD, it hasn’t gone all business-like just yet. With its mix old-and-new, here are some of our new (and old) favourite haunts. Still can't get enough of what this colourful neighbourhood has to offer? Check out the best cafes in Bugis or go on a bar crawl guide in Bugis when it gets dark out.
Ann Siang Road is home to restored shophouses that house clan associations, restaurants, bars and niche boutiques.
Singapore's infamous redlight district is the place to go your craving for the king of fruits and good food at any hour of the night.
Located within Bukit Timah, the area is home to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and plenty of restaurants, cafés and shops.
Head to this ulu neighbourhood and check out the revamped Seletar Aerospace Park – chilling to live music or do some plane-spotting.
Hike up Windsor Nature Park and fuel up on prata, burgers, coffee and more at this stretch on Upper Thomson Road.
Named after Hugh Holland (a popular Dutch architect and actor) this laidback neighbourhood is popular with both locals and expats.
