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Hey you guys, It's Phoebe here from Little Grey Box with Matt behind the camera
and on this channel, we share with you all of our experiences and tips to help you travel well
and in today's episode, I'm going to be sharing with you
some of our favourite things to see, do and eat in Singapore
Now you guys, I used to live in Singapore and my family still do
so this video is extra special for me and I am really excited to share those insider tips with you
Now if you don't already, be sure to subscribe right now so you never miss a single episode
Let's dive right in
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Now you guys, Singapore has an epic fine dining scene and it is incredible
You can go to some amazing restaurants
but my favourite place to eat has to be the hawker centres
and I gotta tell you if you go to Singapore and you don't eat at a hawker centre
you didn't see the real Singapore
Now there is no shortage of great dishes to try the list is endless but I'm gonna have to
recommend you try things like rojak, popiah, Hainanese chicken rice
roti prata, char kway teow, carrot cake which is not a cake and contains absolutely no carrot
and so much more you could just eat your way through the island and never eat the same meal twice
and be very very happy
I love the East Coast Lagoon Food Village
and the Maxwell Food Centre
Lau Pa Sat is also a great one for anybody staying in those central kinds of CBD locations
and you have to check out their satay nights where they shut down the street and you get to run out
there and eat satay, it is absolutely delicious
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One of the best ways to see Singapore is from above so you wanna try and get yourself
to a great rooftop spot. This is gonna help give you a better understanding of where everything is located
and give you a deeper appreciation for the island and just how beautiful and unique Singapore really is
Now two of my favourite spots have to be Pinnacle at Duxton
and the Orchard Central Roof Garden
You might also like to end your day at Faber Peak with some drinks, watch the sunset and go for a little
evening stroll along the Henderson Wave
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Now my family and I used to live out at Bedok
so we developed a real love and appreciation for the East Coast Parkway
Let me tell you something when I talk to travellers who are going to Singapore
most of them tend to spend their time in those kind of well known
built-up city areas, which is fantastic
because it makes the ECP a great hidden gem for the kind of intrepid adventurers who like to
dig a bit deeper into a destination and have those local experiences
There is a lot to see, do and eat out at the East Coast Parkway or ECP you guys
you can hire bikes and ride along the waterfront it is gorgeous out there and a lot of people
don't know that Singapore has beaches!
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There are so many great neighbourhoods to explore in Singapore
which show different parts of the country's unique culture and history
and one of my favourites has to be Little India so be sure to pop that on your itinerary
Now in terms of food, Komala Vilas has to be number one, I love it there, their food is so good
I lose my mind for their masala dosa with all the dipping and uh! it's just amazing
Now you wanna take a bit of a wander through Little India check out the arcade there are some great shops
and boutiques, you can have some henna done of course
and there are a couple of amazing temples out there that are just stunning and well worth visiting too
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Tiong Bahru is another one of Singapore's really cool neighbourhoods with a really interesting history
Built in the 1920s, it was actually known as the 'Den of Beauties'
as a lot of locals would house their mistresses here
you have to eat at the Tiong Bahru Bakery it is iconic and there are some other really cool hipster cafes
out there too which are perfect for lunch brunch and breakfast
and be sure to check out the Tiong Bahru Market the kaya toast and kopi peng are just... delicious
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When most people think of Singapore they have to be picturing Gardens by the Bay
Now I'm gonna be really honest with you and I'm gonna say that I thought it was going to be super-touristy
Even now when I go back to Singapore I think it's really touristy, I've done it, I don't think I'm into it anymore
and every time I go back and I do it again because even though its a major tourist attraction it is awesome
and I love nature and plants and gardens and all that stuff so it really appeals to me
Matt and I absolutely love wandering through the Cloud Forest it is so beautiful
and the Flower Dome is stunning as well
We try to time our run to visit in the late afternoon so once the sun goes down
we can head over to the Super Tree Grove and catch the incredible light show
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Matt and I took a trip to Singapore to do some filming for Singapore Airlines you guys
and they lined up a tour for us with the guys at Monster Tours
I'm going to be honest I was like hmmm I've lived in Singapore, I've seen it all, I've been to all the food spots
I know everything there is to know I'm pretty much a local
and I was totally and completely wrong
Our tour guide from Monster Tours was amazing and it was a real unexpected highlight of our trip
even though I had lived there, he took us to places I didn't know where there
we saw things from a different perspective and I learned so much more about Singapore's history
than I had ever known before, not only that but when we went to the food spots
he ordered dishes that I just never would have thought to order
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Since first opening, Jewel and the iconic Rain Vortex out at Changi Airport
have become somewhat of an internet sensation
and again, this is something I didn't think would live up to the hype
I'd seen the photos on Instagram I thought, I know how photographers work
I know you can shoot from certain angles and make things look better than they are
but we got there and I was blown away It is just stunning
So if you are visiting Singapore you have to visit Jewel and the Rain Vortex
If you are thinking of checking it out and you are a little bit confused about where it is
Don't worry, I have got you covered with a really great really detailed guide including a map
on our website, I will have that linked below for you
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Chinatown is another one of Singapore's must-visit neighbourhoods
But I'm going to be really upfront with you
There are a few spots that are very touristy
There's kind of a main arcade mall area when you get there and it is going to be lined
with loads of really touristy trinkets and and that kind of stuff
you want to dig a little bit deeper to get the full Chinatown experience
Now the first thing I'm gonna recommend you do is check out the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
It is so, so beautiful inside there and if you
are lucky the monks will be there doing some chanting, if you get that experience it's fantastic
and then, of course, wander into the Maxwell Food Centre so you can try some pork rib and
barbeque and dumplings, it is just amazing
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I've visited a few zoo's in my time you guys but the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari
are something else, especially the Night Safari
It is fantastic and an absolute must-do experience for anybody visiting Singapore especially for the first time
especially if you love animals and especially if you have children
They have some great shows but what you also get to do is jump in these buggies
and you ride around and you have somebody there guiding you pointing out all the different animals
If you can't get out for the Night Safari, the Singapore Zoo itself is fantastic
They have a great approach to conservation and education and it's well worth looking into
just how much they do to benefit wildlife the world over
Have you ever thought about visiting Singapore?
Maybe it's on your travel wish list or maybe you've visited in the past
and you have some great food and activity recommendation of your own
If you do, let me know in the comments below so I can check them out
and we can share them with others you guys
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That brings our video this week to a close I really hope you enjoyed it and got some great tips
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Have a great weekend and I will see you next week
Love ya!
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