I think people who said that are condescending people. They hear South East Asia & they asume all countries in it are developing countries with all goods & services being cheap. They obviously are ignorant & did not care to read about the country they are about to visit.
Put them in a chaotic place in a South East Asian city for a week maybe they really love eating street food created by using feet to marinate, fried food using cooking oil that's reused countless times and difficultly of finding board certified doctors. 😂
Singapore was the first international country I ever visited and it was an unforgettable experience. The only expensive thing in Singapore were the hotels. The unexpected thing is, Singapore is a developed country, but ONLY the hotels were expensive. Food and transport was SO cheap.
That's because land is so scarce, thus the expensive land cost which impacts the property costs 😊 Such a small country houses millions of people. Can you imagine if hotels are cheap in SG, how much population from the world will flock in? 😅
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Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k liar. There is water sports and natures too. Considering that is is such a small country, Singapore did well by not turning the country into a 3rd world dump.
@@joaquin-r3k no watersports? Tsk tsk tsk. Goes to show you Don't know everything about the country. It's a give and take really. We have places like the countries you mentioned but they don't have the standard of living, governance and security that SG has. Foreigners have come and live here and staying put. We may not have the most beautiful beaches but SG is still a paradise for some people.
I lived in Singapore 🇸🇬 for 2 years and I can honestly say best country I've lived in Asia streets are safe and people are so friendly and polite 😊 of course work culture is more stressful which is why I'm back in Australia 🇦🇺 but still a great country 👍
I lived and work before in Australia, America and now settled down in Europe. Nevertheless Singapore is best country in the world with working lifestyle 😊
There are 2 groups don’t like visiting Singapore. 1 has never been, only believes hearsay. The other has visited but didn’t do their homework to travel deep instead of wide. I’ve been twice (7 days total) within 6 months and there are tons I didn’t have times to do. Will definitely come back more to explore.
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As a singaporean, I disagree. I take pride in my country and will confidently say that my country is the epitome of what a city can and should be. My disagreement comes from 2 main reason, cities aren't for everyone, and that the "perfect-ness" of this country makes it feel artificial. Both of these points work hand in hand, there really isn't much to do in Singapore that is outside the confines of "city." The artificial-ness also leaves a weird feeling for many travellers. A visiting friend of mind described it as "the country feels too perfect that it is surreal and I don't feel like I belong" -- a sentiment shared by many Singaporeans
I've been to Singapore 4 times and I loved each and every visit. None of those 3 reasons have and effect on me whatsoever. Singapore may be small but it's far from boring, there's so many attractions and a good number of them you don't have to pay for. Of course it's also expensive because it's a very intriguing mix of traditional and modern, plus I'm from NYC so I'm used to places that are pretty pricey. I've been to Tokyo a couple of times to know the score. Singapore is kinda westernized but does have Asian customs and definitely law regulations. I feel a lot safer in Singapore than anywhere else in the West.
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Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
If you don't do your homework and don't give yourself enough time to Explore, that's why people don't like it. We went to Singapore for 7 days, I wrote an extensive travel list and we couldn't finish ! we went everywhere and STILL had so much more to do.
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Singapore is a unique destination - especially by SE Asisn standards. Yes... it is small, expensive, and has a 'western' vibe. All true. However, it is a fantastic travel destination for short stays (3 or 4) days in order to catch your breath while on your way to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, or other parts of South East Asia. In contrast to those places, Singapore is incredibly safe and clean and English is spoken almost everywhere by everyone. All signs are also in English. You will have no communication problems in Singapore. You don't have to worry about scams or petty crimes, like purse snatching, because they are virtually nonexistent. There are no illegal drugs or drug related problems. The laws are strict and are strictly enforced - but visitors have nothing to worry about. Singapore isn't a police state. I doubt you will ever even see a policeman. The accommodations are world class and you will find no better tasting food (of all varieties) any where in the world. Food at the hawker centers are excellent and provide good value for your money. Public transportation is also excellent and also a good value. Singapore also has one of the best and most efficient airports in the world - ditto Singapore Airlines. In short, Singapore is well worth a visit at any time of the year - but be prepared for extreme heat and humidity at all times. Yes, I have used a lot of superlatives in this review, but if you visit, you will see exactly what I mean. Do yourself a favor, give Singapore a try - you won't regret it. It is a unique, remarkable travel destination - not to be missed! ✌
@@haziqaminuddin2979 Uh, I didn't say that petty scams were nonexistent - I said they are VIRTUALLY nonexistent. Perhaps I should have said they are rare... would that suffice? However, compared to other countries in Southeast Asia that I have visited, petty scams involving tourists in Singapore are indeed ALMOST NONEXISTENT. Petty scams should not be a concern. Buying gemstones in Bangkok or female companionship in Saigon? Well, you see where I'm going. Right, dude?
Yes indeed, Singapore is terrible place to go for people with exceedingly high unrealistic expectations! For these people, please, don't come. Don't even transit at the airport! Just be on your way to some rural road in the middle of nowhere without the amenities of life. Yes, please do that.
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To the young people who live in Singapore, it is boring because the land is small. They see the same thing over and over again. But to the people who are married with kids, Singapore is safe and education is good for their kids. But as the kids grow to young teens & teens, most of them will feel the pressure & too much stress from school is not good too. To the tourists, it is good for them to come to Singapore for a visit. So all in all, Singapore has good and bad side of it, and it gives a different experiences for all.
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That’s why Singapore has good travel reviews, because you’re not staying for long We don’t have much attractions to offer, the average life is just making do with life. But hey, I don’t need to worry about having a knife to my face at night all the time. Better safe than sorry tho
I lived in Singapore for 3 months (work). I loved every single second of that place. I was very lucky to meet kind and fun friends during my small stay which I think is the key anywhere you go.
Thank you very much for pointing out the facts. I'm a Singaporean. It's okay. Everyone's different so we don't expect everyone to like Singapore. Some say that we don't have the Asian vibe. Maybe it's because we speak mostly English here. A lot of tourists don't realise that we're a multiracial society. So English is the main language used here. Even in schools. Everything is taught in English. And we've many foreigners working here, especially in the service sector. It's true it's been getting more and more expensive here.
I lived there in the mid to late 90s. Went from india to work as an engineer. Singapore maybe small but it packs a punch. I absolutely loved it and it is incredibly easy to travel to neighboring countries. Also the size of a place should not mean much to us as humans .... Singapore can be fun even if you live there for 2 years like I did. Would love to go back .... I live too far now ... In the US..... My family has heard so much about Singapore from me .... They're like ..... Lets go already la😅
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I think a reason that many people don't travel to Singapore is: Some people believe that the laws there are too strict. I admit I had these beliefs at first. And this was why I never been to Singapore and chose other places. But, my beliefs has changed. Afterall, a lot of people said bad things about China. But, when I went, it was FUN FUN FUN and it was one of the best experiences I had in my whole life.
I am from Thailand and I went to Singapore last month. My friends said to me everything was dull and unexciting. People do not smile and things are expensive. Well, you have to take what people say with a grain of salt till you see it through your eyes. I love everything about Singapore and will definitely come back.
What makes your favorite? Share your thoughts .Just To own a landed house you have to be super rich,to own a car is almost 5 times expensive compare to other asian country....I prefer Malaysia is much affordable...is just my opinion only.
@@midnightrazz9585you got to compare like for like. Owning a landed home is expensive in most major cities and Singapore surely is one. Cars are terribly expensive but people here being exceptionally rich and or obsessive about cars has alot to do with it. Many new residents in Singapore are perfectly happy moving around in public transport.
it is just too small. and singapore become developed thanks to american. I think if malaysia is not muslim maybe america can help malaysia to be developed too
Singapore is a developed country but not officially. They refused to become a developed nation on papers bcos they dont want to contribute to world bank and have their tariff increase.
@@skyzone121ehh not really. You can find people with "3rd world" behavior everywhere tbh. After interacting with people all over the world, I find sgreans actually not so bad, there are so much worse else where
Simgapore is a miraculous story. Its amazing and mulri-cultural (Indian, Chinese, Malay, English). A success story and beautiful. And full of entertainment, too.
@@farez1577 our commonly used language is english so everyone communicate better. dont compare with malaysia. they're all mother tongue educated. singapore doesnt put emphasis on one language malaysia does. our education up till post secondary school requires us to score for english and math. if your claim is singapore lacks culture you surely dont know what youre talking about.
Singapore 🇸🇬 also known variously as the “Lion City” or “Garden City,” the latter for its many parks and tree-lined streets-has also been called “instant Asia” because it offers the tourist an expeditious glimpse into the cultures brought to it by immigrants from all parts of Asia. It is not your typical South East Asia city that you have visited i.e. Thailand🇹🇭, Philippines 🇵🇭, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Vietnam 🇻🇳, Cambodia 🇰🇭, Myanmar 🇲🇲 or even Brunei 🇧🇳. A combination of Modern Architecture surrounded by old British 🇬🇧 colonial buildings with lush foliage on the skyscrapers. Very westernized and contemporary yet still preserves the old rustic looks of old village settings. The price of accommodation and food tends to be on the pricey side if you dine on a mostly touristy flank. Go to hawker centers for cheaper options in Singapore 🇸🇬. There is plenty of it here and to approximate is beyond comparison.
Singapore has since reinvented itself from Garden City to ‘City in A Garden’. Almost every estate and township have well-maintained greenery, as well as go-green concepts being incorporated. Litter free and organised is a huge plus.
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I live traveling to Singapore and I have been there for at least six times, delicious food, nice people, safe places, clean, sunshine, good transportation, nice hotels, many more to tell 😊
Thanks and appreciated speaking on behalf of Singapore, I am currently at Aomori Airport watching this video, greetings from Japan, and enjoy your stay in my country
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as a singaporean, i can understand why it's boring. even for us locals, we're run out of places to visit or things to do. the tourist attractions are packed right smack in the city. you get the museums, the marina bay area, the singapore river area and sprinkles of supposedly what's left of our local culture like chinatown and little india. truth is, we've cleaned up so much that even for locals we have no idea what the singapore culture is. food is priced slightly above affordable now from $6-$8 which is a lot actually. other attractions are sentosa island and our zoo or the night safaris. besides all that we really have nothing special as compared to our southeast asian neighbours. that's why singaporeans love to travel to johor bahru in malaysia for weekend trips or even fly over to indonesia. it's an efficient city-state but it has no soul. we're too cleaned up to appear beautiful in tourists eyes but everyone here is secretly wishing they could relocate. this city-state is worth visiting for 2-3 days and anything more than that you'll get bored fast.
I'm Singaporean and I agree. I've heard the same with everyone else including family and friends. I haven't visit all the attractions fully but I got bored visiting the place twice in a week.
@@nurulnadX maybe one day i'll head there, haven't visit australia yet. the boring-ness i mentioned also stems from not having enough nature places to go to besides all that's been designated. we don't really have a space to escape the city life unless maybe heading to st. john's island or ubin. we're too manicured so that affects the way we interact in social settings as well. we really do appear as soul-less folks just on autopilot most of the time. as a kid who had the 90s to grow up with, the changes has been too much too fast. maybe i'm being nostalgic cos i miss those days but singapore now is just too plastic. everything is squeezed into specific areas like kampong gelam, chinatown and little india. outside of all these places where can we go to completely unwind? orchard is dead, sentosa's too expensive and the nature reserve's will always be packed on weekends cos that's the only place we all go too for respite! 😆 no doubt we're efficient in a lot of things and i appreciate that. it's just finding little pockets of spaces where we can socialise as is, being a little carefree from the day to day and relax. we don't have much over here. hence we relocate else where after a few years of hard work and saving up.
@@decipherist U seem to miss the singapore when its not as developed. not many buildings. not as expensive. But if that were the case, we would be dragged in the sand by neighbours, other more powerful countries. Its either u stagnate, regress or progress. U seem to be stuck in the past. If thats your mentality, we dont need you here. get out.
Singapore is like playing with a game console. It's great, brings so much fun instantly but that's all of it. In few days you will get bored. I would prefer to get along with friedns walking in nature, hiking, fishing or any other outdoor activity.
Just got back from vacation in Singapore and i missed it already. Lots of fun things to do there - we went to sea aquarium, universal studios, art science museum and boat ride around Marina Bay. Everywhere is clean..toilet is clean and river is clean. Worth a visit ❤❤
Seems like u did ur research!! SG is alot more affordable than most thought. We eat at coffee shops and hawker centres.. or even shop houses or restaurants. I'm still exploring my 'little' home as a local.😊
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Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Singapore, as a travel destination, is not for the low-budget backpacker's mindset. Expensive is relative. The people who include Singapore in their travel itinerary have budgeted for it. They want to see and experience the cosmopolitan environment, the orderliness, the blend of the different peoples of the world, their cultures, languages, religions, foods, dressing, the respect extended to different ones, etc. Singapore is a microcosm of the world, a melting pot in a harmonious blend of people the world over. Small and boring? Well, if you're myopic in your worldview at this juncture, we beg to differ. When you've traveled further, get older, acquired some nest eggs, you’ll find the convenience that Singapore offers is unbeatable. Convenience is the buzzword in Singapore for all peoples. Another is efficiency. Everything works on this island. Westernised? Cuts both ways. If you're English-speaking, one major hurdle is overcome immediately. English is spoken and used everywhere by everyone in every nook and corner and by all establishments. On the surface, from the outset, Singapore portrays a westernised society. Scratch the surface, and you'll find entrenched deep racial, religious, and cultural norms of the major compositions of the Singaporean and foreigners at play in a well-managed harmonious setting and space extended to all.
For me Singapore is the world’s best country to visit. Last year, I had been there and next month I’m travelling there again. If I could get the opportunity, I would love to settle down in Singapore forever. 😊❤
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Whoo glad that u enjoyed Singapore! But pls take note that if u want to settle down in Singapore is that the cars and houses are very expensive. Also that if u have kids the education system is so top notch that u might have to give ur kids tuition or some help. Other than that yeah Sg is not actually that expensive and for the safety and greenery and spirit and high tech stuff it’s really great to live in
Singapore is city and country. As city, it is big but as a country, it is small... Singapore doesn't has seashore, beach, mountain, forest, waterfall, savana. Living in singapore feels pretty monoton. You cant climbing, hiking, diving, surfing, camping.
Number 2 favorite place for food, never had any real bad experiences. I've been there over a dozen times and I have not been fined or caned yet so that is W for me 😂
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I was living is in Singapore almost 15 years never get boring,and still love ❤️ and miss Singapore so much ,very safe ,clean ,multicultural ,good environments ,I love Singapore ❤
I don’t disagree with anything you said, but the three points are valid imo. 1. Even if we just compare Singapore to other cities (not countries) in Asia, in terms of really unique sites, it is somewhat boring. It has nice malls, restaurants, and the amusement parks, but is that really something to go all the way to Singapore and spend so much money on? 2. Piggybacking off point one. For what’s being offered in Singapore, it is certainly expensive compared to other major Asian cities that offer the same things. 3. That you even have to point to a “Chinatown” or a “Little India” sorta underlines the point about people saying it’s very or too westernized. Yes, Chinatown has lots of Chinese culture and Little India has lots of Indian culture, but outside those places (I.e.-the majority of it), what culture are we looking at? It’s no shade though. 😂 I love Singapore and I love Singaporeans even more. ❤
@@Drippinonyou Instead of answering this question, I'd like to flip it on its head and ask you: what is it that you think makes Singapore more worth a visit for someone traveling to Asia for the first time over other major Asian cities?
@@tc2334 if you are big foodie, u might appreciate straits chinese/local food in singapore. Also, if u apprecate clean streets, minimal traffic jams and efficient urban environments. Basically city life. The same reason why people prefer tokyo over kyoto.Usually, people from the west will visit a few asian countries like SG, Thailand, Indo, phillipines. Its never one country because of financial reasons.
@@Drippinonyou These are all things that can be appreciated elsewhere and more affordably. I don't think Singapore is a bad place. It's great, but I think if someone's coming from the West and they want to experience Asia for the first time, their time would be better spent in other countries...at least on their first time around.
@@tc2334 you cant get sg hawker food elsewhere. and how affordable will it cost for a plate of fried hokkien mee or bar chor mee which costs 4 bucks. You cant get it cheaper elsewhere.Michelin rated too. If u come from the west and want to try hawker food all conveniently located in hawker centres, singapore is the place to be. Like i said, singapore is not the most cultural city to visit but people come here for the food, attractions and clean city life.
Just my POV: I travelled to Singapore & Taiwan, honestly, Singapore doesn't have many things to explore, but Taiwan (TW) does. I will definitely choose TW for a 3-4 day trip instead of Singapore. Here are the reasons: the cost, living standard and public facilities are not much different between 2 countries; TW's climate is more comfortable; both of them are island but TW's size is much bigger with combination of nature, tradition, modernization experiences; street food is easiser to find in many places with diverse ranges in TW. Many TW people can speak English, even local vendors, but if they don't, no problem, I have Google translate 🎉
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idk who said they didn't like it, but as an Indian, I visited Singapore twice. It was beyond amazing! The airport itself, the food, the people, the places, gardens by the bay, sentosa, everything was so beautiful! i enjoyed every bit of my journeys! now i am literally thinking of settling there in the future.
Di Indonesia kami punya banyak air terjun, gunung gunung, perkebunan teh terhampar banyak, makanan murah di Jogjakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Makasar, Bukittinggi, Palembang, Surabaya dan kota-kota lainnya, menyelam di Raja Ampat Papua, Bali, Lombok, Lampung, Bunaken, Maluku Utara, Karimunjawa, Banyuwangi dan masih banyak lainnya. Kenapa harus mengagumi negara lain 😊😊
My wife is from Singapore and still has extended family there, so we visit a lot. We have found quite a lot of things to do there, and that excludes the common things like Gardens by the Bay and the glitz at Sentosa. We’ve found a lot of natural beauty in Singapore, from the Botanical Gardens to MacRitchie Reservoir to the Southern Ridges, there are great hiking opportunities (as long as you get an early start). In terms of westernization, if you get away from the core areas and visit what I believe Singaporeans call the heartland, you get a much more traditional, but still upscale, SE Asian vibe. The key to visiting Singapore is to get out into the neighborhoods. Can’t help a lot with the expense, as Singapore does have a very high cost of living and hotels are quite expensive. We don’t stay at five star hotels and we don’t stay in the core areas. Plenty of good, less expensive hotels near Chinatown. If you insist on eating at name brand restaurants, just like anywhere, you’ll pay a premium. But hawker centers and kopitiams serve great food at a fraction of the price. You can pay a couple hundred USD’s for a seafood meal at Jumbo, or you can pay less than $100 for a similar meal at a seafood place connected to a market, and even less for BBQ at at places like Serangoon Gardens or the East Coast Hawker Center.
Thank you for speaking up for Singaporeans 😊Being "small" could be our advantage as well. Delicious foods from everywhere around the world can be found in Singapore and reached within minutes! Sure, other countries has delicious food as well but they may be hours of travel time apart.
It’s an absolutely beautiful and wonderful place to visit. People who say those things do not know how to plan their trips well. Even in the most expensive cities in the world, you can travel budget friendly by doing your research well before hand. I’ve been to Singapore few times and I can say that public transportation and food is cheap. Plus you can always get cheap hotels online. So it’s all about doing your homework before hand
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Narration is a bit too fast. Is there a local part of the global movement for converting and reducing energy consumption, and developing a more sustainable and renewable economy? Thank you!
I don't care about other people's thoughts. My own experience is enough to make me love Singapore. The locals are so kind and them being expensive is expected. Come on, it's Singapore. What are you expecting for? Something cheap? Just go somewhere else. I'm okay with everything there.
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Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I think another really similar destination is Hong Kong but they are more fun and less boring. More nature and more history. Singapore’s tourist spots are too artificial. Garden by the bay, marina bay sands, Santosa etc. It’s like a Dubai in Asia where everything is new and shiny but very artificial. It’s like a theme park
Singapore is actually a good few days trip. I live in Bangkok so a trip to Singapore is a nice chill day and eating trip. I don’t think people will fly from another half of the world for it but maybe one stop between other countries.
@@coreana.aesthetics It has two specific restaurant that I like and a good transportation and walkable city is a plus. Never been to Manila yet but I also have favorite restaurants in HCM. Each city offers different options so food always the highlight for me.
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I loved everything about Singapore, except the weather! I'm in southern Australia, we have very hot summers, but the humidity in Singapore was almost unbearable! It's a beautiful city, with friendly people, and it's so clean and tidy.
yes and they expected Singapore to be like the rest of South East Asia and cheap. Not researching Singapore is the only developed country in South East Asia.
Or - hear me out - they don’t want to get caned for cussing, holding hands with their spouse, or drinking water on public transport. Call me crazy, but I don’t wanna travel to places like that.
@TheBLGL ok DONT GO TO SINGAPORE the whole video is about people not doing their research and expecting it to be a place that it's not if you don't want to go to Singapore DONT GO TO SINGAPORE
@@TheBLGLWhat? That's ridiculous. Nobody's gonna get caned for any of those. Caning is reserved for really serious crimes. Cussing and holding hands (might be an issue in muslim countries but we're not one) totally okay in SG, won't get you even a fine. For drinking water the mrt staff usually close one eye, it's usually okay if done discreetly, never heard anyone being fined for that. You don't even know anything about us yet try and spread fake crap like this.
Jeez as a singaporean you’re right about the food, hawker centre food is absolutely amazing and no one can convince me otherwise, it’s also quite affordable even though I won’t say it’s the cheapest thing you can get. I eat it on a weekly basis, don’t get sick of it one-
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The people who say that are probably ignorant and still think of Asia stereotypically as Oriental, backwater, cheap, etc. I'm kind of happy if they can stop more of their similar kind of ignorant people from coming to Singapore.
'Singapore doesn't have asian vibe' means that Singapore doesn't offer a rich cultural heritage and history, it doesn't have ancient architecture, people who wear ethnic/cultural outfits are rare, and overall it looks like a newly built city with rarely anything ancient, it looks like some city in USA. I'm not complaining here, just explaining a pov
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@@joaquin-r3k That is precisely philippines, thailand, and Indonesia can offer - beautiful beaches, watersports. Why Singapore want to repeat that again lol. Thats why Singapore offer other factors that philippines, thailand, and Indonesia cannot afford to do.
I’m Singaporean and I came back after 7 years and I feel Singapore is starting to become a place for how I remembered. One major issue is the society. The people imo has become an “entitled “ society. People seem to be less caring. Thailand on the other hand, me just learning the basic language just forces you to be polite with the “ka and krub “ it works. It actually makes the place welcoming and respectful to others. The activity’s in Singapore is plentiful, is the culture is starting to become bad,
Singapore is the worst county in Asia. People are rude and hotels are super expensive. Go to Malaysia as the people there are a lot nicer and your money goes further.
Honesty, I really hope fewer tourists come to Singapore. Singapore is just so crowded as it is to travel daily, which is a nightmare. With fewer tourists coming, at least we can breathe while taking public transport.
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I am a veteran licensed tour guide in Singapore and have worked n many major events (F1, Zoukout, Fashion week, Gourmet festivals). I can say with certainty people who complaint that Singapore is too small, hot, and boring are mostly the "tight budget travellers" staying in Geylang, Balestier, or Lavender airbnb. Most can't afford to splurge on average luxury dining and attractions to made their trip a memorable, and why won't they feel miserable? When you travel with ready and spare cash, you're pampering yourself and your love ones.
I agree with your views. Although Singapore is small but there are many places not known to foreigners. My advice to visitors is to mingle with the locals , eat and go to places where the locals are. Im from Malaysia and have been living here for a long time , never been bored.
Yeah Singapore is small but for short trip like 3 or 4 days, you can still enjoy a lot of things there. The only thing that kinda turns me off most of the time (i am a frequent visitor to SG) is most but not all are very rude or impatient so i kept saying sorry or need to be extra cautious when dealing with them when i was there 😅 but to summarize it, it is still a worth to visit country !
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Yes, Singapore is expensive. If they wanted cheap pl dnot visit Singapore. Knowing Singapore is small .whats the problem..boring can happen in the big country. Like in the big country lots of they people's aslo never visit other city or province in there country . People just like ro talk..lots of them make no sense.
These reasons are all valid despite your responses. I had a lot more fun in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam because of the rawness, the loose and chaotic vibe, and the many authentic and historic parts of these countries. Singapore is too much like being here in Australia, it's just a tidy modern city with Australian prices and strict rules like Australia. It's a family friendly destination, but isn't exactly fun for young people or uniquely interesting apart from the massive manufactured tourist attractions.
After visiting Thailand, Singapore is boring AF. People in the train seem so depressed and lifeless. That was my opinion visiting Singapore for a week, going to Thailand and coming back to Singapore for a week again. And no, I don't go to Thailand for parties, booze, women 😂
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Don't feel hurt, on the contrary, you should feel grateful for its size cs at least it was protected by two neighbouring countries during the tsunami😮😢
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
You are right. Rude and disrespectful, to people who are rude and disrespectful. Reciprocated. If you look at how many many foreigners behave in Singapore, there is very good reason to be pissed.
GOODBYE IM SINGAPOREAN AND I THINK THINGS ARE REALLY EXP BUT AS LONG AS YOU DONT GO TO TOWN ITS FINE LMAO JUST GO TO LIKE A NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPPING MALL SO ITS A LITTLE CHEAPER THAN TOWN. no but like even singaporeans (as soon as possible) we go to oither countries lol
I feel like it's worse for Malaysia as it's neither here nor there: it's not as exotic as other Asian countries, while at the same time also doesn't attract tourists who prefer a more urban/modern/westernised country like Singapore. Most of the time it's just a detour for people visiting places like Thailand or Vietnam.
Greenery experience means rural undeveloped places with bad amenities. Singapore is very green, well maintained and very organised. Almost crime free. Can’t expect the same from people in rural areas in other countries. First thing first, language is a big no no already.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Every time I visit Singapore, I am always fascinated by the different experiences that I encounter. Honestly, I feel like in a paradise. I like the food, the scene, the people, and all others. As if I am at the Bonifacio Global Center (BGC), Philippines, multiplied how many times. In Singapore, I don’t worry about going from one place to another. I feel so safe and tranquil. I can hear Mass and feel comfortable because English is spoken everywhere. Actually, the food servings at the Hawkers Center are good for two persons. I feel so safe in Singapore. You can leave anything and when you come back to the place where you left your things, surely you will find them on the same spot. Well, we can learn from the story about the elephant and the four (4) blind people. Mama, my mother is always telling us, “ food for you may be poison to others.”
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
It's put shortly in the caption: "Why people don't like visiting Singapore" She doesn't say true or false, she just STATES the reasons followed by a short personal opinion on each
I think people who said that are condescending people. They hear South East Asia & they asume all countries in it are developing countries with all goods & services being cheap. They obviously are ignorant & did not care to read about the country they are about to visit.
yess they need to have the right expectations
They want to see exotic Asia 😂
That's a very diplomatic way to put it @@DanaWangmedia.tenor.com/7l8KHQQpY2MAAAAM/asian-dance.gif
@@mars1plutoexotic is a nice way to put in words their thoughts about Asia in general. Failed when it comes to Singapore
Put them in a chaotic place in a South East Asian city for a week maybe they really love eating street food created by using feet to marinate, fried food using cooking oil that's reused countless times and difficultly of finding board certified doctors. 😂
Singapore was the first international country I ever visited and it was an unforgettable experience. The only expensive thing in Singapore were the hotels. The unexpected thing is, Singapore is a developed country, but ONLY the hotels were expensive. Food and transport was SO cheap.
So true!!
That's because land is so scarce, thus the expensive land cost which impacts the property costs 😊
Such a small country houses millions of people. Can you imagine if hotels are cheap in SG, how much population from the world will flock in? 😅
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k tat means u nvr explore deep into sg
@geniegal78 you talk wisely unlike some grape lover here. Lol
I love Singapore and been there four times. Yah it's expensive but going with the locals you will learn the cheaper places to eat.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k liar. There is water sports and natures too. Considering that is is such a small country, Singapore did well by not turning the country into a 3rd world dump.
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
@@joaquin-r3k no watersports? Tsk tsk tsk. Goes to show you Don't know everything about the country. It's a give and take really. We have places like the countries you mentioned but they don't have the standard of living, governance and security that SG has. Foreigners have come and live here and staying put. We may not have the most beautiful beaches but SG is still a paradise for some people.
@@joaquin-r3kthis guy just copy and paste on comments
I lived in Singapore 🇸🇬 for 2 years and I can honestly say best country I've lived in Asia streets are safe and people are so friendly and polite 😊 of course work culture is more stressful which is why I'm back in Australia 🇦🇺 but still a great country 👍
I lived and work before in Australia, America and now settled down in Europe. Nevertheless Singapore is best country in the world with working lifestyle 😊
Friendly...? Hurmmmm..🙄🤔🤔
@@ebbydmd this was back in 1997-1999
@FORTISIAKING I was there in 1985 for 6 months, working at the construction site while waiting for my University application result..
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂@@ebbydmd
There are 2 groups don’t like visiting Singapore. 1 has never been, only believes hearsay. The other has visited but didn’t do their homework to travel deep instead of wide. I’ve been twice (7 days total) within 6 months and there are tons I didn’t have times to do. Will definitely come back more to explore.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@user-mi7dr8rk5i hahaha.. obviously u nvr do your homework based on what u wanted.
As a singaporean, I disagree. I take pride in my country and will confidently say that my country is the epitome of what a city can and should be. My disagreement comes from 2 main reason, cities aren't for everyone, and that the "perfect-ness" of this country makes it feel artificial. Both of these points work hand in hand, there really isn't much to do in Singapore that is outside the confines of "city." The artificial-ness also leaves a weird feeling for many travellers. A visiting friend of mind described it as "the country feels too perfect that it is surreal and I don't feel like I belong" -- a sentiment shared by many Singaporeans
If u want the Singapore experience but 3.5x cheaper, just go to Msia
Ive been to Singapore but i still preferred my home country (malaysia) because malaysia is more diverse in culture and environment
I've been to Singapore 4 times and I loved each and every visit. None of those 3 reasons have and effect on me whatsoever. Singapore may be small but it's far from boring, there's so many attractions and a good number of them you don't have to pay for. Of course it's also expensive because it's a very intriguing mix of traditional and modern, plus I'm from NYC so I'm used to places that are pretty pricey. I've been to Tokyo a couple of times to know the score. Singapore is kinda westernized but does have Asian customs and definitely law regulations. I feel a lot safer in Singapore than anywhere else in the West.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k😂
My mom lived there for 10 years and my grandparents for 20. I hear stories every day it seems, it is a dream of mine to go with them
Hope you can visit one day!
Where are you from?
@@kamariahabdrahim6963 I live in Naples Florida
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
If you don't do your homework and don't give yourself enough time to Explore, that's why people don't like it. We went to Singapore for 7 days, I wrote an extensive travel list and we couldn't finish ! we went everywhere and STILL had so much more to do.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k I meant Extensive! not expensive
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
@user-mi7dr8rk5i lmao u been copy pasting your comment like a bot. Not everyone like beaches anyway 😂
@@joaquin-r3k Try to make up with something more unique next time
Singapore is a unique destination - especially by SE Asisn standards.
Yes... it is small, expensive, and has a 'western' vibe. All true.
However, it is a fantastic travel destination for short stays (3 or 4) days in order to catch your breath while on your way to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, or other parts of South East Asia.
In contrast to those places, Singapore is incredibly safe and clean and English is spoken almost everywhere by everyone. All signs are also in English. You will have no communication problems in Singapore.
You don't have to worry about scams or petty crimes, like purse snatching, because they are virtually nonexistent. There are no illegal drugs or drug related problems.
The laws are strict and are strictly enforced - but visitors have nothing to worry about. Singapore isn't a police state. I doubt you will ever even see a policeman.
The accommodations are world class and you will find no better tasting food (of all varieties) any where in the world.
Food at the hawker centers are excellent and provide good value for your money.
Public transportation is also excellent and also a good value.
Singapore also has one of the best and most efficient airports in the world - ditto Singapore Airlines.
In short, Singapore is well worth a visit at any time of the year - but be prepared for extreme heat and humidity at all times.
Yes, I have used a lot of superlatives in this review, but if you visit, you will see exactly what I mean.
Do yourself a favor, give Singapore a try - you won't regret it. It is a unique, remarkable travel destination - not to be missed! ✌
Completely true!
I am a Singaporean and scams is non existent ? Come on dude 🙄
@@haziqaminuddin2979 Scams exist 🤬
@@haziqaminuddin2979
Uh, I didn't say that petty scams were nonexistent - I said they are VIRTUALLY nonexistent.
Perhaps I should have said they are rare... would that suffice?
However, compared to other countries in Southeast Asia that I have visited, petty scams involving tourists in Singapore are indeed ALMOST NONEXISTENT.
Petty scams should not be a concern.
Buying gemstones in Bangkok or female companionship in Saigon? Well, you see where I'm going. Right, dude?
@@jimw.4161 just a misunderstanding but yeah you're right..
I’m from Canada and just came back from Singapore ! My wife and I just love Singapore and will definitely go back in the near future ! ❤
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As a Singaporean, I am so happy you and your wife loved the trip! I would also LOVE to go to Canada 🇨🇦
Bty I hate Singapore
Yes indeed, Singapore is terrible place to go for people with exceedingly high unrealistic expectations! For these people, please, don't come. Don't even transit at the airport! Just be on your way to some rural road in the middle of nowhere without the amenities of life. Yes, please do that.
Might be actual asia vibes that they were expecting lmao
Yes!
@@Reingoat then they havent done enough research to even skipped malaysia over singapore for even better asian vibe experience :3
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
U guys are offensiving my country
To the young people who live in Singapore, it is boring because the land is small. They see the same thing over and over again. But to the people who are married with kids, Singapore is safe and education is good for their kids. But as the kids grow to young teens & teens, most of them will feel the pressure & too much stress from school is not good too. To the tourists, it is good for them to come to Singapore for a visit. So all in all, Singapore has good and bad side of it, and it gives a different experiences for all.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement non existence because its so small. which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer all
im young but i prefer safety over being worried about my safety like not being held at gunpoint, no knifes pointed, being robbed, breaking into houses
@@joaquin-r3k and none of those countries are even safe to go
That’s why Singapore has good travel reviews, because you’re not staying for long
We don’t have much attractions to offer, the average life is just making do with life. But hey, I don’t need to worry about having a knife to my face at night all the time. Better safe than sorry tho
@@Proxy606I'm not too sure abt that
I lived in Singapore for 3 months (work). I loved every single second of that place. I was very lucky to meet kind and fun friends during my small stay which I think is the key anywhere you go.
I love Singapore 🇸🇬 I have been there twice. I have absolutely nothing to regret and I can't wait to come back the 3rd time ❤
Thank you very much for pointing out the facts.
I'm a Singaporean. It's okay. Everyone's different so we don't expect everyone to like Singapore. Some say that we don't have the Asian vibe. Maybe it's because we speak mostly English here. A lot of tourists don't realise that we're a multiracial society. So English is the main language used here. Even in schools. Everything is taught in English.
And we've many foreigners working here, especially in the service sector.
It's true it's been getting more and more expensive here.
I lived there in the mid to late 90s. Went from india to work as an engineer. Singapore maybe small but it packs a punch. I absolutely loved it and it is incredibly easy to travel to neighboring countries. Also the size of a place should not mean much to us as humans .... Singapore can be fun even if you live there for 2 years like I did. Would love to go back .... I live too far now ... In the US..... My family has heard so much about Singapore from me .... They're like ..... Lets go already la😅
"La" You still got that singaporean in you
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@goldmother2238 come lah !!! Dun lidat leh. 😂😂😂
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
Hi Manohar!
I think a reason that many people don't travel to Singapore is: Some people believe that the laws there are too strict. I admit I had these beliefs at first. And this was why I never been to Singapore and chose other places. But, my beliefs has changed. Afterall, a lot of people said bad things about China. But, when I went, it was FUN FUN FUN and it was one of the best experiences I had in my whole life.
I am from Thailand and I went to Singapore last month. My friends said to me everything was dull and unexciting. People do not smile and things are expensive. Well, you have to take what people say with a grain of salt till you see it through your eyes. I love everything about Singapore and will definitely come back.
Singapore is one of my favorite countries.
What makes your favorite? Share your thoughts .Just To own a landed house you have to be super rich,to own a car is almost 5 times expensive compare to other asian country....I prefer Malaysia is much affordable...is just my opinion only.
@@midnightrazz9585you got to compare like for like. Owning a landed home is expensive in most major cities and Singapore surely is one. Cars are terribly expensive but people here being exceptionally rich and or obsessive about cars has alot to do with it. Many new residents in Singapore are perfectly happy moving around in public transport.
Singapore is a developed country. Why compare it to a developing country?
Precisely. Travellers should compare Singapore with other developed cosmopolitan (non-homogenous) countries of the same size.
it is just too small. and singapore become developed thanks to american. I think if malaysia is not muslim maybe america can help malaysia to be developed too
@@skyzone121. Talking about your kind
Singapore is a developed country but not officially. They refused to become a developed nation on papers bcos they dont want to contribute to world bank and have their tariff increase.
@@skyzone121ehh not really. You can find people with "3rd world" behavior everywhere tbh. After interacting with people all over the world, I find sgreans actually not so bad, there are so much worse else where
Simgapore is a miraculous story. Its amazing and mulri-cultural (Indian, Chinese, Malay, English). A success story and beautiful. And full of entertainment, too.
Yes!
a so called multicultural country where they can't even speak their own mother tongue.
@@farez1577 our commonly used language is english so everyone communicate better. dont compare with malaysia. they're all mother tongue educated. singapore doesnt put emphasis on one language malaysia does. our education up till post secondary school requires us to score for english and math. if your claim is singapore lacks culture you surely dont know what youre talking about.
@@farez1577 we are not chinese emphasised like china and we are not malay emphasised like malaysia. the culture you see is by exploring.
@@531_.3 or the culture u see in singapore is literally can be found anywhere else, no authenticity
Singapore 🇸🇬 also known variously as the “Lion City” or “Garden City,” the latter for its many parks and tree-lined streets-has also been called “instant Asia” because it offers the tourist an expeditious glimpse into the cultures brought to it by immigrants from all parts of Asia. It is not your typical South East Asia city that you have visited i.e. Thailand🇹🇭, Philippines 🇵🇭, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Vietnam 🇻🇳, Cambodia 🇰🇭, Myanmar 🇲🇲 or even Brunei 🇧🇳. A combination of Modern Architecture surrounded by old British 🇬🇧 colonial buildings with lush foliage on the skyscrapers. Very westernized and contemporary yet still preserves the old rustic looks of old village settings. The price of accommodation and food tends to be on the pricey side if you dine on a mostly touristy flank. Go to hawker centers for cheaper options in Singapore 🇸🇬. There is plenty of it here and to approximate is beyond comparison.
Singapore has since reinvented itself from Garden City to ‘City in A Garden’. Almost every estate and township have well-maintained greenery, as well as go-green concepts being incorporated. Litter free and organised is a huge plus.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I live traveling to Singapore and I have been there for at least six times, delicious food, nice people, safe places, clean, sunshine, good transportation, nice hotels, many more to tell 😊
Thanks and appreciated speaking on behalf of Singapore, I am currently at Aomori Airport watching this video, greetings from Japan, and enjoy your stay in my country
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3kcry about it.
@@joaquin-r3kcry about it.
as a singaporean, i can understand why it's boring. even for us locals, we're run out of places to visit or things to do. the tourist attractions are packed right smack in the city. you get the museums, the marina bay area, the singapore river area and sprinkles of supposedly what's left of our local culture like chinatown and little india. truth is, we've cleaned up so much that even for locals we have no idea what the singapore culture is. food is priced slightly above affordable now from $6-$8 which is a lot actually. other attractions are sentosa island and our zoo or the night safaris. besides all that we really have nothing special as compared to our southeast asian neighbours. that's why singaporeans love to travel to johor bahru in malaysia for weekend trips or even fly over to indonesia. it's an efficient city-state but it has no soul. we're too cleaned up to appear beautiful in tourists eyes but everyone here is secretly wishing they could relocate. this city-state is worth visiting for 2-3 days and anything more than that you'll get bored fast.
If you think Singapore is boring please try living in Australia 😅
I'm Singaporean and I agree. I've heard the same with everyone else including family and friends. I haven't visit all the attractions fully but I got bored visiting the place twice in a week.
@@nurulnadX maybe one day i'll head there, haven't visit australia yet. the boring-ness i mentioned also stems from not having enough nature places to go to besides all that's been designated. we don't really have a space to escape the city life unless maybe heading to st. john's island or ubin. we're too manicured so that affects the way we interact in social settings as well. we really do appear as soul-less folks just on autopilot most of the time. as a kid who had the 90s to grow up with, the changes has been too much too fast. maybe i'm being nostalgic cos i miss those days but singapore now is just too plastic. everything is squeezed into specific areas like kampong gelam, chinatown and little india. outside of all these places where can we go to completely unwind? orchard is dead, sentosa's too expensive and the nature reserve's will always be packed on weekends cos that's the only place we all go too for respite! 😆 no doubt we're efficient in a lot of things and i appreciate that. it's just finding little pockets of spaces where we can socialise as is, being a little carefree from the day to day and relax. we don't have much over here. hence we relocate else where after a few years of hard work and saving up.
@@decipherist U seem to miss the singapore when its not as developed. not many buildings. not as expensive. But if that were the case, we would be dragged in the sand by neighbours, other more powerful countries. Its either u stagnate, regress or progress. U seem to be stuck in the past. If thats your mentality, we dont need you here. get out.
Singapore is like playing with a game console. It's great, brings so much fun instantly but that's all of it. In few days you will get bored.
I would prefer to get along with friedns walking in nature, hiking, fishing or any other outdoor activity.
Just got back from vacation in Singapore and i missed it already. Lots of fun things to do there - we went to sea aquarium, universal studios, art science museum and boat ride around Marina Bay. Everywhere is clean..toilet is clean and river is clean. Worth a visit ❤❤
Seems like u did ur research!! SG is alot more affordable than most thought. We eat at coffee shops and hawker centres.. or even shop houses or restaurants. I'm still exploring my 'little' home as a local.😊
Been in SG four times and always want to go back. ❤ the place and the people. They are respectful. You feel safe 🙏🇵🇭
Finally someone who did their homework about our country. Thank you.
It is surely one of the best place to visit. It does have some kind of positive vibe that you don't feel everywhere else.
Been to Singapore twice as a kid. Love it!
Now I'm going to go there with my wife. Hope we have a good time like I had.
I've been twice absolutely love Singapore.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3kcry about it.
Most importantly, Singapore is SAFE.
of course u travel 16hours for the safe neighbour lollll...
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Yea Im Singaporean and have to say it’s safer than a lot of other countries
All these countries you mentioned is not as safe and clean as Singapore
@@steventay5834 yet u still travel to thailand and US, why? i tell u, becuz its fking boring as hell
Singapore, as a travel destination, is not for the low-budget backpacker's mindset.
Expensive is relative. The people who include Singapore in their travel itinerary have budgeted for it. They want to see and experience the cosmopolitan environment, the orderliness, the blend of the different peoples of the world, their cultures, languages, religions, foods, dressing, the respect extended to different ones, etc. Singapore is a microcosm of the world, a melting pot in a harmonious blend of people the world over.
Small and boring? Well, if you're myopic in your worldview at this juncture, we beg to differ. When you've traveled further, get older, acquired some nest eggs, you’ll find the convenience that Singapore offers is unbeatable. Convenience is the buzzword in Singapore for all peoples. Another is efficiency. Everything works on this island.
Westernised? Cuts both ways. If you're English-speaking, one major hurdle is overcome immediately. English is spoken and used everywhere by everyone in every nook and corner and by all establishments. On the surface, from the outset, Singapore portrays a westernised society. Scratch the surface, and you'll find entrenched deep racial, religious, and cultural norms of the major compositions of the Singaporean and foreigners at play in a well-managed harmonious setting and space extended to all.
For me Singapore is the world’s best country to visit. Last year, I had been there and next month I’m travelling there again.
If I could get the opportunity, I would love to settle down in Singapore forever. 😊❤
Best country in the world is a bit stretch. Its a communist country disguides as democratic at best.
Amazing!
Hahahaha... we may b expensive in a way but surely there r plenty of good foods if u know where to find. Cheers
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Whoo glad that u enjoyed Singapore! But pls take note that if u want to settle down in Singapore is that the cars and houses are very expensive. Also that if u have kids the education system is so top notch that u might have to give ur kids tuition or some help. Other than that yeah Sg is not actually that expensive and for the safety and greenery and spirit and high tech stuff it’s really great to live in
Singapore is city and country. As city, it is big but as a country, it is small...
Singapore doesn't has seashore, beach, mountain, forest, waterfall, savana.
Living in singapore feels pretty monoton. You cant climbing, hiking, diving, surfing, camping.
Number 2 favorite place for food, never had any real bad experiences. I've been there over a dozen times and I have not been fined or caned yet so that is W for me 😂
You've been to SG a dozen times, are you on business trip? Where are you from?
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I was living is in Singapore almost 15 years never get boring,and still love ❤️ and miss Singapore so much ,very safe ,clean ,multicultural ,good environments ,I love Singapore ❤
I don’t disagree with anything you said, but the three points are valid imo.
1. Even if we just compare Singapore to other cities (not countries) in Asia, in terms of really unique sites, it is somewhat boring. It has nice malls, restaurants, and the amusement parks, but is that really something to go all the way to Singapore and spend so much money on?
2. Piggybacking off point one. For what’s being offered in Singapore, it is certainly expensive compared to other major Asian cities that offer the same things.
3. That you even have to point to a “Chinatown” or a “Little India” sorta underlines the point about people saying it’s very or too westernized. Yes, Chinatown has lots of Chinese culture and Little India has lots of Indian culture, but outside those places (I.e.-the majority of it), what culture are we looking at?
It’s no shade though. 😂 I love Singapore and I love Singaporeans even more. ❤
state some examples of what cities are more exciting than Singapore? Please elaborate. Also take into account the size of singapore. Go ahead.
@@Drippinonyou Instead of answering this question, I'd like to flip it on its head and ask you: what is it that you think makes Singapore more worth a visit for someone traveling to Asia for the first time over other major Asian cities?
@@tc2334 if you are big foodie, u might appreciate straits chinese/local food in singapore. Also, if u apprecate clean streets, minimal traffic jams and efficient urban environments. Basically city life. The same reason why people prefer tokyo over kyoto.Usually, people from the west will visit a few asian countries like SG, Thailand, Indo, phillipines. Its never one country because of financial reasons.
@@Drippinonyou These are all things that can be appreciated elsewhere and more affordably. I don't think Singapore is a bad place. It's great, but I think if someone's coming from the West and they want to experience Asia for the first time, their time would be better spent in other countries...at least on their first time around.
@@tc2334 you cant get sg hawker food elsewhere. and how affordable will it cost for a plate of fried hokkien mee or bar chor mee which costs 4 bucks. You cant get it cheaper elsewhere.Michelin rated too. If u come from the west and want to try hawker food all conveniently located in hawker centres, singapore is the place to be. Like i said, singapore is not the most cultural city to visit but people come here for the food, attractions and clean city life.
Just my POV: I travelled to Singapore & Taiwan, honestly, Singapore doesn't have many things to explore, but Taiwan (TW) does.
I will definitely choose TW for a 3-4 day trip instead of Singapore. Here are the reasons: the cost, living standard and public facilities are not much different between 2 countries; TW's climate is more comfortable; both of them are island but TW's size is much bigger with combination of nature, tradition, modernization experiences; street food is easiser to find in many places with diverse ranges in TW. Many TW people can speak English, even local vendors, but if they don't, no problem, I have Google translate 🎉
Love what you say & also some of the comments below! Thanks to all of you guys who love SG 🥰
I love Singapore and have been coming here for countless times since 1994. There are so many things to see and do. Not boring at all.
Singapore is safe, has tons to do and many cheap & free options (like free water parks/ hawker markets/ gardens)
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
idk who said they didn't like it, but as an Indian, I visited Singapore twice. It was beyond amazing! The airport itself, the food, the people, the places, gardens by the bay, sentosa, everything was so beautiful! i enjoyed every bit of my journeys! now i am literally thinking of settling there in the future.
Di Indonesia kami punya banyak air terjun, gunung gunung, perkebunan teh terhampar banyak, makanan murah di Jogjakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Makasar, Bukittinggi, Palembang, Surabaya dan kota-kota lainnya, menyelam di Raja Ampat Papua, Bali, Lombok, Lampung, Bunaken, Maluku Utara, Karimunjawa, Banyuwangi dan masih banyak lainnya. Kenapa harus mengagumi negara lain 😊😊
I am Singaporean. She is entitled to her personal opinion. A lot will depend on her budget and visit with an open mind....no perfect place.
Do tourists expect us to be rice farmer ?
Less robotic 😂
My wife is from Singapore and still has extended family there, so we visit a lot. We have found quite a lot of things to do there, and that excludes the common things like Gardens by the Bay and the glitz at Sentosa. We’ve found a lot of natural beauty in Singapore, from the Botanical Gardens to MacRitchie Reservoir to the Southern Ridges, there are great hiking opportunities (as long as you get an early start). In terms of westernization, if you get away from the core areas and visit what I believe Singaporeans call the heartland, you get a much more traditional, but still upscale, SE Asian vibe. The key to visiting Singapore is to get out into the neighborhoods. Can’t help a lot with the expense, as Singapore does have a very high cost of living and hotels are quite expensive. We don’t stay at five star hotels and we don’t stay in the core areas. Plenty of good, less expensive hotels near Chinatown. If you insist on eating at name brand restaurants, just like anywhere, you’ll pay a premium. But hawker centers and kopitiams serve great food at a fraction of the price. You can pay a couple hundred USD’s for a seafood meal at Jumbo, or you can pay less than $100 for a similar meal at a seafood place connected to a market, and even less for BBQ at at places like Serangoon Gardens or the East Coast Hawker Center.
Thank you for speaking up for Singaporeans 😊Being "small" could be our advantage as well. Delicious foods from everywhere around the world can be found in Singapore and reached within minutes! Sure, other countries has delicious food as well but they may be hours of travel time apart.
Where is this?????
Is this old video??????
Been sleeping?😂😂😂😂
It’s an absolutely beautiful and wonderful place to visit. People who say those things do not know how to plan their trips well. Even in the most expensive cities in the world, you can travel budget friendly by doing your research well before hand. I’ve been to Singapore few times and I can say that public transportation and food is cheap. Plus you can always get cheap hotels online. So it’s all about doing your homework before hand
Well say.... welcome u again. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k have you been there ? If not, then shut your mouth
@@joaquin-r3kYou a bot or smth😕
I love & visited Singapore 3 x the past 12 months 😊. It is one of the safest countries i have travelled. Specially for a female solo traveler.
I do agree that Singapore is quite expensive and a bit limited.
Narration is a bit too fast. Is there a local part of the global movement for converting and reducing energy consumption, and developing a more sustainable and renewable economy? Thank you!
I don't care about other people's thoughts. My own experience is enough to make me love Singapore. The locals are so kind and them being expensive is expected. Come on, it's Singapore. What are you expecting for? Something cheap? Just go somewhere else. I'm okay with everything there.
@user-fz9dn5bs7e bro... connect with a local n u can get nice n cheap food. Trust me. Greeting from a Singaporean. 😋
It seems very exotic to me but with a western flare. Thanks for sharing your info! 😊
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I loved travelling to Singapore. I love Singapore. I had a wonderful time there. The people were great.🇸🇬🇬🇧
If It's better than their country, they don't like
😂😂😂
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I think another really similar destination is Hong Kong but they are more fun and less boring. More nature and more history. Singapore’s tourist spots are too artificial. Garden by the bay, marina bay sands, Santosa etc. It’s like a Dubai in Asia where everything is new and shiny but very artificial. It’s like a theme park
prefer straits chinese/peranakan food over Cantonese food. so no to hongkong.
Singapore is actually a good few days trip. I live in Bangkok so a trip to Singapore is a nice chill day and eating trip. I don’t think people will fly from another half of the world for it but maybe one stop between other countries.
Yes it’s a city state so I would say 3 days is perfect
Why would you go to Singapore to eat food? Maybe Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh or KL.
@@coreana.aesthetics It has two specific restaurant that I like and a good transportation and walkable city is a plus. Never been to Manila yet but I also have favorite restaurants in HCM. Each city offers different options so food always the highlight for me.
@@coreana.aestheticsHis ot her choice.. 😂😂😂
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I loved everything about Singapore, except the weather! I'm in southern Australia, we have very hot summers, but the humidity in Singapore was almost unbearable! It's a beautiful city, with friendly people, and it's so clean and tidy.
It sounds like people travel there without doing any research and just expected to be something that's not
Yes 😅
yes and they expected Singapore to be like the rest of South East Asia and cheap. Not researching Singapore is the only developed country in South East Asia.
Or - hear me out - they don’t want to get caned for cussing, holding hands with their spouse, or drinking water on public transport. Call me crazy, but I don’t wanna travel to places like that.
@TheBLGL ok DONT GO TO SINGAPORE the whole video is about people not doing their research and expecting it to be a place that it's not if you don't want to go to Singapore DONT GO TO SINGAPORE
@@TheBLGLWhat? That's ridiculous. Nobody's gonna get caned for any of those. Caning is reserved for really serious crimes. Cussing and holding hands (might be an issue in muslim countries but we're not one) totally okay in SG, won't get you even a fine. For drinking water the mrt staff usually close one eye, it's usually okay if done discreetly, never heard anyone being fined for that. You don't even know anything about us yet try and spread fake crap like this.
Jeez as a singaporean you’re right about the food, hawker centre food is absolutely amazing and no one can convince me otherwise, it’s also quite affordable even though I won’t say it’s the cheapest thing you can get. I eat it on a weekly basis, don’t get sick of it one-
I would love to travel with you.. I love Singapore don't dee the problem.. love and blessings 🙌 😊
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Been to Singapore each of the past 3 summers and it never gets boring.
The people who say that are probably ignorant and still think of Asia stereotypically as Oriental, backwater, cheap, etc. I'm kind of happy if they can stop more of their similar kind of ignorant people from coming to Singapore.
'Singapore doesn't have asian vibe' means that Singapore doesn't offer a rich cultural heritage and history, it doesn't have ancient architecture, people who wear ethnic/cultural outfits are rare, and overall it looks like a newly built city with rarely anything ancient, it looks like some city in USA. I'm not complaining here, just explaining a pov
Singapore is above and beyond NYC.
Ii is worth traveling.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3k That is precisely philippines, thailand, and Indonesia can offer - beautiful beaches, watersports. Why Singapore want to repeat that again lol. Thats why Singapore offer other factors that philippines, thailand, and Indonesia cannot afford to do.
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
I’m Singaporean and I came back after 7 years and I feel Singapore is starting to become a place for how I remembered.
One major issue is the society. The people imo has become an “entitled “ society. People seem to be less caring.
Thailand on the other hand, me just learning the basic language just forces you to be polite with the “ka and krub “ it works. It actually makes the place welcoming and respectful to others.
The activity’s in Singapore is plentiful, is the culture is starting to become bad,
Singapore is the worst county in Asia. People are rude and hotels are super expensive. Go to Malaysia as the people there are a lot nicer and your money goes further.
Honesty, I really hope fewer tourists come to Singapore. Singapore is just so crowded as it is to travel daily, which is a nightmare. With fewer tourists coming, at least we can breathe while taking public transport.
Singapore is on my destination bucket list.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
I am a veteran licensed tour guide in Singapore and have worked n many major events (F1, Zoukout, Fashion week, Gourmet festivals). I can say with certainty people who complaint that Singapore is too small, hot, and boring are mostly the "tight budget travellers" staying in Geylang, Balestier, or Lavender airbnb. Most can't afford to splurge on average luxury dining and attractions to made their trip a memorable, and why won't they feel miserable? When you travel with ready and spare cash, you're pampering yourself and your love ones.
Singaporean aren’t so friendly
I agree with your views. Although Singapore is small but there are many places not known to foreigners. My advice to visitors is to mingle with the locals , eat and go to places where the locals are. Im from Malaysia and have been living here for a long time , never been bored.
Yeah Singapore is small but for short trip like 3 or 4 days, you can still enjoy a lot of things there. The only thing that kinda turns me off most of the time (i am a frequent visitor to SG) is most but not all are very rude or impatient so i kept saying sorry or need to be extra cautious when dealing with them when i was there 😅 but to summarize it, it is still a worth to visit country !
Yup. especially the old uncles/aunties.
Since when Singapore's average salary is higher than of US? Are you comparing it with Mississippi?
You are not Singaporean but you sound very Singaporean. Maybe Singaporean roots? Or grew up in Singapore?
I’m Australian!
@@DanaWangbybirth?
I don't think SG salary is higher than US
Living here in SG and yes SG is boring as hell
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Yes, Singapore is expensive. If they wanted cheap pl dnot visit Singapore.
Knowing Singapore is small .whats the problem..boring can happen in the big country.
Like in the big country lots of they people's aslo never visit other city or province in there country .
People just like ro talk..lots of them make no sense.
These reasons are all valid despite your responses. I had a lot more fun in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam because of the rawness, the loose and chaotic vibe, and the many authentic and historic parts of these countries. Singapore is too much like being here in Australia, it's just a tidy modern city with Australian prices and strict rules like Australia. It's a family friendly destination, but isn't exactly fun for young people or uniquely interesting apart from the massive manufactured tourist attractions.
After visiting Thailand, Singapore is boring AF. People in the train seem so depressed and lifeless. That was my opinion visiting Singapore for a week, going to Thailand and coming back to Singapore for a week again. And no, I don't go to Thailand for parties, booze, women 😂
yea great job for spreading the good news about sg! The public transport is amazing I take it everyday and everywhere, its so convenient too!
Singapore is the only Asian country I really want to visit.
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
I feel hurt that they said Singapore is small and boring,but we should never never judge countries by their appearance
Don't feel hurt, on the contrary, you should feel grateful for its size cs at least it was protected by two neighbouring countries during the tsunami😮😢
Singapore is a great place, the problem is the people. They're just rude & disrespectful
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
You are right. Rude and disrespectful, to people who are rude and disrespectful. Reciprocated. If you look at how many many foreigners behave in Singapore, there is very good reason to be pissed.
I’m sure they’re just rude and disrespectful to small-minded people. What makes a place great is its people.
GOODBYE IM SINGAPOREAN AND I THINK THINGS ARE REALLY EXP BUT AS LONG AS YOU DONT GO TO TOWN ITS FINE LMAO JUST GO TO LIKE A NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPPING MALL SO ITS A LITTLE CHEAPER THAN TOWN. no but like even singaporeans (as soon as possible) we go to oither countries lol
I would love to visit Singapore.
Singapore: one big mall country.
High salaries in singapore? Are you sure? 😅
if you're not, you're not working hard to achieve high salaries lol
Hot n humid. Crowded. Expensive . Just malls. Fake beach..I mean comeon😅
On Wednesday will be my 5th time visiting Singapore. lol
Welcome😊
I feel like it's worse for Malaysia as it's neither here nor there: it's not as exotic as other Asian countries, while at the same time also doesn't attract tourists who prefer a more urban/modern/westernised country like Singapore. Most of the time it's just a detour for people visiting places like Thailand or Vietnam.
Nah, visit Malaysia or Indonesia instead where your currency stronger than them , and also more greenery experience
Singapore have them too albeit not as vast. You people just stuck in touristy area and complain. Lmao.
Greenery experience means rural undeveloped places with bad amenities. Singapore is very green, well maintained and very organised. Almost crime free. Can’t expect the same from people in rural areas in other countries. First thing first, language is a big no no already.
Singapore is a garden city full
of greenery for your information
@@vennsim71you absolutely right
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
Every time I visit Singapore, I am always fascinated by the different experiences that I encounter.
Honestly, I feel like in a paradise.
I like the food, the scene, the people, and all others.
As if I am at the Bonifacio Global Center (BGC), Philippines, multiplied how many times.
In Singapore, I don’t worry about going from one place to another. I feel so safe and tranquil. I can hear Mass and feel comfortable because English is spoken everywhere.
Actually, the food servings at the Hawkers Center are good for two persons.
I feel so safe in Singapore. You can leave anything and when you come back to the place where you left your things, surely you will find them on the same spot.
Well, we can learn from the story about the elephant and the four (4) blind people.
Mama, my mother is always telling us, “ food for you may be poison to others.”
Expensive since no beautiful beaches, not a paradise, boring- no watersports, no thrills and nothing to do and exitement which the philippines, thailand, and indonesia can offer
@@joaquin-r3kshut up. Stop copy pasting this on every single comment.
Beauiful but not charming. Sales staff are not so warm, is this true?
Depends where u hire them from. Most sales attendants are foreign hires.
I actually can’t wait to visit Singapore… it’s so beautiful and interesting to me, it has its unique way to be and I love it!
Put shortly, the criticisms themselves are actually correct.
It's put shortly in the caption:
"Why people don't like visiting Singapore"
She doesn't say true or false, she just STATES the reasons followed by a short personal opinion on each
I think people don’t have the right expectations for Singapore 😅
Do you even know singapore has a natural hotspring?
@RonLarhz so does Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, etc etc not to mention italy... what are you trying to say
@@DanaWangBut you didn't dismiss any of the criticisms or offer a different point of view, you just reinforced them by explaining why they exist.
I've been to Singapore once and I absolutely love it! I'm visiting Singapore again this year.