Singapore Attractions (Water/Sea)
Kayaking and Kelongs What: First you will be trained about basic kayaking by coaches at Pasir Ris Park. Then you will head off through the waters to nearby kalongs where fishermen show you their way of life. Where: Northern waters of Singapore Cost: $85 (optional dinner) Duration: 3-4 hours Info: Call 8121-5151, email info@adventour.com or go to www.adventour.com.sg Water-Venture What: [...]
Singapore Attractions (Air)
Forest Adventures What: A tree-top obstacle course 5 to 8m above ground, with routes designed for adults and kids. Participants in safety harnesses go from tree to tree through ladders, swings, trapezes and nets. You will be given briefings before each course. Then you will tackle it on your own while watched over by instructors. Open: 10am [...]
Singapore Attractions (Ground)
Combat Skirmish: Combat Laser Shooting What: This is a real-life combat simulation game where you experience infra-red targeting technology on mock-up rifles. Each “gun” has a computerized system that monitors the game play therefore when you are “shot”, sensors light up. This activity can be played both day and night. Book directly in groups of 10 [...]
Singapore Express Buses/Coaches
02 June 2009
As a country, Singapore is a popular hub of the region. One of the more popular practices for holidayers is to explore Singapore, then take a trip up to nearby Malaysia. Malaysia is really accessible from Singapore - you can take a train, drive or even walk in through the Causeway. Express buses or coaches are [...]
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Singapore Bus Guide
02 June 2009
Singapore public buses are operated by the Singapore Bus Service (SBS). The public buses run daily from 5.30 am to midnight. These are full-day scheduled bus services with prominent fixed boarding/alighting point known as bus-stops. The start and end point for every service is at the bus interchange, which is typically [...]
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Singapore MRT Guide
02 June 2009
The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and LRT (Light Rail Transit) form Singapore’s transit system. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network is the country-wide train network that plies between 48 stations, covering business, shopping and most residential areas. Singapore Train Fares and Timings Trains run from 5.30a.m to 12.30a.m, every three to eight minutes, and [...]
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Singapore Taxi Guide
02 June 2009
Singapore has more than 20,000 air-conditioned taxis or cabs. Taking a taxi around Singapore is a comfortable and hassle-free way to travel, and taxi fares are priced reasonably. How to get a taxi Singapore cabs can be flagged down 24 hours a day on most roads, by signalling the driver (usually by waving an out-stretched hand). Well-marked [...]
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Getting Around Singapore Guide
02 June 2009
Click here for a large map (80kb, 2400×2100) Getting around Singapore is effortless: the public transportation system is among the best in the world and taxis are cheap. Very few visitors rent cars. If you are staying in Singapore for some time, a farecard called ez-link might be a worthwhile purchase. You can store value [...]
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Singapore Hawker Centres
02 June 2009
The cheapest and most popular places to eat in Singapore are hawker centres, essentially former pushcart vendors directed into giant complexes by government fiat. Prices are low ($2-5 for most dishes), hygiene standards are high (every stall is required to prominently display a health certificate grading it from A to D) [...]
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Singapore Kopitiams
02 June 2009
Basic Kopi Types Kopi-o: Coffee without milk (Literally, coffee black) Kopi: Coffee with condensed milk Kopi-c: Coffee with evaporated milk Condensed milk, also known as sweetened condensed milk, is cow’s milk from which water has been removed and to which sugar has been added, yielding a very thick, sweet product that can last for years without refrigeration if unopened. [...]
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Singapore Local Food
02 June 2009
Singapore is a melting pot of cuisines from around the world, and many Singaporeans are obsessive gourmands who love to makan (eat in Malay). You will find quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Italian, French, American and other food in this city-state. Eating habits run the gamut, but most foods are eaten by fork and spoon: [...]
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