Singapore is my fav country 💕 I’ve gotten lost once at universal studio and a person who saw me was super supportive and she helped me and she even gave me a chocolate! She is amazing 💕 I rlly want to meet her again! It was since last year. There is a boy who is also 4th grade but not in my class who is Singaporean. Btw all the Singaporeans out there, I just wanna say that you are super lucky to be Singaporean and u guys are very kind! Your country is also very clean 🧼!
Misconception about chewing gums. You cannot buy chewing gums in Singapore bcos no body is allow to sell it. And importation on a commercial scale is banned. But you can just bring in one small pack of chewing gum for own consumption but NOT FOR SALE. Be civic-minded, always wrap ur gums in the foil wrapper and bin it.
I agree most of the things you have mentioned although for the chewing gum part, Singapore has changed to policy. You are allowed to chew chewing gum, but you are not allowed to sell chewing gum here. Just make sure that you wrapped the gum properly before disposing it :)
selina carpenter, all along the law has been the prohibition in the sale of chewing gum. no gum for sale, no chewing gum available. but nicotine gum for those who are quitting smoking is available from any pharmacy here. there has never been a law about prohibition of a person chewing gum. but there's a law against the indiscriminate disposal of used gum like spitting it on the floor or sticking it to the wall etc. if you are charged with littering, at the most you pay a fine. however if you are charged with vandalism, because you stick it to something, you may be hit with a fine as well as caning. you can bring in a packet of chewing gum for personal consumption easily and openly through customs. but if you try bringing a box of it, they will confiscate them. frankly, from an ex-chewer, we are better off without chewing gum being sold in this country. i don't have to worry about stepping on it or worst, sitting on it in a dark cinema. and when i let my kids try it when we went on holiday, their first impression, "what's so special about it" and "my jaws ache".
Cool :) thankf or your vid to help foriegners navigate SG laws. BTW the law only forbids feeding of pigeons. One can feed any other type of birds or animals otherwise stated in a particular location.
@@BlaireBustillo you won't find signs saying feeding is allowed. You will only find the "no pigeon feeding" signs in problem areas around Singapore, and the "no feeding of animals" signs at nature reserves.
I love Singapore! I’ve there a lot of timex with my Siblings! even celebrated my 60 th birthday there in 2013!! hats off for this well disciplined Metripol and the high technology! Great video! i subscribed! watching from Germany 🇩🇪
MY friend Blaire ...! GREAT JOB ! You need nobody to inspire you ! ... YOU ALREADY GREAT ! YOUR RU-vid CHANNEL IS GREAT !!! JUST KEEP GOING !!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF MORE !!!
@@BlaireBustillo Yes i toy around alot with different microphones. The Wireless Go gives me the good flexibility. Shotgun version has great quality, but just too one directional. Surprisingly, in a quite location, a samsung phone can actually do a good job. Apple phone are generally good too.
If u forgot to tap out the bus card on sensor placed near exit door as u are leaving the bus, all that is going to happen is that a huge chunk of money will be deducted, from your stored value in that bus card
It’s crazy that for the escalator it’s on the left cus in New York, DC, London, and Paris (that I’ve visited) you stand on the right and go through on the left!
It is crazier that in London you overtake on the right on the roads, but you overtake on the left on the escalator. At least it is consistent in Singapore lol
Anybody can sit in the reserved seat in buses and trains, except that if u see someone that is pregnant or old or handicapped, then u are supposed to stand up and give the reserved seat to that person . Its silly to stand beside the reserved empty seat if nobody is using or needing it .
Helpful thanks! I notice you are not sweating. Is it as humid as they say? Also, I’m visiting soon, Would you recommend going in October, November or December?
Regarding #2, is a yes and no. Let me explain You can sit on the Reserved Seat but is priority to give up when needy people are around because those seats are closer to the main doors/no steps around (so they won't fall due to weak joins/bone). However there is a stigma from people who are what we call 'extra' or known as nosy people will of defaming people who sit on those seats even if the public transport is empty/during off-peak hours (non-Rush hours in some country's meaning) which makes zero sense If you're aren't aware of your surrounding, there will be people upright citizen notifying you by tapping you when needy people around and you're seating on 'Reserved seats' I personally as a Singaporean find the wording should be change to 'Priority Seats' then 'Reserved Seat' but hey I'm not a government personal but the rest of the fact are true.
bryan please note, you are not allow to drink or eat in MRT irregardless they are just plain water or small sweets. Don't be surprise you get told off by any passenger onboard or get fine. Doubt me? Google the news about MRT passengers get fine by putting a hacks sweet into her mouth when onboard and the responded from MRT management. Eg, shoplift is shoplift irregardless it is a 10cent worth thing or $100 worth thing.
I didn't know about the no drinking rule. I always carry my water bottle everywhere when in Singapore and while waiting for bus/mrt I always drink some water.
That’s great !! Be sure to visit Bugis street (the clothes there are cute and cheap) and ask for discounts !! Walk around for an elevator to get to the clothes section and go on a weekday cuz it’s less crowded. Walk deeper into level 1 to look for souvenirs. Popular shopping places for teenagers (in the east) are Parkway , Nex , Bugis (all the shopping centres there) , Mustafa (open 24grs) and City Plaza. For transportation, take public buses or mrt’s during non-peak hours [ after 8AM and before 5PM ] , public transportation gets super crowded and you’ll be pressed against people. Get a Grab [singapore version of Uber] instead. It’s more affordable to split the cost amongst friends too. For food , visit a hawker centre [ I recommend the one at Old Airport Road Blk 51 ; Google it ]. Go early in the morning or in the evening as that’s when most stalls are open. The food is so much more delicious and more affordable too !! Note : although the typical tourist attractions are popular , it’s not really worth it to go there , especially since the the places that sell things are insanely overpriced. Get a small umbrella around because sometimes there are sudden downpours. Get a mini fan too because it’s insanely humid and stuffy. I suggest you pack breezy light coloured clothes as it the heat and humidity sucks. Even at night. Hope this helps and hope you enjoy your trip ❤️
Hello thanks for making us aware of the things we must not do in Singapore as we are going there next year . and really you cant feed the Birds awwwww poor Birds
I get a notice of warning for passing the border with a nightstick and a pepper spray when coming back from johor. This was for my protection when cycling in malaysia.
frederic, unfortunately those are prohibited items in singapore. you can check out the police website for more information on what is allowed and not allowed before you try to bring them in. don't even attempt to sneak them in through the post. they will let you receive it then charge you accordingly.
Nice video, I'm Argentinean and I've been seriously considering moving to Singapur for the last couple of days (seeing as my country is undoubtedly going down in flames). Of course, there's lots of information I need to gather but, right now, I'm entertaining the idea of going to Singapore for as long as a vacation visa allows, and find an employeer who will be willing to sponsor me in order to get a work visa. Any feedback or suggestions for this idea? I'm 29, no college degree, but I've got great English language skills and have actually been working as an English-Spanish translator for the last seven years.
@@BlaireBustillo I was just browsing plane tickets. Really expensive! Around USD 1500 for a 2-way trip. That's quite a bummer =( I am able to afford it but... it's going to be a considerable risk. Thank you for replying!
Rodrigo Ele Hi! I’m a local here in Singapore. If you find the travel expenses here extremely pricey, wait till you check out the living expenses :/ Despite so, this is a nice country to live in. We have low crime rates, are safe from natural disasters, and it’s easy to navigate around. As for translating jobs, from my experience in the media industry, the need for English-Spanish translators is low; we prefer people who know other Asian languages (e.g. Japanese, Korean, etc). Majority of the locals here know at least 2 languages (English + Mandarin/Malay/Tamil) after all.
Hello Blaire. Your channel is just awesome..something very relatable. I have been to Singapore twice, both times for vacations lasting for 2 weeks and more. Sg is indeed a very clean and safe city. I once saw this guy who, i dont know had intentionally or unintentionally dropped a receipt. This was near the Bugis village and very quickly another stranger came up to him to tell him about the receipt he dropped for fear of being fined for littering. This is something i admire about Singaporeans... they work together to keep their city clean. Your video makes me want to go back to Sg 😭😭😭😭
Thank you very much for dropping by. You really had a wonderful experience here. You should schedule another vacation here. See you soon my friend. 😁👍 Have a great day.
Well sweets and plain water or a sip of water is fine on the train or buses. Its just that if people consume meals or fizzy drinks on the train, the train will stink and also may leave residues like food drops and spills.
Will never forget the form you have to fill in before landing . I could not read the fine print , cabin staff filled it in :-) Can clearly see the other side , huge black letters ' DEATH TO DRUG DEALERS IN SINGAPORE ' , nuff said :-)
isnt foriegners allowed to bring in gum under certian restrictions like 1 or 2 packs... anymore then that its considered gum smuggling? also i think its a 325 dollar fine to enter singapore off the airplane with a open pack of ciggerettes
Can you please make a current video about travel to Singapore? "What NOT to do," "What to do," "How to react with authorities in airports, and if approached on the street, etc." I have a group headed there in January. Thanks.
@@BlaireBustillo ohhh thank you very much for the answer, if in mrt where do we tap out? Btw which you recommend ez link or the singapore tourist pass for 3 day, if my itinerary will include little india , china town raffles , national museum and all around downtown?
You're welcome Jkeez, every MRT station has a designated Card Tap gate. You can not go in or go out from the station if you will not tap your card. For EZ link, you can ask the MRT officer in the ticketing booth. They can recommend the best option for you.
Adding 1 more "don't do" that you had missed in this video. Do not speak loudly in public buses or trains. Even though it is not a written rule that needs to be abide to and there is no fine if you do so. It is just a matter of respect for other commuters who might need some "me time" to unwind from their long day at work or school. Also remember to queue up for literally everything. Boarding the bus or train. Ordering your food at the food court or even to take the escalator. To sum it all up. Be and act like an educated, civilized person to avoid being stared at. (Unless you enjoyed all the unwanted attention.)
There are specific places where you can and cannot smoke. This list changes over time and gets more restrictive, as the government is slowly but surely reducing the areas where smoking is allowed to discourage smoking. www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/smoking-prohibition/overview
I can ask something is the Colored Hair, Long Hair, Dreadlocks Hair and alot of earrings in Men are banned in Singapore? Especially in Airport Customs?
Very informative and nice video! I'm going there in about 1 month. Since Singapore is so clean, is it okay to eat on the streets? Like if you were to go in to a 7-eleven and just grab a quick snack on the go.
"The maximum time allowed for MRT/LRT travel is 120 minutes. Should you exceed the duration, your travel card / Standard Ticket will be rejected by the faregate. Please note that you will need to approach the Passenger Service Centre or GTM located in the paid area at unmanned LRT Stations to pay an administrative charge of $2 for your card / ticket to be upgraded."
omg! i cant believe this, tht i just found ur channel... being a singaporean , yes there are tons of rules.. and its good.. coz singaporeans are afraid of fines..
It took us more than 50 years now to KEEP SINGAPORE CLEAN. Not easy to implement it bcos "OLD HABITS DIE HARD" That's why penalties were imposed just to make sure everybody have a hand in keeping our Singapore clean and green. In the very early days, litter bugs were punished regardless of who you were. They were given a hefty fine and booked to congregate on a Sunday in public places. They were each given a luminous vast to were with the word PWO on it. "PUBLIC WORK ORDER", and was penalised to pick up any rubbish along the public places. Those newspaper photographers will surely be around to make news for the next day with your pictures on the front page..... Lol. That's discipline in the old days. Your kids will be so ashame when they go to school and everybody will ask you what happened to your PAPA??
I think SG is lighter on eating in buses. They're strict about the eating in trains though. I usually pop a sweet in my mouth in the bus without anyone fining me lol
It is just harder to enforce on buses. But some bus drivers do tell off or warn people boarding the bus with an obvious cup of opened drink. Try eating too obviously on a bus and you can either expect a cold stare from someone who even a public openly telling you off. I am one of those evil commuters LOL
Hi If I'm Staying on Clarke quay area... Can I drink my beer while walking on street's of Clarke quay.... And also can I leave my 11 years old son alone at hotel in night if I've to explore some night clubs.... Thank you
Hi Blaire! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I just want to ask if it's ok to put my present address in the ph on my cv/resume or I need to put an address somewhere in sg to apply on the website you said from your other videos, because i want to work in sg. Thanks in advance
heheheh niceeee😀i will never forget how clean Singapore was, and one thing is if you happen to forgot to tap out your ez link card, all the remaining balance from it will be gone, so if you have a $200 balance you're sorry😂 and loved all Singapores do's and don'ts, like killer litter etc, and vandalism 😡and eapecially spitting, so thumbs up, hope this can seen by everyone who will enter Singapore, 😊😊😊😊
Genuine Jie, thanks for watching and sharing your personal experience. We all learn our lesson. We will share this to our friends. Have a lovely day 💕👍😀
Going to Malaysia soon, I wonder if I shouldn't spend 2 days in Sing as well. I wish I knew someone there to show me around. KL already seems overwhelming so adding Singapore to it omg 🤦♀️
yeah, i noticed it when i travel there couple days ago.. with is true.. another also banned is dont take picture inside MRT.. the fine is 500$ 6.26 minite use shutterstock picture to warn people do not feed pigeon?? that funny.. the pigeon so friendly than my country :D
Yeah, i miss travel in singapore.. i will come again.. by the way, thank to you for show this awesome video because of that i have a careful trip there.. oh man, i saw pigeon so near with me when i having breakfast at Singapore Zamzam, the street is so clean!! and MRT system so advance than my country with is oh my god.. which way i need to go to change station?? i even lost sometime there.. :D :D :D
Another informative vid sir blaire..fine is too high everywhere there..too strict but really a nice country.. Comfortable to live with even cost of living is high... Still one of the best place i want to visit again..
Ae Paul, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree with you. Still one of the best place. Hooe to see you soon my friend. Have a great day ahead. 💕👍😀
Don't # 11 (Positive Don't): Don't pass up the opportunity to dine at food hawker centres, otherwise, you'll miss out on dining on a variety of fresh & tasty Asian cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, & Malay) at bargain prices. If you do go, don't forget to bring a small pack of tissues with you; from what I remember, it's used to reserve your eating spot at 1 of the many tables in these centres.
