First Time in Singapore: The Lion City Blew My Mind! | 2024 Travel Experience 🇸🇬 

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1) About Singapore being the most expensive city. This was a ranking by the Economic Intelligence Unit. (Yes, "Economic Intelligence". What an oxymoron!) This ranking is to advise businesses who are sending their staff to live and work in Singapore. And for such postings to a foreign country, the businesses need to know how much "hardship allowance" they will need to provide. That ranking helps. And if you are planning to live in Singapore as an expatriate staff, and you want to live like you were home in Europe or the US, then yes, Singapore is expensive. For an expatriate. Who needs a Serviced Apartment, a Car, and a monthly supply of Wine. And Cuban Cigars, maybe. BUT if you are going to live like a local, eat like a local (at hawker centres), travel on buses and MRT like a local, Singapore can be affordable. And for tourists, there are lots of free attractions - Gardens by the Bay, Jewel, Botanic Gardens, Haw Par Villa, Tree Top Walk, Southern Ridges Walk, Sungei Buloh Wetlands etc. 2) Chewing Gum. The law is against SELLING or IMPORTATION of gum. And of course, you shouldn't litter with your chewed gum. But it is okay to chew gum in Singapore. Just don't litter, and don't gum up our trains (that was why it was banned in the first place.) So next time you come back, bring your own gum (cos you can't buy any here). Just don't bring in 20 cartons of it, or the customs officer will wonder if you are importing gum to sell. Just enough for yourself. Here's a challenge. If you see a team of police officers patrolling about, go up to them and ask them if it is an offence to chew gum. If they say yes, look crestfallen and leave. Those officers are idiots. (Probably enlisted men). BUT, if they really know the law, they should tell you that it's not illegal to chew gum, just to sell or import gum. IF they say that, then take out your gum and offer them a gum, while you take one yourself. Take pictures! Or videos! 🙂

I have watched many videos about Singapore filmed by tourists. Very few bothered to talk to the locals. Some walked around for half an hour to 45 minutes looking for a place, or ate at more expensive places, as they did not want to ask around or enquired where to find the cheaper places to eat, i.e. hawker centres; most likely they don't want to interact with the locals, or think the locals cannot speak English despite the fact that the road signs, posters and signboards are all in English, so it is extremely refreshing to see you interacting with the locals and even interviewed two. I am also impressed by the tilt-down shot on the Buddha's Tooth Temple, it is very steady if it was handheld; and if the camera was mounted on a tripod, then I admire you to have the stamina to carry one all day long while walking so much! Cheers! NB You can find why chewing gums are banned in Singapore on Google.

The boats are electric boats to prevent pollution to the river as the water will eventually be collected in reservoir.

Nicest thing about Asia is the social aspect of it. People are so friendly there (both locals and expats) and it is so easy to meet people and just have a chat. The warm weather just mellows everyone out - zero stress or attitude at all.

First of all.. welcome to my country.. glad you like it. Tips from local Singaporean.. head out to the suburbs and the nature.. different side of Singapore and you will enjoy...And also... come back for F1... even if you are not a fan... the whole city rocks and party hard during the week. its a totally new experience altogether...

You can chew chewing gum in Singapore but they are not for sale

Haha surprised to see my friend Chris making a surprise cameo in your video! LOL

Hahah... welcome to SG Will. And to Chris (Ah Zhen).. hehheeh.. so not used to see you so dress down💃💃💃

thank you for sharing your day with us! Though for Macdonald you have to try the Singapore popular ( Double Macspicy with Curry sauce Dipping )

I’ve always wanted to go to Singapore! Great video

Wow fantastic, so beautiful, pure beauty, what a CV you are creating for your life, you have such treasure, you must write your life’s journey, a best seller already, thank you what you do for us all, it is wonderful,as for me I am watching all this amazing wonder from my bed, 👍👍👍👍

You should see the rain vortex in the evening n it’s awesome.

Welcome to Singapore.. hope you liked your stay

Every announcement is in 4 languages - English, Malay, Mandarin n Tamil cause it’s Sgp four official languages. English is used as a trade language with the world. Singlish is used by Singaporean amongst ourselves. Enjoy your stay.

You sounded like a football broadcaster, nice.

brother i thank you for visiting thank you so much i from singapore

Singapore def on my list!

Welcome to Singapore! 😍

I enjoy watching travel videos that feature foreigners visiting Asian countries, because it's always interesting to see how others view Asia and Asians, especially those who are coming to our region for the first time. The way I see it, if you're coming to Asia, leave your pre-conceived ideas and assumptions behind, keep an open mind, and connect with the people you meet along the way to get a fuller experience. I think in Asia, we tend to be more group-oriented, more family-oriented, more community-oriented, less individualistic, putting family and society above our individual selves, probably less loud too. For a lot of the more interesting things in Asia, and perhaps for a more authentic experience, there are no guidebooks or signposts showing you the way to them, so sometimes, you only learn about such things when you talk to a local, the way you did in your video here. We're not as obvious or as open in the way we live or present ourselves, and we can appear more introverted, so it can take more time to find out. But be patient, it may be worthwhile.

Love ur video . Btw, chewing gum is allowed in SG. Selling is not allowed but u can still buy from pharmacy for medical reason.

great choice on that prosperity burger

❤🎉Welcome to Singapore, bro ! Hope you had an enjoyable stay here. I will be leaving for Switzerland again soon this Sunday, i do agreed with you that meals are indeed more expensive there in Switzerland.🎉 Happy New Year 🎉 Japanese meals can be quite expensive too, i had just came back from there after the devastating Earthquake on New Year day.

I am continuing my journey with you, amazing , nice lady who you spoke to, every were is stunning , Chis is great to, stunning place , a great idea Chis good luck.

Its common to spot otters by the waterways but only in the mornings.

Welcome to Singapore ✅✅

Rain vortex? Singapore 's very own "Ark reactor". Singapore has yet to reduce it to fit into a chest yet.

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I'm Singaporean and I buy my chewing gum stash across the border in Johor Bahru Malaysia. Singapore Customs have never stopped me because of my stash. You can buy gum for personal consumption; though you can't buy it in bulk to sell. use a few sticks or plastic containers of chewing gum, is not an issue. I used to buy 'dental gum' for the local harmacies, but they may have stopped selling them. So, you can chew gum, just be considerate and mindful when disposing of it.

brother i respect you respect our culture

Chris used to patronise my restaurant in Beo Crescent

welcome to singpore

You missed the basement to experience the base of the rain vortex

i support chris

Burger is cheaper in SG than GVA no doubt, but the average salaries of Singapore workers are much lower compared to Switzerland.

come back again soon!

Good !!! Much more views for this one! Very intelligent way to film and comment 👍

I never go to Singapore on a budget as you only live once. I choose to be poor because I like the night-life too much & want to make the best of it. I'm in Singapore in 8 days time & after many trips there I'm finally going to see the jewel & area for my first ever experience,carnt wait. Something I always miss because as a rule your normally quick to get through an airport whether your arriving or departing.

New Sub here from Singapore, thank you and do visit our country again someday. :)

brother i like and share your video

4 languages 😂 English, Mandarin, Malay n Tamil😂 n Mcdonald in Sg normally had seasonal burgers...eg, rn is near CNY, so the burger is themed on CNY Chewing gum? Yes u can, but no littering....

brother more video inn Singapore

Chris gives off Alan Carr vibes.

After Singapore, you are welcome to take 🚌 to JB, Melaka and KL. You can experience the real waterfall in KL too.

Singapore is a Fine city

Dude u need to interview or ask those locals uncles like me.. who stay in Singapore for the past 50 yrs... Chewing in Spore is possible, they just don't allow merchants to sell it. Long story. Local dine out is cheap if you compare us with the top cites around the world.. the X stuffs is the cars, the beers & wines and Smoking.. the gov here wants you to cut down on this. Hope this helps

Singapore is a fine city. Beware and be a law abiding tourist or else you get fine. Ignorance is no excuse 😅

64 islands you said - Singapore?

Welcome to Singapore. The MRT announcement will do all 4 languages. (English, Mandarin, Malay & Tamil). You will be penalties for selling chewing gums in SG. Not forget the fine for littering if you are caught by the police ...

hahahaha…you can get 3 prosperity burger in Malaysia with that price because our currency become more and more sh!ttier nowadays 😂😂😂

The modern Hanging Garden of Babylon.

Sorry, I have to disagree with Chris - Singapore is not that expensive if you know where to go and what to avoid!

For cultural immersion, foreigners need to move away from Singapore's business district and tourist attractions, and go visit the heartlands (satellite towns) which are easily accessible by affordable/economical public transport (train, buses - fully airconditioned) ... mingle with locals who generally understand and speak English

You are not allowed to bring in drugs and you are not allowed to bring chewing gums into Singapore to sell. However, if you manage to bring in some chewing gums for personal consumption, then you can chew them in Singapore.

brother no chewing gum its illigal

You can chew chewing gum in Singapore but you have to wrap it up in paper after chewing and throw into the bin !

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Welcome to Singapore! Chewing gum in Singapore is NOT illegal. But importing, buying and selling chewing gum are illegal. 7:25 oops! It isn’t our biggest mosque. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Darul_Ghufran

Singlish (S) vs English (E) : (1) "Can I give you a 50-dollar note?" (S) Can, can (E) Sure / No problem (2) "Can I exchange bottles for a gift?" (S) Can can, bottle cannot (E) We accept only cans but not bottles. (2) "Sorry, you've to wait for another one hour" (S)Where got laidat (like that) one? (E) How can it be? (3)(S) Dun say people say until laidat (like that) (E) You should not have criticized him so harshly (4) (S) This bus hoh, no come no come, one come all come (E) This bus service. You've got to wait very long for it to arrive. But when it comes, two or three arrive at the same time. (5) (S) Singapore chilli crabs - die die also must try (E) No matter what, you've got to try the Singapore chilli crabs. 🌺Welcome to Singapore🦁

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