My trip to Singapore started with a quick 2.5 hour flight from Bali Denpasar Airport. 

I had just flown into Bali for the night as my launch point for my Solo Asia Trip. So Singapore was officially my first true stop on this Journey. 

My flight was on Air Asia. This was my first time flying Air Asia but I was looking forward to seeing what the airline was like. I had several other flights lined up in the coming weeks with them and I was hoping for a good experience. 

I paid extra to get one of the HOT seats and boy did I end up in one of the HOT seats. I was in the middle seat sitting on the flight with someone I would regard as one of theee most obnoxious people I’ve sat next to on a flight. **sideeye***

The ticket I booked included my luggage, a meal and a bottle of water. I must say for a budget airline the food was pretty decent. 

I arrived at Singapore’s Changi Airport at around 10 AM on August 14th and kick started my Eat.Pray.Self-Love Journey in Asia.

The first thing I noticed about Singapore was the fact that it was so beautiful and full of greenery. I loved it! 

Chinatown

I arrived at my hotel early and my room was ready. I decided to head out to Chinatown to get some lunch and roam around until it was time to come back to the hotel. 

My grab dropped me off at a shopping mall/food court in chinatown. I walked around the mall exploring and ended up in their library. I was waiting for the rain to stop so I could head out on foot to find a Hawker center. After a long walk in the heat I ran into a stand selling juices and got me a nice refreshing cup of lemonade. 

I found a Hawker center to have lunch. This is one of those places where most locals go to eat so the food is good and the prices are very reasonable. There are a variety of food and drink stalls selling something for everyone.

I wanted to see what it was like to step into their space. After choosing the place for my food, Hawker Chan – rated 1 Michelin Star (First Hawer to get a Michelin Star);  I decided on Chicken and rice. I also purchased pineapple juice to go with. 

I met a lady and her mother who were sitting at the table next to me. I spoke to her asking if that was her mother and she said yes. That was all it took to strike up our conversation. She offered me some of her food to try. I tried the things that I ate (no meat other than chicken/Seafood) and though different from what I was used to, it was good. 

 After Lunch I headed back out on the street to explore more of Chinatown and its surrounding area.  

Staying hydrated is a must in Singapore especially when you are doing a lot of walking. I decided that I was going to walk back to my hotel so that I would get to see the city from a different perspective. It was going to be about a 20 something min walk or so but I didn’t have anything else planned for the day so I figured why not.  

My Hotel was the D’Hotel Singapore managed by The Ascott Limited, Singapore”. 

When I got back my room was indeed  

Day 2 – August 15th

After breakfast I got dressed and caught a Grab to Little India. I was dropped off in the town close to the Indian Heritage Centre Museum. I decided to head inside to learn a bit about the history of the Indian and South Asian communities in the Southeast Asian region. 

The heritage center’s galleries offer a glimpse into the richness and diversity of Indian culture, featuring everything from traditional attire and jewelry to ceramics. The museum showcases over 400 artifacts, with more than half contributed by or borrowed from the community.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heritage of Indian culture through the gallery, organized into five engaging themes. Follow the narrative of South Asian migration from the 19th to the 21st century, highlighting the early interactions with Southeast Asia. Discover the significant contributions of Indian pioneers, such as Gandhi, and observe the crucial role played by Indians in shaping Singapore’s history from the late 1950s to the 1980s.

Merlion Park

I left the museum feeling fed with the history of Singapore and its Indian influence. I headed to Merlion Park to check out the Sculpture. This scenic promenade overlooking Marina Bay is where you’ll find Singapore’s famous 28-foot Merlion statue. This unique stone sculpture, part fish and part lion, spouts water into the bay. The fish body represents Singapore’s origins as a humble fishing village, while the lion head pays tribute to its name, Singapura, which means “Lion City” in Malay. I was also able to catch a really great view of Marina Bay Sands across the Bay. 

Clarke Quay

I grabbed a bottle of water from the 7- Eleven at Merlion Park and then headed to Clarke Quay. I wanted to find a place to have some lunch.  I decided on Jumbo Seafood as the spot for lunch and I am so happy that I did. The food was AMAZING!!!

Cloud Forest

I explored the cloud forest but did not pay for the entry fees to enter the other areas. I had done enough for the day and saw all that I needed to see. I was ready to head back to my hotel for the evening. I caught a grab back to the hotel and was in my room before 6pm.

Airport – August 16th

My bookbag had become unbearably heavy to carry around the airport so I decided against trying to go find the Jewel. It was still early in the morning so it was most likely not operating at that time anyway. Next time I am in Singapore I will be sure to check out the Jewel because I hear it is a sight to see in person. 

Guys I am off to the Philippines. I will see you all in Manila/Puerto Princesa for a quick stopover.