Singapore is a small island
county, a city state in South-East Asia. Combining the skyscrapers and subways
of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian
influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant
night-life scene, this Garden City makes for a great destination!
Unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore - with more than
50% of its area covered by greenery and with over 50 major parks and 4 nature
reserves - is an enchanting garden city. For the foodie in you, the Singaporean
food scene is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and 24-hour coffee shops
offering cheap food from all parts of Asia are just some of its few offerings.
While you can find a place to practice nearly any sport in Singapore — golfing,
surfing, scuba diving, even ice skating and snow skiing — due to the country's
small size your options are rather limited and prices are relatively high.
The Singaporean currency is
the Singapore dollar and the city-state as a whole is very modern, economically
stable and extremely progressive. All major cards are not just accepted rather
encouraged here. The best time to visit Singapore
is between October and April.