Enjoying sunset at the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool – the largest rooftop infinity pool in the world.
Singapore is a diverse city-state located south of Malaysia, known for its delicious and affordable cuisine (think Michelin-star food stalls), mind-blowing modern architecture, glitz, glam, and most recently, the breakout film, Crazy Rich Asians. Many consider it a stopover destination, but those who do are severely underestimating everything “The Lion City” has to offer. Keep scrolling for 20 more reasons to make Singapore your next vacation.
Singapore’s icon is the merlion, seen behind me here. It represents the past and future of Singapore; It began as a port and is blazing its way into the future.
The view from The Fairmont Singapore, looking out over Chijmes, a food court and event venue.
The SuperTree Grove is arguably Singapore’s #1 tourist destination and I can certainly see why. It’s like stepping into an alternate reality!
Tim Ho Wan, inconspicuously located in an underground mall, is not to be missed.
Lau Pa Sat is just one of the many hawker centres where you can find delicious and affordable meals, like the noodles I’m spilling all over the table in this snap.
Walking through Chinatown
Checking out the sights, sounds, and smells of Singapore’s colorful Chinatown neighborhood
Haw Par Villa, a closed theme park, is one of the more bizarre tourist attractions in Singapore, but it’s worth a stop if you have the time, even just to marvel at the number of temple structures built on site.
Taking in the view from our room at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Hamburgers & street art? The way to my heart.
Skyline & lotus views from the pavilion in front of the Art Science Museum
Continuing to eat my way through Singapore at the Maxwell Hawker Centre
Catching views of the Singapore Cable Car to Sentosa Island, where Singaporean’s go for a weekend away (and all the theme parks)!
The SuperTree Grove is worth a visit near sunset so you can watch the magnificent trees light up as the sun goes down, with a cocktail in hand, of course.
More food at the Old Airport Hawker Centre
Here I am actively trying to get a shot alone in a small corner of the Future World exhibit of the ArtScience Museum. (It’s harder than it looks).
Visiting the Lian Shan Shuang Lin Buddhist Monastery for the day
Walking through a rainforest atrium at the Gardens By The Bay’s Cloud Forest
Sentosa Island beach views from the top of the AJ Hackett bungee jump!
Taking in sunset with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc at the SuperTree by IndoChine rooftop, which is located in the top of a tree in the SuperTree Grove
Singapore certainly did not disappoint – after many a museum, temple, hawker centre meal with friends, and Singapore Sling, I’d happily return any day. Interested in more Singapore inspo? Click HERE to check out all my favorite tips and tricks.
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