Singapore! The Starter Kit.
It's a big city on a small island that is a country, too.
Welcome to Singapore, this often glitzy, mostly shiny city of five million people at the very of the Malaysian peninsula.
As most Asian cities go, it is a wonderful place to live, work and play. And the numbers and polls continue to prove it.
Why?
Clean, Modern, Safe
The city prides itself in being Asia's 'Switzerland' - hardly any pollution, architecture from the world's big names, and almost none of the usual petty crime found in many of Asia's megacities.
Add a colorful mix of people from China, India and Malaysia. Mix in impressive attractions and some of Asia's highlights just a short flight away and you can easily spend 3 years here and wonder where your time went.
Warm Tropical Weather
Did we mention that the weather is warm all year around? The city is pretty close to the equator. 30 degrees centigrade(86 Fahrenheit) most days and hardly a day below 25 degrees (77 Fahrenheit).
We, by the way, would be us, a family of five and cat, living here for the last three years now. We came with no experience in Asia and ended up with no regrets.
Here for a Few Days?
Let us show you some of the very impressive must-see attractions like
- walking around Marina Bay with its endless list of sights such as the 165-meter high Flyer, the DNA Helix Bridge, the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum and the Marina Bay Sands complex with its already-famous infinity pool
- the famous Singapore Zoo and its white tigers along with its evil night time twin, the Night Safari
- the Raffles Hotel for a tasty Singapore Sling and where it all began at the Singapore River, the Historic District with party miles Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay and Boat Quay
- Fort Canning Park, the hill that tells it all, and interesting museums
- Shopping, shopping, shopping
- Sentosa Island, the city's island playground.
- the ethnic areas like Chinatown , colorful Little India and the earthy-chic Muslim-Malay Quarter.
- luxury, quirky and value hotels in Singapore
Here for a Bit Longer?
Here are some ideas for getting off the beaten track and seeing some of the quirkier things, like
Moving Here?
Then you probably have questions about how to get yourself set up.Things like
- finding and renting a house and what to watch out for before you sign the lease
- how to set up your utilities and get phone, internet and TV service,
- how to set yourself up for bank accounts credit cards and cash
- how best to get around Singapore by bus, taxi and trains
- where and how to buy a car and
- how to get your driver's license converted
Working Here?
Here are some pointers on
- the almighty Ministry of Manpower, types of employment and work passes, and what jobs are sought-after
Finally, maybe you just want to find out about the country , Singaporeans and their fascinating history.
Enjoy! You may end up like many people - came for two years, stayed for twenty.
Eric, Mona, Bennet, Jonah and Henry
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Singapore - from backwater village to global city in just a few decades.
- Singapore lies at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula and offers a rich mix of cultures, business opportunities and a leisure activities.
History of Singapore - Fishing Village Turns Powerhouse
- History of Singapore - the unparalleled rise of a backwater village to a global city.
- Singaporeans are like anybody else, but completely different. Let's meet some at the the virtual food court.
- Singlish - you just have to love a dialect so full of color and spice!
- Top Seven Singapore Myths - mostly wrong, sometimes true.
- Singapore houses for rent: check these pointers to get an edge and peace of mind
- Utilities in Singapore: set yourself up quickly and painlessly.
- Getting online in Singapore with one of three big providers for mobile, internet and TV - let me take you through the landscape.
- Banks in Singapore: which ones to use, setting up your personal finances, getting a credit card and painless ways to pay your bills.
- Singapore international schools are aplenty in Singapore: we give you a brief guide on fees, locations and things to expect..
Getting around Singapore - can you do it without a car?
- Getting around Singapore: what are the options? Can you get by without a car? Find out here!
Ministry of Manpower: MoM decides the jobs and workpasses. Period.
- What you should know about working in Singapore, the almighty Ministry of Manpower (MoM) and ideas about what kind of skills and degrees Singapore is looking for.
Singapore Weather - Hot, Humid and When It Rains, It Pours....
- Singapore Weather - Get ready to get wet, but less often than you think.
- Singapore hotels have become pricey lately - here are some local tips on where to stay in style and not need to go hungry because you broke the bank..
- Singapore attractions - we give you some tips for things to see on and off the beaten track.
- Shopping in Singapore is a national sport. Read on to get an idea of basics, mainstream locations and some quirkier stores.
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- Singapore sightseeing: Haw Par Villa - the gentlemen who created Tiger Balm also created the weirdest collection of Chinese mythological statues ever seen - oversized, colorful, and pretty bloody at that!
