Singapore is the correct answer to yesterday’s Wordless Wednesday Where? Thanks to the readers who took part in the challenge. Many nailed it. There are some big clues for those who know about this city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula.
The Merlion, a creature that is half lion and half fish, is Singapore’s popular symbol and mascot. Behind the Merlion is the Fullerton Hotel, a 5 star Singapore icon. I’ve heard great things about the hotel but have never stayed there. I didn’t stay anywhere in Singapore on this trip.
While on a 14-hour layover between flights, I signed up for a free tour from Singapore’s Changi Airport. It was a three-hour tour of some of Singapore’s most famous sights with an English speaking guide. Two different tours were offered. No need to worry about a visa as a passport and boarding pass are sufficient for transit passengers.
Long layovers can be tedious even for a lounge rat like myself. Some international airports (Seoul/Incheon is another) offer free tours that make passing the time so much fun that you might want to schedule a long layover on purpose.
I love Singapore for the food and its multicultural heritage. Are you a fan of Singapore? If so, why?
Thanks for being good sports and taking part in Wordless Wednesday Where.
Thank you for sharing 😊
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Thanks for visiting!😄
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I wouldn’t know it was Singapore (but maybe if I googled a bit, I would have come close 😁). Nice photo!
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Google photos would make it too easy.😉😊
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I lived in Singapore for eight years pretending to be a local. Terrific city to live in, just a bit too hot for the unacclimatized !
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I hope you enjoyed your time in Singapore in spite of the heat. The humidity is pretty tough too. Thanks for sharing.
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Enjoyed reading! Has traveling and writing been your profession now or you do anything else as well for your living?
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I’ve been retired for the last few years. My income is lower of course but I have the time and flexibility to take advantage of the lowest fares.
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Ok sir, I just asked out of curiosity. Hope you don’t mind. 😊
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No problem.😊
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A free city tour is something I’d love.
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It was a good tour — better than I expected for being free. You could also leave the tour at any point and get back to the airport on your own. A couple of people did that.
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Nice post
Thanks
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One of the woman in our writing Group
is living there. She has taught me a lot about Singapore. An expansive place, no?
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Singapore is very expensive. But there are some great food courts that are very cheap. A few years ago, one food court restaurant was the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world. You could get a meal Michelin meal for less than $10.
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That is for sure a good deal. Enjoy your trip if your are on the road!!
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I hope to get back on the road soon. Just hanging out at home for now. Are you traveling?
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I have been in Peru since 6 of July. Going back to Norway 1 of October
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That’s sounds like a great trip. Peru has many interesting places to explore. Enjoy!
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Thanks. Yes I agree, an amazing country and so huge.
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