@@victorvaldez760 haha I don’t think my GF would be pleased with the local ladies 😂 but really appreciate the comment and glad to have you part of the community
@@tedicicko4434 RU-vid doesn’t like sharing links to places off YT, but if you search Hotel Lili 2 Sarande it will come up. If you book let them know I sent you and request floor 4 🕶️
Lol, one of those foreigners who came here without doing proper homework. A quick google search from my end gave me a list of budget friendly food and drinks. For some reason, even though you didnt explicity mention it, you gave vibes that you expected Singapore to be as cheap as other SEA countries.
I knew Singapore would be expensive before I came. Hence why I didn't say it would be similar to other SEA countries. Not sure how you got that vibe :) I live near London and have travelled to NYC and Scandanavian countries - I am well versed in 'expensive countries', but I thought Singapore was on another level. I do appreciate the feedback people have given that we only went to the super touristy place. But it was my first time in Singapore and we are tourists so wanted to go to the most popular places. I'm not sure how many of my videos you watched but I am severely allergic to all nuts, but mainly peanuts so I have to be really careful what and where I eat. So I often have to avoid street food and there was alot of satay sauce on the Singapore menu's in the hawker centres, where I pre researched had more 'affordable' food options. Where would you recommend we eat next time that is more budget friendly? :)
100% matey. Ubud going live tonight band Uluwatu tomorrow, which I thought were better than Canggu. Have a watch and give me a shout with any questions :)
Hello, I am a Chinese girl named Petal who has lived in Beijing for more than one decade I saw the video you posted to introduce Chinese tourist attractions on RU-vid, and I guess that you might be a travel expert or a travel company. If I didn’t offend you, could I ask you that do need a local tour guide in Beijing or China to assist your team when traveling to China. If you have this consideration, we can cooperate. If not, we can also be friends, and you are welcome to travel to China again. Feel free to Email to me if you have any question!
@@李海燕-m8c Hey. I am just travelling the world and sharing my experience via RU-vid. We absolutely loved China and we’ll be back in the future. My mum and dad are heading to China in 5 weeks with a tour company as well 🤝
Comon guys look at his other videos, he's a troll desperately wanting to go viral. I don't even know this guy exists until Google news pop this in my feed. Nothing to see here.
@@Eway1981 that’s my goal in life - ‘to go viral’. It’s becoming closer and closer with every comment from people like you, so I really appreciate it 🤝 welcome to the fan club
I stopped watching the moment this poor bloke said that all the designer found in MBS is garbage. He is just poor and he can’t afford a luxury holiday. Yet how silly can he be if he think that Singapore is going to be cheap and affordable? Poor people like him should visit counties like Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. This will definitely suit his cup of tea. I laugh so hard when he says he set the bar so high, when he can’t even afford an affordable brand like LV.
@@omoshitanoshi I’ve visited 15 countries in 4 months this year, including all the ones you said. I feel sorry for you if you think buying an expensive branded t shirt or bag makes you ‘rich’. Get out and see the world - spend your money that way and you’ll have a better life to look back on 🏄🏻♂️
Where'd my comment go? Plz don't come again. Every local food place has peanuts. We dont want to take responsibility for making u sick. Ignore ppl who reconmend msia. U r allergic to their national dish! 😅 Im trying to prevent our neighbour from having a badly swollen bright red tourist!
@@maocat6606 it’s tough travelling in Asia, but so many amazing places. I usually just eat once a day and load up on food. If I eat peanuts I can’t breath and have to go to hospital - a lot worse than just going red. But the world is huge and there are so many amazing places to explore, so I have to take the risk. I’m not sure on your comment. I don’t delete any, so the only reason is RU-vid deleting it if it was ‘hateful’? 🤝
@@maocat6606 yeah I know it’s on me when I travel. I am always super safe and that’s why I tend not to try not to much local food in my Vlogs. I love trying food, but it’s a sacrifice I have to make whilst travelling in Asia specifically
Haha love it love it. I have extremely limited understanding or interest in politics, so I can't offer to much value there. Hopefully the boys can turn up tonight in the football and we can celebrate :)
It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?
I think in defence of Gardens by the Bay, the real highlight is the 2 conservatories, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, which require ticketed admission. You seem to have omitted that in your visit. I have to admit that the rest of the park can feel underwhelming but it was designed more for the locals to have a green space in the heart of the city.
@@regleo Hey - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and a balanced response. Information taken on board. I guess we thought it was purely a tourist type place, but it’s interesting to hear what you said about locals having a green space. People have sent me some really good insight on other things to do, so we’ll be checking those out next time (mainly some hiking). If you had any other recommendations let me know and have a great weekend 🤝
Well you simply have a typical UK but ancient mindset still thinking that UK is still ‘rich’ as compared to Asian countries. Reality is Singapore has way surpassed UK in terms of wealth for some time, hence its too expensive for the poor like you.
Hey, wake up! 🤯 It's 2024, not the colonial era! Singapore is a modern, high-tech city-state, not some backward, cheap playground for your outdated ego. Your colonial mindset is embarrassing. Maybe it's time for you to just stay in England and rot. Singapore's miles ahead in innovation, infrastructure, and quality of life. Time to join the 21st century! 🇸🇬🚀
@@FoevaYgnBtfl thank you for taking time to comment. I’ll be back in Singapore at some point. I would love to get some recommendations from someone that lives there on things we should do and places to eat? 🤝
@@jesselivermore4318 yeah I agree with this. Malaysia was amazing and as you say a lot more budget friendly. I didn’t dislike Singapore but I just thought it was crazily overpriced compared to anywhere else I have been to in the world. London, Scandinavia, Japan etc Thanks for taking time to comment, I really appreciate it 🤝
Key Operative word here “Budget Traveller” But your destination includes Raffles Hotel, Gardens by the Bay, Haji Lanes etc, essentially all the tourist traps. Then in the very same vein you complain about how expensive it is… duh! Of course it is expensive! If you truly want to educate about budget travelling, why don’t you share about the hidden gems such as Tiong Bahru Market with famous foods such as the Wonton Mee. Jian Bo Shui Kieh. Maxwell Food Centre with that Tian Tian chicken rice or Adam Road Food Center with its Nasi Lemak. The list goes on and on. Please do your research, stop complaining about how expensive it is when you walk into a 5-Star hotel and expect a $1.2 kopi. At the very least, be logical in your assertion.
@@tommyfoo8417 thanks for the insight. I’m all for trying to go to hidden gems… but it’s finding them in the first place. We’re not budget travelling, but I always like to give some insight so if people want to do the ‘top attractions’ they have an idea of cost. Who wanted a $1.20 beer? I’ve seen loads of vlogs on Raffles and no one mentioned the price. Just how essential of a place to go it was. I did the same, but shared how much it’s going to set you back financially. Really appreciate the insight on the other spots and will check them out next time, but no one is telling me Singapore isn’t an expensive place overall 🤝
@@gazwrighttravel10-15 years ago, you might be right. But in this day and age, the answers you seek are literally just 5min. Google Maps offer all these eateries that I mention. It even tells you how affordable it is with that $$ icons. And even, you don’t know about Google (which I highly doubt it), you can always ask Chat GPT. It’s all the rage these days. My point is, do alittle research. Just 5 min on your computer would give you plenty of information. Read through the comments section, if it is just 1 or 2 person telling you that your narrative is flawed or you have poor research, maybe it is bias. But if consistently you are hearing the same narrative from people who have lived here for decades. It would be foolish to insist that you are right. Is Singapores more expensive as compared to the likes of Malaysia and Thailand and all other South East Asian countries. Yes. But is as expensive as you described it to me. No. I would disagree with your characterisation. It is incredibly bias. Here, you can get a full meal at a food court for a noodle dish between $4-5 depending on what you order. You can get coffee that cost $1.7. Here you can take your family of four out for dinner for just $25-40. And the fare would be pretty decent. A chicken dish, egg fish and a vegetable dish with 4 bowls of rice. Compare that to Myanmar and with its exchange rates, of course it is exorbitant. Compare that to say Australia or UK, I highly doubt you can cover a full family meal at just $40. That is more like the price for 2 person only and it’s a one dish meal. If you want to create content to help travellers as you put it in your video, have the decency to do some rudimentary research. I think that is a very fair ask.
@@gazwrighttravel It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?
@@gazwrighttravel It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?
@@gazwrighttravel It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?
SG is #1 in marketing tourism. natural to have high expectations. Being one of the most expensive cities of course the value per dollar will be low. So yeah skip SG if cannot afford.
You certainly get backlashes from Singaporean at STOMP. I hope you don't do that to get likes from their neighbouring countries. Singapore is known for it's safeness, cleanliness, securities, efficiency, good transportation, medical care etc, a no nonsense city. Everything has a price to pay for that high standard and I dare say your opinion about Singapore is strictly subjective. Well, you are entitled to it.
We can tell he got the standard touristy trip... got knocked off in the "must do" places... avoided the best foodie experience due to his allergies... so ignore him at this part. Summary dont go starving to Ce la vi it is actually a nightclub/bar. He went to the most expensive places in SG and judged it by the budget... not fair, is it? Americano and bana shake? WtF? Have an authentic Kopi! TT nonsense- On the other end, the 19% tax in every restaurant is, in fact, bad... and singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Weak review.
@@Ariautoace I watched multiple RU-vid videos and research online. We went to the ‘top’ tourist attractions. Where should we have gone then and what should we have done?
He is comparing a 2star destination with a 6star place. Like complaining that coke costs too much at ritz Carlton. We forgive u. Poorly advised. Generally sounds like a whining traveller we could do without
I am local in my 60s and hate to agree with him. Hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions are ridiculously expensive here! I will not spend here and rather fly to KL, Bangkok, Taipei, China and even Japan to stay in much cheaper nicer hotels and food at half the price of Sg! Of course to shop as well. So much more bang for the buck outside Sg!!
Singapore’s safety, cleanliness and convenience is tops in South East Asia. 99% of facilities and services work, standards and expectations vary. Easy if one speaks and reads English. Food variety is probably one of its best features, very easy to take it for granted. That’s about it. For those who love the heat and humidity, good for you. Born Sporean but never been a patriot. Hate the typical Sporean culture. Overly pragmatic and linear in mindset. Too mainstream and you’ll stand out if your orientation and lifestyle is different. (I’m not referring to one’s sexual preferences or fashion sense) Yes after you’ve seen every man made thang specifically designed to impress the tourist, you’ll be meh after that. Unless, you’ve never been to Asia. So SG is like Asia-light. Did you know, the Singapore Sling is only drunk by foreigners (especially white ones). Just ask the average Sporean on the street and chances are, 9/10 have never tried it. Possibly 5/10 even know about it. Last words: expensive and boring but easy to take the comforts and convenience for granted.
Yes it is expensive. But u have to compare the cleanliness between other southeast asia country. And u go to the tourist spot so its all expensive.. Go to Yishun, Admiralty, Jurong much more better hawker centre and cheap.
Singaporean here. Born here in 1962. So I am literally a dinosaur now. Is Singapore expensive - heck, yes - cars (US$100,000 for a basic Japanese car, US$400,000 for a small apartment, etc). But how did we survive? Basically, I work very very hard and I save save save. We cook our meals at home or eat at hawker centres. You can get a decent meal for US$3 and if you throw in a coffee, it is another US$1. A fish and chip meal in the hawker is about US$7. It is really affordable. I was in Iceland a few years ago. Fish and chip in a cafe cost US25 and if you go to a restaurant (which i did), it became US$40. So in summary, you can have a really enjoyable holiday here on the cheap and forget about those hotels' cocktails - it is simply not worth visiting. Please visit Singapore again and visit the hawkers - I highly recommend Chinatown Complex and Maxwell. If you venture out, you can try Zion Road Hawker (at Great World City MRT). You won't be disappointed.
@@ragsoh Hey, thanks for the message and all the info. I really appreciate it. We went to the food centre in Chinatown and it looked amazing. I couldn’t eat there as I am severely allergic to nuts/ peanuts and there was lots of satay. It’s 100% where you can save abit of money and have some really tasty food (from what I saw). Yeah I went to iceland last year and it’s crazy isn’t it. What were your favourite things your did in Iceland?
@@gazwrighttravel I am a pescatarian (I only eat seafood). Maybe a safe bet would be chicken rice and noodles for you. And fish dishes like fish soup, fried fish are generally nut free. May I suggest you use Google translate to ask the hawkers if their food has nuts in them. For Iceland, my favourite thing was driving around the amazing country. The food was very expensive but it was a trip of a lifetime - so i just splurged.
@@ragsoh thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. If satay sauce (peanuts) is on the menu I usually avoid it in case there is cross contamination. The food in Asia as a whole has been amazing, but I know I’m missing out on lots of the good stuff with my nut allergy. I have severely different food vlogs on my channel in Europe, London, South Korea so if you enjoy your food maybe check those out and welcome to the team 🤝
I think we r not ready for u in Asia. Everything has peanuts in it. Please don't get sick! I don't even know a single person with peanut allergy. Eg of food with peanuts, rojak spring rolls pie tee n alternative bf is peanut butter toast! Also pastries n other desserts.
From your videos, you seem like one who loves the sun, sand and sea. Why visit SG in the first place? It’s clearly not for you. Plus you visited when the country was experiencing a terrible heat wave!
As a singaporean. Singapore is one of the most overrated country or city. Everything is so expensive. Petrol, transportation, cars, food, alcohols, cigaretes, hotels, houses, groceries. They basically suck everything that we earn per month left us with totally no savings at all. Ridiculous place.
@@mitsubishilancer727 every country has pro’s and cons. I saw tax is really high as lots of products are imported in Singapore - is that the reason the costs of things are high? Do you enjoy to travel?
@@gazwrighttravel yes here the only good thing is that its safe. As singapore doesnt has natural resources everything has to be imported. That explain the high cost but recently the cost is getting way too high. I do love to travel. I prefer countries like thailand, malaysia, japan etc.
@@mitsubishilancer727 I felt 100% safe, the transport was amazing and it’s super clean. Every country has pro’s and cons I guess. I absolutely love Japan. Maybe my number 1 country. So much to explore and the food is amazing 🕶️ which is your favourite city in Japan?
