Why a Westerner Chose to Live in Punggol, Singapore

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
  • Day in the life of a Dutch living in Punggol, Singapore. Falko has been living in Singapore for 3 and a half years and he's married to a local. He recently purchased an apartment with his wife. Why did he choose Punggol? What does he like about living in Singapore as a foreigner? Big thanks to Falko for letting me stalk him for the whole day! / falkojordans.nef
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    00:00 I Found an Angmo in Punggol
    00:52 Why He Moved to Punggol
    03:32 What an Angmo Eat at Kopitiam
    08:13 His Favorite Thing to do in Punggol
    10:26 Culture Shock in Singapore
    12:40 What an Angmo Buys at local Supermarket
    13:55 Apartment Tour at Punggol!
    16:13 Meeting His Local Friends
    18:51 What He Likes About Living in Singapore
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 334

  • @zeiss72
    @zeiss72 Рік тому +104

    Kudos to Falko for going the extra mile to integrate himself into Singapore. His warmness and open heart makes him even more enduring. The story about the dinning table was very touching.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +3

      Thanks! My dad is always super proud that some of his work made it out of NL!

  • @MrKevinliow88
    @MrKevinliow88 Рік тому +96

    What a nice Ang Moh Falko is. I felt so touch when he expressed his appreciation that how welcoming Singaporeans are.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +4

      It's an open heart and the sharing of food that makes mingling here so easy!

  • @muatikah
    @muatikah Рік тому +136

    I love Falko already. Give that man a passport

    • @kateli4812
      @kateli4812 11 місяців тому +3

      He has a 🇳🇱 passport? If so why change to SG one? PR is good enough for him

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +2

      A PR would be nice for sure

    • @mindful47
      @mindful47 10 місяців тому

      No need , CPF is silly

    • @lindc1070
      @lindc1070 9 місяців тому

      ​@@mindful47CPF is great

  • @dawnho7744
    @dawnho7744 Рік тому +48

    Falko and his wife are really friendly. I wasn't sure if approaching strangers for and following them around would backfire but they were so receptive. That was really very nice!

  • @Syn741
    @Syn741 Рік тому +112

    what she says about milo is true. the truck always taste better. I don't know what they do to the milo, but they have like a special blend that no one knows that makes them taste so much better

    • @btcprox
      @btcprox Рік тому +3

      I've heard that they add some special kind of sweetened milk in the truck's milo mix, but can't confirm

    • @silverchairsg
      @silverchairsg Рік тому +3

      Argh I actually found out the answer to this question somewhere online, but totally forgot what it was. I think they add extra condensed milk or something.

    • @tigerporkie
      @tigerporkie Рік тому +2

      I think is evaporated milk? Like Milo ‘C’.

    • @gera.w
      @gera.w Рік тому +7

      i’ve also always wondered, and that is why sports day at my school at the stadium was something I look forward to - just for the milo truck 😍

    • @Syn741
      @Syn741 Рік тому +3

      @idiotidiot-is6ke I think it's a mix of condensed milk and full cream milk. Because it isn't crazy sweet but at the same time it's quite thick

  • @littlefrau7715
    @littlefrau7715 Рік тому +44

    My angmo husband loves drinking beer with uncles in the coffeeshop. Even they are speaking Singlish but they are enjoying each other. 😂😂😂

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +4

      I quit drinking 10 years ago, so I never actually had a beer with the uncles here. Who knows, one day

    • @kojak1137
      @kojak1137 9 місяців тому

      Kopi C is a good substitute! @@falkojordans3552

  • @IZTheOne
    @IZTheOne Рік тому +63

    Falko decides to adsorb the culture he's moving into that's why he could easily become friends with the locals. Another wonderful video to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!

    • @crazyeyes8584
      @crazyeyes8584 Рік тому +1

      Unlike most Singaporeans - literally one of the most inhospitable people in the world.
      How many foreigners do you know, hang out with or invite home? Also pretty insular with regards to excepting other cultures - just moan a hell of a lot

  • @jozechee9927
    @jozechee9927 Рік тому +43

    Thanks to the late Dutchman Albert Winsemius' counsel to LKY on economic strategies in the early days, SG was able to avoid economic perils and domestic hardship/chaos. His contribution was so significant that LKY bestow much national commendation and credit to Mr Winsemius. T4, Dutchmen (and women of course) have a special place in our SG story and I am glad Ojisan feature this gentleman which clearly showcase the mutual love and respect we have for one another. This is one Ang Moh we proudly call as one of us too.

  • @sgmei
    @sgmei Рік тому +29

    At 4:22, the way he ordered drinks, awesome!!! Love that he prefer to blend in with the locals, a lot of my upper management in company only likes to live the expat life, and is too scared to expand their circle. Hence always stuck with the few people they hang out with. If only more and more is like Falko. We also very curious to make friends with people from all different countries to learn about each other's culture.

    • @POS36
      @POS36 Рік тому +3

      Actually vice versa, I hope when singaporean venture out they can also Interact with the locals. Be it ang mo or whichever locals.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      I met my wife in the Netherlands, so Singaporeans do blend in when they go abroad!

  • @davishct
    @davishct Рік тому +33

    Actually finding ang moh living in heartland is a very common sight in SG nowadays. Even neighbourhood schools you will find with ang moh kids too.

    • @glennchua9043
      @glennchua9043 Рік тому +1

      I am drinking with my ang mo friends in Siglap n Katong quite frequent too. I am local Singaporean chinese.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      ​@iloveevil86 I go home on an almost daily basis, in Punggol nonetheless! Except for when I'm visiting family in the Netherlands, at those times I might be away from my home for a while

  • @UnkerDan
    @UnkerDan Рік тому +71

    Enjoyed this very much! Wished more expats in Singapore would have open mind like Falco especially when SG is such a safe place to be out to mingle any time of the day.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      Thanks! It's been really nice making friends with the locals!

  • @johnobrien2643
    @johnobrien2643 Рік тому +30

    This guy is my hero. Such a good, open hearted guy. We are American, and wife and I hope to retire to Malaysia (we can’t afford Singapore, but hope to visit regularly!) and I don’t want to live in an expat enclave, and hope to get to know locals and assimilate like he has.

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 Рік тому +5

      IMO yall CAN afford Singapore, but maybe live in heartlands instead of typical expat life of condos etc. Even as a Singaporean, i was shocked to see Asian Boss videos of how rich Singaporeans are not aware of how cheap stuff can be that they use Starbucks as a yardstick rather than ur local kopi peng etc. But hey i would retire in Malaysia too because i wanna make a small farm

  • @chengsianglim4489
    @chengsianglim4489 Рік тому +31

    Such a friendly uncle Falko! ♥

  • @takkiesiepie
    @takkiesiepie Рік тому +31

    Falco is such a nice guy and I speak from experience. I still live in the place he grew up in and he has just has a beautiful heart! So happy to see him happy over there with his beautiful wife. Also fun fact: he is a very talented photographer.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +1

      Aww thanks! Now I'm just super curious who you are!

    • @takkiesiepie
      @takkiesiepie 11 місяців тому +2

      @@falkojordans3552 :) My name is Anne. (And there are more people with that name but if I add words like Holtkamp, Vrijbuiter, Jelle and Takkie you might know :) )

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +1

      @@takkiesiepie hey!!! Lang geleden! How did you come across this video!!

    • @takkiesiepie
      @takkiesiepie 11 місяців тому +2

      @@falkojordans3552 your insta story (I love your photography so I follow your insta) but I think I came across the UA-cam channel before

  • @apangyksg
    @apangyksg Рік тому +21

    Ghib, this is what u do best by exploring the "un-said", both in Japan and Singapore.

  • @simbeekuan4056
    @simbeekuan4056 Рік тому +15

    Its so heartwarming to see someone who blended so well with the Singaporean culture and its even more heartwarming that the Malay family have grown so close to each other. Kudos to Falco for making Singapore your home

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +1

      In the end it's about the family you choose!

  • @willie8452
    @willie8452 Рік тому +68

    Another heartwarming video 🥺 Love these kind of nice and meaningful conversation 😊

  • @kelvgan
    @kelvgan Рік тому +20

    Enjoyed this video of diverse in the punggol community . The vibes of a foreigner with a local and locals. Special bonding and gathering and interview.

    • @kelvgan
      @kelvgan Рік тому +1

      Ojisan, hope you get more interviews with people in all walks of life ie locals or foreigners. But I like to see you interview Japanese people living in Singapore way of life. There are so so so many Japanese living in Singapore these times ie kids, students, teachers, workers, anyway band everywhere around Singapore estates malls parks etc etc. Maybe even Japanese footballers ie Albirex Niigata. Who knows. Someday. Anyway Thanks for everything

  • @davidhoo9093
    @davidhoo9093 Рік тому +11

    Wow.. I love your clip here interviewing a Dutch man and his family. I specially like the part where Falko said he can find an affordable lifestyle here instead of taking on an expat life and paying more.. Awesome...

  • @tkyap2524
    @tkyap2524 Рік тому +9

    Anyone who comes to add a vibe to the country is most welcome. He has settled quite nicely in.

  • @mountainguy4710
    @mountainguy4710 Рік тому +15

    You definitely hit the jackpot with Falko & Steph. Glad to see you are now brave to approach people for interviews. I remember how nervous you were the first time you did this.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +2

      In all fairness, I was happy to have Ghib over! I have to admit though, I was a bit nervous when he was rating my burger 😅

  • @veeshoe
    @veeshoe Рік тому +17

    I'll be sure to wave and say hi to Falko, his beard makes him very distinctive, if I ever see him around Punggol now 🤭

  • @leslintan7138
    @leslintan7138 11 місяців тому +4

    The body of ang moh but the spirit of Asian,Faiko can easily filled up his day and life with his hobbies,, friends gathering and starting to root in Singapore, nice❤

    • @kojak1137
      @kojak1137 9 місяців тому

      He stopped being Ang moh because is he is a nice chap, or what? He seems way more dutch than singaporean tbh, few singaporeans that relaxed and open minded.

  • @eliseww13
    @eliseww13 11 місяців тому +19

    Super love this video. sooooo much warmth, authenticity and Falko is so down-to-earth, humble and his openness to embrace and welcome locals into his life, living a non-expat life. kudos to you, Falko! and arigatou Ghib-san for sharing this w us!! We want friends like Falko too! :D

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      You're always welcome too! Can't have enough friends right?

  • @kasthurikrishnan6144
    @kasthurikrishnan6144 11 місяців тому +3

    I love Falko already too! What sweet man!

  • @TheWormooo
    @TheWormooo Рік тому +8

    The milo truck thing is the same in Malaysia too. Its so good that we used to swap shirts, lend glasses from friends etc just to queue twice and not getting noticed.

  • @lafantWF
    @lafantWF Рік тому +63

    Ang Moh in Pungol is not that surprising! Ang Moh in Ubi is much more surprising. I can give you an interview 😁

    • @leongchuan727
      @leongchuan727 Рік тому

      My block in Sengkang also got Ang Moh le..

    • @MrTakoyaki1992
      @MrTakoyaki1992 Рік тому +10

      What about AngMoh... In Ang Mo Kio!!??😱

    • @Steven-qs7zp
      @Steven-qs7zp Рік тому +1

      Mr Ghib, can you interview him?

    • @syahrin2135
      @syahrin2135 Рік тому

      nah ang mo at geylang

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 Рік тому +1

      ​@@MrTakoyaki1992that's the prev episode 😂

  • @tjichoong
    @tjichoong 11 місяців тому +4

    So true about the Milo truck! Everyone I knew shares the same sentiment! If Falko knows even about the Milo Truck, he is a Singaporean Ang Moh for life.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      The thing is, I know off the truck, but haven't had the pleasure of tasting it! Hoping Ghib gets it arranged and invites me again!!

  • @simplyme3306
    @simplyme3306 Рік тому +18

    Love the warmth and positive vibes from this vid! I guess it takes one side to accept and another to adapt in order to live harmoniously and inclusively.

  • @TTS888
    @TTS888 11 місяців тому +3

    Unique take from ghib introducing Singapore through his perspective. 👌

  • @jesselynliau9639
    @jesselynliau9639 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for your creative content: Interviewing a Dutch living in Punggol. Your interviewee has such a big heart in allowing you to tag him for his day and even inviting you to his home. Thank you for the kind words for Singapore and Singaporeans.

  • @alui5362
    @alui5362 Рік тому +17

    good idea ghib, falko is such a great guy to interview. glad you are getting out of your rut

  • @lawrenzhuang9748
    @lawrenzhuang9748 Рік тому +13

    I am surprised to see something new and refreshing. A departure from your usual video footage of food, places, etc. 👍😁

  • @kezbot2
    @kezbot2 Рік тому +20

    I've always wanted to be an expat in SG, although I'd probably be like Falko and not mix with my fellow Australians 😅 finding the culture of the locals much more interesting.

  • @lovelypal
    @lovelypal Рік тому +5

    I'm used to see ang moh in heartlands. Yishun area has ang moh too. I enjoy seeing how they order the drink and food at coffee shop, cafe & restaurant.
    As for milo drink, yes my younger brother & I love it very much. Go to Yakun & Mcdonald, we would order to drink it too😝 We grow up to drink milo

  • @sentou2353
    @sentou2353 Рік тому +4

    This just shows that you just need to be the first to approach someone and make friends. And somehow you will end up as the closest friends ever who helped each other through tough times

  • @tannie1111
    @tannie1111 11 місяців тому +2

    Good to know you, Falko. Pls enjoy your stay here...cheers

  • @martinsantoso4272
    @martinsantoso4272 Рік тому +3

    You are right! Milo truck milo is the top of the line! My daughter was so excited when she shared about the truck at her school the other day!!

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      I really need to try it one day!! Milo, help Ghib out, help me out, help all of us out!

  • @calvincheecs
    @calvincheecs Рік тому +4

    Wow !
    Ghib you so blessed to have this loving couple that so down to earth as your guest.
    These are the ah Moh we welcome ….very grounded and very real.
    Falko making effort to blend with local and having great neighbours (🎉give him a award for that!…just like you Ghib!) vs some expat think atas of themselves.
    💯 spot on on milo truck!😂😊
    Great video show! Thanks

  • @Potomacstud
    @Potomacstud Рік тому +5

    Falko is a wonderful beautiful human being with a lovely wife and wonderful friends , Singapore is proud of him and them

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      Thanksies! I'm proud to be a part of Singapore!

  • @a.l.t.777
    @a.l.t.777 Рік тому +19

    Please continue to invite Falko to your show, Ghib! Both of you are natural collaborators 🌈

    • @singaporedan7701
      @singaporedan7701 Рік тому +2

      Fully agree. You should involve him

    • @stevenl4459
      @stevenl4459 11 місяців тому +1

      I second that too, Ghib! We would like to see more of Falko

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +3

      Imma cook a brisket for NDP and told Ghib I'd invite him over for my next brisket cook, so who knows!!

    • @a.l.t.777
      @a.l.t.777 11 місяців тому

      @@falkojordans3552 Wow that’s great! Would love to see you both again 😊

  • @pengseahang946
    @pengseahang946 Рік тому +24

    This kind of videos are very refreshing. Love every minute of it. Keep it up !!! 👍❤️

  • @icilike
    @icilike Рік тому +3

    Hi Falko, thanks for letting Ghib interview you impromptu. It was great meeting u, ur wife n friends and even your home!! Well done.

  • @ashmarsim
    @ashmarsim Рік тому +8

    I'm Eurasian with Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese heritage, I'd like to think my ancestors were like Falco. Thanks for a wonderful video.

    • @ashmarsim
      @ashmarsim Рік тому +2

      Falko, spelt it wrong...

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      ​@ashmarsim cudos on spelling it correctly! In all fairness, I don't really know where my ancestors came from other than "de Zeeuwse klei" (the clay from the province of Zeeland in NL)

  • @apangyksg
    @apangyksg Рік тому +9

    The "un-said", particularly of differing cultures, especially in Singapore, love it

  • @s_shaleh
    @s_shaleh 11 місяців тому +2

    Yes! Milo truck after the cross country run in my Sec school days was the highlight of the whole event!
    Also he might be the only ang moh I've came across who likes durian. Simply amazing!

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      When my mom and dad were over from the Netherlands, they actually liked it too! Mostly the Red Prawn one tho

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Рік тому +11

    Nothing beats spending time moving around with different places with you. Really appreciate all the time that you've put into making these videos and sharing it with everyone! Thank you!

  • @joeytan2999
    @joeytan2999 17 днів тому

    I love this video. My partner is french and we are in punggol! Can totally relate to him....my guy is exactly as open minded and adaptive to the local culture❤

  • @justtomi-qp8qj
    @justtomi-qp8qj Рік тому +3

    I loved the video! So touchy, especially "Uncle Falko" part :) Talking from Ang Moh perspective xD

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      ❤ best part of my year was when they called me uncle Falko!!

  • @sookokng4966
    @sookokng4966 Рік тому +3

    ❤give him a PR. So insightful and endearing.

  • @iexan
    @iexan Рік тому +4

    Amazing conversation and thoughts with a new friend and extended family that travel thousands of miles Singapore..isnt that what makes uniquely Singapore?

  • @vskleong
    @vskleong Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the video. Salute to you for approaching a total stranger and mo to follow hi day. Love this video!! ❤
    Interesting to hear from westerners and their views on our culture.

  • @lubis1991
    @lubis1991 Рік тому +10

    This is like so wholesome. Great content Ghib!

  • @alanbingham7045
    @alanbingham7045 Рік тому +7

    Mili truck milo is definitely top. My hands and toes agree too.

  • @liahalim1671
    @liahalim1671 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for starting these episodes. As a frequent traveller to Singapore, we have done the touristy part so the last 2 visits we ventured out to the suburbs and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and trying different hawker centers. We will surely visit the places you have shown on our up coming trip in Oct.
    👍👍

  • @odechan9659
    @odechan9659 Рік тому +11

    Love this video. I stay in Punggol and see quite a few Caucasians. The Caucasian in my block is friendly. Always wanted a peek into a day in their life lol!

  • @alexsolosm
    @alexsolosm Рік тому +7

    A westerner eating Mala Da La?!?! Count me impressed!

  • @MrHengcheekiang
    @MrHengcheekiang 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the dude who integrate himself to local culture & Sg rather than most i met or know bringing in their "Own" culture here .

  • @mysoulfooddiary
    @mysoulfooddiary Рік тому +3

    Another awesome video!

  • @sujaniaslam2428
    @sujaniaslam2428 Рік тому +20

    Hi Ghib, Hi Falko, i think after this vlog, Falko will be famous in SG,, Nice vlog Ghib, its nice to see other expats live in SG, becoz me a Gaijin too in SG 😅,, SG is like my Home now,, Majulah Singapura, ❤😬🙏🏻🍺,, Love mala siangko too 😅,, Hi Falko whats d name of that mayoneisu i would like to buy it, to me japanese mayoneisu is d best you see,, 😅

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      Hahaha, mayonaise is a topic Dutch are willing to discuss. Tou xan ask our Belgian neighbours even they know 😂

    • @sujaniaslam2428
      @sujaniaslam2428 11 місяців тому

      @@falkojordans3552 ,,, hehe i only eat japanese mayouneise you see,, will look for tou xan thanks,, 👍😀

  • @chrislee4229
    @chrislee4229 Рік тому +4

    Falko words of wisdom inside the grab car. This Ang Mo is really soulful.. ❤

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +1

      ❤ never thought of myself as soulful, thanks for the compliment!

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc Рік тому +5

    Nice to see people making an effort to know one another ❤

  • @Tvyoutubeacc
    @Tvyoutubeacc Рік тому +7

    REALLY REALLY GOOD VIDEO GHIB!

  • @socks109
    @socks109 Рік тому +6

    Awesome video! 🎉

  • @Garnishes
    @Garnishes Рік тому +10

    wonderful video! beautiful storytelling. very sincere :)

  • @Mystique1633
    @Mystique1633 4 місяці тому

    Such a heartwarming feeling to know Falko likes living in Punggol too. I must say that our Fairprice finest is so well stocked up with products from everywhere in the world it's easy to live here. It's also kind of nice to step out and not see a road sometimes...just plenty of nature. Seems like a nice couple...we welcome you here in Punggol! ^^

  • @joycethor-walkingtour9027
    @joycethor-walkingtour9027 Рік тому +4

    I really enjoyed watching this video very much! Love it! 👍👍

  • @kehfoklin5906
    @kehfoklin5906 Рік тому +5

    Well done. Very enjoyable watching this episode. 👍

  • @homeycow1628
    @homeycow1628 Рік тому +5

    Thank you, Ghib Ojisan for producing this video!!! Another amazing and interesting work of yours!!! It takes a courageous & creative individual like you to step forward to approach another individual who is willing to open up to make this happen. Thank you once again for the wonderful work and content!

  • @marcuspmw94
    @marcuspmw94 Рік тому +4

    Great video Ghib ! Good content !

  • @jefferytie
    @jefferytie Рік тому +7

    I know a of singaporean couple in Colorado, they operate a food outlet selling Singaporean cum mallaysian food, and on their menu is Milo, hand carried from Singapore. Apparently, milo in the US is not the same as Milo here in Singapore.
    So I can understand Falko preferring Mayonnaise from Holland.

    • @silverchairsg
      @silverchairsg Рік тому

      I guess US Milo is sweeter and has more milk probably? I tried taro milk bubble tea (boba) in SF, and it was super super milky. Very light purple in colour due to the mmuch higher concentration of milk relative to SG.

  • @HooliganZ
    @HooliganZ Рік тому +2

    Love this video. Keep it up!

  • @Jo-lz4ie
    @Jo-lz4ie Рік тому +7

    Fully agree wif the milo truck 😊

  • @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln
    @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln Рік тому +18

    As an Ang Moh living in beautiful SG, I once tipped the auntie at a coffee shop. She was so lovely and I fell empathy and respect for her. All the locals stared at me weirdly though. I hope I’ve not done anything wrong 😊

    • @sleepandrelaxation3395
      @sleepandrelaxation3395 Рік тому +4

      If I see a foreigner, be it caucasian, black african or even a Korean or Japanese walking around in the heartlands, I would usually take a second glance.
      In most cases, it is more out of curiosity. It is rude to stare at others, hopefully as we have more foreigners in the heartlands, it becomes less of an oddity and people get used to it.

    • @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln
      @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln Рік тому +3

      @@sleepandrelaxation3395 thank you so much! What I mean is that locals stared at me because I tipped the auntie 🙂 Probably it is something that is not done, normally haha

    • @sleepandrelaxation3395
      @sleepandrelaxation3395 Рік тому +3

      @@ChrisPBacon-mo9ln Oh, thanks for clarifying. You are right, tipping is not the standard practice. Definitely not at hawker centres or coffeeshops, I would look at you weirdly too.
      As for restaurants, there is usually a service charge included in the bill which is the "tip", so most people don't give extra. For me personally, I may give a small tip if the restaurant did not include a service charge and the service was good.

    • @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln
      @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln Рік тому +4

      @@sleepandrelaxation3395 thank you so much for the suggestions. I’ve been living here for more one year, so I’m very well versed in the local habits and customs now. I will keep tipping the lovely aunties though 😉

    • @Milgram07
      @Milgram07 Рік тому +4

      U did nothing wrong and in fact, something nice albeit not expected. So the weird stare that they give would be on the positive side 😊

  • @GlenRushz
    @GlenRushz Рік тому +4

    Such a wholesome content! Great job Ghib Ojisan!!! Yesss!!! Milo truck’s milo is always the best!!

  • @jasonsoh8043
    @jasonsoh8043 11 місяців тому +3

    Falko bravo!He blended so well into Singapore style.We love you bro!😚

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +1

      I don't know who you are, but I love you too

  • @MOMOxDEFI
    @MOMOxDEFI 11 місяців тому +1

    I love this video. Heartwarming. Just made my day.

  • @LinksRoyal
    @LinksRoyal Рік тому +7

    awesome interview and Falko has seen beyond the typical oh Singapore so expensive mindset. more like him would be awesome

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      I'm sure there's more around when you start looking!

  • @silverchairsg
    @silverchairsg Рік тому +6

    Maybe one day when I'm rich, instead of buying a luxury car I'll buy my very own Milo truck instead. Like you know there's this 1990s/2000s movie where the protagonist kid's father is a super rich man who owns a mansion, and inside the mansion he has his very own Macdonald's branch. How awesome would that be to have that kind of thing just for yourself!

  • @life_of_peggy
    @life_of_peggy 11 місяців тому +1

    Great interview ❤

  • @antoineboesch1748
    @antoineboesch1748 Місяць тому

    As a🇨🇭Angmo who have been living in Singapore for 5 years, I really enjoyed your video with Falko

  • @godsbeloved
    @godsbeloved Рік тому +3

    I use to be a swim coach for AquaDucks in Hollandse Club, near Farrer area. Lovely community there, perhaps next time when they have a little one can bring their child go there learn swimming... Also the first time I tried Poffertjes lol, amazing memories I had.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому +1

      Funnily enough, we brought a poffertjes pan over from the Netherlands so we can make poffertjes on days we miss NL

  • @ipodee78
    @ipodee78 Рік тому +16

    It's so heartening to learn of people from overseas doing their best to integrate, experience and know the local culture. I like what he said about affordability that boils down to one's choice of lifestyle, Singaporeans or foreigners.

    • @falkojordans3552
      @falkojordans3552 11 місяців тому

      It all aint that expensive, but then again, I have a wife that helps me out making the cheaper choices

  • @fakiesfakies2480
    @fakiesfakies2480 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video and falko as well 🎉🎉

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 Рік тому +3

    Welcome to Sg Falko. May God bless u as to set up home & family here. Cheers

  • @HearterSG
    @HearterSG Рік тому +13

    durian, mala, shopping at local marts? bruh this ang mo is more singaporean than me, and i'm singaporean!!

  • @singaporedan7701
    @singaporedan7701 Рік тому +1

    Well done ❤ ! Great video ❤ !

  • @evfdurs
    @evfdurs Рік тому +1

    Great video!!!!!!

  • @lycan39
    @lycan39 Рік тому +2

    Great content 💓👍 Do more. 🎉

  • @til_valhalla16
    @til_valhalla16 11 місяців тому +1

    Falko and his missus are such warm, fun and endearing folks. Wishing them all the best on all fronts in their lives:)

  • @KS-gb1ne
    @KS-gb1ne Рік тому +4

    Really cool!

  • @normanbai6018
    @normanbai6018 11 місяців тому +2

    amazing content❤

  • @limbehh8494
    @limbehh8494 Рік тому +1

    Another awesome clip man ! ❤❤❤

  • @odechan9659
    @odechan9659 Рік тому +5

    Thanks Ghib and Falko for this video!

  • @squashedify
    @squashedify Рік тому +5

    Great video! Love it very heartwarming :)

  • @user-zj4zz2wd2m
    @user-zj4zz2wd2m Рік тому +7

    Good n interesting video, hard warming n welcome to singapore 🇸🇬 ❤️

  • @limchbg1217
    @limchbg1217 Рік тому +7

    Both foreign guys married to local Singaporean ladies....🎉🎉🎉

  • @whozrab5005
    @whozrab5005 Рік тому +9

    milo truck milo is the best hands down! 😂

  • @haruhi7745
    @haruhi7745 Рік тому +6

    Ah Singapore it is a great country to stay and feel safe. Ah so nice Vlog
    👍🌷❤️

  • @RubenDeAngelo
    @RubenDeAngelo 11 місяців тому +2

    I must agree with the Milo. EVERYONE who has had it in sports day.....knows nothing comes close to Milo Truck Milo!