260 – On Lion City Parks

Singapore is the smallest nation in Southeast Asia, in terms of land area. However, it is a masterpiece of urban planning – an actual example of how a city would look like when urban planners had their way. It's not surprising, then, that large tracts of land for public parks still exist in the Lion …

247 – On Three Singapore Stops For The Business Traveler

Singapore is the smallest country in terms of land area in Southeast Asia. But don't be fooled--the Little Red Dot is the region's most progressive country. Discipline and efficiency are the hallmarks of this island nation, popular for its transport system and green spaces. The Lion City attracts both splurging tourists and backpacking travelers frequenting …

232 – The Monching Returns To Singapore (Day 4) + Singaporium

27 July, 08:00-09:10 We woke up at 8:00 in the morning to avail of the hostel's free breakfast for the last time. As we were halfway done with packing, we didn't see any reason to rush eating. We then freshened up and changed into proper clothes for the return flight, finishing our luggage packing at …

231 – The Monching Returns To Singapore (Day 3)

26 July, 09:00-10:00 We woke up rather late for our last full day in the Lion City, tired from our Fort Canning trip the previous day. Our final itineraries included visiting the Singapore Botanic Gardens and shopping for souvenirs at Orchard Road. After a hearty breakfast of DIY kaya toast and teh tarik, we walked …

230 – The Monching Returns To Singapore (Day 2)

25 July, 08:00-10:30 We woke up at around 8:00 in the morning for the second day of our Singapore escapade. The hostel had free breakfast for guests, albeit a simple one: unlimited bread, a wide variety of spreads, and a choice of 3-in-1 coffee, tea, or orange juice for the drink. We chose to make …