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Great Things about this Tiny nation


  1. Safety. It is very safe here in Singapore. No natural disasters and crime is rather low due to how protected the island is by CCTVs. You can walk around at midnight and not be scratched (unless of course you injure yourself).
  2. Transportation. The transportation system (despite the frustrating occasional breakdowns and floodings) is still very convenient. Every stations are of walking distance from one another which means that you can get from Point A to Point B efficiently, one way or another. Transportation cost is also cheap, especially bus and train fares. Students and senior citizens enjoy concessions as well.
  3. The CPF. Portions of your monthly salary goes into your CPF account, which is essentially your retirement bank savings. It is also linked to what we call Medisave which is what you use to pay hefty medical bills for surgeries and hospitalisation. You can also use this funds to pay off university fees.
  4. Racial Harmony. There is strong emphasis on tolerance and cohesion. Being a multicultural country, racial harmony becomes key in ensuring success for this small country. The concept of harmony opens up more benefits for Singapore. You enjoy a wider array of cuisine ranging from Indian cuisine to Chinese cuisine. The mixture in schools ensures that everyone is exposed to one another, which builds a sense of community between people of different races.
  5. Clean environment. Singapore does not experience severe pollution except for the occassional haze that comes from neighbouring Indonesia. Singapore is serious about being a green city. You see nature everywhere. Roads are lined with grass, beautiful flowers including orchids and trees.
  6. Relatively low taxes. Tax on goods and services is only 7%! This is better than many other countries where VATs can go for higher than 14% in some cases.
  7. Meritocracy. In Singapore, it’s not about connections (maybe) but it’s about hardwork. The more work you show, the higher your chance of being promoted. Regardless of your background, every one is given the chance to prove themselves. A late boomer who screwed up education can always strive higher and obtain that university degree or polytechnic diploma. In a sense, you feel that life is more fair but you compensate with your enjoyment (unless you enjoy your job).
Language
Many foreigners will find it weird that Singaporeans speaks in a kind of tangled version of English. The locals call it “singlish” and it is very easy for us to distinguish between a real local and someone that is trying too hard to blend in.
Humidity
Having been traveled to different parts of Southeast Asia, whenever I come back home, I have almost forgotten how fast and easy it is to sweat just by taking a few minutes walk outside.
Delicious Food
Being a country that practices multi-culturalism, it makes sense that there will also be varieties to choose from, catering to many different taste buds. What not many tourists know of, however, is that the usual spots for trying out the local dishes is usually very overpriced. A more affordable places to go to is usually out of the town area, in a place we call “coffee shops”.

Places to Visit in Singapore

1. HiPPO Night City
The HiPPO Night City Tours is ideal for you if you like to experience night life in the City!
When the sun goes down, it's time to explore some of Singapore's most vibrant spaces. Experience yummy local eats and exuberant street market stalls. Enjoy a serene walk through beautiful gardens and end the night with a breezy spin through the famous Orchard Road, Asia's prime shopping belt!
Pricing: Adult $43, Children (3-12) $33
Free for Toddler (2 & below)
2. Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay’s location takes full advantage of the picturesque body of water that emerges from the city’s main river, with alfresco-style dining to be had in an endless number of eateries set around the water’s edge. Head under the futuristic, jelly-like roof and you’ll find some great shopping options as well as a plentiful supply of bars, making this a real bar-hoppers’ heaven.
3. Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land in central Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Area: 101 ha
Hours: Open today · 5AM–2AM
Open: Daily
Phone: +65 6420 6848
4. Bukit Timah
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a small 1.64 square kilometre nature reserve near the geographic centre of the city-state of Singapore, located on the slopes of Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's highest.
Address: Hindhede Dr, Singapore 589318
Hours: Open today · 7AM–6PM
Phone: +65 1800 471 7300
5. Marina Bay Sands
The opulent Marina Bay Sands resort complex includes a hotel, high-end luxury brands, a mall with a canal running through it, the ArtScience Museum, and the Marina Bay Sands Skypark - a vantage point for taking in the entire city. The Skypark's viewing deck and infinity pool are found in the ship (yes, ship) that tops the hotel. Only hotel guests are allowed to use the infinity pool but anyone can visit the observation deck. From the skypark, you can see the innovative double helix bridge, the port, the Gardens by the Bay, and the impressive skyline.
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956

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