Joanna James
With the best skyscrapers and luxury shopping malls, Singapore is indeed one of the best destinations to travel to when you have a holiday coming up. But, before visiting Singapore, there are some things that you should probably be knowing and here are just a few of them.
Singapore is truly an easily accessible country. People holding some passports can enter Singapore and stay in the country for 90 days without a visa. These passports include the Australian, South Korean. American, Norway, and Switzerland. Then, those people with passports of countries like India, China, North Korea, and Russia can come to Singapore with an e-visa while there are also some passports such as Iranian, Egyptian, Saudi Arabian, etc that require the vignette visa to come to the country.
The cost of your accommodation in Singapore depends on the number of days you are planning to be there, and the hotel or the resort that you choose for yourself. If your idea is to enjoy your whole vacation with a lot of sightseeing, then it's ideal if you can opt for one of the hotels near Mapletree Business City in Singapore because everything is then within your easy access. Even public transportation hubs! There are many great options for the likes of Park Hotel Alexandra to serve you with world-class luxury and comforts.
If you are visiting some other country, you will surely have to make transportation a big burden, but in Singapore, you will never have to be worried about it! Singapore is a country with a very organised transportation system and be it the bus, train, or taxi you choose to go somewhere, you never will have to worry about unnecessary delays or safety issues. Taxis are also quite economical in Singapore, but you will have to pay a surcharge if travelling during a peak hour.
Restaurants and cafes in Singapore offer you the best of both local and international food. But the street food culture in Singapore should also be explored when you are there, and you may need to hit the hawker streets for this purpose. You don't need to spend much to have this experience, and that does not mean you have to compromise on the tastes of the food that you buy. Do not forget to enjoy the taste of carrot cake, Hainanese chicken rice, and satay when you are in Singapore during your vacation.
Needless to say, Singapore has one of the most happening nightlives in the world. It has many pubs and bars in which you can enjoy to the fullest, but keep in mind that alcohol can be pretty expensive here in Singapore. Also, drinking in public after 10.30 pm in Singapore is strictly prohibited, but this does not include drinking at pubs or bars. And when it comes to smoking, there are designated smoking zones at different locations and this means that you can't smoke in the public.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
