Hi everyone! My name’s Georgia and I’m a British ex-pat currently living in Singapore.
I’ve been living in Singapore for five years now and I create content on my YouTube channel
sharing life in Singapore from a foreigner’s perspective.
Today, I am guest vlogging for the EF YouTube channel
and I’m going to be sharing with you 5 must-do things in Singapore
in some of my favourite spots around the city. Let’s go!
My first must-do thing is to visit the area of Kampong Glam.
Kampong Glam has a blend of native Malay, Muslim and Middle Eastern history and culture.
They have the iconic Sultan Mosque in the centre of Kampong Glam.
It’s this beautiful gold mosque.
You can’t miss it and I really recommend that you head there at golden hour.
As the sun sets on the mosque, it looks just absolutely stunning
and there’s a really nice atmosphere.
There’s also loads of Middle Eastern restaurants around,
little places where you can pick up souvenirs. Yeah, I love it.
Located just off of Kampong Glam is Haji Lane.
Haji Lane is full of cool and quirky bars, cafés and restaurants.
At nighttime, it turns into a really lively spot with good energy and live music.
There are also tons of beautiful wall murals scattered all around Kampong Glam.
It’s perfect for photo opportunities.
Yeah, Kampong Glam is definitely a must-visit of mine.
My second must-visit is the neighbourhood of Joo Chiat and Katong.
This is located on the east side of Singapore
and this is the perfect place to discover Peranakan culture.
I really recommend that you take a stroll along the Insta-famous Joo Chiat Road.
Here you can find the absolutely stunning pastel heritage shop houses.
The shop houses here are honestly so beautiful and, no matter how many times I keep revisiting,
I’m always just blown away. They’re just so pretty.
I just wish I could live in one in all honesty.
The Katong area is relatively new to tourists, but, in my opinion, you get a real,
authentic insight into how locals really live and, for that reason, it’s definitely a must-visit.
My third must-visit area in Singapore is a little place called Tiong Bahru.
Tiong Bahru is a super unique neighbourhood in Singapore that has a real old-school charm.
In my opinion, this is probably one of Singapore’s most trendy neighbourhoods.
It has this incredible, art-deco, whitewashed inspired architecture,
and just has this real old-school charm to it that you don’t really find in other places.
Here in Tiong Bahru neighbourhood, you’ll find some delicious eateries, hipster cafés,
really unique gift- and bookshops and, not to mention, Tiong Bahru Market.
If you ever get a chance to visit Tiong Bahru Market, I really recommend it
It has an incredible hawker centre at the top with some delicious food.
Downstairs they have a really affordable florist.
I always find that buying flowers in Singapore is really expensive,
but Tiong Bahru Market sells some of the most affordable and beautiful fresh flowers,
so there’s a little tip.
This neighbourhood is a great place to head
if you want to grab brunch or a coffee in the morning with friends,
or you can even spend a few hours just strolling around the neighbourhood.
It’s one of my favourite places.
Okay, my fourth must-do thing in Singapore is to, of course, eat at a hawker centre.
Starting at just 3 dollars, you can get yourself a full meal of delicious food
from almost any Asian cuisine you can think of.
You usually find that hawker centres are scattered in every neighbourhood,
but a few of my favourites include Maxwell Hawker Centre,
which is located just off of Chinatown. This is famous amongst locals and tourists,
but it’s also in a really great location.
Another one is Old Airport Road.
This one’s a bit more old school, but again, such an amazing food selection.
You can also check out Amoy Street Food Centre, which is located in the business district.
So, if you go to Singapore, do not leave without eating at a hawker centre.
It’s a one-of-a-kind experience.
My fifth must-do thing in Singapore is to visit Gardens by the Bay.
I’m sure you guys have seen the incredible Supertrees that light up Singapore’s Gardens By the Bay.
Not only does Supertree Grove look beyond impressive during the day,
but to me, the most special time to visit is in the evening for the Garden Rhapsody show.
This is an incredible light and music show that is held every evening in Singapore.
I believe it’s held twice every night. This is honestly one of the first things
I take my friends and family to go and see when they visit Singapore.
It’s even brought some of them to tears. It is that beautiful.
The best way to enjoy it is to lie down on the floor. You’ll notice that everyone just lies down.
As you look up at the Supertrees and watch the show, it’s just absolutely stunning.
Every time I watch it, I just say,
the closest thing I can compare it to is being in Avatar Land.
It’s just absolutely stunning and something you can’t miss when you come visit Singapore.
Alright, guys. That wraps up my five must-do things when you come to Singapore.
I really hope you found this video helpful
and that it gives you some insight into what to do and see on your visit here.
A big thank you to EF for collaborating with me on this video.
If you guys want to see more of what I get up to in my life here in Singapore,
you can find me on YouTube. My channel name is Georgia Caney.
Thanks for watching, guys. Bye!