We started making videos also to preserve the memories of our trips. I agree, it's so nice to relive the experiences! Thanks for sharing this part of Singapore. We visited a few years ago and visited most of the main sites. We'll have to come back and check out this space!
Awesome video Darren. I am a kiwi but grew up in Singapore in the early 80s when alot more of Singapore was like this. I then moved to Malaysia. Our house in Singapore was one of the Black and white houses in the Nee Soon area. The best times of my life . I've been back 22 times since. I might have Makan with you one day.
You may check out MacRitchie Reservoir and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to discover its native inhabitants. For cheaper & more varieties of local foods option, you can check out local hawker centre - eg. Chinatown Complex, Maxwell food centre etc.
Sadly, I’ve left Singapore but I want to go back soon so will add them on to my list! Love Maxwell food court but went to a hawker not far from my hotel which was great too.
My personal favorite is Chek Jawa Nature Reserve on Pulau Ubin island. The whole place feels like Singapore in the past before urbanisation (a village with kampongs, bicycles and no cars, animals everywhere, abandoned quarries). You can rent a bike and cycle on the trail and occasionally kayak in the abandoned quarries. It also has a mangrove forest that is currently protected. There are quite a lot of species in the area, but unfortunately because it's the tropics...mosquitoes are common. I got bitten all over when I went there.
We visited Labrador Nature Reserve in 2019. I agree you with - it is one of Singapore's well kept secrets. The openness once you reach the bay, the cooling breeze off the water and the chance to have a break from the high density urban areas. A great place to breath in some fresh air and recharge your batteries in Singapore.
you can consider going to the Punggol Coney Island! they have a long park trail and the island you can walk over on foot! some part of the island reminds me of Mona vale in Australia ( the path walking towards the beaches ) Thanks for sharing your day with us! Edit : oh also Highly recommend a shirt sold called *Airism* in Uni Qlo outlets! a must have in the SG heat!
Looks lovely, always makes me feel better when I am around trees. Nice picnic spot there. Must be near to the flightpath to the airport. Red Beacon I believe. In Malay look out for signs something like this "Kera-Kera Nakal di Sekeliling Anda Bejaga Jaga" Naughty Monkeys Around You Be Careful. Nice area so close to a bustling city.
@@remotedarrenHi Darren. For a country as tiny as Singapore, a surprisingly large amount of land has been dedicated to nature/wildlife. U must not miss MacRitchie Reservoir (wif its verdant splendour n canopy treetop walk); Pulau Ubin (offshore island harking back to days of old Spore...v rustic n back to nature); Sungei Buloh Wetlands Nature Reserve (if u r lucky, u may even witness a territorial fight btw crocs n otters); Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (virgin rainforest). These r just some examples. Hv fun when u next visit Spore. Take care!
Beautiful mangrove forest and great scenery’s around and is that the red bridge? Love your stunning video my friend 10:21
We started making videos also to preserve the memories of our trips. I agree, it's so nice to relive the experiences! Thanks for sharing this part of Singapore. We visited a few years ago and visited most of the main sites. We'll have to come back and check out this space!
Thanks for watching!
Definitely one of the most underrated nature spots in Singapore. I went there 11 days ago. I took a different path while doing my vlog.
Totally agree! Such a vast area too, I need to go back to Singapore soon!
Awesome video Darren. I am a kiwi but grew up in Singapore in the early 80s when alot more of Singapore was like this. I then moved to Malaysia. Our house in Singapore was one of the Black and white houses in the Nee Soon area. The best times of my life . I've been back 22 times since. I might have Makan with you one day.
I loved this walk, such a calming area and they have done a brilliant job with the walkway directly from the MRT.
You may check out MacRitchie Reservoir and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to discover its native inhabitants. For cheaper & more varieties of local foods option, you can check out local hawker centre - eg. Chinatown Complex, Maxwell food centre etc.
Sadly, I’ve left Singapore but I want to go back soon so will add them on to my list! Love Maxwell food court but went to a hawker not far from my hotel which was great too.
My personal favorite is Chek Jawa Nature Reserve on Pulau Ubin island. The whole place feels like Singapore in the past before urbanisation (a village with kampongs, bicycles and no cars, animals everywhere, abandoned quarries). You can rent a bike and cycle on the trail and occasionally kayak in the abandoned quarries.
It also has a mangrove forest that is currently protected. There are quite a lot of species in the area, but unfortunately because it's the tropics...mosquitoes are common. I got bitten all over when I went there.
This sounds like my kinda place. Will add it to my list and remember to take mosquito repellent!
We visited Labrador Nature Reserve in 2019. I agree you with - it is one of Singapore's well kept secrets. The openness once you reach the bay, the cooling breeze off the water and the chance to have a break from the high density urban areas. A great place to breath in some fresh air and recharge your batteries in Singapore.
Well said! Totally agree.
you can consider going to the Punggol Coney Island! they have a long park trail and the island you can walk over on foot! some part of the island reminds me of Mona vale in Australia ( the path walking towards the beaches ) Thanks for sharing your day with us! Edit : oh also Highly recommend a shirt sold called *Airism* in Uni Qlo outlets! a must have in the SG heat!
I’ll add it to my list! I actually have a few Airism shirts but wasn’t wearing one that day.
Looks lovely, always makes me feel better when I am around trees. Nice picnic spot there. Must be near to the flightpath to the airport. Red Beacon I believe. In Malay look out for signs something like this "Kera-Kera Nakal di Sekeliling Anda Bejaga Jaga" Naughty Monkeys Around You Be Careful. Nice area so close to a bustling city.
Yes, surprised to see such a quiet spot with hardly anyone around within a busy city like Singapore.
Morbid Attenborough... hmmm... has a ring to it... OK, more of a death knell. lol! Cheers, Darren!
🤣 yes, rather morbid!
at Yishun place will have Helicopter Sound, certain place will hear plane sound quite often...
I enjoyed watching the planes fly over.
LOL love the Tuna Sandwich segment.... Darren doesn't cut his crusts off.... 🤣😇😋
Lettuce hanging from my mouth too 🤣
@@remotedarren 😂 keep ... keeping it real Darren... that's what we love 😂 ... looking forward to your Malaysian vlogs... 👍
There is a really nice walk from Mt. Faber to the tree top walk where you walk on raised platforms at the tree tops. Very cool, for your next visit.
Sounds great! I’m hoping to go back later this year. So much yet to explore.
@@remotedarrenHi Darren. For a country as tiny as Singapore, a surprisingly large amount of land has been dedicated to nature/wildlife. U must not miss MacRitchie Reservoir (wif its verdant splendour n canopy treetop walk); Pulau Ubin (offshore island harking back to days of old Spore...v rustic n back to nature); Sungei Buloh Wetlands Nature Reserve (if u r lucky, u may even witness a territorial fight btw crocs n otters); Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (virgin rainforest). These r just some examples. Hv fun when u next visit Spore. Take care!
You're truly a nature lover
This is true. Nature and food 🤣
@@remotedarren 😂
Labrador + Harbour Front, we can see the ferries from the HF terminal.
Lovely spot, have you been?
Yes, last week just back from Batam. The ferry used to go by this way.
Looks like a peaceful place :)
Very peaceful other than the noisy sounds of nature. 🤣
Don't forget to cycle a bit on the green corridor
I need to come back and hire a bicycle for the week. So much more to see.
@@remotedarren You can use one of my bikes whenever
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello 👋 good evening!
Hey 👋🏻 hope you’re keeping well
If for young backpackers they will dive
It was pretty clean water but you run the risk of getting hit by a boat 😆