10 Best Things to Do in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

I like Singapore. A lot. I’ve been lucky enough to visit this city and country rolled into one multiple times, and every time I go I like it even more. While some travellers describe it as sterile compared to other large Asian cities, this has never been my experience. I find it a modern city that is incredibly efficient, smart, tidy, safe – and full of fun things to do. You just need to know the right things to see and do. This is the purpose of this tip for travellers article!

- Modern. The city is jammed full of modern buildings reaching high into the sky. Its vibe is contemporary. In the past there was a cavalier approach to protecting and treasuring the colonial and historic, but this has changed. Today many glorious old buildings have been carefully restored and repurposed into new and exciting venues. For example, the old Supreme Court and City Hall have been transformed into the magnificent National Gallery.

- Green. The government is obsessed about making Singapore a city that is covered with greenery at every possible opportunity. There is an aggressive program to plant and cultivate nature throughout the city. This has a practical purpose (to make sure the city is less polluted) but also creates a pleasant-looking environment to live and work in. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).