The last video by that girl was whacked in thousands in her comment section that’s why she has to turn it off. These people just are attention seekers and wanted more people to click on their videos with no substances and misleading contents. Btw, appreciate your video debunking all these people. Good job!!
Since you all know is the most expensive place to visit, why complain when you decide to come and grip all the times? You might as well be prepared and enjoyed your holiday instead of running the country down? Anybody forces you to come?
I just got back from Singapore ❤️. Your country is simply amazing and is the best. There is so much to do. All the people are amazing. I was helped by locals so much for directions and all the time I received a warm welcome from the locals. Singapore really won my heart and I love your country so much!!!
The locals are really helpful. My wife and I experienced this when we were silently monitoring(embarrassed on our naivety) our bus route through Google maps. A local pointed out the proper bus stop to IMM shopping centre because our pin on the map was wrong. We got off just in time thanks to her. Her approach at a quick glance might come off rude because it was sudden plus the simple and straight to the point English. But we knew her intentions were good and thanked her. Really love to come back again.
I will be visiting Singapore next month. I found your channel when I searched for "How to use public transport in Singapore." Afterwards, I got hooked on your videos. Your videos are not only helpful but also presented in an interesting style, which made me more hyped about exploring the culture, food, and diversity in Singapore. Thanks for the awesome content, man! Keep smiling - that's the beauty of your videos.
We just came back from a 10 day trip to Singapore. We loved every moment. Yes, I researched first. We used MRT and buses to get around and the best thing about Singapore was the people. I took your advice and asked locals for help. They were amazingly helpful😍 thank you
This sounds a little weird but im proud of you for using our public transport system bc they save you sooooo much money. I literally never take a taxi unless im actually late, or the trains and buses have stopped running. A trip by public transport would be like $2 but $13 or more by taxi.
Many more senior hawkers only know simple English. Hence when they response using simple words straight to the point, they may sound rude. They work more than 12 hours per day, many starting since the early mornings, it is hard work.
exactly. we are just straightforward people, we have our own lives too. i dont really understand why some people are shocked when others dont have time to say pleasantries to them or have small talk...to say it more harshly, we aren't in a country to 'serve' tourists and be 'nice' to them all the time, it should be expected going to every country that u are an outside observer, not there to be pampered hahah
i found Singapore to be very nice. I had a great time. The food at the hawker centers is great. I stayed in a hotel way out on the coast and paid a low price. The hotel had a shuttle bus to and from the airport. You can take the train anywhere from there. It doesn't need to cost fortune to go there.
@@dashingheights Singapore is PRECISELY the place where you can roam around, try the hawker places for food and taste the local flavors. Safely. The room in the vid is a friking suite. And, in Singapore, she got a bargain if it only cost her 6K. Let her try Miami Beach.
I visited Singapore when i was in my high school, and i fell in love with this country. Since then, i told myself i wanted to come to stay and work in Singapore. Then i came to Singapore in my 20s and never left since. Now, I've converted to be a Singapore citizen. Haha😊 Singapore keeps improving day by day and i really love the convenience of the public transportation that i can get everywhere easily.
I love that you made this video! It's crazy to watch how many people say how expensive it is to visit. I just got back from my first trip (yesterday) and spent a week there. $1200 for the flight from LAX, around $750 for the hotel, and another $1000 (between two people) for food, activities, and souvenirs. It was a very affordable trip and we were eating like crazy! Love the MRT and getting around Singapore!
The thing about Singapore is that prices vary more widely than some other places e.g. Starbucks coffee can cost almost S$7/US$5, about the same in Western countries (but we probably earn less, so when I was in university we only bought drinks there during 1 for 1 promotions) but you also can find traditional coffee shop coffee for 1/3 of that price (though I heard some Westerners find the latter too oily/sweet as its coffee beans may be roasted in sugar/butter)
We were there in July and LOVED Singapore..sadly 6 days was not enough! Suggestion is to research first because the place is not really that expensive if you know how to get around (train and buses) Singapore you will know that it is really not that expensive - THANKFUL FOR HAWKERS! Walking would be the best thing to do because it lets you see how good and how clean the place is. Plus the honesty of the people is truly a blessing!
@@dashingheights me as a Singaporean, I really can't imagine how we would eat out if hawkers don't exist. They are the ones that make cooked food affordable
I liked this video, its very informative and I agree. I'm a foreigner who moved to Singapore 2 years ago, and I'm still in love with this country. Its a lot to do, so much to eat, food is affordable, transport as well because as you said, MRT and busses everywhere, its really convenient. I only have positive things to say about this country, lots of love !
Wow... I don't get why she made that video. I paid around 900 euros for my flights France to SG. I paid around 900 euros for 10 nights at my hotel in Outram Park. I had a small room, a bathroom but no kitchen, will take a better room next time. I did not pay a lot for the subway, it was honestly cheap. Many activities such as parks or walking in the streets are free. And I never paid 80 dollars for a meal... So weird to post that ! By the way, I think that London is more expensive than SG. I booked a two days trip with a friend and it's crazy expensive !!! EDIT : SG has museums ! Peranakan museum, National Museum of SG. Those places are culture places. Not as South Korea or Japan, yes, but still ! I'm very shocked people saying there's nothing to see in SG.
Outram park is a good location ^^ Exactly! My bad i didnt put any comparison in the video. you can cross from extreme end of the country by subway for ~$2.50 From my experience, London lacks any affordable options... or I'm too foreign to know the good spots hahah
To have a speedy food ordered with minimal questions asked by hawkers, questions you ask yourself:" eat here or packet? $3 or $4 or $5?( this means the different portion size) how you want your food to be cooked?(chilli or not?no veggies? Etc)" please observe the crowd. If you see the staff walking very fast or even run, they are not in the mood for chit chat and small talk. Unless you usually have lunch or dinner at 3pm or 5pm(3pm-5pm is the time where it is very chill and staff is doing preparation work for dinner service or having their lunch break/dinner break.
Alternatively, tourists can ask the local people in queue what they often order from the food stalls, rather than asking the busy hawkers especially during peak hours.
Was there the last two weeks, for the second time. Took MRT and bus everywhere or walked. Only one time took Grab because I overestimated my ability to handle the heat plus walking that day 😂 Hotel was maybe a bit more expensive (around 230 SGD/day) but was definitely worth it. I think I have seen most tourist spots, but I still want to go back 😊 Singapore is just a beautiful country ❤
Hello the problem is that the videos come from spoilt kids, who regards themselves to be world travelers . I am from Europe and now live in a Thai area in Thailand. I say Europe as I have travel and lived in many countries of the world more than my home country. Traveling is amazing as you experience life and culture in many different countries and debunk the media crap you see in the news. In real life you are going to met different people who like you have moods both good & bad, busy working etc, So you cannot take a single experience and say that's the whole country. I find most tourist do not prepare themselves both physical and mentally for travel ... I see this in Thailand everyday .. I have been to Singapore it's amazing country, with so many experiences to embrace.. In Bangkok & Singapore like most major city's you can pay a premium to stay in the best hotels but you can find cheaper places if you research and most of the times better .. Case in point i pay 3,500 each mth for everything, where a beach condo i can clearly see from my window less than a km away can pay up 40,000 baht just for the rent and they live in a skyscraper ... I don't pay that kind money for 2 months of my totally living expensive and live very well. Travel is great and very educational, the more you educated yourself the better your travel experience will be.
Totally agree that visitors should not base their judgement of a country on a single experience. If SG is so bad, why will there be so many visitors to SG each year? 😊
Your videos are SO helpful. We're heading to Singapore from India in about a week, and we've learned so much from you and Suitcase Monkey. Thanks! Your love for your country really shines through your content. Happy 2025!
I guess some of these TikTokers were just trying to show off how much they can effort to spend for their holidays. But instead it is a reflection of how irresponsible they were to their own pockets, and poor planner for their holidays. Another point is some travelers “hopping” but disappointed when they realized most service-providers in Singapore are not “just another Asian” who look up to them when serving them. I am not saying our service providers are right, but unfortunately most service-providers in Singapore don’t “bend their backs” when serving customers. For instant, where else do you see hawkers can have the choice to open only on selected days, or even selected hours?
Most of the hawkers are family run businesses. They spend a few hours preparing the ingredients before opening for the day. Their manpower resources usually allow them to only open for 2 mealtimes like breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner, but not the whole day from morning till evening. Weekends are usually their busiest day, so they take their break on weekdays instead. The good thing is that not all the hawkers choose the same weekday for their break, so there will always be stalls that are open whichever day you visit.
I'll be travelling to Singapore for a couple of days on my layover from Vietnam back home next month and am very much looking forward to it. Just researching what to do and visit has me so excited for this short trip. I really don't get how these people are so unprepared and uninformed before they travel to places.
A must-visit highlight in Singapore is the vibrant Peranakan architecture and cuisine. This area boasts stunning art murals and heritage gems, many of which have received Architectural Heritage Awards, reflecting the rich cultural history of the Peranakan community. It's an attraction that no tourist should miss.
We just got back from Singapore, we are already talking about our next trip! and even having to get a large private transfer to and from the airport (family of 4 with big bags!) was only $65 each way! You can get to Legoland in Malaysia for $100! So no idea who she used for her transfer!
Absolutely! Luxury isn't a necessity. You can enjoy a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Singapore. And if you're seeking nature, we have plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered in our natural reserves.
Precisely! The attention seeking youtubers only travel around the tourist spots & think they have seen the whole SG... SG is indeed small but not that pathetic 😅
If you're like me working in Singapore's hospitality industry, you'd know why these so called contents creators did they did. Literally, every day, our hotel receives requests from every Tom, Dick and Harry claimed to be travel bloggers, RUclipsrs asking free stays and free food sponsorships. We usually declined unless it is recommended by the Tourism Board. And often, they resorted to badmouthed the entire country out of spite.
She wanted luxury hotel but at backpacker's price. She wanted gourmet Michelin food but at hawker prices. Basically she wanted a luxury vacation on a "no expenses spared" basis but at a budget price. Then every developed city in the world is expensive. Why single out Spore? That's hitting below the belt.
She's been to 33 countries yet she managed to complain about the price at Marina Bay Sands LMAO, those 33 countries must have felt like hell. I just got back from Singapore and it was fantastic. I really want to visit Singapore again to explore more of it! Also thanks for the tips, I rode the transportation like a local!
I really enjoy watching your videos about Singapore, thank you! I am heading over in late January, definitely not staying at a luxury hotel, and the only thing I am worried about is the humidity.
We have many air-conditioned areas and water coolers Even in coffeeshop and the Mrt station installed huge fans while waiting for fans 1 min to 5 mins Welcome Welcome
Well, if they do not see service staff treating them like entitled king or queen just like in the rest of the South East Asia countries, they consider it rude I guess. 😂
Yea we have 4 major race in Singapore and the guy thinks there is no culture~ And the lady thinks we have no natural substance (whatever that is) when she only hangs out in MBS area~
I am right now watching your video from Singapore. It’s a great country. Every thing seems to be so nice, so clean. I am flying back tomorrow 😢. I wish to come back again soon.
The RUclipsrs and Tiktokers who say this are novices. I have been there. Cost of living is high no doubt. But, you can definitely find something within your budget in terms of food, accomodation and travel if you chose to research. There's something for everyone. The US, UK and Paris can be expensive as well. Going to Disneyland is expensive. Same thing in Singapore. The people who came were naive to think that Singapore is a third world country and should be priced and treated that way. Well, you are wrong. You are not going to find 5 star hotels in Singapore priced at motel rates in the US
"Come and witness the miracle of a country that should never have existed," That's the most honest and truthful thing I've ever heard !! I love my Singapore 🇸🇬
Great video! I am an Australian, who loves Singapore and I get quite angry with these people who try to make out they know everything about a place after a few days. In all my trips, I have never had a rude taxi driver, or a rude person anywhere! I think Singaporeans are busy, yes, but also reserved in their manner. And, culture and history is there, if you have the interest to look for it outside of the "must do's" that tourists seem to always want. I will be back very soon and can't wait ... cheers
these are just rage-baiting post. I doubt they dislike Singapore given that the video they recorded and edited really shows how beautifully and artistically crafted.
We live in the United States and will be traveling to Singapore for the third time next year. We love Singapore and agree with everything in this video. We stay in mid level hotels near the MRT lines and enjoy the hawker centers for the BEST food. We love the zoos and the botanical gardens. We love how safe and clean everything is there; a nice relief from the West Coast USA madness in the big cities here. We have found Singaporians to be quite friendly, as long as you read the room and make conversation when it is appropriate (not in the middle of a long hawker stall line!). Thank you for this video!
I think you need to take the opinions of Americans travelling with a generous pinch of salt. Their ignorance of other cultures and sense of entitlement always comes out.
So sorry we don’t have mountains and waterfalls and canyons and woods . But if we do we would truly be the greatest place on earth . Saying there’s nothing to do and no nature is nick picking on a city state. It’s like saying a person is ugly and therefore she or he should not dress up. There are so many sides to a person and similarly , there are so many attributes to a country with no natural resources. Look deeper in how hard we work to survive and make our little country as interesting as possible given our limitations. Learn to appreciate a truly harmonious multi cultural society. What does the guy mean there’s no culture here? We have so many different cultures. Very short sighted traveller. Has he visited our many museums and different neighbourhoods like Little India and China town ? People should appreciate history when visiting a place and from there you will perceive its culture.
We do have nature & historical sites... those people who only hang around tourist sites definitely could only see commercial man-made stuff & think SG is that's about it 😂
If people research a bit, Singapore is much more affordable. Grab or taxi here is cheaper than Uber in the west. Foods which are not high end western or end Japanese are actually very cheap, $20 for a very good meal in a mall or $10 at hawker center. The number of food choices is almost infinite. Hotel and activities are more expensive depending on the type and area.
The tag "Singapore" is the magic word for traffic. There are tons of these videos on many video platforms. They just don't bother to get their facts right.
I love Singapore! The only thing I didnt like about my visit there last September was how hot it was and humid! Like walking from attraction to another was not fun because of how hot it was! But all in all, Singapore is awesome!
Well, SG is summer whole year round just like any tropical country & being so close to the equator. We cannot help it 😂... However, we do have cooler months during the rainy seasons.
@@TinaLoi ....IF WE COULD MOVE SPORE TO A TEMPERATE ZONE.....WE WOULD DO IT FOR YOU❤️❤️ SPORE is just 80 miles from the equator ‼️ Humidity is NOT AN OPTION.....so sorry But know this.....many Singaporeans are slim and beautiful Less obese people... eat healthily and exercise very often with heat burning away inches ...NATURALLY FOR FREE‼️ SPORE IS SPA AND SAUNA EXPERIENCE ....see the result‼️ BEAUTIFUL❤️❤️👍👍
In short, there are a lot of visitors who don’t do their homework before coming. They see South East Asia, they assume they can spend little and yet live like a king/queen. On the same point, what natural attractions does they expect from a city state island? Mount Kinabalu or the Great Wall? But guess as long as one gets viral, who cares, right?
They forget they themselves are man made. Do they live in caves and walk around naked? If they wanted a holiday in nature, they should done their homework first. Most of the negativity are engagement baits.
Well SG is the only developed country in South East Asia, definitely different from what they see from the rest of the South East Asia countries. Though we are a city state country, we do still have historical places, nature parks & wetland reserve for visitors to explore. Even the Mandai Wildlife Reserve area is built with the consideration of preserving the nature landscape. There are some visitors who just roam around the touristy places & think they have seen the whole SG. 😂
@@geniegal78 I just want to call out those who keep complaining that SG has no natural attractions like huge mountain or lake etc. Do they go Brazil to see kangaroos, or visit Mongolia to scuba dive? These people have the audacity to complain when they did not bother to read up on what SG is about before booking the flights.
Honestly these "influencers" come thinking they can afford the luxury lifestyle, but turned out too expensive for them. They are just trying to flex. 9k for a 5day holiday? Siao Take grab from Changi to Tuas and back also don't have $90.
My first trip was from 13 to 16 September 2024 it was amazing beautiful awesome it's very nice country I love to get pr there and love to work there if any by chance 🎉
Well done, couldn't have say it better. For tourists, I'll recommend renting a bike, a cycle around our park connectors, visit a typical HDB estate, visit Palau Ubin or the other offshore islands. Go to Arab street, Chinatown, Little India.
I've been living in Singapore for 14 years. it's a great city and country. but it's true about the poor service because tipping isn't common. at times, it's very difficult to get a server's attention. besides that, it's first rate.
All she mentioned is expensive expensive, if can't afford then don't come and don't complain la, prices are stated there and not you are being cheated. Right is on your hand nobody force you.
That lady just want a luxurious experience... she's only "complaining" to get attention & to sort of boost that she's able to spend 9k in SG if you look at it from another perspective 😂
Love your videos we are coming for the first time in asia to visit Singapore you have been very helpful in the decision process to choose this beautiful city let’s hope with my french accent i can order quick enough so i don’t bother the auntie lol😂
Dear DH, I enjoyed your video. However, I think you forgot to include that we do have varying cultures in Singapore. You just cant get them if you are staying at MBS. You cant get KFC if your are in a Mcdonalds. Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street, Kampong Glam are huge cultural hotspots. Multiple mosques, temples, museums and local fare easily available.
Thank you for clarifying the disinformation, Dashing Heights. As a fellow Singaporean, I appreciate your balanced review. Singapore is Singapore- citizens here are very happy with their lives and every year, a few million tourists visit this country and leave satisfied.
I was in Singapore for 4 days 3 night and I purchase one of those prepaid tourist mrt card. I did not manage to spend all the value on it before I left which I believe was a bout 20 dollars
ah next time you can try using your credit card directly, it's always very annoying to have leftover value inside a cash card that you dont know how to use
@@dashingheights there is foreign fees involved so no thanks. Actually thought I would have spent more on transport but the people I was with like to do more walking under the hot blazing sun
Don't get the prepaid tourist card... just get the normal ezlink card that locals use, the balance can be refunded... that's provided if you do not wish to use your credit card for public transportation
You have done great work to debunk these misleading tips about Singapore. Every tourist has their taste and liking but wouldn't you want to try to eat the local food. I am a Singaporean living in Australia for almost 30 years, there are always good and bad experiences in any countries, but you can't criticise because you experience a couple of situations that is not great. Nowadays people are quick to criticise based on a few outcomes. I have coped numerous bad experience in Australia but I can't say that Australia is bad. I would love to shake your hand when I return to Singapore.
Thank you for your kind words! I fully agree with you. I feel that if in the first place the intent is to criticise then it's hard to even find something enjoyable. I often film in public, please say hi if you see me ^^
and there i was on Facebook wondering if any one could actually could give a genuine unbiased Singapore is the Worst Travel Destination review -thank you very much
Do not know the name of this youtube host. But he comes across as a very congenial and measured Singapore-apologist. Actually, there really is no need to apologise nor is an apology due to such tourists who want to wine, dine and live it up in style then complain how expensive things are in SGP, or that they found SGP to be boring, too urbanised or Westernised etc. Such tourist-bloggers ought to do their homework before they come, for goodness sake! Singapore is an open book, and an open country. Whatever info these tourists need to know about SGP is available on the internet freely. We are proud of SGP and what we have to offer. We welcome all and sundry who wish to come to visit and enjoy what we have to offer everyone whether they come on a limited budget, or have deep wallets. Cut your coat according to your cloth!!
Just spent a week on Singapore this December and was not disappointed. The public transport itself is a tourist destination. I rode all the MRT lines multiple times a day and explored the bus lines through Google Maps and Bus Router(website). I'm awestruct of this IT marvel! The static and live data is seamless! I could also eat all I want without gaining weight because it takes a lot of walking to see everything. Only thing that the disappointed me is the price of electronics. It was not cheap compared to my country. But it's an insignificant thing to be disappointed. I'd love to visit again and do a biking tour. I was not able to do so because I lacked enough research and afraid I'd be committing a crime like traffic rules and offend the locals. I would love see you cover the do's and don'ts when riding bikes in Singapore. Cheers from the 🇵🇭.
yay im glad you had a great time! The easiest form of biking tour in SG is to stick to the special roadways we have called the park-connectors. These are exclusive for pedestrian & cyclists so definitely less stressful than riding alongside cars. There are a few rental spots you could pick from that also offers A-to-B return service. Perhaps this would interest you for next time :)
@dashingheights "Park connectors", I'll keep that word in mind. I kept on observing the locals how they practice riding. I saw some local teenagers riding their bikes on the highway in a single file in the outermost lane. Then one time at a park, someone rode his bike down on an easy flight of stairs. Some personal bikes don't even have locks. Where rental bikes can be left. The list goes on. Love to hear you cover this topic in the future. 🤗😊
I love Singapore. The only issue is the heat. It’s hot any day and night. When it’s 5 degrees cooler I see people wearing jackets! But in reality it’s still hot.
I really enjoyed this video! Everyone’s entitled to their own views, and it’s fine not to love a particular country. However, this guy 9:09 making sweeping claims like 'MY is 10x better than SG' without much factual backing comes off as immature and annoying. He sounds like a young, spoiled kid who expected people in Asia to fawn over him, only to be disappointed in Singapore. Given that he lives in Thailand, he should understand the phrase 'Same same but different.' Personally, I love Malaysia, yet I find it so distinct from Singapore in so many ways.
Stayed at “1900 hotel “ located in Chinatown , $278 for 3 nights. Beautifully clean. Close to an MTR station and close to tons of restaurants and shops. It’s small but if you’re traveling, you shouldn’t be spending most of your time indoors anyways.
Thank you for your factual clarifications. I strongly recommend the tourists, especially budget travelers to view this video before visiting Singapore. Correct perspective of expectations for luxury stays in Singapore got to be correct and fair.
Though one man’s meat could be another man’s poison, thank you for debunking some of the myths and offering great tips on how a trip to Singapore can be both affordable and enjoyable. 👍🏻
The second guy... I think what happened what was that he was expecting the same type of service with the same US$ or Pound. So in Malaysia or Thailand he would get top tier service like a king due to currency but when he came to SG, his currency wasn't that strong so couldn't spend and be treated like a king
@@dashingheights another thing about Singapore, is that we have culture. The beauty of all the races and religions together. Their structures within walking distance. That's the culture. But that's not instsgranable so that's probably why they find it boring.
Good content and analysis @DashingHeights. I make it a point to do my research before I visit a country. I just came back from Taiwan. I could choose a US$100 Michelin lunch or street food. I could stay at a 5 star or 3 star. I could travel everywhere by limo or take the public transport. It is all about choice. Just don't complain when you choose to travel like a king and then say that Singapore is the worst destination. I am very proud of my country. Except for the crazy humid weather, I think Singapore is the best place to live.
In Singapore it feels to me that all you have to do is get in the public transportation system and go roam. The place is safe, the food is safe, there are beaches somewhere and they speak English. Sure it is hot and humid. Ever been to friking Miami? You can get a killer cold for transitioning from street heat to indoors A/C.
Singapore is definitely cheaper than Switzerland. Transport n food the 2 essentials for living are way 3 times cheaper. One can get food for as low as $3 but in Switzerland its $10 up.
Not just Switzerland, the whole of Europe is expensive except Eastern Europe. My son did his Uni in Germany and he traveled the whole of Europe. He said every simple meal cost him about $20 sgd, even for a simple breakfast. You cannot find a plate of rice or noodles at our hawker centre price at $5-6 just to fill up your tummy for a single meal. He missed our SG food options and the prices here. When he returned, he didn’t want to eat any food that’s European or Western. 😅
10:47= "He made me put the luggage in the car.."- I think she got mixed up between a porter & a cabby. If a driver offers to load/unload the luggage, it's a bonus. The title (driver) itself clearly says it all.
One thing I do agree about the travel videos though, our service can be quite curt as compared to other countries. We Singaporeans are always rushing here and there and I find that also impacts how friendly we appear to foreigners. Comes from our hyper fast pace of living.
Even if u go cafe and restaurant every meal also won't hit $300 per day. $100 maybe. For decent luxury meals, not including hawker. The last one is ridiculous. Stay at MBS and complain expensive. We so small... How u get natural substance? Then agn... maybe she didn't go Clementi Forest or Rail corridor. Not the most impressive but... that will be different than the ones in her clip which are just within marina bay. Plus resort to? Some people come sg just for our hawker food! Some food will ALWAYS be better than those you find in restaurants. Those in restaurants are just placed with expensive seafood or beef. The authentic taste are mostly in hawker centres. 🤦
Stay in 5 star hotels and expect to pay budget hotel prices? Travel in limosines and expect to pay bicycle riding prices ? Where do these aliens come from. Just show their low end mentality.
I am from JB, and I grew up partially in Singapore and I've lived in KL and my family is from Penang but I live in Germany and Europe now. And i always promote Singapore to people but it was very weird. Every westerner I've met don't like Singapore. They almost always skip Malaysia but they all love Thailand and Indonesia or Vietnam. TLDR, the Americans and Brits have told me they would often say "Hi, how are you? What would you recommend?" and get yelled at. tbh that's because in Europe, people only eat in dine in restaurants. Unless you're in Italy or Spain. So I believe, in Singapore, if you went to a dine in restaurant, like Hard Rock Cafe for example. And I say" Hi, how are you? What would you recommend? ". The waiter/ess would be nice as well. If you go to budget eats in Kuala Lumpur or street food in Europe and say stuff like this. They won't necessarily yelled at you but it will definitely throw them off. Like dafuq? But I also think because of the extremely high living standard of Singapore.
Some TikTokers and RUclipsrs are out to dramatise things to increase viewership and subscriber base. It's all for their selfish agenda.
Exactly
So true and this is so irritating
That's why we should not react to them at their TikTok pages.
they are really a stooge people.doing tiktok .better sell tiktok noodles
thats so true
The last video by that girl was whacked in thousands in her comment section that’s why she has to turn it off. These people just are attention seekers and wanted more people to click on their videos with no substances and misleading contents. Btw, appreciate your video debunking all these people. Good job!!
Ohhhh i wonder how the comment section looks like hahahahah
She is paid by other countries to say this stuff?
tiktok is worse than RUclips
She booked into a five star hotel and said it's expensive 🤣
hahahah ya surprise right
😂😂😂😂😂
Maybe she mistakenly sort the highest price and thought that was the lowest priced hotel 😅
Singapore is indeed the most expensive city in the world. A stupid budget hotel can cost 150sgd. Damn it.
Since you all know is the most expensive place to visit, why complain when you decide to come and grip all the times? You might as well be prepared and enjoyed your holiday instead of running the country down? Anybody forces you to come?
I just got back from Singapore ❤️. Your country is simply amazing and is the best. There is so much to do. All the people are amazing. I was helped by locals so much for directions and all the time I received a warm welcome from the locals. Singapore really won my heart and I love your country so much!!!
Thank you for your love! I'm so glad you had a great time. Come back soon ^^
Thank you for you reviews
The locals are really helpful. My wife and I experienced this when we were silently monitoring(embarrassed on our naivety) our bus route through Google maps. A local pointed out the proper bus stop to IMM shopping centre because our pin on the map was wrong. We got off just in time thanks to her. Her approach at a quick glance might come off rude because it was sudden plus the simple and straight to the point English. But we knew her intentions were good and thanked her. Really love to come back again.
I will be visiting Singapore next month. I found your channel when I searched for "How to use public transport in Singapore." Afterwards, I got hooked on your videos. Your videos are not only helpful but also presented in an interesting style, which made me more hyped about exploring the culture, food, and diversity in Singapore. Thanks for the awesome content, man! Keep smiling - that's the beauty of your videos.
Thank you for your encouraging words!! Welcome to you in advance, I hope you have a fruitful trip ^^
Welcome in advance c: Hope you enjoy your stay here.
We just came back from a 10 day trip to Singapore. We loved every moment. Yes, I researched first. We used MRT and buses to get around and the best thing about Singapore was the people. I took your advice and asked locals for help. They were amazingly helpful😍 thank you
Yay! Im glad you had a great time here :)
So smart you did your homework
This sounds a little weird but im proud of you for using our public transport system bc they save you sooooo much money. I literally never take a taxi unless im actually late, or the trains and buses have stopped running. A trip by public transport would be like $2 but $13 or more by taxi.
Many more senior hawkers only know simple English. Hence when they response using simple words straight to the point, they may sound rude. They work more than 12 hours per day, many starting since the early mornings, it is hard work.
yea good point!
exactly. we are just straightforward people, we have our own lives too. i dont really understand why some people are shocked when others dont have time to say pleasantries to them or have small talk...to say it more harshly, we aren't in a country to 'serve' tourists and be 'nice' to them all the time, it should be expected going to every country that u are an outside observer, not there to be pampered hahah
Lol, that is part of the local flavor. The founder, LKY, spoke primarily English and always had an APPALLING accent.
i found Singapore to be very nice. I had a great time. The food at the hawker centers is great. I stayed in a hotel way out on the coast and paid a low price. The hotel had a shuttle bus to and from the airport. You can take the train anywhere from there. It doesn't need to cost fortune to go there.
Yay! Im glad you had a nice time :) Come back soon!
@@dashingheights Singapore is PRECISELY the place where you can roam around, try the hawker places for food and taste the local flavors. Safely. The room in the vid is a friking suite. And, in Singapore, she got a bargain if it only cost her 6K. Let her try Miami Beach.
If someone bought a luxurious property estate and complain it's expensive. She's just trying to showoff.
well now it's not so impressive hahah
I visited Singapore when i was in my high school, and i fell in love with this country. Since then, i told myself i wanted to come to stay and work in Singapore. Then i came to Singapore in my 20s and never left since. Now, I've converted to be a Singapore citizen. Haha😊 Singapore keeps improving day by day and i really love the convenience of the public transportation that i can get everywhere easily.
To test if your truly a singaporean,you speak Singlish or you still ang moh
aw thanks for sharing! we have a very similar story ^^ Have a great week ahead!
I love that you made this video! It's crazy to watch how many people say how expensive it is to visit.
I just got back from my first trip (yesterday) and spent a week there.
$1200 for the flight from LAX, around $750 for the hotel, and another $1000 (between two people) for food, activities, and souvenirs.
It was a very affordable trip and we were eating like crazy! Love the MRT and getting around Singapore!
It was my pleasure! Indeed, with simple research and planning it’s very enjoyable :)
Miami Beach prices.
The thing about Singapore is that prices vary more widely than some other places e.g. Starbucks coffee can cost almost S$7/US$5, about the same in Western countries (but we probably earn less, so when I was in university we only bought drinks there during 1 for 1 promotions) but you also can find traditional coffee shop coffee for 1/3 of that price (though I heard some Westerners find the latter too oily/sweet as its coffee beans may be roasted in sugar/butter)
We were there in July and LOVED Singapore..sadly 6 days was not enough! Suggestion is to research first because the place is not really that expensive if you know how to get around (train and buses) Singapore you will know that it is really not that expensive - THANKFUL FOR HAWKERS! Walking would be the best thing to do because it lets you see how good and how clean the place is. Plus the honesty of the people is truly a blessing!
I fully agree!
i'd hate to eat out if there aren't any hawker centers hahah
@@dashingheights me as a Singaporean, I really can't imagine how we would eat out if hawkers don't exist. They are the ones that make cooked food affordable
Awesome great to hear that
@@tanalson Though I wonder if any tourist have found our hawker centres/coffee shops too dirty, although the food is cheaper
I liked this video, its very informative and I agree. I'm a foreigner who moved to Singapore 2 years ago, and I'm still in love with this country. Its a lot to do, so much to eat, food is affordable, transport as well because as you said, MRT and busses everywhere, its really convenient. I only have positive things to say about this country, lots of love !
Thank you for your kind words!!
Yes im falling in love each time i discover the little gems here 🥹
Wow... I don't get why she made that video. I paid around 900 euros for my flights France to SG. I paid around 900 euros for 10 nights at my hotel in Outram Park. I had a small room, a bathroom but no kitchen, will take a better room next time. I did not pay a lot for the subway, it was honestly cheap. Many activities such as parks or walking in the streets are free. And I never paid 80 dollars for a meal... So weird to post that !
By the way, I think that London is more expensive than SG. I booked a two days trip with a friend and it's crazy expensive !!!
EDIT : SG has museums ! Peranakan museum, National Museum of SG. Those places are culture places. Not as South Korea or Japan, yes, but still ! I'm very shocked people saying there's nothing to see in SG.
Outram park is a good location ^^
Exactly! My bad i didnt put any comparison in the video. you can cross from extreme end of the country by subway for ~$2.50
From my experience, London lacks any affordable options... or I'm too foreign to know the good spots hahah
Miami Beach might have cost you more with a lot less to see. Same comfort level. Dirtier streets.
To have a speedy food ordered with minimal questions asked by hawkers, questions you ask yourself:" eat here or packet? $3 or $4 or $5?( this means the different portion size) how you want your food to be cooked?(chilli or not?no veggies? Etc)" please observe the crowd. If you see the staff walking very fast or even run, they are not in the mood for chit chat and small talk. Unless you usually have lunch or dinner at 3pm or 5pm(3pm-5pm is the time where it is very chill and staff is doing preparation work for dinner service or having their lunch break/dinner break.
yea is a tradeoff speed for service
Alternatively, tourists can ask the local people in queue what they often order from the food stalls, rather than asking the busy hawkers especially during peak hours.
Was there the last two weeks, for the second time.
Took MRT and bus everywhere or walked.
Only one time took Grab because I overestimated my ability to handle the heat plus walking that day 😂
Hotel was maybe a bit more expensive (around 230 SGD/day) but was definitely worth it.
I think I have seen most tourist spots, but I still want to go back 😊
Singapore is just a beautiful country ❤
Yay! Im glad you had a good time :) come back soon!
Do come back to explore the non-touristy places 😊
Hello the problem is that the videos come from spoilt kids, who regards themselves to be world travelers . I am from Europe and now live in a Thai area in Thailand. I say Europe as I have travel and lived in many countries of the world more than my home country. Traveling is amazing as you experience life and culture in many different countries and debunk the media crap you see in the news. In real life you are going to met different people who like you have moods both good & bad, busy working etc, So you cannot take a single experience and say that's the whole country. I find most tourist do not prepare themselves both physical and mentally for travel ... I see this in Thailand everyday .. I have been to Singapore it's amazing country, with so many experiences to embrace.. In Bangkok & Singapore like most major city's you can pay a premium to stay in the best hotels but you can find cheaper places if you research and most of the times better .. Case in point i pay 3,500 each mth for everything, where a beach condo i can clearly see from my window less than a km away can pay up 40,000 baht just for the rent and they live in a skyscraper ...
I don't pay that kind money for 2 months of my totally living expensive and live very well. Travel is great and very educational, the more you educated yourself the better your travel experience will be.
great points! thankfully there are choices with better value ^^
Totally agree that visitors should not base their judgement of a country on a single experience. If SG is so bad, why will there be so many visitors to SG each year? 😊
Your videos are SO helpful. We're heading to Singapore from India in about a week, and we've learned so much from you and Suitcase Monkey. Thanks! Your love for your country really shines through your content. Happy 2025!
Thank you for your kind words!!
i've seen his videos, those are really good :)
I love to share my precious city ^^
I guess some of these TikTokers were just trying to show off how much they can effort to spend for their holidays. But instead it is a reflection of how irresponsible they were to their own pockets, and poor planner for their holidays. Another point is some travelers “hopping” but disappointed when they realized most service-providers in Singapore are not “just another Asian” who look up to them when serving them. I am not saying our service providers are right, but unfortunately most service-providers in Singapore don’t “bend their backs” when serving customers. For instant, where else do you see hawkers can have the choice to open only on selected days, or even selected hours?
hahah some shops only open in the morning and out of stock by noon !
You don't go to a hawker center and expect great customer service when you don't even need to pay 10% service charge unlike the restaurants.
Sorry. I don't really get you. Are u saying the hawkers should not have a day off?
Most of the hawkers are family run businesses. They spend a few hours preparing the ingredients before opening for the day. Their manpower resources usually allow them to only open for 2 mealtimes like breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner, but not the whole day from morning till evening. Weekends are usually their busiest day, so they take their break on weekdays instead. The good thing is that not all the hawkers choose the same weekday for their break, so there will always be stalls that are open whichever day you visit.
I'll be travelling to Singapore for a couple of days on my layover from Vietnam back home next month and am very much looking forward to it. Just researching what to do and visit has me so excited for this short trip. I really don't get how these people are so unprepared and uninformed before they travel to places.
yea it's like as if they only bought the ticket and show up
A must-visit highlight in Singapore is the vibrant Peranakan architecture and cuisine. This area boasts stunning art murals and heritage gems, many of which have received Architectural Heritage Awards, reflecting the rich cultural history of the Peranakan community. It's an attraction that no tourist should miss.
ahhh is it the one in Katong?
We just got back from Singapore, we are already talking about our next trip! and even having to get a large private transfer to and from the airport (family of 4 with big bags!) was only $65 each way!
You can get to Legoland in Malaysia for $100! So no idea who she used for her transfer!
I know right 🤣🤣
Some people just want a luxury trip but complain about it just to seek attention 😂
@@geniegal78 yea hahah normal ppl is ask first if expensive before paying 🤣
Luxury helicopter maybe 😂
Absolutely! Luxury isn't a necessity. You can enjoy a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Singapore. And if you're seeking nature, we have plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered in our natural reserves.
Precisely! The attention seeking youtubers only travel around the tourist spots & think they have seen the whole SG... SG is indeed small but not that pathetic 😅
Agreed!
If you're like me working in Singapore's hospitality industry, you'd know why these so called contents creators did they did. Literally, every day, our hotel receives requests from every Tom, Dick and Harry claimed to be travel bloggers, RUclipsrs asking free stays and free food sponsorships. We usually declined unless it is recommended by the Tourism Board. And often, they resorted to badmouthed the entire country out of spite.
Ooo wow i imagine you get hundreds of these requests. Thanks for sharing!
This is a fantastic video! I love how you spoke calmly and respectfully while providing clarification and recommendations. Great job!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for your encouraging words ^^
She wanted luxury hotel but at backpacker's price. She wanted gourmet Michelin food but at hawker prices. Basically she wanted a luxury vacation on a "no expenses spared" basis but at a budget price. Then every developed city in the world is expensive. Why single out Spore? That's hitting below the belt.
She's been to 33 countries yet she managed to complain about the price at Marina Bay Sands LMAO, those 33 countries must have felt like hell. I just got back from Singapore and it was fantastic. I really want to visit Singapore again to explore more of it! Also thanks for the tips, I rode the transportation like a local!
Im glad you had a great time! come back again soon :)
I really enjoy watching your videos about Singapore, thank you! I am heading over in late January, definitely not staying at a luxury hotel, and the only thing I am worried about is the humidity.
Thank you for your kind words! Have a fruitful trip ahead :)
Just stay well hydrated & it will be helpful to have a mini fan with you. 😊
🎉❤❤Welcome you and family or friends to Singapore. Hoping to bump on you your Jan visit
We have many air-conditioned areas and water coolers
Even in coffeeshop and the Mrt station installed huge fans while waiting for fans 1 min to 5 mins
Welcome Welcome
Them: Singapore is too hot!
Literally every SIngaporean: You think!?
WE WERE BORN INTO IT
Vegas even hotter
Come to the Philippines in summer months. You will go from white to brown in just a day! 😂😂😂
I visited in February and I can't recommend hawker centres enough. The quality, quantity and price can't be beat.
Agree! SUPER value
5:43 I don’t get it. How tf are MBS staff rude and unkind? I’ve been there and they have all been very kind and welcoming.
hahah sometimes if comparing to a very different standards, expectations can be unforgiving
@@dashingheights true…
Well, if they do not see service staff treating them like entitled king or queen just like in the rest of the South East Asia countries, they consider it rude I guess. 😂
@@geniegal78 lol
Yea we have 4 major race in Singapore and the guy thinks there is no culture~ And the lady thinks we have no natural substance (whatever that is) when she only hangs out in MBS area~
They are just attention seekers 😂
Hahah yeah before we deny something should try to self disprove it first!
😂You are hilarious! I would never follow those ridiculous ignorant people. I enjoyed my time, can't wait to go back❤
hahahah yay!
Yup, those bloody show offs in social media.
I am right now watching your video from Singapore. It’s a great country. Every thing seems to be so nice, so clean. I am flying back tomorrow 😢. I wish to come back again soon.
I'm glad you have a great time :) I'll post more videos for you to see more of SG until your next visit ^^
The RUclipsrs and Tiktokers who say this are novices. I have been there. Cost of living is high no doubt. But, you can definitely find something within your budget in terms of food, accomodation and travel if you chose to research. There's something for everyone. The US, UK and Paris can be expensive as well. Going to Disneyland is expensive. Same thing in Singapore. The people who came were naive to think that Singapore is a third world country and should be priced and treated that way. Well, you are wrong. You are not going to find 5 star hotels in Singapore priced at motel rates in the US
agreed!
"Come and witness the miracle of a country that should never have existed," That's the most honest and truthful thing I've ever heard !! I love my Singapore 🇸🇬
yess! majulah Singapura :)
"Haiya" some of those TikToker comments would even make Uncle Roger put his leg down from chair!
his chair will break after watching this
Great video! I am an Australian, who loves Singapore and I get quite angry with these people who try to make out they know everything about a place after a few days. In all my trips, I have never had a rude taxi driver, or a rude person anywhere! I think Singaporeans are busy, yes, but also reserved in their manner. And, culture and history is there, if you have the interest to look for it outside of the "must do's" that tourists seem to always want. I will be back very soon and can't wait ... cheers
Heya! Thanks for sharing your love ^^ I hope you have a fruitful visit very soon :)
I love that you made this video
thank you for the love ^^
these are just rage-baiting post. I doubt they dislike Singapore given that the video they recorded and edited really shows how beautifully and artistically crafted.
hahah ya maybe i still find it difficult to believe they think this way
We live in the United States and will be traveling to Singapore for the third time next year. We love Singapore and agree with everything in this video. We stay in mid level hotels near the MRT lines and enjoy the hawker centers for the BEST food. We love the zoos and the botanical gardens. We love how safe and clean everything is there; a nice relief from the West Coast USA madness in the big cities here. We have found Singaporians to be quite friendly, as long as you read the room and make conversation when it is appropriate (not in the middle of a long hawker stall line!). Thank you for this video!
yay happy to hear that you're enjoying my home city. Wishing you many more fruitful visits ahead ^^
Great debunking 🇸🇬
Thank you CK!!
Well done brother, 👍👍👍!
Thank you for your support!
I think you need to take the opinions of Americans travelling with a generous pinch of salt. Their ignorance of other cultures and sense of entitlement always comes out.
All Americans? Always comes out? Pretty sweeping statements eh...just like the videos in here? 😉
Singapore is just a small city state country, why do they always complaining but they still travel here? Bunch of moron's...
I think it could be anyone, either way I hope to share the naked truth about Singapore ^^
So sorry we don’t have mountains and waterfalls and canyons and woods . But if we do we would truly be the greatest place on earth . Saying there’s nothing to do and no nature is nick picking on a city state. It’s like saying a person is ugly and therefore she or he should not dress up. There are so many sides to a person and similarly , there are so many attributes to a country with no natural resources. Look deeper in how hard we work to survive and make our little country as interesting as possible given our limitations. Learn to appreciate a truly harmonious multi cultural society. What does the guy mean there’s no culture here? We have so many different cultures. Very short sighted traveller. Has he visited our many museums and different neighbourhoods like Little India and China town ? People should appreciate history when visiting a place and from there you will perceive its culture.
We do have nature & historical sites... those people who only hang around tourist sites definitely could only see commercial man-made stuff & think SG is that's about it 😂
Yeah i feel the same way, well said! If i were to guess… he might have been here too briefly and gave up before finding out
I love Singapore and can’t wait to visit in December!!
that makes the 2 of us!
Have a fruitful trip ahead ^^
If people research a bit, Singapore is much more affordable. Grab or taxi here is cheaper than Uber in the west. Foods which are not high end western or end Japanese are actually very cheap, $20 for a very good meal in a mall or $10 at hawker center. The number of food choices is almost infinite. Hotel and activities are more expensive depending on the type and area.
I concur!
The tag "Singapore" is the magic word for traffic. There are tons of these videos on many video platforms. They just don't bother to get their facts right.
Hahahahah i guess good for me too??? 🤣
I love Singapore! The only thing I didnt like about my visit there last September was how hot it was and humid! Like walking from attraction to another was not fun because of how hot it was! But all in all, Singapore is awesome!
I agree... indeed everywhere is very hot and humid most of the time. The best days are actually cloudy days hahah
Well, SG is summer whole year round just like any tropical country & being so close to the equator. We cannot help it 😂... However, we do have cooler months during the rainy seasons.
@@dashingheights Welcome to Miami Beach.
@@TinaLoi ....IF WE COULD MOVE SPORE TO A TEMPERATE ZONE.....WE WOULD DO IT FOR YOU❤️❤️
SPORE is just 80 miles from the equator ‼️
Humidity is NOT AN OPTION.....so sorry
But know this.....many Singaporeans are slim and beautiful
Less obese people... eat healthily and exercise very often with heat burning away inches ...NATURALLY FOR FREE‼️
SPORE IS SPA AND SAUNA EXPERIENCE ....see the result‼️
BEAUTIFUL❤️❤️👍👍
Well done for debunking!!!!
My pleasure!
Don't believe these Tiktokers,RUclipsrs they just need to get views.
Better still to expose them 🤣
Thank you. Excellent information which is getting me excited for my visit in Feb.
Wheee wishing you a fruitful trip ahead! ^^
In short, there are a lot of visitors who don’t do their homework before coming. They see South East Asia, they assume they can spend little and yet live like a king/queen.
On the same point, what natural attractions does they expect from a city state island? Mount Kinabalu or the Great Wall?
But guess as long as one gets viral, who cares, right?
hahah yea it's very expensive to visit Singapore without a plan.
I think people also tend to attribute "manmade" as being something bad~
They forget they themselves are man made. Do they live in caves and walk around naked? If they wanted a holiday in nature, they should done their homework first. Most of the negativity are engagement baits.
Well SG is the only developed country in South East Asia, definitely different from what they see from the rest of the South East Asia countries. Though we are a city state country, we do still have historical places, nature parks & wetland reserve for visitors to explore. Even the Mandai Wildlife Reserve area is built with the consideration of preserving the nature landscape. There are some visitors who just roam around the touristy places & think they have seen the whole SG. 😂
@@geniegal78 I just want to call out those who keep complaining that SG has no natural attractions like huge mountain or lake etc. Do they go Brazil to see kangaroos, or visit Mongolia to scuba dive? These people have the audacity to complain when they did not bother to read up on what SG is about before booking the flights.
@@jermel85 I would think that they only know about the MBS area lol
2:06 - - - My maximum public transport cost is only S$58 a month with unlimited rides.
People can be just jealous.
hahah sometimes people really didnt know and was just upset about the outcome :)
Honestly these "influencers" come thinking they can afford the luxury lifestyle, but turned out too expensive for them. They are just trying to flex. 9k for a 5day holiday? Siao
Take grab from Changi to Tuas and back also don't have $90.
Hahahaha can reach Melaka alr
My first trip was from 13 to 16 September 2024 it was amazing beautiful awesome it's very nice country I love to get pr there and love to work there if any by chance 🎉
yay! All the best to you :)
Well done, couldn't have say it better. For tourists, I'll recommend renting a bike, a cycle around our park connectors, visit a typical HDB estate, visit Palau Ubin or the other offshore islands. Go to Arab street, Chinatown, Little India.
Thanks! all those sounds good to do :)
I've been living in Singapore for 14 years. it's a great city and country. but it's true about the poor service because tipping isn't common. at times, it's very difficult to get a server's attention. besides that, it's first rate.
hahah yea service is not our strong suite
All she mentioned is expensive expensive, if can't afford then don't come and don't complain la, prices are stated there and not you are being cheated. Right is on your hand nobody force you.
thats why i think didnt research before coming
or never ask how much before swiping credit card
That lady just want a luxurious experience... she's only "complaining" to get attention & to sort of boost that she's able to spend 9k in SG if you look at it from another perspective 😂
Love your videos we are coming for the first time in asia to visit Singapore you have been very helpful in the decision process to choose this beautiful city let’s hope with my french accent i can order quick enough so i don’t bother the auntie lol😂
Thank you for your love!! hahah if you don't look asian you'll definitely get more grace ;)
Have a fruitful trip ahead ^^
Try asking the locals in queue for recommendations 😉... that way you will not risk bothering the busy hawkers lol
Dear DH,
I enjoyed your video. However, I think you forgot to include that we do have varying cultures in Singapore. You just cant get them if you are staying at MBS. You cant get KFC if your are in a Mcdonalds.
Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street, Kampong Glam are huge cultural hotspots. Multiple mosques, temples, museums and local fare easily available.
Thanks for adding in :)
Thank you for clarifying the disinformation, Dashing Heights. As a fellow Singaporean, I appreciate your balanced review. Singapore is Singapore- citizens here are very happy with their lives and every year, a few million tourists visit this country and leave satisfied.
It’s my pleasure! Yes im one of the happy ones :)
I was in Singapore for 4 days 3 night and I purchase one of those prepaid tourist mrt card. I did not manage to spend all the value on it before I left which I believe was a bout 20 dollars
ah next time you can try using your credit card directly, it's always very annoying to have leftover value inside a cash card that you dont know how to use
@@dashingheights there is foreign fees involved so no thanks. Actually thought I would have spent more on transport but the people I was with like to do more walking under the hot blazing sun
@@deragoth4250 yea but the foreign fee might cost less than the value in cash card you cannot use hahah
Don't get the prepaid tourist card... just get the normal ezlink card that locals use, the balance can be refunded... that's provided if you do not wish to use your credit card for public transportation
As a Singaporean i agree that its so boring and expensive here. Ridiculous.
she made the choice to spend that much and she complains 💀
hahahah now she knows how calamari tastes like in Singapore i guess
You have done great work to debunk these misleading tips about Singapore. Every tourist has their taste and liking but wouldn't you want to try to eat the local food. I am a Singaporean living in Australia for almost 30 years, there are always good and bad experiences in any countries, but you can't criticise because you experience a couple of situations that is not great. Nowadays people are quick to criticise based on a few outcomes. I have coped numerous bad experience in Australia but I can't say that Australia is bad. I would love to shake your hand when I return to Singapore.
Thank you for your kind words!
I fully agree with you. I feel that if in the first place the intent is to criticise then it's hard to even find something enjoyable.
I often film in public, please say hi if you see me ^^
and there i was on Facebook wondering if any one could actually could give a genuine unbiased Singapore is the Worst Travel Destination review -thank you very much
it was my pleasure!
Do not know the name of this youtube host. But he comes across as a very
congenial and measured Singapore-apologist.
Actually, there really is no need to apologise nor is an apology due to such tourists who want to wine, dine and live it up in style then complain how expensive things are in SGP, or that they found SGP to be boring, too urbanised or Westernised etc.
Such tourist-bloggers ought to do their homework before they come, for goodness sake!
Singapore is an open book, and an open country. Whatever info these tourists need to know about SGP is available on the internet freely.
We are proud of SGP and what we have to offer. We welcome all and sundry who wish to come to visit and enjoy what we have to offer everyone whether they come on a limited budget, or have deep wallets.
Cut your coat according to your cloth!!
Thanks for your well thought out comment!
Just spent a week on Singapore this December and was not disappointed. The public transport itself is a tourist destination. I rode all the MRT lines multiple times a day and explored the bus lines through Google Maps and Bus Router(website). I'm awestruct of this IT marvel! The static and live data is seamless!
I could also eat all I want without gaining weight because it takes a lot of walking to see everything.
Only thing that the disappointed me is the price of electronics. It was not cheap compared to my country. But it's an insignificant thing to be disappointed.
I'd love to visit again and do a biking tour. I was not able to do so because I lacked enough research and afraid I'd be committing a crime like traffic rules and offend the locals. I would love see you cover the do's and don'ts when riding bikes in Singapore.
Cheers from the 🇵🇭.
yay im glad you had a great time!
The easiest form of biking tour in SG is to stick to the special roadways we have called the park-connectors. These are exclusive for pedestrian & cyclists so definitely less stressful than riding alongside cars. There are a few rental spots you could pick from that also offers A-to-B return service. Perhaps this would interest you for next time :)
@dashingheights "Park connectors", I'll keep that word in mind.
I kept on observing the locals how they practice riding. I saw some local teenagers riding their bikes on the highway in a single file in the outermost lane. Then one time at a park, someone rode his bike down on an easy flight of stairs. Some personal bikes don't even have locks. Where rental bikes can be left. The list goes on. Love to hear you cover this topic in the future. 🤗😊
@@idselseno2306 oooo take note that bicycles are allowed on the road but not on highways! sure :)
Great work to debunk these misleading tips about S’pore.
I try my best!! Thank you for your kind words ^^
In the first video, She did it for the clicks. For the other 2, it seems like they were here to "pick the bones"
or making up some meat hahahah
I love Singapore. The only issue is the heat. It’s hot any day and night. When it’s 5 degrees cooler I see people wearing jackets! But in reality it’s still hot.
ya hahah locals here are too used to the heat, when it goes lower than 26 celcius, it's COLD for us
Do your research first b4 visiting Singapore and you don’t have to complain.
Good advice!
Go to Miami without researching and you may not live long enough to complain!!!!
Actually in USA meals in restaurants are also super expensive.
worst part: tips >_>
I really enjoyed this video! Everyone’s entitled to their own views, and it’s fine not to love a particular country. However, this guy 9:09 making sweeping claims like 'MY is 10x better than SG' without much factual backing comes off as immature and annoying. He sounds like a young, spoiled kid who expected people in Asia to fawn over him, only to be disappointed in Singapore. Given that he lives in Thailand, he should understand the phrase 'Same same but different.' Personally, I love Malaysia, yet I find it so distinct from Singapore in so many ways.
yaah it was upsetting to hear xD
Stayed at “1900 hotel “ located in Chinatown , $278 for 3 nights. Beautifully clean. Close to an MTR station and close to tons of restaurants and shops. It’s small but if you’re traveling, you shouldn’t be spending most of your time indoors anyways.
That's an ok price, good location. AGREE, as long is comfortable for resting and sleeping at night is good enough hahah
I've watched several travel vloggers who spend little to visit our country. They are not lazy to do their research.
Those are the good ones I'll watch! Always interesting to see people experience Singapore the first time
To put it bluntly... If you want to come and visit by all means come, if not go somewhere else🤣
hahah yeah actually if want to splash money here by all means come xD
Nowadays, many simply living off social media and really know-how-create-meme-to-tempt-clickbaits-for-Ad$$$$$.
hahah they are doing it so well ?!
10:46 the taxi driver isnt some high paid fancy driver to help you with everything and if he doesnt want to talk let him it's his choice
Thank you for your factual clarifications. I strongly recommend the tourists, especially budget travelers to view this video before visiting Singapore. Correct perspective of expectations for luxury stays in Singapore got to be correct and fair.
It was my pleasure! Thank you for your endorsements :)
Though one man’s meat could be another man’s poison, thank you for debunking some of the myths and offering great tips on how a trip to Singapore can be both affordable and enjoyable. 👍🏻
It's my pleasure!
Sg is not westernised, sg is modernised with rich in cultures, safe, clean, beautiful foods, nice humid weather n fun. Love sg.❤❤❤❤❤
yea clean and organised ^^
The second guy... I think what happened what was that he was expecting the same type of service with the same US$ or Pound. So in Malaysia or Thailand he would get top tier service like a king due to currency but when he came to SG, his currency wasn't that strong so couldn't spend and be treated like a king
yea i think so too. When "comparing" with neighbouring countries indeed will be disappointed for the prices of luxury hahah
@@dashingheights another thing about Singapore, is that we have culture. The beauty of all the races and religions together. Their structures within walking distance. That's the culture. But that's not instsgranable so that's probably why they find it boring.
Good content and analysis @DashingHeights. I make it a point to do my research before I visit a country. I just came back from Taiwan. I could choose a US$100 Michelin lunch or street food. I could stay at a 5 star or 3 star. I could travel everywhere by limo or take the public transport. It is all about choice. Just don't complain when you choose to travel like a king and then say that Singapore is the worst destination. I am very proud of my country. Except for the crazy humid weather, I think Singapore is the best place to live.
Yea exactly! Hahah the weather pay $1000 also cannot 🤣
In Singapore it feels to me that all you have to do is get in the public transportation system and go roam. The place is safe, the food is safe, there are beaches somewhere and they speak English. Sure it is hot and humid. Ever been to friking Miami? You can get a killer cold for transitioning from street heat to indoors A/C.
Good job. Well done!
Thank you for your kind words!
Singapore is definitely cheaper than Switzerland. Transport n food the 2 essentials for living are way 3 times cheaper. One can get food for as low as $3 but in Switzerland its $10 up.
agreed! Switz also cant beat the food variety in SG hahah
Not just Switzerland, the whole of Europe is expensive except Eastern Europe. My son did his Uni in Germany and he traveled the whole of Europe. He said every simple meal cost him about $20 sgd, even for a simple breakfast. You cannot find a plate of rice or noodles at our hawker centre price at $5-6 just to fill up your tummy for a single meal. He missed our SG food options and the prices here. When he returned, he didn’t want to eat any food that’s European or Western. 😅
For me,I love Singapore
That makes the 2 of us ^^
If expensive don't come. Just like if a stuff is expensive you won't buy. Simple as that. Nobody is forced to visit Singapore.
Hahah yeah in SG even the taxes are inclusive in most of the pricing so approximating busget isnt so hard
10:47= "He made me put the luggage in the car.."- I think she got mixed up between a porter & a cabby. If a driver offers to load/unload the luggage, it's a bonus. The title (driver) itself clearly says it all.
One thing I do agree about the travel videos though, our service can be quite curt as compared to other countries. We Singaporeans are always rushing here and there and I find that also impacts how friendly we appear to foreigners. Comes from our hyper fast pace of living.
yaaaa we're so mechanised sometimes
Little India, Chinatown and Kampung Glam are worth visiting for the 'culture' too.
Fully agreed! I love eating there 😍
These travelers had no idea what they were doing or where they were.
hahah yeaa but their financial contributions are very well appreciated ;D
Good honest matter-of-fact video. Kudos. The dim can stay dim.
Thank you for your kind words! hahah lets hope to spread more truthful representations :)
Go Paris and stay in the Ritz then tell the Parisians how expensive to stay in Paris!
Even if u go cafe and restaurant every meal also won't hit $300 per day. $100 maybe. For decent luxury meals, not including hawker.
The last one is ridiculous. Stay at MBS and complain expensive. We so small... How u get natural substance? Then agn... maybe she didn't go Clementi Forest or Rail corridor. Not the most impressive but... that will be different than the ones in her clip which are just within marina bay. Plus resort to? Some people come sg just for our hawker food! Some food will ALWAYS be better than those you find in restaurants. Those in restaurants are just placed with expensive seafood or beef. The authentic taste are mostly in hawker centres. 🤦
hahah maybe she ordered alOoOoT
I am a Singaporean and I do sometimes encounter rude drivers. I have to make complaints on these drivers to improve our image.
There are definitely less than nice drivers out there. Yes please, feedback to them!
Stay in 5 star hotels and expect to pay budget hotel prices? Travel in limosines and expect to pay bicycle riding prices ? Where do these aliens come from. Just show their low end mentality.
I am from JB, and I grew up partially in Singapore and I've lived in KL and my family is from Penang but I live in Germany and Europe now. And i always promote Singapore to people but it was very weird. Every westerner I've met don't like Singapore. They almost always skip Malaysia but they all love Thailand and Indonesia or Vietnam.
TLDR, the Americans and Brits have told me they would often say "Hi, how are you? What would you recommend?" and get yelled at. tbh that's because in Europe, people only eat in dine in restaurants. Unless you're in Italy or Spain.
So I believe, in Singapore, if you went to a dine in restaurant, like Hard Rock Cafe for example. And I say" Hi, how are you? What would you recommend? ". The waiter/ess would be nice as well.
If you go to budget eats in Kuala Lumpur or street food in Europe and say stuff like this. They won't necessarily yelled at you but it will definitely throw them off. Like dafuq?
But I also think because of the extremely high living standard of Singapore.
hahahah yea in SG it's not the norm to have this kind of small talk. I also got shocked when strangers come up to me when I am overseas